Since this is the forum I spend all my time in, I've posted this here.
There have been many people on here recently said they wish they'd spent more time with thier aging parents. Since I'm in Phoenix and they in Florida, it was difficult to make those trips. My last trip was about three years ago and I kind-of thought it was the last time I'd see them. I did call every weekend just to chat a while. My phone rang late Friday night and I thought it was going to be my Dad since he was in the hospital for a bad flu; but it was my mom that passed. She was 90 years old so she's had a good long life. The past few years, they had said they wonder why you have to live so long; she was getting tired. We all knew the end was near, hence all my calls on weekends. Even so, it's still extremely hard to take. She didn't want any services so I'm missing some closure and thought I'd do it here; with my friends. She is a good mom and has always made time for me and my family. I was always able to call and ask questions on day-to-day things that come up in life. I'll miss that. My dad is getting somewhat better and hope he's released soon. I going to fly out for a weekend for a visit as soon as I can when he's released. They had said that they would follow the other when the time came. I will continue to call on my mom but now through God as she is in His care now.
Thanks for letting me achieve some closure here. To all, take some advice that has been said here many times - spend time with your parents as much as you can and tell them that you love them every time.
God bless my "Lil" Mom
Jim
There have been many people on here recently said they wish they'd spent more time with thier aging parents. Since I'm in Phoenix and they in Florida, it was difficult to make those trips. My last trip was about three years ago and I kind-of thought it was the last time I'd see them. I did call every weekend just to chat a while. My phone rang late Friday night and I thought it was going to be my Dad since he was in the hospital for a bad flu; but it was my mom that passed. She was 90 years old so she's had a good long life. The past few years, they had said they wonder why you have to live so long; she was getting tired. We all knew the end was near, hence all my calls on weekends. Even so, it's still extremely hard to take. She didn't want any services so I'm missing some closure and thought I'd do it here; with my friends. She is a good mom and has always made time for me and my family. I was always able to call and ask questions on day-to-day things that come up in life. I'll miss that. My dad is getting somewhat better and hope he's released soon. I going to fly out for a weekend for a visit as soon as I can when he's released. They had said that they would follow the other when the time came. I will continue to call on my mom but now through God as she is in His care now.
Thanks for letting me achieve some closure here. To all, take some advice that has been said here many times - spend time with your parents as much as you can and tell them that you love them every time.
God bless my "Lil" Mom
Jim