tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1862143202429811042.post4081231628433492455..comments2023-04-13T02:57:34.350-05:00Comments on Always Swimming Upstream: My Father's LifeAnonymoushttp://www.blogger.com/profile/09881250248739539363noreply@blogger.comBlogger1125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1862143202429811042.post-70185191541878384382007-08-17T20:25:00.000-05:002007-08-17T20:25:00.000-05:00Your father sounds like a wonderful person and a v...Your father sounds like a wonderful person and a very good father. You are fortunate to have him in your life.<BR/><BR/>I know it seems hard to think of good times coming at a time like this, but from experience some of the most honest and endearing moments I was able to spend with my father occured when I sat with him during his illness. Sometimes just a look into his eyes let me know how very much he loved me and hated to leave us. I remember taking a cool washrag to wipe his face, how much he appreciated it because he just didn't have the energy anymore.<BR/><BR/>At first I felt uneasy, this man who was everything to me, so strong, rendered helpless. So much love passed between us during that time. Bittersweet moments.<BR/><BR/>Giving your mother time is a good idea and will help her keep her strength up. Your father will appreciate time alone with you too. <BR/><BR/>I realize the distance between you must be hard.<BR/><BR/>Thinking of you,<BR/>XO Maddy.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.com