I finally understand why God ... - F-Body Road Racing and Autocross Forums

... makes raising children such a chore sometimes.

It's to prepare you for when your parents are close to reaching the end of their life.

Many of you know, I lost my Dad to cancer several years ago. And it now appears my Mom is beginning to wind down her life as well. It's OK as I have taken numerous oppurtunities to talk candidly about her death, her wishes and her fears. Likewise, I have done the same with her ... no regrets.

When they are in terrible pain, depressed and refusing treatment, food, water, medication ... it's hard to undertand the bull-headedness.

Yesterday afternoon she pitched a fit any 5 year old would envy. My wife called me, in tears, explaining what was going on. By the time I got the car loaded, the truck packed and got to the rehab hospital, Mom was all smiles and everything was once again wonderful.

Reminded me so much of how my daughters acted at times when they didn't get their way or didn't like the reasoning I gave them for why I said no.

It was at that point in time I understood why God made rasing kids difficult at times ... taking care of parents is much more difficult ...

Use your time with your folks wisely ...

/vent

mitchntx View Member Profile	May 3 2005, 12:38 AM Post #1
Nothing says 'I love you.' like a box of Hydroshoks Group: Moderators Posts: 5,284 Joined: 23-December 03 From: Granbury, TX Member No.: 4	... makes raising children such a chore sometimes. It's to prepare you for when your parents are close to reaching the end of their life. Many of you know, I lost my Dad to cancer several years ago. And it now appears my Mom is beginning to wind down her life as well. It's OK as I have taken numerous oppurtunities to talk candidly about her death, her wishes and her fears. Likewise, I have done the same with her ... no regrets. When they are in terrible pain, depressed and refusing treatment, food, water, medication ... it's hard to undertand the bull-headedness. Yesterday afternoon she pitched a fit any 5 year old would envy. My wife called me, in tears, explaining what was going on. By the time I got the car loaded, the truck packed and got to the rehab hospital, Mom was all smiles and everything was once again wonderful. Reminded me so much of how my daughters acted at times when they didn't get their way or didn't like the reasoning I gave them for why I said no. It was at that point in time I understood why God made rasing kids difficult at times ... taking care of parents is much more difficult ... Use your time with your folks wisely ... /vent

Pilot View Member Profile	May 3 2005, 01:52 AM Post #2
Need More Afterburner Group: Moderators Posts: 809 Joined: 13-March 05 From: Huntsville, AL Member No.: 683	Mitch, I'm really sorry to hear that. This past winter I lost my grandfather, and my other grandparents are quite up there in age as well. I've seen how hard they can be to deal with as they age and it takes a strong person to deal with that. Keep up the good work.