After the death of his father, a son made the difficult decision to place his aging mother in an asylum. Life had changed, responsibilities weighed heavily, and he believed that this was the best solution. From time to time, he visited her, but never stayed long. The visits became routine, distant.
One day, he received a call from the asylum. His mother was dying.
A Final Visit
With a heavy heart and tears in his eyes, the son rushed to her side. As he sat beside her frail body, he asked softly, “Mother, is there anything I can do for you now?”
His mother, weak but calm, looked at him and replied, “Yes, my son… offer love to those around you. And if you can, change the fans in this asylum—they never worked. There were days I felt like I was suffocating in these walls, where love was absent and loneliness echoed.”
She paused for a moment and continued, “And if possible, replace the refrigerators too. There were nights I went to bed hungry because the food had gone bad.”
Stunned and heartbroken, the son replied, “I’ll do everything you ask, Mother… but why are you telling me this now, when it’s too late? Why didn’t you speak up earlier?”
Her answer was gentle but piercing:
“Because, my son… I’m dying. But I’m thinking of you. One day, your children might not want you beside them either… and they may bring you here.”
A Story That Touched Many
This story, later shared on social media by a Romanian user, moved thousands of people. Its message resonated deeply: it was not just a story about neglect, but a quiet reminder of how love, respect, and care for our parents should never be postponed. In the cycle of life, what we give—or fail to give—may one day return to us.
