My Fathers Visits!!!

I realize that when you are 25 then 63 seems to be pretty old. But in reality it isn't all that old. If he continues to take care of his diabetes then he should be around for many more years. Both of my parents are diabetics and are in their 70's. Both are pretty healthy (even though according to my Dad he's been dying for about 20 yrs now lol). I worry about my Mom because all of her side of the family has passed in their late 70's/early 80's and I know she worries also. But the thing is to not think so much about when they are going to leave us but rather to enjoy the time we still have left with them. They will never leave you as long as they are in your heart. Take care of yourself and your Dad. Live long both of you. :-)

I hate to tell you this but 63 isn,t that old,you are acting like he is really old but hes not..I just lost my Mom and she was 88 going on 89,and she had medical problems also..You don,t know your Dad could live to be my Moms age...My Mom was going strong up until this last yesr..I also know alady that i take shopping and she is 89 and still walks around all over walmart..The only problem your dad has is diabetes and I agree it is bad,but as long as he takes care of himself he can live a very long time.I have a sister and her husband is 78 and he has the worst case of diabetes,and hes fine.i think you are overracting.People now days live to be really old....I don,t think you have anything to worry about unless of coure your dad is really going down hill for some reason...I work in a beauty shop and the most of out customers are 70 plus and they are doing great,they have active lives...People live much longer now days with all the medical care they have now,relax and enjoy your father,and quit worrying about him dying...

Dont worry. Be Happy.

Is your father in bad health? The average life expenctancy is about 78/80 years of age, with so many people living into their 90's now. I think that you may be lucky to have him around for 20-30 more years!!! Just keep helping take care of his diabetes, and of course staying active chasing all those kids around. :o)

Hey dear its nice to know that you love your dad so much. But why are you so much scared that he is getting older. this is the law of nature. Just take care of him. May he live long and healthy life.

Yes he is and u can't stop it. Just try getting the max out of it. I mean u should try spending the most u can with ur dad.

You're a good daughter fussing over your father like that. He must be very proud of you. You're right to cherish the time you have together. He will probably be with you for many, many years yet and it's good that you enjoy those times. Sadly both my father and my mother are gone, but I have many fond memories of time spent together. Of laughing and living with them. May all your memories be good ones.

I know we all must get old. I see my relatives getting older and I dont like it. If I could have one wish it would be that when we reach a certain age we cant get any older.

It is really nice to here that you love your dad very much,but one cannot surpass nature laws,every one in this world gets older,only thing is that one should be prepared for everything.Dont worry be happy keep loving your dad very much.

I am a little younger to your dad and I too have a daughter who loves me a lot. I can understand your feelings and I am sure your dad feels energised when he meets you. But one sentence in your write-up bothers me. You serve him a rich meal despite his diabetes. I am sure he loves it too! When you see him enjoying it, I am sure you would also be insisiting on extra helpings. You may even excuse yourself thinking that the rest of the days he is very strict and it is ok if I serve him a rich meal for one day. Please re-examine your premises in this matter. Even if you dont actually give him sugar based food, his sugar will still go up to a very high level with all the other rich food. That is because our body can convert any food into sugar. Once it goes up like that it will take weeks for it to come back to normal. I think it will be better to make him happy by going on a nostalgia trip when you were a little girl rather than rekindling his taste buds and reminding him of what he has worked hard to forget. Imagine his misery when he goes back to his home and has to return to his high fibre diet. Would he not be tempted to be indiscreet. Please forgive me if I have hurt your feelings but putting down these thoughts.

hi yeh i m very glad to listen that u love to ur father bc this is the time when usually childrens dont have any care for there parents. So 1 thing is pre sure and that is every person have to got old so i must say tack care of him and lov him more. bc its not the age that makes a person old but its only the hate of their own which causes the old age.

hey buddy its good that u love ur dad so much and and dont get tensed bout his age its destiny every one on this earth have get older.....the only thing u can do is take care of him n make his these days as comfortable as u can

I too feel the same.I really dont feel ok to see them growing old,n find that they dont have the same kind of strenght n energy that they had 10yrs earlier.You feel so helpless...But that is how life works ...one who takes birth has to grow old and then.......We feels so scared to even think how life would b without them. I really feel they have done lot for us n it is my turn to keep them happy by all means.May they have a long,healthy and happy life ...

I think each human must get old. In the old we can get some illness. Like our parents, if they get illness, we must take care of their illness and always make them happy. Don't forget pray to the God for the recovery of our parents illness. I believe the God can take care and save them.

Oh you neednot be scared that your father is getting old.You should be aware that he is getting matured. Growth should lead to maturity.Once you cross 50 you will certainly start thinking about the objective of living. The life is a journey and it is endless jounrney though it seems to be ending with this life.

I know its a real blessing to have ones father, i lost my father when i was very young and now its more then 10 years yet i miss him terribly

both you and your dad are lucky ones. i too have a daughter and she does invite me but I can't go because she has afree dog in the house.it gets on to every body's lap. I become uncomfortable but I dont dislike the anmal.poor thing it shows affection it wants to show. She has to tie it up for me and I feel sad that the poor creature is put in trouble on account of me. So i do the best thing and that is dont go to my daughters house so that both myself and her dog are comfortable in each ones place.

its glad to hear that your a very good sibling to your father. our parents deserve to be treated like that especially when they get old. He must be really proud of you because you are very loving.

well yes its true i can relate on you in terms of my father..but sadly im havent seen my father for 20 yrs i guess...hes been separated from my mom...since then ...havent seen him...

none of us like 2 see people we care for getting older. Seing them slow down. no longer able to do something they could do easily. I know its scary but getting older is a part of like. u should cherish whatever time u get with your dad (from your post i realize that u already do) don't let your dad know u r upset about his aging. instead enjoy the moment like when u were a kid. Heres hoping u have a many more memorable holidays with your dad