Later that day we visited my husband’s grandpa, he is 93 and has some health concerns. All six of us gave him hugs and talked to him for a little while. He was happy to see us. He lost his wife five years ago and is ready to go whenever God calls him back. He has a much more positive attitude about life. Then again as my grandma says he is a youngster at 93. He appreciated the visit.
Pondering the visits I thought about how important it is to set the example for my children to witness our time being spent with our elders. We could have gone swimming, hiking, or biking on the beautiful day but instead we choose to spend it visiting. Everything we do is seen and recorded by our children. I want them to understand and internalize the importance of family and loved ones.
If you have not visited your family or elderly friends lately take the time to do it. With our busy schedules it is difficultu to find the time but it makes such a difference to them, it is worth it. Please say a prayer for our grandparents.
I visit my 95 year old mother everyday at Franciscan Healthcare since she arrived 16 months ago…I’ve chosen to do her laundry and at her request bring her a piece of cheese everyday. She is able to go to Mass 3 days a week and volunteers bring her Communion every day…we play gin rummy twice a week and love it when she beats me! She too wonders why she is still here on earth and when God will call her home. Until then, we will honor her life and care for her every need….she call me her “busy daughter”.