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Life Together-Day Trip

Latter life is special. Blessings come when visiting a parent. They are not a burden - those who raised you up, if indeed you had a good one.
My Dad is almost 88 and I am thankful he is still here. He loves his kids to visit, a good meal and is always thankful. I am thankful for him and also my husband who is generous to help me load and unload the car and join in with conversation. It has been 4 ½ years of almost weekly visits.
— by Poet



chatting:::cooking:::cleaning
praying:::eating:::clearing
washing:::gathering:::hugging

three
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different
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highways
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home:::sweet:::home
together:::alone:::separate
time:::goes so:::fast

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Paige Hind Date: 8/30/2025 6:50:00 PM Ah, so sweet, Kim! :) Login to Reply

Sam Kauffman Date: 8/30/2025 1:30:00 PM So well done and so expressive, Kim. When my mother was failing I made every effort to see her even though she was in WA and was CA. I have never regretted those efforts and I know you treasure each moment you share. Lovely poem. Blessings to all of you! Login to Reply Kim Rodrigues Date: 8/30/2025 3:43:00 PM dear Sam, I am so glad that you were able to make time to visit your mom. So sorry for her loss. Thank you.

Valsa George Date: 8/28/2025 9:26:00 PM Love your sentiments, Kim for your father. A gesture of love from children is much more cherished by parents as they grow older and more lonely. Login to Reply Kim Rodrigues Date: 8/29/2025 4:04:00 AM Thank you, Valsa! So true. He doesn’t need us there all the time but he surely enjoys the visits and food.

Andrea Dietrich Date: 8/28/2025 3:09:00 PM Love this, Kim. A creative poem idea Login to Reply Kim Rodrigues Date: 8/29/2025 4:03:00 AM Thank you, Andrea! :)

Anne-Lise Andresen Date: 8/27/2025 7:35:00 AM - I wish my parents were alive... you're lucky, Kim :) - hugs Login to Reply Kim Rodrigues Date: 8/27/2025 11:32:00 AM I miss my mom and am glad for my dad. I am blessed. One day he too will go. Hugs to you…

Hilda Greenhough Date: 8/27/2025 7:35:00 AM I see your words as visits and love. It is wonderful that your father appreciates your help. Sooner or later, they are scary words. Login to Reply Kim Rodrigues Date: 8/27/2025 11:33:00 AM Yup…sooner or later…don’t take your parents for granted.