I had to put both my parents in a nursing home after six years of looking after them. Folks get to the point where they need 24/7 care and I could no longer help as I have to take care of myself as well.
It was the hardest thing I will ever do. I visited at least once a week every week until they died. It was hard.
But I think the most rewarding thing about the experience was sharing my precious time with some of the old ladies no one ever came to see.
Two very sweet old black ladies always got some of my time much to their delight and which always warmed my heart that this old white man could make them smile and laugh.
I will never forget the tears in my eyes leaving the home one day after hearing one of the ladies vacantly talking about " We got to get out and pick dat cotton".
Damn, it makes me cry just remembering.
I hope I die quickly like my brother did.
Go share some love if you can. The reward is great for you and them.
Awwwwwwwww geeeeezzz, that's sad...
Bless you...!!!
"But I think the most rewarding thing about the experience was sharing my precious time with some of the old ladies no one ever came to see.
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Go share some love if you can. The reward is great for you and them."
You got it!