2HOTinPHX
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I do miss the "good old days" of living in my childhood home, when my DM and DF were young, vibrant, and full of life. That home, my neighborhood, my childhood friends, my school, my extended family... that was all so magical and idyllic when I think back on it now. I miss it all very much, especially now that my DM is gone and my DF is elderly, frail, and slowly slipping away to the ravages of dementia. When I visit DF at his home now, I feel mostly a great sadness of "what once was" and all that has been lost over the years. And I can't help but wonder if perhaps this is where my life could be headed, too, over the next 30 years or so.
Reminds me of that (very true) adage, "Old age is a place where everyone wants to get, but nobody wants to be."
Well said.....I also miss the good old days when dear Dad and mom were still with us. They lived in the same house and were married for 65 years. We weren't rich but have many rich memories of growing up in that house. We were the lucky ones with mom staying home and being there making sure we didn't get into too much mischief. We were very lucky to have a leave it Beaver childhood for sure. So many fond memories.
Biggest regret was moving away in 2005 and missing out on family gatherings and just being there.
Now with both parents passed, family home sold off and siblings barely communicating not looking forward to future nearly as much unfortunately.
Thankfully my wife and I have each other....30 years now and still love being together.