Comments on: Reversing Roles with My Parents by Rambling Raven

By: Raven

Raven — Wed, 14 Oct 2009 14:06:28 +0000

Dera and Sheila, thank you for the prayers and well wishes. Dera, what a blessing to have your mother vibrant at 83. We all hope to live so long and be in great physical condition. I know that through prayer and a lot of hard work on his part my dad will be healthy once more.

By: Shelia

Shelia — Tue, 13 Oct 2009 17:42:48 +0000

I will keep you in prayer. My mom experienced a stroke a few years ago but you can’t tell now the way she gets around. The therapy will help your dad. As I was reading your post, it reminded me of how the roles do reverse. Its like we experience two dependent stages–when we’re children and then again when we become old.
.-= Shelia´s last blog ..Splitsville Takes Me to Want My YA =-.

By: Dera Williams

Dera Williams — Tue, 13 Oct 2009 17:07:19 +0000

Very touching. And I know what you mean. My mother is 83 years old and while she is still vibrant (walks frequently) and generally good health, she is slowing and starting to forget things. My sister and I have been more cogzinant about what she can and can no longer due. I will be praying for your family. .-= Dera Williams´s last blog ..Memory Monday- I Remember Fall Days =-.

By: Lashonda

Lashonda — Tue, 13 Oct 2009 02:51:28 +0000

What a touching and insightful piece. I am glad that your father has taken a turn for the better. I hope you have many more years before you have to step into that roll .-= Lashonda´s last blog ..What Does Your Dash Say About You? =-.

By: Raven

Raven — Mon, 12 Oct 2009 23:40:54 +0000

Thank you for the well wishes, Jessica. It is amazing how the roles can switch so suddenly.I find myself calling throughout the day to check on him. We make sure he takes his medicine and we have to look over his shoulders making sure he follows doctor orders, I remember all the times I was sick as a child and how he would check on me and give me my medicine.
Best wishes to you and yours as well, Jessica.

By: Jessica

Jessica — Mon, 12 Oct 2009 22:38:08 +0000

I know what you mean, Raven! Parenting my parents has been the most defining role of my adult life!! My dad is also having some health challenges, and I find myself going with him to his doctor’s appointments, so I can hear things for myself! The same thing that he used to do for me! God knows that I’m not quite ready for this, but we do what we have to do! Best wishes for you, your dad, and the rest of your family! My thoughts and prayers are with you!