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"When we spoke a few weeks ago, I asked you what you thought about 
your parents. Do you remember?"
Sort of, I say.
"I asked if you felt they were perfect, or if they needed improvement. And 
do you remember what you said?"
I freeze. 
"You said they weren't perfect, but..."
He nods at me. Go ahead. Speak.
But they don't need improvement? I say.
"But they don't need improvement," he says. "This is very insightful. Do 
you know why?"
No, I say. 
"Because it means you are willing to accept people as they are. Nobody 
is perfect. Not even Mom and Dad. That's okay."

Adapted from Have a Little Faith by Mitch Albom.