Happy Father’s Day
I love my father. I think my love for him grows a little bit more every time I get a chance to go home and take care of him. He requires so much attention now that he just takes all the energy out of me. For the life of me, I don’t know how my mother does it every day, especially now that she is ailing physically herself.
Going home for the weekend I was able to give Mom two and a half days of relief so she could do some of the things she needed to do, but it also gave me quality time with Dad. He fought me whenever I tried to bathe him, but its always an amusing fight. The desire to resist doing anything he can’t comprehend is hardwired into his personality and it’s just interesting to watch him put up a fight for reasons he doesn’t even understand. But he always lets you dress him, and Saturday even let me give him a haircut and a shave. We sat on the porch and later listened to a CD he likes. That night he was even cooperative getting ready for bed.
This reversal of roles, while not an easy one, helps me to appreciate and understand the basic cycle of life.
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i'm glad that you were able to spend the time with him and balance your mother and your father's needs and still be able to come out with a positive vibe. good for ya.
Posted by: ej at June 21, 2004 12:26 AMWhat a great Father's Day gift!
Posted by: Cee-Boone at June 21, 2004 9:48 AMI am glad you had a great time with your dad. I definitely miss my dad. I will have definitely have to that Count Basie album as my dad loved him too.
Posted by: James at June 22, 2004 4:22 PMglad you enjoyed father's day with your dad and it's nice to spend quality time with your parent(s).
have a blessed and wonderful weekend!
Posted by: lashundra at June 25, 2004 2:58 PM