In attempting to help my mother with a myriad of problems these days I've come to realize I'm drawing some strength from my father and his memory.
My mother has been talking about him lately, reminiscing about their early days together, and consequently I've been thinking about him, and how he might handle the situation facing her and me.
I'm an only child, and I've always felt as if I took after my father. I resembled him in some ways and shared similar interests, such as writing and language and history.
Those are my thoughts this morning.
11 comments:
hope things get better for your mom, what a tough bunch of things to happen! gosh...
smiles, bee
xoxoxoxoxooxxo
One of the most difficult things in life is when the parent becomes the child and the child becomes the parent. It's easier to handle when one has siblings to share the chores with. I will keep you and your mom in my prayers that it will be easier for both of you.
We walk a similar road.
I lost my mother four years ago and I am an only child. My Dad is in good health at 87, but he is going to have to make some decisons in the future about where he lives as he cannot continue to try to care for the home place by himself.
You are in my prayers.
I've got to agree with the Moose Buyer on this one - when roles get reversed, it gets very tough especially because we always think of our parents as the ones who are there to take care of us.
Oh, and while I'm here, I tagged you for a little meme I thought you might like in my post on Monday.
Things will improve, you gotta keep saying that till you believe it! And Spring is coming! Notice how it's getting lighter out each morning and night! Looks like getting old sucks, but there's got to be a way to make it positive. If I think of it, I'll pass it on.
Take care,
Cindy
Your mom is a lucky woman to have such a devoted daughter and it's obvious that she and your dad did a wonderful job raising their only child. I know it's been a tough few months but hopefully things will begin to brighten for your family. I'm sending you {{hugs}} as you wait for the sun to shine.
It really is tough having to make decisions for your parent...I can't imagine how extra tough it is when you don't have a sibling to help. How nice for you that you can draw of the memories of your dad to help you out.
I've been through the same with my Mom too. It's tough at first but you'll get thru it...continue to draw stenght from Dad.....
that's a nice thing.
Peace
i'm glad you have such memories to draw your strength from.
I think sharing memories with your Mom is a good thing. How sad it would be if she didn't, ya know?
I think you are doing a wonderful job, Patti. I think your father would be proud of you if he were here today. You have endured so much, you are such a strong woman, and what I have seen in your blog, would have made me fall to pieces... I really do admire you. :)
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