My dad turned 81 yesterday. We are in role reversal now, and I find myself managing the affairs of the person I thought would be strong forever - it's bittersweet.
Can you imagine all the things he's seen and experienced since 1927? He grew up in Spartanburg, SC and his grandfather was responsible for bringing fresh water to the city- it's humbling to think about really. From no such thing as a phone in the home to cell phones you can take anywhere; computers filled an entire room but now don't fill a briefcase!
He lights up when he sees my kids - Joshua, 11; Caleb, 10; Grace, 9 - he intuatively knows how to interact with each one as an individual. He's been there since birth for all of them.
They miss him because he can't get up and play anymore, although my oldeest will still arm wrestle him and lose! The fun now is in the electric wheelchair :-) and the ever-present candy in his room.
Lighter-hearted posts to come, sometimes one just needs to talk :-)
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Glad to have you on board. You are right, sometimes we just need to talk!!!
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