A promise of presence matters a lot and should never be broken.
The loneliness of old age is the hardest battle of life and most likely we all have to go through that phase of life, when we wish there is someone to look after us. As we get older, health issues crop up, causing anxiety and fear enter our minds and that is when we realize the value of having someone, who can provide a safe place, to turn our fears into security and worries into peace. The Promise of "Whenever" is not just about being there during major emergencies, but to prioritize and be present on every small occasion in regular intervals, a powerful conviction that every children should have - the emotional foundation necessary for our Parents to feel safe, loved, and confident. They have been our guiding light when we were learning to navigate life and now is our turn to be their anchor - to cherish their love and return it with the same, unconditional devotion they showed us.
As we navigate the bustling, fast-paced world of our lives managing our own mountains of responsibility, it is incredibly easy to let time slip through our fingers and forget about them, but I have made it an habit of watching them live every moment, every day and monitor their activities to let them know that they are not alone. And a frequent physical visit always feels overwhelming and that's the reason I do visit them as much as I can. We can never repay the debt of their sacrifice, nor can we truly pay back the years they invested in us, but offering our time is perhaps the greatest asset (that money cannot buy) that we can promise, honoring their journey and ensuring they feel worthy, loved, and never abandoned in this old age. Last two months have been very hectic as the kid was preparing for the exam and we did not want to disturb him for anything. That's the reason, I have not been able to stay for longer duration, and finally time has come to visit them again and spend some quality time with them - listen to their stories with patience and love.
And there are some sweet rewards always - do you see that in the CCTV Footage ? We have lot of mangoes this year, and I have already ordered few tools to help us pluck, more to come on that.....
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My wife and I don't have kids, so I often wonder who will take care of us when we get older. I don't think that's the only reason people should have kids though, so I am sure we will manage!
That's true, when getting older loneliness increases, it's rare to see elders with friends company, so it's up to their sons and daughters keep them up
yes.. cherish the time we have together. my mom suffers from dementia. i live with her, but most time she seems not really present and just gazes blankly. but this morning she told me how glad she felt to have me.. to keep her company as she eats. :)
and nice mangoes!
Of course, my friend, the important thing is to always be present in the good times, the not-so-good times, and the average times—definitely in all of them, because old age is very difficult. You know, sometimes I wish I'd had the opportunity to take care of my parents, but unfortunately, they passed away very young, and I was very young, practically a child.
That's true, my friend. Maybe it's not a promise, but rather gratitude for everything they've given us: care, attention, love, food, and more. So it's incredible to be able to reach that age with our parents.
Everything you share in your post is very true; we often see grandparents as a burden without realizing that they are living their final years. So we should enjoy their presence, since, because later is too late.
Thanks for sharing your post with us.
Excelente Saturday.
I appreciate giving them your time and paying attention to their stories.
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