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parents getting old - emo warning!
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Zewp
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My dad isn't even 60 yet and I'm already worrying about him. Especially because he's so goddamned stubborn. He's got his own company and he's so dedicated to it that he refuses to leave it for more than a day. He's been pretty sick with a bad cough for the last three months now, and it simply doesn't go away. I've practically begged him to stay home just a day or two so he can get rest and recover, but no, work comes first. 
I've been thinking about my parents' mortality a lot recently, and I've realized how often I've been an ungrateful son. They actually really do a lot for me and I honestly don't know what I'd do if something happened to either of them. They're still young, but time isn't exactly standing still either.
I've been thinking about my parents' mortality a lot recently, and I've realized how often I've been an ungrateful son. They actually really do a lot for me and I honestly don't know what I'd do if something happened to either of them. They're still young, but time isn't exactly standing still either.
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kingrob
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We are all in the same boat.
I am very fortunate to still have both my parents alive, but sometimes I also get sad when I think about the inevitable.
Just spend as much time as you can with them & treasure those moments.
I am very fortunate to still have both my parents alive, but sometimes I also get sad when I think about the inevitable.
Just spend as much time as you can with them & treasure those moments.
Arzy
Honorary Master
Very very close to both my parents and in-laws. Wife and I basically sold our house last week to move back to be closer to the family.
I mis my parents a lot though, they moved 400km/s away about 6 years ago and its been tough on me. We have always been very close and the change was almost too sudden. I still speak to my mom every day and my dad maybe 3 or 4 times a week. I'd like to see them every day though, but they are happy now. Their life here in Jo'burg was killing them, mom had a blood pressure monitor in her office and at home and basically had to check every few hours to make sure she wasn't going to drop dead from stress.
I try and get out to them every long weekend and whenever my wife and I have a bit of leave spare. It just doesn't seem like enough though. They have invited us on a couple of their overseas trips as well which we had to decline due to having a baby etc.
At the end of the day though they are still in good health, much better than they would be if they were closer. I just get jealous and somewhat resentful listening to their stories or looking at photos and we weren't there to be included.
I mis my parents a lot though, they moved 400km/s away about 6 years ago and its been tough on me. We have always been very close and the change was almost too sudden. I still speak to my mom every day and my dad maybe 3 or 4 times a week. I'd like to see them every day though, but they are happy now. Their life here in Jo'burg was killing them, mom had a blood pressure monitor in her office and at home and basically had to check every few hours to make sure she wasn't going to drop dead from stress.
I try and get out to them every long weekend and whenever my wife and I have a bit of leave spare. It just doesn't seem like enough though. They have invited us on a couple of their overseas trips as well which we had to decline due to having a baby etc.
At the end of the day though they are still in good health, much better than they would be if they were closer. I just get jealous and somewhat resentful listening to their stories or looking at photos and we weren't there to be included.
jarryd
New Member
Very close with my mom. I never got along with my father when i was younger, now that i am older, and i went to visit him in Cape Town this year(Im in Joburg) i think we "connected" for the first time. Quite sad to see how he has deteriorated over the years, having various health conditions, and combining them with chain smoking and regular drinking, doesnt help. For the first time in my life im actually scared of losing him.
ichigo
Executive Member
My dad died in 2002, my mom is still alive and well (60 years old) and with her everyday since I stay with her for the meantime and only 26 so still many years to go hopefully.