A letter from Ibu & Abi

My child,

When i get old, i hope you understand and have patience with me,

In case i break a plate, or spill soup in the table because i'm loosing my eyesight,

i hope you don't yell at me.

Older people are sensitive, always having self pity when you yell.

When my hearing get worse, and i can't hear what you're saying,

I hope you don't call me "Deaf!"

Please repeat what you said or write it down. I'm sorry my child.

....I'm getting older. 

When my knees get weaker, i hope you have patience to help me get up.

Like how i used to help you while you're little, learning how to walk.

Please bear with me. When i keep repeating my self like a broken record,

I hope you just keep listening to me. 

Please don't make fun of me or get sick listening to me.

Do you remember when you're little and you wanted a balloon?

you repeated yourself over and over until you got what you wanted.

....Please also pardon my smell.

I smell like an old person, Please don't force me to shower.

My body is weak. Old people get sick easily when they are cold.
I hope i don't gross you up.
Do you remember when you are little,
I used to chase you around because you didn't want to shower.

I hope you can be patient of me when i'm always cranky.
It's all part of getting old. You will understand when you're older.
And if you have spare time, i hope we can talk.
Even for a few minutes. I'm always all by my self all the time.
and have no one to talk to. I know you're busy with work.
Even if you're not interested in my stories, please have time for me.
Do you remember when you're little, i used to listen to your stories about you teddy bear.

When the time comes, and i get ill and bedridden,
i hope you have the patience to take care of me. I'M SORRY...
If i accidentally wet the bed or make a mess.
I hope you have patience to take care of me during the last few moments of my life.
I'm not going to last much longer, anyway.

When the time of my death comes,
i hope you hold my hand, and give me the strength to face death.

Thank you so much for your care.
We love you with much love.

IBU & ABI