Aging Parents Still Wonderful Folks

As a Baby Boomer, the subject of aging parents ranks as a very high area of concern among many. I feel blessed in that my mother Katie will celebrate her 78th birthday this month and my father Bill will celebrate his 82nd birthday in July.

I recently opened and reviewed some of the contents of what might best be described as a time capsule of sorts. It was a box of old letters and photographs from my college years in the late 1970s. Among those contents saved were many letters sent to me then by my mother as well as my father. As I read several of these written by each parent 30 years ago, I again was reminded of the great love they have always had for their only son.

Their health is gradually fading and they remain somewhat active. My mother often can not remember what a person had said a moment or two earlier, but she has great memories of many years past. My father also is less active and remains alert. I thank my parents for the many great years we have shared, including many Family Sundays. And as we approach Mother's 78th birthday, I am also thankful for the past 48 years which I have been privileged to share and enjoy with them both.

JW