My dad has been coping up well after months of my mum passing. He seems to be more relaxed and contented of his new life now. He has been going out for lunch date with his friends and family members, and, recently, he just got back from Vietnam solo trip with a tour. Most of the time, he would be at home watching Netflix, doing his morning walk, and spending the afternoon napping. He is doing exactly what a retiree should - spending his remaining time to live. Although he didn't say it out loud, he does miss my mum, so do I. Despite we are not a rich family, he has his own saving to be able to live throughout his remaining days comfortably.
He is very fortunate enough to be able to live at the age of 70 with no chronic disease. Not many people can live through 60s due to numerous health causing reasons. Though his hearing is getting worst, there are times I would have to shout at him so that he can hear me clearly. I feel bad about my action, but after numerous failed attempts in talking to him in slow manner, you would just lose your patience. But he is very glad that I am by his side whenever he needs, especially when comes to dealing his laptop issues.
Just few days ago, he was talking with one of his friend over the phone, I aimlessly overheard him empathetically saying, "I am already 70, and not sure how long I can live ... ... I just want to live in peace."
Not sure how I feel when he said that. As my dad ages, his friends passed away one by one in each passing year. He has attended more funerals than weddings in the last 10 years. I believe he has eventually accepted his fate when the time comes. For now, he lives.
No comments
Post a Comment