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 May 3 2005, 12:38 AM
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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 |
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May 3 2005, 07:02 PM
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Member Group: Advanced Members Posts: 143 Joined: 4-January 04 From: Sarnia Member No.: 97 |
Don't know what to say. I lost my Dad when I was 8 years old and my Mom when I was 13. I just recently got through a bout of cancer. The time I spent in hospital was most unpleasant. Seeing the kind of suffering that happens there is profoundly depressing.
But. These are a few of the more positive things I've learned. Life is short. Life is precious. The most important thing you can possibly do with your life is to love others generously; as for those who won't accept your gift, ignore them. Beyond this, nothing really matters much. (IMG:http://www.frrax.com/rrforum/style_emoticons/default/tongue.gif) |
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mitchntx I finally understand why God ... May 3 2005, 12:38 AM
jensend Know what you mean. We've spent the last 10 y... May 3 2005, 01:13 AM mitchntx Brother, do I hear your cries ... My Mom's dem... May 3 2005, 01:35 AM pimpmaro Mitch, I'm really sorry to hear that. This pa... May 3 2005, 01:52 AM GM01SS To All..........enjoy your parents while you have ... May 3 2005, 02:42 AM redbird1 Mitch,
I to lost my dad to cancer just a few yrs ... May 3 2005, 03:11 AM trackbird Wow Mitch. I can only wish for the best for you an... May 3 2005, 04:26 AM AllZWay Mitch... Hang in there. I can only imagine the pa... May 3 2005, 02:35 PM rmackintosh Mitch, that just sucks! Hope it goes OK for ... May 3 2005, 03:40 PM CMC #37 My Dad passed this last June and had dementia rela... May 4 2005, 12:01 AM mitchntx Wow! I never expected this kind of supportive ... May 4 2005, 01:52 AM
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