Old Times and New

 I was 3 when my grandpa started building this house.

We went to visit my dad over the weekend.  

It was a tough trip, 

but very rewarding. 

My dad is in bad shape.

He is strong in spirit,

but his body is weak. 

I found such irony in

the way

the young come back

to take care of the old.

My youngest sister Mandy (a Physical Therapist)

trying to work with Dad.

How old and new mix together

and bring back memories

of better times;

stronger times.

When the parents were strong

and the kids

were carefree.

It's only right that we come back

and give time and effort and love

back to those who 

did the same for us,

when we were helpless and weak.

It was hard to leave

not knowing

if

the next time

I drive into this driveway,

things will be

different.

I love you Daddy.