I am at my mom and step dad's house for the weekend. We live in the same county but on opposite ends and we don't see each other as much as we want to. Some of her health issues have been especially hard this past week so I packed my bag and told my husband I'd see him Monday. He's working so it's not a big deal for him.

The older the parents get (she's 70 and he's 76) and the more their health is in decline, the more I realize we do not have time on our side anymore and it freaks me out. I know there will come a day when she won't return a text I sent or he won't be here when I come by for a visit.

I'm sorry you're missing your mom.

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