I wish my dad gave a rat’s axe about anyone taking care of me....
It seems like people are becoming meaner and meaner. Maybe all the crud that has been dumped on Trump since he won against all odds has brought out the worst in people. Anyway, blessings to you on this, the Lord’s Day, and may the Great Physician touch you and all those in need (as we are ALL in need, witness the cross).
I’m sorry
Mine cared about me a lot....he was a perfect dad but firm....red butt firm
And he had me promise to look after my Brad Pitts character on True Romance style little brother
It’s what families do
But one caveat
A big one
When you take care of non motivated folks whether individually or as a group it becomes problematic unless you’re helping a fallen peer...who will likely appreciate it
My dad used to say about entitlements
Generosity breeds dependence breeds resentment breeds contempt
That’s sure been the case of my brother
Now if one of my friends who’s aging dad is a healthcare billionaire were to say hey Charlie I’m gonna pay off your commercial debt for you and we’ll improve your businesses upgrades and stuff several more millions all of which he could do just writing a check and say then we’ll just ride it out and you can pay me or my estate back when you sell the dirt one day
Imagine that.
Id instantly be cash flowing seven figs a year unlike some years where I have to cash in versus out
And unlike dependent folks I’d appreciate it and be grateful forever and make sure my kid were too
He’d enshrined
Course I’d never ask.....
It’s like help versus a handout
We can’t pick our parents, but we can choose to move on from the problems they caused for us. Not preaching, but the only way to get over the hurt someone has caused, is to forgive them, dead or alive. It’s not because they deserve it, it’s because it will start the healing process in YOUR wounded soul.
I’m sorry.
I have kids, and I would consent to be pieced out while alive for them.
Kids today are entering a different, different world than I did.