Once upon a time, a son made the difficult decision to leave his mother at an old age home after his father passed away. Although he visited her from time to time, he wasn’t able to be there on a regular basis.

One day, the son received a phone call from the old age home. They informed him that his mother was very sick and asked him to come and visit her as soon as possible.

When he arrived at the old age home, he found his mother lying on her deathbed, in a critical condition. Concerned, he asked her, “Mom, what can I do for you?”

With great effort, his mother replied, “Please install fans in the old age home. It gets incredibly hot here, and there are none. Also, a fridge would greatly improve the food situation. There have been times when I slept without food.”

The son was taken aback by his mother’s requests. He asked her, “Mom, while you were here, you never complained. Now, when you have just a few hours left, you’re telling me all this. Why?”

His mother smiled weakly and replied, “It’s okay, dear. I managed with the heat, hunger, and pain. But what worries me is when your children send you here, will you be able to manage?”

Her words struck the son deeply. She warned him about the importance of taking care of the ones we leave behind. She emphasized the need to modernize the old age home, fearing that one day, his own children might abandon him there, and he would experience the hardships she did.

In her final moments, with a sense of urgency, she reminded him, “What you give is what you get.”

This heartfelt story serves as a reminder to all of us to respect and care for our parents and to always think of their well-being. Let’s cherish the time we have with them and ensure that they receive the love and support they deserve.