Have we ever truly stopped and thought about the idea that what goes around, comes around? Many times, we make decisions without fully realizing how they might affect others—especially the ones who love us most. But life has a unique way of reminding us to slow down and be more thoughtful.
After losing his father, a man decided that he could no longer care for his aging mother. So, he made the difficult decision to move her into a nursing home. She didn’t want to go, but he felt he had no other choice. Over time, he barely visited—just every now and then.
Then one day, he received a call that changed everything. His mother’s health had worsened. She was very weak, and it seemed like she might be living her final days.
The son rushed to the nursing home and went straight to his mother’s room. Holding back emotion, he asked if there was anything she needed, anything he could do for her.
His mother looked directly into his eyes. “Yes,” she said softly. “I do have a few requests.”
Moved by her words, the son told her he would do anything to make her last wishes come true.
“Please,” she said, “if you could replace the ceiling fans. They don’t work well, and I often had trouble breathing. Also, the refrigerator… It doesn’t keep food fresh. There were days I had to sleep hungry because the food had gone bad.”
The son was stunned. He hadn’t known she was suffering like this. He asked her, “Why didn’t you tell me this before? Why now, when it’s already too late?”
His mother gave him a quiet, sad smile. “I know I’m going to die,” she said. “But I’m thinking about you. One day, your children might decide they no longer have time for you. They might bring you to a place like this. And I hope that by then, the fans will work and the fridge will keep your food fresh. Because what we give is what we get. Never forget that.”
Her words hit him like a wave. His heart shattered with guilt and regret. In that moment, he realized how wrong he had been to leave his mother in a place she didn’t want to be, without checking in more often or making sure she was comfortable.
We all need to remember something very important: it is our duty to take care of our parents—not just physically, but emotionally, too. They spent their lives making sure we were safe, loved, and supported. When their time comes to lean on us, we should make sure their golden years are filled with peace, dignity, and love.
Note: All images used in this article are AI-generated and intended for illustrative purposes only.
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