A letter from Dad and Mom

This letter makes every reader cries.  

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My Child,

When I get old, I hope you have patience with me. In case I break a plate or spill soup on the table because I am losing eyesight, I hope you don’t yell at me. Older people are sensitive, always having self pity when you yell.

When my hearing get worse, I can't hear what you are 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 get weaker, I hope you have the patience to help me 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 know when you were little and wanted to get a ballon? You repeated yourself over and over again 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 are 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 older.  You’ll understand when you are older.

And if you have spare time, I hope we can talk. Even for a few minutes. I am always by myself all the time and have no one to talk to.

I know you are busy with your work. Even if you are 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 bears.

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

I am sorry if I 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 my life.

I am not going to last much longer, anyway. When the time of my death 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

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