The Old Man Needs Me

@thelme55 (79323)
Germany
September 28, 2016 10:57pm CST
Last week, my hubby told be that my 82 years old client called in our home in Germany. I was a care giver to this man before I came home to the Philippines. I worked for him 4 hours a week. When I stopped working for him he was so sad and told me I can come back to him for work when I am back. For the meantime he has a new care giver while I am away . He told me before I left that it was not a problem as I have to take care of my 82 years old father too when I am home in the Philippines. Now, I never expected that he would call. He is a typical German in his age who always complain about anything what is happening in Germany. When he called, he asked my hubby when I will return home because he doesn't like his new care giver. He lives alone with his cat in his apartment. He has 3 children but no time for him to visit. I pity that old man and always listened to what stories he told me. Mostly before and after the second world war. Anyway, time is so fast and 2 mini jobs are waiting for me in Germany. The photo above is the cat of the old man.
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@andriaperry (118793)
• Anniston, Alabama
29 Sep 16
Its good that you have work waiting. I have taken care of old people for a very long time.
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@thelme55 (79323)
• Germany
29 Sep 16
Yes, I have and these 2 persons will be happy to have me back as soon as possible @andriaperry.
@skysnap (20152)
29 Sep 16
That's the proof that you are the best care taker.
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@thelme55 (79323)
• Germany
29 Sep 16
Thank you @skysnap. I think I am a good listener, too.
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@thelme55 (79323)
• Germany
10 Oct 16
@cacay1 so true.
@Hatley (163772)
• Garden Grove, California
10 Oct 16
what a lovely photo and cat IL p;ity him as his adult kids should vilsit him shame on them.
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@Hatley (163772)
• Garden Grove, California
11 Oct 16
@thelme55 me too one day it might be too late
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@thelme55 (79323)
• Germany
11 Oct 16
Yes, shame on them @Hatley. I really pity him, too.
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@thelme55 (79323)
• Germany
11 Oct 16
@Hatley yes, that's what I think too.
@epiffanie (11327)
• Australia
29 Sep 16
That is so sad that his children don't spend time with him .. We have our 90 years old father in-law every second week .. He spends 4 days with and I make sure I cook him some especial dishes twice a day .. He is very grateful .. not many people here would do that .. But I think it's a responsibility we need to do for elderly family members..
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@epiffanie (11327)
• Australia
4 Oct 16
@thelme55 Yes, our respect and love for our elderly people, is part of our humanity ..
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@thelme55 (79323)
• Germany
29 Sep 16
You are very kind @epiffanie. Yes, not all people are doing that. I would have done that if my in-laws were still alive. We Filipinos, although are living most of our lives in other countries, are still loyal to our culture and traditions especially in taking care of our elder parents.
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@thelme55 (79323)
• Germany
5 Oct 16
@epiffanie thats true.
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@LadyDuck (502729)
• Italy
29 Sep 16
I wonder why many old men (but also women) in Europe only remember the times around the second world war. I know that it was a terrible era, but thanks God it's over, let's forget about it.
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@LadyDuck (502729)
• Italy
29 Sep 16
@thelme55 Those are horrible memories. I can understand that those who lived during those times cannot forget.
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@thelme55 (79323)
• Germany
29 Sep 16
@LadyDuck yes, those were bad memories. I can understand that too .
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@thelme55 (79323)
• Germany
29 Sep 16
Yes, thanks God it was over @LadyDuck. It´s also good for me to hear from the old Germans how they experienced the war. They reminded me of my grandparents who talked about the war with the Japanese in the Philippines. Horrifying!
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@mom210 (9170)
• United States
30 Sep 16
You must be very good at taking vare of him if he has called you back.
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@mom210 (9170)
• United States
6 Oct 16
@thelme55 sometimes that is all they need, somebody to pay attention to them and listen.
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@thelme55 (79323)
• Germany
5 Oct 16
I must have been @mom210. At least I was a good listener.
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@thelme55 (79323)
• Germany
6 Oct 16
@mom210 yes, I have noticed that.
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• Philippines
29 Sep 16
I thin your father is more important. I feel sorry for him though.
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@thelme55 (79323)
• Germany
29 Sep 16
Yes, my father is very important @Letranknight2015. That´s why I am here taking care of him for a few months.
@marlina (154103)
• Canada
29 Sep 16
There is a proof that this man really appreciates you. When will you be back?
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@thelme55 (79323)
• Germany
5 Oct 16
Next year @marlina. With Gods grace, everything will be alright as planned.
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@jaboUK (64346)
• United Kingdom
29 Sep 16
It must be good to feel so needed. Isn't a pity when old people's relatives have no time for them? When are you returning to Germany?
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@thelme55 (79323)
• Germany
5 Oct 16
Yes, it feels good @jaboUK. Indeed, it is a pity. I could not imagine my 82 years old father living alone at home and so I see to it that he has companion who can take care of him. Anyway, Filipino children always take care of their elder parents. I will be back next year in Spring as planned if everything is ok or else I have to fly early.
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@simone10 (54180)
• Louisville, Kentucky
30 Sep 16
Beautiful cat. I used to have one like that who we called Patches. I bet it's very interesting listening to him and some of his stories.
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@thelme55 (79323)
• Germany
5 Oct 16
Yes, it is a beautiful cat. Yes, I am interested listening to his stories before and after the second world war. How the Germans lived at that time and so on. Thanks @simone10
@DianneN (254926)
• United States
29 Sep 16
Who wouldn't miss you???? You will be back in Germany working and seeing that adorable cat before you know it. Just enjoy the time with your father, family, and friends.
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@DianneN (254926)
• United States
29 Sep 16
@thelme55 And you go everywhere! Hugs!
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@thelme55 (79323)
• Germany
29 Sep 16
Yes, I do @DianneN. I think I am missed every where I go. Thanks.
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@Macarrosel (7498)
• Philippines
29 Sep 16
Wow! It's good to know the man likes you as his caregiver.
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@thelme55 (79323)
• Germany
29 Sep 16
Yes, it is indeed @Macarrosel. That would mean to me that I have done a good job.
@just4him (323168)
• Green Bay, Wisconsin
30 Sep 16
It's nice to be needed and appreciated. Enjoy your time home.
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@thelme55 (79323)
• Germany
5 Oct 16
So true @just4him. Thanks.
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@acelawrites (19272)
• Philippines
29 Sep 16
While you are busy caring for your father, someone in Germany is also missing the way you cared for him. It is but usual for us to care so much even for people we don't know due to professionalism that comes with the job; but it is good you are still here in the Philippines to care for your father.
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@thelme55 (79323)
• Germany
30 Sep 16
Yes, it is good that I am here @acelawrites. I wish my mother is still with us too so I could take care of them both.
@hereandthere (45628)
• Philippines
29 Sep 16
i'm glad he has a cat to keep him company. yes, massage therapists have told me that there are clients that follow their favorite therapists even when they move on to other spas.
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@thelme55 (79323)
• Germany
29 Sep 16
I am glad about that to @hereandthere. At least he had someone to talk to. I agree with you about clients following their massage therapists wherever spas they go. That is what I called loyal.
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@silvermist (19701)
• India
30 Sep 16
@thelme55 When one gets old,it is a really good listener they miss most.It seems,two of you are needed.One in Philippines and one in Germany.
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@amnabas (14877)
• Karachi, Pakistan
29 Sep 16
So nice of him he remembered you...
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@thelme55 (79323)
• Germany
29 Sep 16
Yes, it is nice to be remembered. That means I have done my job well @amnabas.
@antonbunot (11146)
• Calgary, Alberta
29 Sep 16
I am old, too . . . but I can only tell you stories from 1970 to this date!
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• United States
29 Sep 16
You have been so kind!
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@thelme55 (79323)
• Germany
29 Sep 16
I think I was @Jeanniemaries.
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@teenspirit (1596)
• Israel
29 Sep 16
there are many suprises in our life...:)
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