A myriad of rambling thoughts and ideas from an old broad who has been there, done that, bought the T-shirt and threw it away a long time ago. However, this old broad still has a lot to say. Here we go...
Tuesday, July 20, 2010
HONEY, I'M HOME
Well, I've been in Wisconsin visiting my family...mostly my parents who are quite elderly. There's something sweetly frustrating about dealing with parents well into their 80's. I want every moment I can have with them as I am well aware of my good fortune - here I am pushing 60 and still have both of my parents. I am greedy with my moments in Wisconsin, putting time with them above all others - other family members must take a back seat. At the same time, the realities of day to day with the two of them can make you want to pull out your hair. Issues of driving, food habits, clutter...I could go on but it's a list that could be compiled by everyone with elderly parents and the issues would pretty much match up. Deep sighs followed by acceptance is a tough pill to swallow but I have little voice as I don't live there. It's not fair to show up and then start dictating to others as to what to do and how to deal with the many issues of aging parents. So, on we go. I have many observations from my travels and will share lots of stories over the next days. Suffice to say I love my parents beyond words and will get back there to see them just as soon as I can. I am one lucky old broad.
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I will take that back seat and happily watch you cherish those times with your parents. To watch you kids with your parents breaks my heart and makes me rejoice all at the same time. It hurts to not have my dad here but makes me happy at the same time to know you have yours. I know I am not a biological child but mom and dad are like my parents just the same. I look forward to your stories and hearing the memories that you are willing to share of your time here with mom and dad. You are one lucky woman, but man we are lucky to have you too!!!
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