Saw something on my Facebook feed! So beautiful!

DaltheJigsaw

A mother (97 years old) in China, feeding and taking care of her paralysed son (60 years old) everyday for more than 19 years. A reminder of the amazing spirit of human compassion and more importantly, motherly love.

BaileyD

I'll be completely honest, things like this terrify me.

To be that man would be one of the worst things I could imagine. A prisoner of my own body and relying on the help of others. If there's one thing I value more than anything else it's my independence.

To be that woman would make me feel like a prisoner of my circumstances. Someone I love would need me and I would be there in an instant to help and take care of them. As much as I value my independence my compassion over-rules it and sometimes that makes me feel like I have no choice in the situation.

In the end I feel that either of those two would have a more fulfilling life than mine. He values things in a way I can't ever conceive. And so does she.

Maybe I'm not as compassionate as I think I am.

DaltheJigsaw

I'll be completely honest, things like this terrify me.

To be that man would be one of the worst things I could imagine. A prisoner of my own body and relying on the help of others. If there's one thing I value more than anything else it's my independence.

To be that woman would make me feel like a prisoner of my circumstances. Someone I love would need me and I would be there in an instant to help and take care of them. As much as I value my independence my compassion over-rules it and sometimes that makes me feel like I have no choice in the situation.

In the end I feel that either of those two would have a more fulfilling life than mine. He values things in a way I can't ever conceive. And so does she.

Maybe I'm not as compassionate as I think I am.

I understand what you are saying, I feel the same way! However, I see the other side. The other side that makes me go, WOW! this is different...Who knows. I am still trying to understand what I am feeling. Lol.

BaileyD

That's what I was getting at. The emotions of something like that are mixed.

etherea

I would hate to be totally reliant on someone else but that is only my ego talking. To be the carer....not a problem. I also need to think about why one is acceptable and the other not.

Cinorjer

Having looked at the picture...

Does it make you want to pick up the spoon and help feed him, or are you just glad it isn't you that is stuck feeding him every day?

Or maybe a little of both?

Food for thought.

patbb

Does it make you want to pick up the spoon and help feed him, or are you just glad it isn't you that is stuck feeding him every day?

Or maybe a little of both?

or none of both?

To me, it's just showing a loving mom.


Sometimes life can more busy, lots of things to do, thats all.

ThailandTom

Quite a powerful image I must say, it does encourage a few emotions. Of course I would not know the power of motherly love and care as I am not a mum, but I am sure she feels compelled to do what she does and kudos to her, being that old and able to do.

DaltheJigsaw

Having looked at the picture...

Does it make you want to pick up the spoon and help feed him, or are you just glad it isn't you that is stuck feeding him every day?

Or maybe a little of both?

Food for thought.

I have no problem feeding him if need be. Me being stuck? Not really, it seems that the mother is actually smiling a little bit in the picture. Look at her cheek bones.

DaltheJigsaw

Does it make you want to pick up the spoon and help feed him, or are you just glad it isn't you that is stuck feeding him every day?

Or maybe a little of both?

or none of both?

To me, it's just showing a loving mom.


Sometimes life can more busy, lots of things to do, thats all.

Exactly!:)