When I am old, and I forget which children belong to you, don’t take it personally. Just repeat their names in conversation every time we meet. Consider it a prayer.
If I forget all the details of the day you were married and can’t recall the vacation we took to Idaho, don’t be sad. Just remind me I have also forgotten the flu, chicken pox, and various temper tantrums. Yours and mine.
If you come for a visit, and I am surprised to see you when I come back from a bathroom break minutes later, just greet me all over again. We can never have enough hello-hugs.
When I slow down your fast-paced life with my wheeled walker and my oxygen hose, just thank me. You need the break.
And someday, when I’ve gone ahead to dance in Glory and to wait for you there, celebrate. Then give this list to your children.
You slay me. Really. Cut right to the heart. Good stuff here.
Thanks, my friend. I wrote this while staying with my 93-year-old mother in law. 🙂
Oh, Kath, you know how much I hate it when you make me cry in the morning! This is awesome. I am of the opinion that when we are old, there should be an old friends home where we all live together and enjoy our last days with each other until we reach glory. I think a nice place in the rolling hills of Knox County would work just fine. 🙂
We are going to build one here at Heartland, Lori! I can put in a good word for you to have a room right next to mine. Although maybe we should put Sherry Smoyer between us so we can keep her in line.
As you wish. : )
Ah, Felic! Now you slay me.
I like the part about coming back from the bathroom. John Michael used to do that when he was a toddler. It makes a person feel special, I think, to be greeted with delighted surprise more than once in a day.
Also, how beautiful is Lori’s avatar?
I agree. About the greeting and the avatar.
Because my mom had Alzheimer’s & forgot who I was towards the end of her life… this made me tear up a bit. I pray I don’t forget my children’s names or special times but when I do… I hope they smile & greet me as warmly as you described here.
Precious words & a sweet reminder.
Blessings!
Thank you, Bonnelle. What a hard thing Alzheimer’s is. I’m so sorry your family went through that.