When my daughter wanted to put me in a nursing home in order to save money, I showed her the value of love. Julia, 90, was horrified to learn that her daughter Anne intended to put her in a nursing facility in order to take her money. Julia made the choice to defend her rights and impart important values of respect and love to her daughter.
Julia said, “I will manage on my own if you do not wish to look after me,” and she declined to enter a nursing home. She hired a caregiver and established a trust for her belongings. Anne became quite upset and ceased seeing Julia after learning that her scheme to steal her money had not succeeded. Julia had a calm home with the caregiver there, where she read and took care of her garden. After a while, Anne came up to her mother and apologized. I was mistaken, and I now know it. Can we restart now? Julia concurred, emphasizing the value of love and respect. With genuine concern and respect, Anne started paying Julia increasingly frequent visits.
As her relationship deepened and her confidence began to grow, Julia realized that it is always appropriate to stand up for herself, to demand the respect she deserves, and to demonstrate to everyone what true love and family mean.
H/T : happiness-life.org
