Getting Older

yes, because for him.. the count down may be on..
my father was diagnosed with leukemia at the age of 70, with a year and a half to live.. he made it 5 years.. but if ever life was about the family.. it sure was then !! for he was looking at them/us for *his last times.

Very true Gas.. I'm still grateful my granddad is here, he's 83.. A song for everyone, as the film is currently on tv...

Manroe, When you get older you learn the things that really matter .The superficial things you thought so much about in your younger days just don't seem to hold the same facination .Your focus becomes more centered on the welfare of family . If you truely wish to make him happy, just reashure him that because of his guidence you became strong and healthy and will do well in the future . I think he would like that .

gas jockey ~ Sorry to hear that i'm just hoping my dad will stop doing that , thinking and worried everything just makes us as his children really not feeling good in work and daily lifes

i agree with frank. show him that he was successful in what he has taught you, and that you are capable of holding your own. this will reassure him.
be patient hun.. a young (wo)*man can not wear an old (wo)*mans hat.. but we will be there someday.

Yash ~ Thanks for post the song


Frank ~ Yeah , Me and my sisters gonna do that i just want he will more happy seeing all of us well and have a good life that's all

Rob ~ Now you makes me scares about being old , lol

yeah i know , my dad sometimes forgot about where he put something or what he gonna do for tommorow , Just hoping he not forgot my name, lol

Just cherish that you still have him.
He helped raise you, so at some point
he may need you and your sisters
to help him.

Jim ~ Thanks , yeah i know that


Elmo ~ Now, you just sounds like my Dad always remind me to get married soon

You need to realize that your Dad lived in a world that had less than half the population we have now - just 3 Billion...now 55 years later we have over 7 Billion - marriage may be a path for you, but I would advise thinking about adopting children. Many marriages end in divorce and being a single Mom is very difficult.

I do not know about "eastern" values, but the christian values of the west have done nothing to educate people on the environmental consequences of overpopulation - and our christian and catholic "churches" still preach having as many children as "God" will give you - and ignore the consequences of poverty, stress, and strife that comes when responsible for feeding and sheltering children...

That said - spend as much time with your father as you will cherish those moments when he is no longer of this earth - Peace

My dad turns 80 this year, and yes, I have noticed for the last five or so years, he has become more sensitive. i had never seen him cry till a few years ago. I've always been close with my dad, but feel even closer to him now. I go see him as often as i can, talk to him on the phone everyday, and always tell him how much I love and appreciate him before I hang up.

Hi Manroe!

There is something with aging ... and having fewer people in your home ... and everything stays where you left it ... and it's quiet and calm most of the time.

I think it's natural to become more sensitive to chaos, change, loud noises ... you're just not exposed to much of this when you get older and your own life (typically) becomes more predictable.

Encouraging him to socialize is healthy. To spend time with different people... to get away from home for a few hours... things that help maintain his perspective so he doesn't worry about little things as much.

... and, of course, making sure he knows he's loved and appreciated ... we all need that.

From one other old dude, I like it that you're sensitive to your Father's sensitivity. That's just super cool!