I think it is quite funny to look back and realize that we are getting older, hopefully wiser, and that sometimes our lives take turns that remind us of younger years...yet, they take a different aspect.
I seem to have forgotten than as we get older the roles that we thought we were supposed to play change quite a bit. For instance, my Dad had surgery the end of February and my Mom had foot surgery (on both feet) last week. Since they have both been "out of commission", our family has taken a turn on the roles that we have always played. Instead of Mom and Dad being the care-takers and watching over us as children, we have somehow managed to switch roles and take care of them. It has been incredible to watch how our family has just jumped in and have taken care of our parents. I have been spending quite a bit of time at my parents home, making sure that my dad doesn't stress himself out, and that mom gets meals like she should, her feet stay elevated, and that the house stays clean and they have clothes to wear.
I believe that I thought it would be quite a few more years before we started taking care of our parents, but it has been a great opportunity to give back the many things that they have given us over the years. So, Mom...don't worry, I enjoy helping where I can!
Thanks Mom and Dad for showing us as children how to serve others and to be there for our family. I feel like our family has just gotten stronger through these challenges and opportunities for the roles to switch!
I love my family! Thanks for being great friends!
Thursday, March 12, 2009
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