Here is something a friend of mine, who lost his dad recently, shared that I also want to share to everyone..
...My Child,
When I get old,
I hope you understand and have patience with me.
In case I break a plate,
or spill soup on the table because I am losing my eyesight,
I hope you don't yell at me.
Older people are sensitive.
Always having self-pity when you yell.
When my hearing gets worse and I can't hear what you are saying,
I hope you don't call me, "Deaf!"
Please repeat what you say
Or write it down
I am sorry, my child.
... I am getting older
When my knees get weaker,
I hope you have the patience to help me get up.
Like how I used to help you when you were little,
learning how to walk.
Please bear with me
When I keep repeating myself like a broken record,
I hope you just keep listening to me
Please don't make fun of me,
or
get sick of listening to me
Do you remember when you were little and you wanted a Balloon?
You repeated yourself over and over until you got what you wanted
...Please also pardon my smell.
I smell like an old person
Please don't force me to shower.
My body is weak.
Old people gets sick easily when they are cold.
I hope I don't gross you out.
Do you remember when you were little?
I used to chase you around because you didn't want to shower.
I hope you can be patient with me
When I am always cranky
It's all part of getting old.
You'll understand when you're older
And if you have spare time,
I hope we can talk
Even for a few minutes
I am always by myself all the time.
And have no one to talk to
I know you are busy with work.
Even if you are not interested in my stories,
please have time for me.
Do you remember when you were little?
I used to listen to your stories about your teddy bear.
When the time comes
and I get ill and bedridden,
I hope you have the patience to take care of me.
I'M SORRY
If I accidentally wet the bed or make a mess.
I hope you have the patience to take care of me during the last few moments of my life
I am not going to last much longer, anyway.
When the time of my death comes,
I hope you hold my hand
and give me the strength to face death.
And don't worry...
When I finally meet our creator..
I will whisper in his ear
to BLESS you
Because you loved your Mom and Dad.
Thank you so much for your care.
We love you.
With much love,
- Mom and Dad-
source: http://forangelsonly.blogspot.com/2011/03/letter-from-mom-and-dad.html
I hope that with this short letter, we are reminded of the sacrifices our parents had to go through for us.
Happy Monday everyone!!
