a letter from mom and dad

My child,

When I get old,
I hope you understand and have patience with me

In case I break a plate, or spill soup on the table because I'm losing my eyesight I hope you don't yell at me Older people are sensitive always having selfpity when you yell

When my hearing gets worse
and I can't hear what you're saying,
I hope you don't call me "deaf"
please repeat what you said or write it down

I'm sorry, my child... I'm getting older

When my kness get weaker,
I hope you have the patience to help me to get up
Like how I used to help you while you were little,
Learning how to walk

Please bear with me

When I keep repeating my self like a broken record,
I hope you just keep listening to me
Please don't make fun of me,
or get sick of listening to me

Do you remember when you were little and you wanted a balloon?
You repeated yourself over and over
until you got what you wanted

Please also pardon my smell
I smell like an old person
Please don't force me to shower

My body is weak
Old people get sick easily when they're cold
I hope I don't get gross you out

Do you remember when you were little?
I used to chase you around because you didn't want to shower

I hope you can be patient with me
When I'm always cranky
It's all part of getting old
You'll understand when you're older

And if you have spare time,
I hope we can talk
even for a few minutes

I'm always all by my self at the time and have no one to talk to I know you're busy with work Even if you're not interested in my stories, Please have time for me

Do you remember when you were little?
I used to listen to your stories about teddy bear

When the time comes
and I get ill and bedridden,
I hope you have the patience to take care of me

I'm sorry...

If accidentally wet the bed or make a mess
I hope you have the patience to
take care of me during the last few moments of life
I'm not going to much longer, anyway

When the time of my death comes
I hope you hold my hand
and give me strength to face death

And don't worry...

When I finally meet our Creator
I will whisper in His ear
to bless you

Because you loved...
Your Mom and Dad

Thank you so much for your care
We loved you...


with much love,
Mom and Dad...