A beautiful story, Vix.

ty ty ty and a hug...

Vix

"Life is like that, and acceptance helps." Truer words, Ms. V.

Vix is a man. Don't feel bad, though. I first thought he was a woman, too.

thank you so very much seff...

Vix

You're welcome. This prompt has me thinking, "how am I approaching forty" a lot.

I just got my hands on Godzilla Minus One, which seems right at a time when I'm dealing with grief. Lost friends, lost youth, fear of what's ahead. I don't wan to fear death, but I do.

note coming

Vix

Reminds me of what my father would tell me. As I could remember what happens in movies, I could've remembered my high school classes.

much wisdom is passed from generation to generation Silent...

Vix

This is one that hits home for me. I spent yesterday Mom-sitting while my Dad visited with one of his sisters for probably the last time (she's 93).

Mom has dementia and is an invalid to boot. She remembers my name, but forgets I'm her son sometimes. She fades-out while you're talking to her so you're saying things over and over. She'll keep asking the same questions half a dozen times and then start over with the same question half an hour later.

My Dad is also starting to show signs of losing his short-term memory. Their *physical* health is good enough that they'll probably outlive *me*. I'm worried about what will happen to them.

and so it goes Olde... my father was exactly like that. My brother took care of him, and it was not easy. My grandmother went the same way, but fortunately for me, I apparently do not have the gene for it. It is tough. My mother-in-law stayed with us until the end.

*hugs...

Vix

*tears up a bit* getting old sucks

*chuckles… tell me about it.

Vix

Reality--is cruel

but portions of it are joyous... concentrate on those...

Vix

Very sweet story Vix!

thank you Shelby...

Vix

I've seen members of my extended family struck by this affliction. The last time I saw one uncle before he passed we were all sitting around the kitchen table and he suggested we introduce ourselves and tell a little bit about ourselves. Of course we all humored him but I could still see the pain in my aunt's eyes.

I hope my folks don't head down that path.

*hugs*

it is sad... after all the research that's been done, you would think they would come up with some answers...

*hugs back...

Vix

Touching and sweet, Vix. Felt like I was there for this one. Beautiful.

*smiles so very big... thanks so much fc...

Vix

What a wholesome story!

Whenever I read the word "creek" is heard "crick" in my head.

I have heard it both ways…

Vix

It's hard but we do what we can. My grandmother's the same way, bless her soul. Very touching.

*smiles... it happens in every family. And thank you.

Vix

My mother took care of her parents in their elder years. Said it was the hardest job she ever loved.

It is. My mother-in-law stayed with us to the end.

Vix