Dad's stressfull today
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Today, Ed seemed more stressed than usual. At 93 years old, he’s been through so much in life — wars, losses, changes, and countless challenges — yet there are still days when the weight of it all seems to rest heavily on his shoulders. This morning, his face carried a quiet tension, the kind that doesn’t come from physical pain, but from the kind of worry that lives deep inside. He moved a little slower, sighed a little more often, and seemed lost in thought, staring out the window as if trying to make sense of something only he could see.
Sometimes, stress for Ed doesn’t come from big problems, but from small frustrations that pile up — a misplaced item, a restless night, or simply the feeling of not being as strong or independent as he once was. He’s aware of his age, and while he’s incredibly grateful to still be here, it’s hard for him to accept that his body can’t always keep up with his mind. The days when he can’t do things the way he used to — like reading for long hours or walking outside alone — tend to trouble him the most.
I could see the worry in his eyes today, the kind that comes when he feels like he’s becoming a burden. I reminded him that he’s never a burden — he’s a blessing, a source of wisdom and love that we’re lucky to have every single day. I sat with him, held his hand, and listened as he talked about the old days, about how much the world has changed and how sometimes he feels left behind by it all.
By the evening, after some tea and quiet conversation, a little bit of the tension in his face began to fade. He even managed a small smile, one of those soft, grateful smiles that say more than words ever could. Days like this remind me that even the strongest souls have moments of weakness. And for Ed, it’s okay to feel stressed — because it only shows that he still cares deeply, still feels deeply, and is still fighting, even after all these years.
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