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PaperclipPerfector  14d ago (text post)   2461 thread views

Friday Fun Thread for February 7, 2025

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For my mom, it was probably the last time I was there when my parents were hosting an event. My mom isn't that old (she's 64), but she has had congestive heart failure for the last 7 years, and it has sapped her energy. When playing hostess she used to be a tireless force of nature who made sure everyone got more than enough to eat (I'm sure you guys know the type). Now, she gets winded after doing only part of the cooking for the guests, and pretty much crashed and I had to step up to fill the gap. Which I don't mind doing, but it's sad to see Mom that way. She still has the same personality, but her body just can't keep up any more.

For my dad, I guess it was when I realized he turns 70 soon (2027). That to me is kind of crossing the Rubicon of old age. Dad will stop doing things when they throw the dirt on him (and maybe not even then), but I can't deny any more that he's getting old and that I'm going to lose him sooner rather than later.

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