Wednesday, August 10, 2011

Life's Priorities

Priorities are constantly changing during our life's journey, our roles ever evolving. Everyone needs reminding on occasion and life likes to give us little nudges along the way. Sometimes you recognize these little bumps and simply ignore them. Other times you don't even realize that you've been nudged. And sometimes, the little nudge is like a fist to your stomach.  My roles, like so many of you, have changed significantly over the years. I went from being an Air Force brat daughter, to nurse, to wife (twice), to mother (twice), to divorced (twice), to becoming ill and disabled. And now I find myself taking another look at my priorities. You see, today I got punched right in the gut. My niece ran over to my house and told me that my Mother had fallen and to come quick. I realize that my parents are getting up there in age, but when I saw my 79 year old Mother laid out on the floor, like she was in a casket and my frail 86 year old father kneeling over her, my heart just sank and then broke into many tiny little pieces. Luckily she wasn't hurt, but the fear on their faces was so very apparent if only for just a second. Getting old sure isn't for sissies...I think my role hasn't stopped evolving quite yet.

15 comments:

  1. What a scare. I am so glad that she is OK. We have to remember what's important in life. Moments like these make us stop and think. Thanks for the post.
    ~Kim

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  2. Oh Moanas....I feel your pain... I lost my dad 16 months ago and everytime I see my Mom she is getting frailer I do not know what I will do when she has also left us. We need to enjoy those times we have ...priorities need to be evaluated daily! There may not be a tomorrow!

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  3. you are absolutely right, the most important thing in life is your family. I think about it more often now being really far away from my family.

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  4. I'm glad your mom is OK. It's true to cherish the people you love.

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  5. How right you are. Life is one big circle of change, isn't it? You are a wonderful person and I know you will handle all of life's "nudges" with dignity and a little humor:) So glad your mother is okay.

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  6. Family is everything! I'm so glad your Mom wasn't hurt, but it is quite scary when life hits you like that! Stay strong and keep a sense of humor!

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  7. So glad your mother is okay. Shows how quickly life can be put into perspective.

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  8. Sorry to hear of your many different steps in life that seem to be hard. Glad to hear your mother is okay!

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  9. Moanas, I am glad that your mom is ok :) We have to enjoy every single minute with our parents.

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  10. oh my goodness i am glad she is ok! family really is everything. it is nice that you get to live so close to them!

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  11. Touching and eye opening. I'm glad she is okay!
    Cindy
    http://cute-ecakes.blogspot.com

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  12. So sorry you had that scare. I is really upsetting when those we love become older and not like they once where.

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  13. probably one of the worst sites to see as a child. Its horrible enough as the caregiver, whos not related!!! May God watch over you and your family. And sppreciate the fact that you live closse enough to help.

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