In mid-April last I had to drop everything at a moments notice and travelled overseas expecting the worst when I arrived in the UK.
My 93 year old Mother said 'goodbye', to me by phone from her hospital bed because she was ill and not expected to last more than a few days.
Well, I made it in time to see her again and thanks to my wife, we were able to look after my mother in her home and afford her a little TLC and wholesome food in the form of a balanced diet.
Six months later, my mother, now 94, has put on weight and is doing as well as one can expect for someone that age.
I considered that it was the least that I could do, after all, at one stage in my life, she took care of me when I was helpless, as a baby!
I learnt a lot in that six months, about my mother, my wife, my family and mostly about myself.
Perhaps, I was forced to slow down, take time out from a busy life and reflect on other things, things that I'd never thought about before.
I had withdrawl symptoms, from PC's and Trainz, I've got over that, but now I'm back home and back to the availibility of my own computer once again!
I must take better control of my time and just like my mum, have a 'balanced diet', of mental food and physical exercise.
Instead of sitting infront of my PC for hours at a time, playing Trainz and other similar games, I realise the importance of a 'balance' with everything in life.
Especially, if I have any expectations of reaching the same age as my Mum, which I very much doubt.
I'm glad to be back, nevertheless.
Thanks, 'Auran'. for great computer programs and excellent support so that people of all ages can enjoy!
My 93 year old Mother said 'goodbye', to me by phone from her hospital bed because she was ill and not expected to last more than a few days.
Well, I made it in time to see her again and thanks to my wife, we were able to look after my mother in her home and afford her a little TLC and wholesome food in the form of a balanced diet.
Six months later, my mother, now 94, has put on weight and is doing as well as one can expect for someone that age.
I considered that it was the least that I could do, after all, at one stage in my life, she took care of me when I was helpless, as a baby!
I learnt a lot in that six months, about my mother, my wife, my family and mostly about myself.
Perhaps, I was forced to slow down, take time out from a busy life and reflect on other things, things that I'd never thought about before.
I had withdrawl symptoms, from PC's and Trainz, I've got over that, but now I'm back home and back to the availibility of my own computer once again!
I must take better control of my time and just like my mum, have a 'balanced diet', of mental food and physical exercise.
Instead of sitting infront of my PC for hours at a time, playing Trainz and other similar games, I realise the importance of a 'balance' with everything in life.
Especially, if I have any expectations of reaching the same age as my Mum, which I very much doubt.
I'm glad to be back, nevertheless.
Thanks, 'Auran'. for great computer programs and excellent support so that people of all ages can enjoy!
