Happy start of the first day at work in 2016 ka, everyone! Even I official retired, I have lots to do today ka.
I have several little things to share ka:
During these happy holidays, I went to visit my late mother's friends, one is 91 and the other is 94.
For the 91-year-old uncle, he has to use his cane to support his walking and when I wai'ed him, he greeted me with a big smile, saying "I need to walk with a cane now." We updated each other what we've done the passing year and he couldn't hear that well. He again said with a smile, "I also use hearing aids but I haven't put it on yet!" So I sat more closely and spoke a little more loudly.
The more I thought about him, the more I learn about life ka. Even with declining physical conditions, he accepts it real well, not with any complaints or depression but with wide smiles. I keep telling myself that, "That's the way it is!"
If I stay that long, I wonder if I could be so happy accepting the declining health like him ka!
Then I went to see a 94-year-old aunt and was so impressed with her son. At this age, even when her memory is still great, she couldn't possibly follow our conversation and stay that engaged some of the time.
I noticed that her son seemed to observe his mother very often. When she repeated same questions, her son would always answer. The only expression I could spot from his face was his caring concerns. He also let his mother make snacks for sale in front of their house so she could do what she is very good at and feel good about it and definitely about her own self.
It gave me another opportunity to feel the inner happiness flow in my heart ka. Is this the way it is between grownup children and aging parents? I wish I could say 'yes' right out!
The stories fit well with our aging society dee mai ka?
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