LETTER FROM DAD/MOM

On my old age, please try to understand me and be patient on me when due to my blurred vision I have spilled soup on our dining table. Please do not scold me, old people are sensitive at times.



I felt so worthless each time you shout at me.

On those times that I didn’t understand you due to my loss of hearing, please do not say “Are you deaf?!” Can you please say it again instead or just write it down on a piece of paper so I can understand you. I am sorry my child...I maybe just too old...



If my knees are no longer strong like they used to, May you be kind enough to help get up, like I did when you were just learning to walk. Please be patient on me if I often repeat what I’m saying, just pretend to listen and try not to laugh.



Do you remember when you’re just a toddler?

If you need something; you won’t stop mentioning it until you had it; I had been patient on you during those times too.



Be patient on me when you find me foul smelling at times, the smell of old age is creeping...try not to force me to take a bath, I am weak and can easily caught fever and cold; Try not to show filthiness on me or at least pretend you don’t smell anything. Do you still remember how I ran after you under your bed whenever you don’t want to take a bath?



Be patient on me of being moody at times, it may likewise be due to my old age...when your time comes you will understand me...



If you have a little time to spare, can we talk? Even just for a moment; it’s so hard being alone in the house without someone else to talk to. I know you’re busy in your work, but I just want you to know that I always love talking to you even though I know you are not interested in even a word I say...



Do you remember when you’re just learning to talk? I had been patient in trying to understand your stories about your teddy bear and how you would hold my face just to get my attention...



When the time comes that I had been down by sickness, don’t loose patience on caring for me, please be extra patient on times that you need to replace my diaper...may you be patient on me, after all I may not be here for long...



If my time of leaving arrives, please hold my hand and give me strength to face death and try not to let me see your tears...because I can't be able to console you after I'm gone...



But don't you worry for just before I close my eyes I will utter a little prayer to God, may He shower you with blessings when I’m gone for you had been a wonderful and caring child...please remember that I will always love you...



Love,
Dad/Mom


I LOVE YOU NANAY AND TATAY!