It is really rough being a parent. I use to think that and now that my family is raised I look back and think it really wasn't all that bad. Sure there were some rough patches and heartbreak, but all in all it was a joy and privilege. Now the rough part is dealing with aging parents. No one ever told me that. Most people think you just put them in a nursing home and you have done your part. Visit them from time to time and that makes you a good person. Think about it though...is that what you want for your life? Do you want to turn a certain age and let your children make all your decicions for the rest of your life? Even if they love you that doesn't mean that they will do what is best for you, but what is easiest for them. What has happened to families. Are we not suppose to take care of them if we can? Sure there are exceptions. If at all possible I want my parents to have the kind of life that they want. If they make bad decisions then let them as long as it doesn't endanger anyone else.
God allows us to make bad and wrong decisions. I just weep for the love that is lost when one grows older.
Glad you are starting a blog. (I just typed "blob". hahaha!)
ReplyDeleteLife is hard. We never really look ahead to what life will be like when we are older. It's not easy to watch our loved ones make poor decisions (in our opinion). There are many situations in life that we don't realize the difficulty until we have to go through it. It sure gives us a new outlook on certain situations. You're a wonderful daughter-in-law. (Mom too! :-) Love you!
I didn't know you started a blog. I happened upon it, because I was trying to figure out who was commenting on Jamie's blog.
ReplyDeleteI agree with Jamie, in that it's so hard to imagine certain seasons of life until we are in the midst of them. You are a great daughter-in-law; G-ma and G-pa are lucky to have you!
Love you, Mom!