As the hands of time tick, and as we all get older, we have a moral and personal responsibility to take care of our parents. It’s a tricky combination of giving our “lifeline”, our time, our money and our emotional support. There is no magic formula — a generous heart, a little bit of time, and an open wallet go a long way in doing the right thing.
Remember the sacrifices Mom and Dad made when we were kids? Time to return the favor. Call home more often, visit as often as you are able to, and don’t cast them aside as an inconvenience. They are the reason for our very being.
Time to learn from those of us who belong to the unfortunate club who have lost our parents — there are no do-overs. There are no second chances. There is only heartache, and it never goes away. When they are gone, all that will be left is a mirage — and that often fades, as the sun sets.
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