My Parents

[Radbird]

It's come full circle with my folks. Now it's the kids turn to be the caregivers. And we do it gladly with all the gratitude in the world.

Fortunately, most of their frailty is physical. After watching my grandma spend the last few years of her life deep in the clutches of dementia, I consider myself very lucky, not just to still have them around, but mentally able.

[M1IRONMIKE]

It's come full circle with my folks. Now it's the kids turn to be the caregivers. And we do it gladly with all the gratitude in the world.

Fortunately, most of their frailty is physical. After watching my grandma spend the last few years of her life deep in the clutches of dementia, I consider myself very lucky, not just to still have them around, but mentally able.

you are dead on with this post!!!!

[jim]

It's come full circle with my folks. Now it's the kids turn to be the caregivers. And we do it gladly with all the gratitude in the world.

Fortunately, most of their frailty is physical. After watching my grandma spend the last few years of her life deep in the clutches of dementia, I consider myself very lucky, not just to still have them around, but mentally able.

you are dead on with this post!!!!

Definitely.

This has been a very tough 6 months for my folks. Just one round of bad news after another. Let's just put it this way, Dad was diagnosed with cancer about a month ago and it's Mom that I am most concerned about right now.

But I realize they are getting old, and it's tough not being near them. Last weekend I had a free night and just drove down to spend the night and give company and moral support. That's the least I could do after all they have done for me.

[lukethedrifter]

Don't you guys try to make me feel ashamed. I appreciate the solid upbringing, the roof, the three squares and all.

Besides, I know you guys wouldn't give your only two sons their 11th and 12th Super Bowl tix. Or tell your kid, "Naw, I just watched Lebron play last night. There's nothing you kids can show me now."

[jim]

Don't you guys try to make me feel ashamed. I appreciate the solid upbringing, the roof, the three squares and all.

Besides, I know you guys wouldn't give your only two sons their 11th and 12th Super Bowl tix. Or tell your kid, "Naw, I just watched Lebron play last night. There's nothing you kids can show me now."

Not at all luke - I was just feeding off of rad's and mike's post, and then thinking about the failing health of my p's. I think you got a legit beef.

Now my wife's family - there are some stories there.

[Molly]

Don't you guys try to make me feel ashamed. I appreciate the solid upbringing, the roof, the three squares and all.

Besides, I know you guys wouldn't give your only two sons their 11th and 12th Super Bowl tix. Or tell your kid, "Naw, I just watched Lebron play last night. There's nothing you kids can show me now."

Not at all luke - I was just feeding off of rad's and mike's post, and then thinking about the failing health of my p's. I think you got a legit beef.
Now my wife's family - there are some stories there.

Maybe w/mom but you're gonna beotch about 2 FREE tickets to the Super Bowl just cause other family members got better seats?

[lukethedrifter]

Don't you guys try to make me feel ashamed. I appreciate the solid upbringing, the roof, the three squares and all.

Besides, I know you guys wouldn't give your only two sons their 11th and 12th Super Bowl tix. Or tell your kid, "Naw, I just watched Lebron play last night. There's nothing you kids can show me now."

Not at all luke - I was just feeding off of rad's and mike's post, and then thinking about the failing health of my p's. I think you got a legit beef.
Now my wife's family - there are some stories there.

Maybe w/mom but you're gonna beotch about 2 FREE tickets to the Super Bowl just cause other family members got better seats?

Good point. A father who cares about having a solid relationship with his sons should definitely offer them tickets after all his stepsons and son-in-law are squared away.

Meh. Anyway I wasn't resentful. It was just another telling moment in his career as a father. Some do it better than others. I get that.

[Radbird]

Meh. Anyway I wasn't resentful. It was just another telling moment in his career as a father. Some do it better than others. I get that.

Now in his 80s, my dad has been trying to mend fences as best he can. As he looks back on his life, he is full of regrets, most of them centered around why he wasn't a better husband and father. And he's trying to make up for it with the time he has left. In that context, I'm grateful that he's had the chance to do that and has taken advantage of the opportunity. It has effectively let the air out my resentment balloon.