Getting older is an inevitable process of life.
I spent the better part of today in the emergency department with my dad. He suffered from a gastric ulcer which caused him to lose a steady amount of blood in a short period of time. His blood pressure was so low that he kept collapsing. Today was a 911 kind of day. Luckily the doctors were able to identify and stop of the bleeding. He is now on the long road of recovery.
Today started off good. I had a plan for the day and had planned to accomplish many goals not to mention all the deliverables I have for work. But it all came to a screeching halt with a phone call.
I saw my dad at his weakest and most vulnerable time of his life. He had put his complete trust in me. Trusting me to make the right decisions to keep him safe and healthy. Through it all, I felt peaved about the whole situation. I felt guilty about that because my whole life was being put on hold to care for my dad. I couldn't help but think about the lost time spent with my kids or with my job.
I was literally sandwiched between my own family and my parents.
Being the sandwich generation sucks!
