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 am loosing my eyesight, I hope you don’t yell at me, older people are sensitive, always having selfpity when you yell

When my hearing get worse and I cannot hear what you’re saying, I hope you don’t call me “deaf!” Please repeat what you said or write it down

I am sorry my child, I am getting older,

When my knees getting weaker, I hope you have the patience to help me to get up like how I used to help you when you were little, learning how to walk.

Please bear with me,

When I keep repeating myself 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 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 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 am always cranky. It’s all part of getting old. You’ll understand when you getting older and if you have spare time I hope we can talk even for a few minutes. I always all by myself all the time and have no one to talk to. I know you’re busy with work. Even when 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 your teddy bear.

When the time comes and get ill and bedridden, I hope you have patience to take care of me. I am sorry if accidently wet the bed and make a mess. I hope you have the patience to take care of me during the last few moments of my life. I am not going to last much longer, anyway. When the time of my dead comes, I hope you hold my hand and give me the 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 love your Mom and Dad

Thank you so much for your care

We love you,

with much love

Mom and Dad