Are your parents still alive?
@Auntylou (4264)
Oxford, England
November 9, 2015 3:16pm CST
My mum died just last year , though it seems much longer.
She was in her eighties and died suddenly of a heart attack having been increasingly frail for some time. She was lucky in this as she had always said that she would not like to suffer a lengthy illness.
I was glad that I had spent several days with her just the week before and we had had a lovely time together.
My dad had died two years previously, again after a short illness and I was glad that we all got to see him before he passed and that he and my husband had patched up their differences.
If you are still lucky enough to have your parents, please let them know you love them and try to spend some time with them if you can. You never know but this may be the last time you have together.
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@BelleStarr (61047)
• United States
10 Nov 15
But they are very much alive in your memory from all the wonderful stories you tell.
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@jaboUK (64361)
• United Kingdom
10 Nov 15
@BelleStarr They are indeed, and I also tell stories about my grandparents - they are also alive in my memories.
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@SIMPLYD (90722)
• Philippines
10 Nov 15
Yes , my parents are still alive . My mother who is 77 takes care of my father 82 , who recently have her left lower leg amputated .
I visit them every other Saturday . That way , i get to show them how much i love them while they are still alive .
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@myfb2009 (8296)
• Malaysia
10 Nov 15
Both my parents are still around only they are not that healthy recently. Since my sisters are getting more busy with their careers, i had to give a helping hands in taking care of them. We should always appreciate the times that we are able to spend with our parents.
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@birjudanak (14319)
• India
10 Nov 15
i am very lucky that i am living with parents and till end because i fell that is someone who is elder in house is relief for all
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@birjudanak (14319)
• India
10 Nov 15
@msiduri ya time change to quickly but some things are cant forgetable
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@msiduri (5687)
• United States
10 Nov 15
@birju danak It may not seem very important now, but a good idea for late and for your children (if you have any now or later when you have them) is to write down the stories your parent tell you of their younger days. Times change so quickly
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@ricki_911 (21625)
• Toronto, Ontario
2 Jan 16
Sorry to hear about your parents. But yes both of my parents are still alive.
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@fawkes62 (1276)
• United States
10 Nov 15
I still have both of my parents, but lost my grandma just after Easter this year, she was the last of my grandparents alive. She was ill for a while and it was difficult watching her get worse, though I wasn't able to actually visit her much. My kids and I all had colds and didn't want to expose her to them in case she would have gotten better.
@ElizabethWallace (12074)
• United States
11 Nov 15
This is a touchy subject for me. My mother was terribly ill every two or three years. It was always something serious. It was a hard life. The end was allowed to come while she was in the hospital for her eighth brain surgery. It was a relief. My father stayed around for two more years, then joined her.
@ElizabethWallace (12074)
• United States
18 Nov 15
@msiduri I remember very little of my childhood. Good times came at school.
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@msiduri (5687)
• United States
18 Nov 15
@ElizabethWallace That was rough and I can understand that is was a relief when she left you. I hope you remember good times as well.
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@Ryanskie (256)
• Philippines
10 Nov 15
Yeah my parents are still alive and I love them so much. I'm currently taking care of my mother because she is ill and I don't want anything to happen to her because I treasure her very much. And of course to my father as well. I want them to live longer so I can be with them for a longer period of time.
@lukelavita (5)
• San Jose, Costa Rica
10 Nov 15
Sorry for your loss... I know how painful can be.
I lost my dad a few years ago, and I couldn't even say farewell. I live in another country so... Impossible.
I still have my mom, she´s 88! and I keep in touch every week, sometimes daily basis. Because I'm happy to be alive and that´s because of her, and also just like you said:"You never know but this may be the last time you have together." Best wishes to you!
@Castlerock34 (2259)
• Minneapolis, Minnesota
10 Nov 15
I am so sorry for your loss. I cant imagine loosing my parents. I am closer to my grandma she had a big role in raising me. sometimes i think about what it would be like if she wasnt here and then i break down crying. Its going to be hard. you sound like a strong women, stay positive :-)
@TiarasOceanView (70035)
• United States
10 Nov 15
Hello Janet. I am sorry to read of the loss of your beloved parents.
I only have my dear Mum now she is 87 yrs.
She seems in good health at this time and please God it will stay that way.
I lost my Dad around 20 yrs ago.
I do try to spend time with my Mum when I can.
I deeply regret not seeing my Dad so much, but circumstances would not permit.
@djgarner86 (289)
• Exeter, England
10 Nov 15
Lovely post - really sorry for your loss but I'm sure they are both very proud of you.
I haven't spoken with my father for almost 10 years now, he refuses to due to his religion - I struggle to think how I will feel when I find out he has passed away.
