Family Bonds are tested the most during the Aging Phase of life. But balancing the ordinary needs of the Young and of the Old is not a simple task. And yet, in doing so, Caring for the Elderly does give a spiritual dimension to life.

Inspired from an Article written in Pilipinoby Rev Fr Ariel F Robles

As I grow old,

I seek your Patience and Understanding.

Despite Hard-of-Hearing - notwithstanding,

"Love me". You're told.

If I spill Soup or break Plate,

My Eyesight could be dimming.

Look upon me with no hate.

Lest, I get a bad feeling.

If I am slow to stand,

My Knees could be weakening.

Quickly give me your Hand,

For I did teach you - Walking.

If I'm slow to understand,

My Hearing could be failing.

Write down or Motion-by-Hand,

So I could get the meaning.

If I sound like a "Broken Record",

My Memory could be lapsing.

Please do not laugh at me - nor be bored.

Bear with me - just by listening.

If I feel so alone,

My Spirit yearns for your presence.

Although busy at work,

Find time to be with me at home.

If I become hard-to-please,

My Consciousness favors the familiar.

Be careful and not amiss,

I'm exacting on particulars.

If I emit an unpleasant smell,

I could have the Odor-of-Old.

A daily Bath could make me unwell.

My weak Body could get a Cold.

If I urinate and move my bowel in bed,

Persevere still in loving me.

My Life is ending and farewells would soon be said.

Memories last eternally.

And if my Moment-of-Death is near,

Hold my hand and embrace me dearly.

Your love for me brings "God's Blessings" here.

You and I are truly family!