One of the things you will find happening as you grow older is that there will come a point in your life that instead of your parents being the strength, and support for you, you will have to become the source of support for them. As they get older they will need your help more and more.
Sometimes this will mean a 7AM call from the hospital on the one day you have a chance to sleep in. And you might have to wake and drive down the hill and assure your father that the nurses are not just out to drug him and drain away his money. Or it may mean you have to give up your vacation time to fly out from Georgia to stay with your mom while your dad is in the hospital.
Yes, there will come a time when it is a task to take care of your parents. And when this time comes, take a moment to remember all the scraped knees your mother bandaged; all the overtime your father worked so you could go to college; all the $5 here, and $10 there they provided when you had a need. Remember who has been there for you through thick or thin. Then get yourself out of bed, and be at that hospital when your dad needs you.
I pray that each of you is fortunate enough to have parents who really loved and cared for you. I also pray that they live a good long life, and that one day you will be at that point where you have to care for them. And I pray you embrace the occasion.
I love you Mom & Dad!
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