melissatwa's Journal, 29 Mar 20

#FSChallengeParents

This was taken four years ago. My mom is very fragile now. She is 79 and my dad is 68. I was going to see them a couple weeks ago,but I canceled because I was nervous about taking Kirkland, Washington germs to them. They live about 2.5 hours away on the Canadian border. My dad is probably 80 pounds overweight now and sits all day. As a result his breathing is not good. Mom has shrunk so much with chronic pain and sickness. She is the most wonderful, kindest person in the whole world, and I wish I could just hold her right now. She has an elliptical she slowly uses every day trying to stay strong. I wish we could go on a long, long walk like we used to when I was growing up... Just carefree talking about the flowers and leaves and walking on that old, familiar country road.

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prayers that everyone stays safe through this 
29 Mar 20 by member: Ruckusandme
Love that memory of walking with your mom 💕 
29 Mar 20 by member: mrsroboto
I see both of them in you! Beautiful pic! Great memories! Hope we all stay safe and you will see them soon.  
29 Mar 20 by member: davidsprincess
My prayers are with you and your parents 🙏. 
29 Mar 20 by member: Erquiaga
It’s hard to be away from family right now. I find myself craving food I grew up eating. It’s a smart decision to stay away for now. Like DP I can see both of them in you.💞💞💞 
29 Mar 20 by member: moopie321
Thank you all so much!! I am so grateful for having grown up with parents that love me and each other. We all hope for the best, and hang on to the good memories! ❤️ Prayers for all!!! 🙏  
29 Mar 20 by member: melissatwa
Keyten, I'm thinking of driving up and just staying outside their house. Chris gave me the idea. I could sit on their porch and they can be inside. Five hours total in driving for a short visit, but it would still be worth it to show them how much I care. I'll try this week.  
29 Mar 20 by member: melissatwa
Beautiful Melissa. I’m trying to post but every picture turns upside down. I got so frustrated, I quit. 😑 
29 Mar 20 by member: wifey9707
Oh my darling Melissatwa... I’m adding them to our prayer chain.. praying safety for you all 🙏🏼🥰😷 
29 Mar 20 by member: CMC444
you look like both of your parents! lovely family ☺ 
30 Mar 20 by member: AdaOke
I feel for you and your parents! At 76 I know from experience that growing old isn't for cowards. All kinds of pain pops up. I am still golfing and bowling, but I have pains too. 
30 Mar 20 by member: diehard3
Yes what u r doing is the best thing for them rite now, nice picture. 
30 Mar 20 by member: fred4win
Wifey, thank you! And, I know you got your pictures of your folks posted! Glad it worked 😁 CMC444, you kind soul! Thank you... I sure wish we could meet for a visit right now. 😢 Keep safe! We will meet again down the road a bit... Hang tight! ❤️ ❤️ ❤️  
30 Mar 20 by member: melissatwa
AdaOke, thank you! I love the fact that I am with my parents in this picture, but I can't help but see all the fat I was carrying. It is a good reminder to me to keep up with working for my goals! 
30 Mar 20 by member: melissatwa
diehard, Bill, Fred, thank you for your kind comments. May we all get through these trying times with grace and patience.  
30 Mar 20 by member: melissatwa
❤ Beautiful and touching. ❤ 
30 Mar 20 by member: Becc@
Thank you Melissa for sharing your folks and your memories with us. I see a lot of your mom in you as you disperse many kind thoughts and comments to all of us here at FS. Take care, be safe! 
30 Mar 20 by member: Steven Lloyd
Thank you, dear Becky! ❤️ Steven, that really means a lot to me. If I grow up to be just like my mom, I couldn't be happier! I love both my folks so much, but I sort of idoliz mom!  
30 Mar 20 by member: melissatwa
❤❤ 
30 Mar 20 by member: Keilin_4
We'll pray for you and your parent's safety...  
31 Mar 20 by member: tpharding

     
 

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