Readers Comments
SunshineGirl wrote: Awww...what a heartwarming story, crosby. It's amazing how we sometimes don't realize things like you spoke about till later on in our years, but at least, it's not too late for you to talk to your parents about their past. Thanks for sharing your story. God Bless!
madeusmile wrote: Wise advice! I encourage everyone who is fortunate to still have their parents around to invest some time learning about them.
unknown wrote: Its a worthwhile pursuit to spend sometime on one's parents for we never can appreciate our lives better than ever ... unless we look back and be aware of the journey once taken for us. God bless you for sharing this powerful sentiment. :):)
InnerAlchemist wrote: It is never too late to talk! Thank you for realizing this. I invite you to share an update once you do talk to them.
Ollie wrote: This is such an important message to share with everyone. Thanks
keriann wrote: I had to stop and add a few words. My dad passed 5 months ago and any story about dads truely touches me. I am the youngest of 3 and the only girl, so growing up i was "daddy's girl". My dad was diagnosised with pancreatic cancer so it was not a surprise. We had 15 months to say good bye. I am so grateful because i have no regrets. I am thankful for the time we were given. Not everyone is so fortunate. I hope others will read your story and appreciate each day with their loves one.
Spoonerism wrote: Hi crosby, this is amazingly poignant for me at the moment. My dad had an operation scheduled for the start of april and in the run up to it i really tried to spend time with him and listen to his stories, more than i had before. It turned out to be a good decision as he has had complications and is now in his 30th day in intensive care. It's a real roller coaster ride of improvement and set back, so any time i spent with him before is now especially dear to me. Fortunately he has been able to hear us even when sedated and i hear today that he is once more off the sedation, so hopefully we will have more time with him.
Thanks for sharing and i hope you have inspired many people to spend more quality time with their parents!
Thanks for sharing and i hope you have inspired many people to spend more quality time with their parents!
Spoonerism wrote: Comment seems to have vanished, so apologies if this appears twice.
My father had an operation scheduled in early april and i made sure to spend more time with him in the run up to it. That proved to be fortunate as there were complications and he has been in the icu for 30 days now.
I hope your story inspires many people to reach out and spend more quality time with their families!
My father had an operation scheduled in early april and i made sure to spend more time with him in the run up to it. That proved to be fortunate as there were complications and he has been in the icu for 30 days now.
I hope your story inspires many people to reach out and spend more quality time with their families!
sanserif wrote: What a great story! What you say is absolutely true. We tend to think our parents days are done just because they have become old. It might sound sentimental, but isnt it true they have put us before everything else? Our parents deserve our time, love, and care. Thank you for making me realize this.
cabbage wrote: That is such a valuable lesson--
Thank you for sharing.
Thank you for sharing.
