Money Can Buy You A Bed.... But Not Sleep
By arbie bee
@brokenbee (11090)
Philippines
January 17, 2017 3:13am CST
They said, money can buy you a bed but not sleep.... Yes, that is true but isn't it better to sleep in a bigger bed?
Since my parents came home from the hospital in 2011, they had to sleep downstairs. They sleep in a small bed that is semi double in size, I mean, the bed frame is just a semi double while their mattress is double sized. I think you can just imagine how a bigger mattress would fit in a small bed. There is an excess portion.
This morning, I told my mother that we will go out to find them a better bed frame so that they can sleep better. She had been planning for this eversince but because they have no extra money, this had remained a plan until today. So, after doing our household chores, we went to the other town to canvass for a bigger bed frame.
The first furniture store only carries single and double sized beds, so we had to go to the next. It's good the other had almost all sizes available. They had a wide showroom with different kinds of beds, from wood, to metals and a combination of wood and metal.
My first choice was the one with wooden posts and metal frame but when we looked at the stocks, my mother thought twice of having that because the materials didn't look sturdy.
So we looked at other options. We saw one with full metal body, posts and frame and my mother liked it so she asked me if we will just get the double sized bed. I decided to get a queen sized bed because it is just slightly higher than that of the double sized.
Availing it in cash entitled me to have a big discount so I grabbed it already. They will deliver it at home tomorrow, for free.
Mission accomplished!
Oops! Not yet! Now, their mattress is smaller than the bed, right? But no worries, I messaged my sister and she said she will take care of the mattress. Hmmmm! Solved!
I am excited to see the bed tomorrow. I hope they will deliver it early and I hope it will not rain because they said they will not deliver if it's raining.
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18 responses
@ridingbet (66854)
• Philippines
18 Jan 17
good daughter. for sure you are their favorite child, right? no, i don't think you are making up for being absent for so long in your home,right?
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@ridingbet (66854)
• Philippines
18 Jan 17
@brokenbee she is asleep now? or taking her nap?
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@brokenbee (11090)
• Philippines
18 Jan 17
@ridingbet she's asleep for about 2 hours.. Hihihi
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@brokenbee (11090)
• Philippines
18 Jan 17
I just want to provide them their needs Ate so that they can live comfortably. It's delivered an hour ago.. And my mother is already trying it. Hihi
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@SIMPLYD (90722)
• Philippines
25 Jan 17
It's better to have a small mattress to put in a big frame than putting a big mattress over a small bed frame. Surely one would fall off when she changed position and sleep sideways to that part not supported by the bed frame.
They must be so proud they have you and your sister to take care and buy these things for them .
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@SIMPLYD (90722)
• Philippines
25 Jan 17
@brokenbee I am sure they are and are excited of their new bed already. You and your sister are good daughters. Keep it up!
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@brokenbee (11090)
• Philippines
25 Jan 17
Yes, and I'm afraid the old bed might no longer be able to carry the two of them because it is just for one person, ideally.
I think they are happy... especially my mother.
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@brokenbee (11090)
• Philippines
26 Jan 17
@SIMPLYD thank you!
My sister already sent the money to buy the mattress but we haven't gone to the store yet because I'm still busy with my online job and my mother understands that.
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@MGjhaud (23240)
• Philippines
17 Jan 17
I've been shopping online for different kinds of furniture as well. I wish i can roam around my town or go to the city and do what you guys did. I'm pretty sure i will find something better and cheaper. But for now, i enjoy doing it online. Anyway, congratulations on the new bed. God bless you for taking care of your folks.
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@brokenbee (11090)
• Philippines
17 Jan 17
@MGjhaud Yes, me too... I want to see it first...
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@brokenbee (11090)
• Philippines
17 Jan 17
Thanks and God bless you too. I hope you can go to the city too, soon and do shopping at the stores... But online shopping is also convenient nowadays. That's also an option for me but my mother really wants to see the items personally...
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@hereandthere (45645)
• Philippines
17 Jan 17
my parents also preferred a higher to make it easier to get up or sit down. i'm glad your sister will help.
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@hereandthere (45645)
• Philippines
17 Jan 17
@brokenbee well, it's good to keep your other siblings updated about your parents and the house, too, so they'll know how they're doing.
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@brokenbee (11090)
• Philippines
17 Jan 17
@hereandthere Yup... That's why my sister wants me to stay at home, even for a little longer because I am the one who updates her of the needs of my parents. My father contacts her on FB but there are times when he's also hesitant to ask for help.
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@brokenbee (11090)
• Philippines
17 Jan 17
Yup! I also didn't expect that she will offer to help but when I informed her this morning, she said she's willing to chip in...
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@Beatburn (4286)
• Philippines
5 Feb 17
@brokenbee It's the good parents who even at an old age, think of the needs of their children.
@brokenbee (11090)
• Philippines
5 Feb 17
Online.. Ahehehehe...
Thank you! Yup, I was taking care of their needs and I forgot I also need to have a new one. They gave me their old mattress now that they have a new one.
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@sunrisefan (28524)
• Philippines
21 Jan 17
After the washing machine now comes the bigger bed. Good deed, Ms.Arbie
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@sunrisefan (28524)
• Philippines
21 Jan 17
@brokenbee Good girl, good girl :) Seriously, you're a thoughtful daughter :)
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@lealuvy2j (1986)
• Philippines
26 Jan 17
A comfortable bed can help you sleep though so congratulations on your new bed.
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@brokenbee (11090)
• Philippines
26 Jan 17
It's my parents' bed.. =) My mother told me a while ago that she sleeps easily on their new bed and she also said they are more comfortable now when they sleep at night.
@toniganzon (72281)
• Philippines
17 Jan 17
That's wonderful. You're a thoughtful daughter.
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@Letranknight2015 (51969)
• Philippines
20 Jan 17
When my sister in law's mom was about to be discharge then we gave them our bed and mattress, it's still there.
I agree money can't buy sleep.
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@PatZAnthony (14749)
• Charlotte, North Carolina
4 Feb 17
It sounds a little complicated. Hope they enjoy the new mattress when everything comes together.
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@brokenbee (11090)
• Philippines
4 Feb 17
Yes, their new bed frame and new mattress were already delivered a few days ago and so far, my parents are enjoying it.
@brokenbee (11090)
• Philippines
17 Jan 17
Yes, I hope so too... My mother tried the one displayed and she said it's sturdy. It doesn't move, and to think, it wasn't tightened enough because they still need to dismantle it before delivery.
@CookieMonster46 (13454)
• United States
23 Jan 17
Well, I hope it won't be raining, so you can get your delivery
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@brokenbee (11090)
• Philippines
23 Jan 17
Thanks. Yes, we got it the next day. They are using it now. =)
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@ilocosboy (45156)
• Philippines
17 Jan 17
That means good sleep for you parentx
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@brokenbee (11090)
• Philippines
17 Jan 17
Yes, I hope starting tomorrow night... Hihihihi
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@Peterwu111 (121)
•
17 Jan 17
i hope your parents could have a sound sleep on the new bed
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@brokenbee (11090)
• Philippines
17 Jan 17
Yes, I think they can sleep better now. Their old bed is also too noisy now. It squeaks when they get up.
@acelawrites (19272)
• Philippines
17 Jan 17
You are a very good daughter! (also your sister) Your parents will be more comfortable and happy.
@Hannihar (130218)
• Israel
19 Oct 17
That is great news. I hope they will be able to sleep now. You and your sister are very special to do this for them.