Members BeeTL Posted August 18, 2008 Members Share Posted August 18, 2008 My mother is 76 and has had 10 major orthopedic surgeries - she is doing great, but is definitely a bit worse for the wear. She shared this little poem with me today, and I thought I'd pass it along... TO MY CHILDREN: When I spill some food on my nice clean dressOr maybe forget to tie my shoes, Please be patient and perhaps reminisceAbout the many hours I spent with you, When I taught you how to eat with care,Plus tying laces and your numbers too, Dressing yourself and combing your hair.Those were precious hours spent with you, So when I forget what I was about to say,Just give me a minute.....or maybe two, It probably wasn't important anyway,And I would much rather listen just to you. If I tell the story one more time,And you know the ending through and through, Please remember your first nursery rhymeWhen I rehearsed it a hundred times with you. When my legs are tired and it's hard to stand,Or walk the steady path that I would like to do, Please take me carefully by the hand,And guide me now as I often did for you. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members jonjohn Posted August 18, 2008 Members Share Posted August 18, 2008 That is very touching .If not a bit saddening .My old man is getting on now. Must be a scary place to be.And god dam , you don't realize how much your folks did/do for you until you have your own kids Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members BeeTL Posted August 18, 2008 Author Members Share Posted August 18, 2008 That is very touching .If not a bit saddening .My old man is getting on now. Must be a scary place to be.And god dam , you don't realize how much your folks did/do for you until you have your own kids Yeah, it makes me very sad and brings a smile to my face at the same time. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members gonzobassman Posted August 18, 2008 Members Share Posted August 18, 2008 That is a touching piece of poetry.My mother has been gone almost 5 years.I still miss her at times,and still tear up when I think of her at times.Enjoy all you have for every time you lift your head off the pillow in the morning is a blessing.For real. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members jonjohn Posted August 18, 2008 Members Share Posted August 18, 2008 Yeah, it makes me very sad and brings a smile to my face at the same time. I bet, there is only one person in the world who you can call "mum(mom)" . Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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