Her words left him stunned. He hadn’t realized how much she had suffered. “Why didn’t you tell me this before?” he asked, filled with regret. “It’s too late now,” she replied.
Her gaze remained firm as she said, “I know I’m dying, but I’m not telling you for me. I’m telling you for you. One day, your children may place you in a home like this. When that day comes, I want you to have better conditions. Remember, what you give is what you get.”
Her words broke his heart. The reality of his choices hit him hard, and he understood the mistake he had made in neglecting her needs.
This story is a powerful reminder: it is our responsibility to ensure our parents live their later years with dignity, comfort, and love.
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