FEEDBACKS - PART 1

May 29, 2006

"WOW....Needed the kleenex for that one! Beautiful!"

"I received this on Memorial Day and I must say, POWERFUL. As a 77 year old veteran of the Korean Conflict it made me cry, reliving my youth with my children."

"I received this from a friend and it was the most beautiful e-mail I have ever received. I cried during the whole thing thinking of my parents. Also made me think of myself since I am at that age now, and my feelings are expressed in this."

"Almost ALL True. Very touching. Oh, they do need to be told to eat?"

"I just received this beautiful poem.  How true it is. After taking care of my mother all my life and her recent death, no truer words are spoken.  Every child should read this and I have forwarded it on to my children. It's just too bad that all children don't see this side of life  and when the parents are no longer here, they will understand it all the more. But I had to take care of my mother during all these times and when she would apologize for being a nuisance I would say "'You did it for me'- so thank you."

"I just wanted to let you know that this slideshow is the most amazing show I have ever viewed on the web! My husband and I became parents for the first time on February 9, 2005. I always would watch shows and read emails on the web about parenting and growing old, and they never had an impact on me the way they should have because I was not yet a parent. But now being a parent, all I have to say is WOW! This one in particular, has really touched me. Not only because I am now a parent, but because it is so poignant and true! I must admit, I had to get the tissues out and when I forwarded it to friends and family, I warned them to get the box of tissues ready! What an amazing job you have done! I can't wait to show this to my son when he is older. I hope this page will still be around then! Job well done!"

"I remember I received it in its original form but today, I would like to congratulate you for coming up with a fresh medium that showed you and your group's creativity and ingenuity. I am also proud that you are a Filipino, too. In our culture, we still respect our parents and it is a privilege to really care for one's aging and sick parents. This presentation also reminds us about the many Overseas Filipino Workers who are nurses and staff of the many nursing homes, who even if they are forced to work, accept and care for their wards; are genuinely caring themselves because they are reminded about their capacity to LOVE. TO LOVE THEIR PARENTS AND THEIR FAMILY who are the reasons why they also chose to be away and work away from their loved ones. This presentation must be a reminder for all of us children and parents that very soon, we will become parents and grandparents ourselves. We should be reminded of how they care for us so we may also be able to care for them. Thank you very much for being the BEST representative of all the children in our country and of the world that - we must love our parents!"

"What a powerful message of love that touched me deeply and reduced me to tears everytime I watched it. I shed tears for the truth that Parent's Wish evoked and the way in which I truly feel about my now speechless and invalid grandparents. I still see love in their eyes everytime I rub my cheeks against theirs to say how much I love them for everything they were to me. Thank you for putting music and words to something we all experience so painfully and poignantly through the years. It’s the cycle of life!"

"Your slideshow was so touching ... thank you...."

"This is such a beautiful piece of art. I, too, had been taking care of my Aunt who just recently passed away. Every word that is said is true about our elders. She wanted to die a year ago, but God kept her here until her time. She went very peacefully as I was with her at the time of passing. It was a touching experience, I will miss her dearly. We love you Aunt M."

May 28, 2006

"There are no words to describe how it touched my heart. I forwarded to everyone I know. Thank you so much for sharing."

"I’m a true believer that things happen in your life for a reason. There is a reason why I am getting this now, there is a reason why I did not receive this any other time. Right now I am helping my mom and supporting my mom as we do what is necessary to move her mother into a hospice situation. I have mentioned to my mom that visits with grandma are different every time now, because she doesn’t remember any more. We will do the remembering for her, in our hearts. This was interesting… thank you for sharing."

"I cried! Need I say more?"

"I bought the music when it first came out. The pictures with it was beautiful. I had tears in my eyes. I don't see my children very often since they live in the Middle East."

"Thank you so much for this beautiful tribute. I appreciate it so much and have sent it to many friends and relatives."

"I cried throughout the entire piece. I lost my father and my son within a week of each other two years ago, and my mom passed away long before that. Now that I am getting older, I pray my two daughters will have the patience, tolerance and love described in this piece. Thank you."

"I just viewed this. It was absolutely awesome. I work in a nursing home and it really touched a lot of the way our older people feel. Do you have any idea as to when this CD will be out? Thanks so much for sharing."
[Webmaster's reply: We have no definite timetable yet for the CD's release as there are copyright issues that we are still trying to work out.]

"We have no children of our own but as the fortunate daughter of an 86 year old parent.... my deepest wish is that I live these words with them every day. I hope every child no matter what their age will always have the deepest respect for the dignity of their parents and all those they encounter who are elderly. Someday, the mirror will remind us when our time has come and we can only hope that a hand will be extended to us to take us 'gently into the night.' Thanks for the inspiration to keep on keeping on."

"Wonderful idea; appropriate music and touching photography. Unfortunately, the text let you down, as it is, quite simply, trite. The analogy of comparing old age to childhood is obviously a good one, but you completely wore it out. Too bad, as the subject deserves the very best, and you had it for two out of three!"

"This should be required viewing for all parents and children of parents yearly! If it doesn't touch you then you have no feelings!"

"Thank you from the bottom of my heart for the wonderful work. Those words rang so true to my heart. My sister and I have been on that journey with our parents. When I read your web page it brought tears to my eyes. The memories were bitter sweet. But it reminded me how lucky we were to have been there for them in their time of need? (My sister more then I) due to distance. Thank you bringing the need for the tender care of our elderly. They were there for us and now we need to return the favor. Thank you. PS, I still to this day miss you Mom and Dad. You were the best parents a girl could have asked for. I know you are there with him."

"I have never been touched so much by anything of this kind until now. My mother is in her  80s and she is going through this part of her life and there are so many family members who don't realize it. But for the few of us who do and for the ones who can relate to this, God bless you all and it is all in God's hands. So be patient and let Him lead the way. Mary."

"Too beautiful for word to explain. This is a message everyone should take to heart. My children and their children will have the chance to read this touching poem."

"What an inspiring slide show!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! I work in a home health care and a CD would be great to share with our staff and clients. Please definitely notify me when a CD becomes available."

"I work in a skilled care nursing home and I see a lot of lonely people everyday. I try to kiss and hug as many of them as I can everyday. Sometimes the sadness can be overbearing. I would like to have a CD of this and play it at one of our employee meetings. Maybe this can help the ones that don't see the loneliness in the residents eyes."

"It was so beautiful and so true. I cried through the whole movie.  Very well done!"

May 27, 2006 and earlier feedbacks:

"My entire family are currently having a very hard time with my father. I admit being angry at him basically for being old, growing old and forcing some of us to make important decisions about him and ourselves. This brings me around to a basic background; to uncloud my thoughts and to help with the things that need to be done, but be done with love first, not the anger and frustrations that were paramount. Thanks."

"This was so very moving; such an important email for all of us who are caregivers. My elderly mother asked me the same question three times this morning; from now on, I will try to think of it as having been just the first time! Forgetfulness is just a part of getting older. My parents took very good care of me all my life, and I am trying to do the same for them. I lost my father 7 yrs ago, and mom (now blind) carries his picture with her through the house and talks to him. They were married 57 years. I have wonderful children who have stepped up to the plate and help with their grandma. I guess that's what life is all about."

"I recently lost my mom and my niece sent me the Parent's Wish and it touched me so much that we played it at her service. I only wish I had it a few years earlier as mom passed away at 86 yrs of age. I am only 44 and kept trying to get her to do things that her body did not want to do anymore. I was so insistent she keep up with her walking and was always after her to shower and eat more. I did it all for my love for her but was bossy in my requests. I have passed this on to many of my friends whose parents will soon be in the same situation."

"I have been helping my father eat, dress, walk, and communicate for over three years now. And, although it is hard sometimes, and frustrating for me, my husband, and my dad, we have enjoyed the chance to share a house and intimate moments of perhaps silent, but profound love. Amen."

"So very, very, very well done!! Thank you for sharing!!!"

"OH please let me know when you have this in CD. This is wonderful. I am disable and in my mid 60's and my mother is doing well in her mid 80's and I would love to give her a copy. Thank you for them most beautiful web page I have ever seen."

"I just read the Parent's Wish, and I do believe that this should come with a warning to make sure that you have a large box of tissues close by. My Mother just turned 89 last month and even though she still lives by herself she now does have to use a walker to get around, but that is okay with us.  Yes I do realize that the roles have reversed over the last couple of years and I do not have a problem with that. I am blessed to have a Mother like I have and even though my Father passed away several years ago.  I guess you can tell that I love my Mother very much and will miss her tremendously when she is gone, but the memories that I will have and the love that she gave us will live on in my heart and mind forever. Thank you for this, but it certainly does make you realize how wonderful most parents are and I am so glad that I was blessed with the Father that I had and the Mother that I still have."

"My precious mother sent this to me today and I have played it three times back to back.. wiping tears the entire time... I don't know that I have ever received anything before in any place or time that moved me like this did. To you mother..... I am honored to have been blessed in being born as your daughter. Eternal Love, Cheryl"

"This is a beautiful and meaningful website, especially to an 80 year old man."

"I wish everybody in the world could see this slide show, read the words and listen to the beautiful music. My heart feels broken when I remember my parents and how they took care of us. There are so many times I wish they were still here but I know they are with our Lord and someday we'll be together again. Your slide show would please them. Thank you, thank you, thank you."

"I don't even know where to begin my feelings over this wonderful email! My mom and mother-in-law were both in the situation of dementia. I cried then and now again. I always felt the way that this email portrays- they took loving care of us when we were unable to care for ourselves, so now it is our turn to take care of them. Thank God we had loving parents to show us the way, and I whole heartily believe that our children will be there for us, since we instilled in them the same love instilled in us by our parents. I can not wait to send this on to my friends and other family members. Thank you for this moving email."

"Parent's Wish was beautiful. It brought on lots of tears and made me think of my much loved grandmother. Thank you for sharing it with us."

"Thank You for such a powerful piece. I cried as I watched the slideshow because I am getting older, but knowing my daughter ,I know she will grant me this Parent's Wish.  Let's hope all children will grant this wish to their parent. Maybe this will make them think. Thank you again, this is sooooooooooo powerful. I loved it."

"This was so wonderful. I was so touched by this a Parent's Wish. I can not think of any parent that does not wish for their children to treat them with respect and tolerance as they get older. Thank you for such a powerful piece."

"This is beautiful - It couldn't be said any better. I would love to copy this on a CD to keep for my kids. I never have the words and this is perfect..... Love it!!!"

"WOW, what a slideshow!!! It made me cry. I am 68 years old and I would love to have copies of this on a CD to send to my children. Thank You for this show."

"Your slide show was so poignant and touched me deeply, as my precious Mother died last November after a diagnosis of Alzheimer's 5 years previously. I had to remind myself occasionally over the last few years to be patient and not get angry with her, as she went through the various stages, and it would get frustrating. At one point she thanked me for all I did for her, and my reply could ONLY be that I was doing for her as she'd done for me when I was a child. It was logical. I knew she wouldn't have put any of us through that dread disease through choice. She was a wonderful loving Mother, and a living Christian example, to her children, and we all loved her dearly and miss her. I intend to share this slide show with just about every one I know, including our sons and their families. Thank you sincerely."

"Wonderful! Absolutely beautiful!"

"What beautiful thoughts, exactly how I felt when I had to take care of my dad when he was in a coma."

"While I can appreciate the sentiment that we should do and care for our elders. This is certainly true whether they are our parents or simply our neighbor. The message given in Parent's Wish is one of you do for me because I did for you. That is conditional love, not unconditional. I hope my parents didn't help me to walk, didn't feed me etc just so that one day I would take care of them. Of course I will but not because they did for me. I care for them out of unconditional love, as I hope they did for me. Also, it states that we simply survive the elder years but do not 'live' them. Says who? Not all elderly have meaningless lives, just waiting to die. If as an elder we are involved in helping those around us or if not physically able, simply pray for others than our life has great meaning can be fulfilling! Quite a bit of what was written in Parent's Wish seems to be written from a very selfish and inward prospective seeking to place a burden of guilt on a child. Shame. We should all love one another and do unto others as we would want it to be done unto us but not out of guilt.... but from real love. Hope you have the courage to post this viewpoint on your site. Others probably see it as I do."

[Webmaster's reply: If your parents ask for a little understanding and patience on your part during their old age, it does not mean that they will love you less if you don't. The message given in Parent's Wish is one of you do for me because I NEED IT. Also, the slideshow does not say that elderly people lives meaningless lives. When he wrote: '..our age is not lived but survived., the author is referring about the hardships and difficulties that come with old age.]

"What a ministry you have started! My generation will someday BE the Mom and Dad making the Parent's Wish of your video. A little perspective goes a long way towards maintaining the value of human life. Thank you for speaking to hearts of many ages."

"Parent's Wish is just about the most beautiful email I have ever received. Thanks."

"This the most beautiful thing I have ever seen. I only wish I could have read this 3 years ago before my mom died. Because now I know some many things that use to get me annoyed, really didn't make any difference at all. I love you Mom."

"What an incredible gift this is. I am primary caretaker for my parents- both 88 years old and failing in different ways. This speaks to my spirit and soul. The best and most beautiful things in the world cannot be seen or even touched. They must be felt with the heart. May kindness return to you in the same beautiful way that it was given."

"I am a Registered Nurse at an LTC facility. I teach all the new staff as well as having my mother in the facility. I just taught a class of CNA's and showed this to them as well as other staff. There was not a dry eye in my classroom and it was the males as well as the females that were affected. It really puts things into prospective. Thank-you for putting words and music together to make such an impact."

"Oh, my goodness. I can hardly see to type this right now. This was truly inspired by someone that knows God. I am going through this right now with my own Mother. She is 82 years old. And has to live with my older sister who gets very upset with her at times. My Mom has a hard time hearing even with her hearing aide. Doesn't always want to eat and do the things which are good for her. But, she still has a smile and a good word for us because that's how she is. This has brought back so many memories of raising up my children also and of how things might turn out that way for myself. I only hope and pray that my kids will be as gracious to me at that age as I'm trying to be with my Mom that I love so much. Thank you for sharing this wonderful story with all of us."

"This is simply one of the best emails I have ever received and I am forwarding it to my family."

"Its amazing. I can't find words to express my emotions. But in a matter of few seconds I could picture how many times I have been harsh with them and being a Muslim daughter I feel ashamed of myself. But I pray for them and now will never be able to feel ashamed anymore as the pictorial message leaves it's impression in mind."

"Wow! this is a great piece of work. I work on the Senior LinkAge line and deal with seniors on a daily basis. I had much more patience today for all my callers.  It brings a tear to my eye everytime but also touches deep in the heart."

"My father forwarded me Parent's Wish, he did so in his own way of telling me that I needed to remember everything he did for me as a child. I have recently taken a job working 60 hours a week, trying to raise our 6 children and my husband's own health problems and now my father's growing health issues. I have grown very impatient by trying to balance all of this, primarily with the 70 mile trip one way to help my father. Parent's Wish, has made me stop and reflect. Thank you. You have given me a gift unachievable in any other way."

"This really hit home after just losing my own father less than a month ago. It made me cry to think of my dear sons having to take care of their Dad and I someday. We don't want to be a burden, but we know they will take care of us with the same love we took care of them while we were raising them. Thanks for the message."

"What a beautiful tribute to our parents! What an awesome responsibility it reminds me of as my parents age. Thank you so much for the effort you have put into this wonderful presentation."

"I just lost my mother recently and I can not begin to express the numerous emotions I felt while listening to Parent's Wish. It was so powerful. I can not begin to count the times I have played and replayed the song."

"You were able to put into words and music what most of us feel in our hearts and can not say. Thank you so much."

"This was the most touching E-mail and slideshow that I ever received. I can relate to every sentence in this slideshow especially about the verse 'when I do not want to live anymore' because that is what my elderly father told me a few weeks before he died. My mother had severe dementia and at times did not know who I was. That was very difficult. She died in a nursing home at 90 years of age. I had been their primary caregiver for 10 years and know from experience what the needs of elderly parents are. I cried when I watch this slideshow as it brought back memories of what both my parents and I went through. Whoever wrote those words surely had to have been a caregiver to the elderly because every sentence fits perfectly. It is a godsend."

"It has been the most touching e-mail that anybody has sent me. Thank you very much from the bottom of my heart."

"What a touching and beautiful program. I've watched it twice and cried through the entire song each time. It says what everyone wants their children to know and what everyone needs to be reminded of concerning their elderly parents. Thank you so much."

"I suggest that you get your kleenex out before watching. Of course the song by Josh Groban only adds a level of importance and emotionalism to this beautiful reading."

"Thank you so much for this. Six months ago I was lucky enough to be able to quit my job to be a full-time caretaker for my 90 year-old mother. It is the best job I've ever had except for raising my children."

"Thanks for the very beautiful slideshow with beautiful words. How I wish that my father is still alive. He died when I was only 19 and at that age age knows nothing at that time except thinking how to survive."

"This is awesome and sooo true."

"Just too beautiful for words. Thank you all."

"Very nice and touching. I lost my father 8 months ago and I was teary eyed as I was watching the show. Thank You Very Much."

"I want you to know how much this hit home for me. I just recently lost both of my parents. My mother to Leukemia and my father to Diabetes, heart attack and strokes. I really miss them both and this was like they were talking to me personally. I will send this site to all who have made comments regarding their parents and how they are driving them crazy. One day they will look back and wish they had them as I wish I could have mine back."

"Powerful and truthful!"

"As I sat with tears running down my face, I think of my mother whom I loved so dearly, I could do these things with her because that was the way she raised to regard the lives of older people and to respect what they lived through. I can only hope that my children will feel the same way. I am 70 now had some health issues that I survived through and hope and pray that when I become a real senior citizen someone will realize that I'm normal and still love me and never yell at me. I love Josh Groban and this was beautiful, thank you."

"This is very nice and brings back a lot of memories. Can bring tears to your eyes."

"I cried when I read/played this. I'm still crying. My Dad died last year after 1.6 years of fighting cancer at the age of 84."

"This is the nicest email I have ever received. The sentiments expressed are so true. I wish every child in the world could read this, it may just change the way they think and behave. Maybe they would learn to respect their elders and feel the love for their parents and their fellow man. Thank you for making my day."

"I was really touched by the video...anybody must watch this one...this is for us to understand that our parents, in any way they can, love us...we must thank them for all the things they gave us...i can't make this long...but I know that you will understand my main point."

"I'm so glad you brought back the Parent's Wish slide show. I have shared it with many of my email friends... we think it is absolutely beautiful!"

"My mother was diagnosed December 2005 with Early Alzheimer’s with Dementia. Within a short time I have watched her memory, personality and quality of life decrease. She feels hopeless and is loosing her identity. I cried as I watched the slides and laughed as they reminded me of similar stories my sisters and I share when supporting mom with her daily activities. Watching this will help us the children remember to treat our parents with dignity, respect and love just as they gave us. I love my mother and I have told my siblings I will quit my job as a social worker before I let her be placed in a nursing home. I feel I owe her that much. She tells me weekly that she wishes she would die. This is hard for me to accept because we still need her. She has six children, 37 children and 18 grandchildren, unfortunately my father passed 18 years ago and she still grieves for him. He was her true love. Thanks for helping me through a tough day. I was working late preparing for a State audit when I received this email. I stopped work and called my mother immediately even though we had spoken three times already that day."

"My mother has Alzheimer’s and this touched me in what I am currently experiencing with her and the changes in her life." .

"Absolutely Awesome!!! This is where I am in my life now - I have become the parent and I cherish every moment I have with my sweet mama. I know how to be a good parent because I had the best!"

"While the overall 'feel' of the slideshow was a feel-good reminder of how we wish to be treated in our old age, and how we should treat our aging parents, the underlying message was impossible to miss for those able to get past the emotion. 'It's ok to assist your parents or allow your parents to choose a 'dignified death'. That message came through in numerous slides. I would encourage people to appreciate the message of caring and love, but not be blind to the underlying message of this slideshow." 

[Webmaster's reply: I don't think that was the underlying message of the slideshow. The phrase: 'And when someday we say to you that we do not want to live any more. That we want to die. Do not get angry. Some day you will understand.' should not be interpreted as a cry for assisted suicide. There is a big difference between a person who says "I want to die now" and someone who says "Please help me die!".  The former is hoping that his "natural death" will come sooner rather than later; the latter is asking for someone to put an end to his life.]

"It says more than anyone can imagine. My father died one year ago from Alzheimer's and the poem says everything that a family needs to know about taking care of somebody with that and other cruel diseases. The song that is playing by Josh Groban is the same song my mother chose to play at his memorial service. My husband and myself are and were big fans of Josh Groban, so when my husband died 3 years ago from complications from diabetes his music was a great comfort to myself and other family members. If I had read your poem several years earlier it would have been a great comfort for the empty feeling and great loss you feel when you loose somebody you love very much. Thank you for providing this comfort to everybody that reads it."

"This video is well done and touched my heart and soul deeply. It is so true and everyone needs to be reminded about the cycle of life. I shared it with our four children and many others. Thank you for this video with a sensitive nature."

"Thank you to everyone who put this together. It is a necessary reminder to many people in the world today. Please let me know when this becomes available on CD."

"I think the slide show is important and full of wisdom and can be healing to the psyche of many in our culture of indifference. We are more sophisticated but somehow insensitive and dumber to human needs. That is just my two cents on the topic. I am happy to see 'Parent's Wish' back, yet, I prefer the original version immensely. I hope you find a corporate sponsor. TIAA Kreff might be willing. This really is for the public good."

"Thank you for this incredible movie and song.  I would have liked to be able to send this to my son, but unfortunately he does not have a father so I was unable to send it on to him. BUT I did share it with many others."

"I sit here crying like a baby knowing my 23 year old son has gone before me. I found him and his neck was broken in a car wreck. Five days later my husband died from a heart attack. His heart was broken and all I could do was to try to pull myself together and lay them to rest. As I try to write you a letter I am crying wondering who will be there for me when my time comes. My whole family is gone now and I wish every day I was with them. I want to thank you for this poem it just showed me that I did do right by my family. Now I am all alone but my Lord and I will make it."

"Thank you for sending this to me, yes it brought a tear to my eye. I will certainly send this on, especially to my eight children, who we love dearly, but sometimes I wonder if they know that we are doing our best for them. May they get to know the Good Lord Above who provides for us and has given us this beautiful world to live in."

"I cried like a baby when I watched this clip. It is beautifully done, with exceptional music, too. I want my children, grand children, all my friends to see this. I also think it should be played to everyone who works in a nursing home or similar facility, each morning before they begin work or maybe the music could be piped in as a gently persuasive reminder! Thank you for doing the presentation. I am keeping it for future viewing."

"Thank you for touching my life and reminding me the precious gift of our parents."

"What a touching personal realization of life between parents and children. People everywhere should behold the connection of beautiful pictures, Josh's song, and the written words of the slide show. The parallels bring the heart and soul to a spiritual understanding of life's beginning and ending."

"This was sent to me by a friend who is a nurse. I have just lost my mom after 6 years of caring for her with Alzheimer's and I am a guardian to others now as well. We had a conversation about an article on me in the local paper in which I expressed some of the underlying message this email is all about. Could not say anything better nor express the feelings we should have for those that loved us dearly. Thank you and Josh Groban."

"I loved this presentation. It brought tears to my eyes because this is what I try to instill in my staff on a daily basis and it is our philosophy for our senior living community. Thank you for your time and efforts with this project."

"This is beautiful and so touching. I'm going through this with my parents right now and l love them so much. I just want them to live out their days happy or as happy and comfortable as I can make them. Thanks again!!!!"

"This is wonderful! I work with families touched by Alzheimer’s disease and other dementias. This is a great training tool."

"Both of my parents are in the nursing home and I am having a particular problem with my mother. I just got back from spending the afternoon with my mother when I received Parent's Wish. You will never know how much this meant to me and made me realize this person is really my mom no matter how she acts. Thanks again."

"I can't begin to tell you how much this made me feel. I'm at the age where you were able to say what I feel, as I could not. Thank you."

"I just went through this very thing with both of my parents. This was sent to me by my best friend with a note that I had been an 'angel to my parents'. For anyone out there who is touched by this, know that whatever sacrifices you make to give your parents' the best final days filled with your love, you will never regret one moment of your time and efforts you give back to them. Sometimes it will be the most difficult time of your life, but also know that walking through those difficult times, hand in hand, with your parents will be the most precious memories you will ever create. One more thing.... If you have a parent(s) that is ill, make wonderful memories with the time you have now with them. Find laughter and little pleasures to share. Sometimes, it will be as simple as a funny comment that brings that childlike smile/grin to their face. THAT is a precious memory. I am so thankful I was able to share so much with my parents before their passing. Make the effort/sacrifice, it IS worth it and you won't regret it."

"Enjoyed Josh Groban's album very much. I would like to know more about this young man. A friend sent this to me and I cried. I was so pleased with this one. I sent it on to all my friends and just loved it so very much. Very inspirational and great to pass on to our children and they pass it on to their friends. You have made many people happy. God bless all of you involved in this we site."

"This was so beautiful it made me cry."

"The show is beautiful and says it all so perfectly."

"My Grandma just passed away at the beginning of May of Alzheimer's. Just like it says she stopped eating, was repeating things, stopped showering, and didn't want to live anymore. I shared this with my Mom and her siblings so they could understand what my Grandma wanted to say but couldn't. Also, I haven't been able to cry much about her passing, I think I am still in a shocked state because she went so fast. This let me cry like I needed to and I want to thank you for that, it meant a lot!"

"I think all human beings deserve respect and dignity throughout every stage of life. This is a very moving tribute that shows to all that everyone is important in every stage of life, especially nearing the end. We need to remember always all the wisdom and love we have been given for so many years, now we need to be patient, kind, supportive and above all loving in return. Respect, dignity, and love is the greatest way to love someone at the end of their journey through life. God Bless and keep this tribute alive."

"This has got to be the most amazing e-mail I have ever received! I would love to have this copied on a CD and I told my girls that this is something that I want them to keep in a safe place and always remember the words! I just buried my sister today and I sent a copy of this to my niece and nephew and told them to always keep this in their hearts because it is so true on how us as parents are always there for them and we never want them to feel that we don't care about them. Again, thank you for making such a beautiful video that we can all keep and cherish forever with our children!"

"I was sent the Parent's Wish...and I loved it so much it made me cry as my father lives with us and I totally understand it all...or what I get of it. I just loved it very much! Thank you as I now have a different outlook on the whole scheme of things."

"This is the most beautiful expression of life that I have ever seen. Thank you for the thoughts. I am forwarding it on to my children. This is so true to heart and living, as the expression saying is 'life goes on' What a way to express it."

"Life is interesting and sometimes what seems to be really isn't what it seems to be. I believe that this movie which meant to evoke an emotional feel good response between children and parents actually went further to send a different message. The message which was predominant to me is that parents have the right to live with dignity. It is a subtle way of saying if it isn't dignified then it is ok to end it. The frame in the movie says if a parent doesn't want to eat it is ok. I read a number of the comments of care givers and people who felt it was beautiful. Life is beautiful in all of its stages, it is a gift from God and it is not our decision when to end it for ourselves or for someone else who may be unable to decide. Many of our old people are already being told they are a burden, a burden for health care, they can not contribute to provide for the country any more and so forth. Please consider these thoughts even though they go against the popular response."

[Webmaster's reply: I think you are interpreting the message in a totally different context. The phrase says "If ever we do not want to eat, do not force us. We know well when we need to and when not to."  It didn't say that the parent is trying to end his life by not eating. It simply says, he doesn't feel like eating at that time and he will eat when he is hungry. If a person is trying not to eat so that he can end his life quickly, that is another issue but definitely not the message that this slideshow is trying to convey."

"This is absolutely awesome. It's everything we have always known in our hearts, but not put into words. But as we get into the fast track of life, we often 'forget'. A beautiful reminder, such as this, will stick with us for a very long time....hopefully as long as we live."

"I sent the link to each of my children, this is beautiful...and I hope that they understand, as I did."

"This was sent to me by a friend . I opened it on the very day that I had returned from the Nursing Home visiting with my 86 year old Mother with Alzheimer's. The Nursing Home had told us that she had stopped eating and that we needed to consider Hospice for her. I think that it was the most touching thing that I have ever seen and it came to me at just the right time, Thank you."

"I've been caring for an elderly aunt for a year now. She is in the middle stages of Alzheimer's. All my life she has been like a mother to me when my own mom was so busy with so many younger siblings. I see other people being short or impatient with her but it never occurs to me to be that way. She taught me to sew and to read and to add and protected me from so many things over the years. It's my turn. I love her."

"This is a moving clip and if America is to reach it's former glory, we as parents should pay close attention to this clip. It's all about unity with family."

"This brought me to tears. My mother-in-law (closer to me than my own Mother had been) is 85, in a Nursing Home and going through a rough time with her health. I'm afraid that the phone will ring one day with the news that she is no longer with us but I keep playing this and it gives me strength. She's out of State so we don't see her as often as we'd like but we call her every night. May God watch over us all. Thank you for such a touching tribute."

"Thank you for a wonderful site. As I am writing this tears are streaming down my face. I am experiencing those same things you wrote of in the slide presentation. My mother was very outgoing but all she does is stay in the bed and never goes out anymore. I must admit that we did try and shame Mom when she would not eat or take a bath. It is hard when you know that she controls this. I miss my mom and the way she use to be outgoing. Now she chooses not to want to live. Thanks for reminding me that they do get this way and all we can do is be there for them."

"Thank you for all your work on this wonderful video. I instinctively knew to treat my parents and grandparents (all now deceased) with this type dignity as they faced old age and their final battles with cancer (Mom) and congestive heart disease (Dad). They had been excellent examples of Christ's love and shown dignity to the aging of our family. This video will help me continue to teach my own children this important aspect of life."

"I am very moved by your presentation and as Director of Older Adult Ministries for our large congregation, I would like to be notified when your Parent's Wish CD is available. Thank you for the ministry you do in sharing this experience."

"I will be attending our first family reunion this summer with 80+ relatives. I am going to send this out to everyone before we get together and share it so we can all grasp a sense of what God intended us to do, and that to put FAMILY second after HIM. We are blessed to be so lucky and as I sit here Looking at a photo of my Grandparents, I know they will be glad I am sending this, because it was hard on some of my family members and them when they were aging and not everyone stepped in and helped, because all of us were so scattered. Now my father is turning 80 and I am scared to death on how to help him live his life with dignity as he approaches the twilight years. My mother is alive and in great condition as is he, but I can tell it will start going down hill in the next 10-15 years. His father passed away at 96 and his mother at 88. This is the BEST tribute to our growing population and more of these films should be done so we can face the reality of what is to come. I personally am of the sandwich generation. Elderly parents and teenage college kids in my 50's. And I know I am not alone. God has blessed you with a talent and awareness. Don't stop here. Your work has just begun."

"I think all children should watch this video. It is very touching. I took care of my Mom for 12 years and saw her getting weaker everyday. There were times when she told me she wanted to die. She passed away last November and I miss her so much. She was not only my Mom but my best friend. There were times I would lose my patience with her but I loved her so very much. My Mom was 93 when she died and I thank God for all the years I had with her."

"I was so touched with Parent's Wish, that I passed it on to all my friends and relatives. It was just beautiful and it brought tears. As for the song You Raise Me Up, it is my all time favorite and I have played it over and over. You did a tremendous, wonderful and fulfilling job with this. Please continue to do more and more, and if possible please sign me up to receive all of them. Thank You So Much For All Your Work."

"THANK YOU. Beautifully expressed ... a request to honor our parents... an opportunity to return their gift."

"I just viewed your video and it really comes at a time when my dear mom has Alzheimer's and sometimes it gets so hard, but this video was a good reminder of what my mom did for me growing up and what she put up with. Dad is gone, but I treasure this time my mom is still with me. It takes a lot of patience and love, I could never abandon her when she worked so hard and sacrificed so much for us kids."

"I can tell you it touched my heart. It was awesome. This needs to reach more people so they can understand how our seniors feel. Our young people need an eye opener to this. Thank you so much. The music was also awesome."

"Great Inspiration knowing that this is real. Our parents are getting older, NOT younger! Thanks for the insight! I miss them already and they are still alive and doing great!"

"This is the best thing I have read in a long, long time. It says it all. It is meaningful, and very well done, and I love Josh Groban's music. It says what you want to say to your children. I sent it to all of my children and my friends. Thank you very much."

"It was beautiful but I am hesitant to send it to my children for in one part it seems to be asking to help us die, i.e., assisted suicide."

"Wow, I really enjoyed it and profited from it. I am 67 and taking care of my 90 yr old mom. Lousy hearing and ultimately deafness runs in our family. This is really hurtful for the person suffering from it. My wife passed away and I am learning to cook and having a blast doing it and mom keeps saying, 'Gee, be sure to keep this recipe!'.

"The wording in the video clip are very similar to a poem from the Alzheimer Society that I read a few years back and is very touching. Both my mother and aunt have passed away from this nasty disease so this has brought back wonderful memories. Thank you."

"I just loved this video. Brought back so many memories of my Mom that died 5 years ago from a long battle with M.S. The words and especially the music make it so inspiring. You couldn't have picked a better choice of song or singer. Thank you for getting this back 'on site'. A number of my friends found it as moving as I did and were disappointed when we weren't able to access it any longer. IT IS NOT SOMETHING YOU LOOK AT ONLY ONCE. To me it is a weekly reminder - a good one - of the time shared with my Mom. Thank you again."

"This was sent to me by my daughter. I feel sure she wanted to remind me to be more patient with my 90 year old mother. I thanked her and told her to keep this website handy for when it was my time.  This is so true to life and very moving."

"The first time I saw this was right after my dad passed away, it touched me dearly. If ever there is a way to get a copy of the disc, I would be so grateful."

"It is an amazing production!"

"This video has had such a profound effect on me, caring for my mother in my home right now from a stroke and leg amputation within a year after my dad passed away in 2002. It is a very loving reminder of what we are capable of doing to assist our loved ones in their time of need now, when they once did all of the care giving once when we were growing up. As our parents, they had the opportunity to watch us grow up and become more independent, stronger, more intelligent and self-sufficient. As adult children we see the highs and the lows in our aging parents and it hurts so tremendously to see what they are going through. We see things happening in reverse almost and it shames our parents to have to become so reliant on the children they once raised. The circle of life is not the same for every family, but for those of us living with the ongoing challenges of parental and child role reversals, we find ourselves needing all of the strength and encouragement we can find in words of wisdom, like this video displays so beautifully."

"I would be interested in finding out if you do come out with this awesome slide show on CD. I just watched it again after not seeing it for a few months, and yes, I had tears again. I have not viewed it once that it didn't bring tears to my eyes. It is a very powerful and touching tribute to parents."

"Thanks for putting together Parent's Wish. I'm 55 and have lost both my mother and my father in recent years. Your tribute provided a new depth of feeling and understanding both for them, but for the following generations - including my son's, that is invaluable."

"This reduced me to tears. My dear Dad passed away three years ago and my Mother, living alone for the first time in her life, just doesn't want to be here anymore. She's too old at 89 to pursue new interests and they did everything together. Dad was helped on his way with diamorphine but Mum's not ill so I can't help her in the same way. I'm not always as patient as I should be - I also have a schizophrenic son who needs time and who prevents us from bringing my mother to live nearer."

"Thank you so much for sharing this slideshow.... It is awesome!!"

"We enjoyed the slide show immensely and would appreciate a copy of CD when available."

"I am now 75 and my husband is 81, and though we are still independent who knows what might happen next. And hopefully they will love us as much in our last days, too. That is one of the most beautiful tributes I have ever heard. Thank you so much for that touching program you so lovingly develop, and I hope you find out some day who wrote the original. God bless you."

"This is one of the most beautiful tribute's I have ever read! God bless you for doing this!"

"So happy someone finally said what is in my heart. The best video I have seen, period. Keep up the good work."

"I've seen many different clips/videos but all I can say this is the best by far. It's so loving and real it kinda makes you sit for ages after it and just think about your life, memories and how you see the future if that's possible."

"It's all about family and so TRUE. It brings tears to your eyes."

"A friend forwarded me this site. I was very touched and told her that is exactly what I wanted to say to my children someday. AS A PARENT I also have fears of how they'll be towards me when I get old and 'useless'. Hopefully, they'll love me and my husband the way we loved them from day one till we die."

"Oh, gosh, I normally don't like syrupy music and sentimental ramblings about getting old since I'm 55, but this truly brought tears to my eyes. I thought of my parents who passed away years ago and I think of my children who are now in their 30s and me! It's a precious analogy."

"I would say its an awesome piece but wonder as some have tough shells to crack through at times. A definite worthwhile video. Keep up the good work!!!"

"I really enjoyed this. I was a caregiver for my wonderful grandmother who passed away at the young age of 95 years old. The things that I learned from her and the knowledge she had was so special. Also this is the song that my son elected to have for him and I on his wedding day. So it has double meaning to me. I have sent it to him to see and to a very special friend as well who just lost her father. Thank you for the meaning of love."

"I am sixty-eight years old, and not in that final stage of life yet, but what you said is so true that it made me cry. Thank you for your thoughtfulness."

"I am in my eighties now and I am so lucky that my big family treats me with love and dignity but I know many elderly that don't get the same treatment. I love Josh Groban and have his CD's. Thank you for making this site available. What a precious gift to everyone!"

"This is beautiful and very relevant. At 81 years and married 63 -- it really touched my heart. Thank you. Let us know when the CD becomes available."

"That is one of the best ones Iv'e ever seen. Keep up the good work. I sent it out to different ones and they were all crying. Thank you for such a lovely site."

"This video has been the most moving thing I have ever seen. I can truly relate to every caption that comes up. You see I work in a nursing home and everyday I deal with situations that relate to this video. Also my parents are aging and it really makes a person realize that patience is everything when it comes to the aging world. It also gives me a better understanding of how the elderly should and deserve to be treated: with a total abundance of love and respect. Thank you so much for giving me the opportunity to see this, it is something I will keep on hand and watch over and over again."

"Thank you so very much for being inspired to give this to us. It is one of the most beautiful tributes I have ever seen. Like everyone else, I shed some very personal tears. I sent to my children, sisters, friends, and everyone I could think of. My only son has had a serious 'misunderstanding' with my ex-husband, his father, (because I am divorced) who is now 86 years old. I am praying my son takes this to heart and the Lord will guide them back to a good relationship. Otherwise, I know my son will have terrible regrets one day in the not too distant future. God bless you."

"Your beautiful presentation spoke volumes!!! I am looking after a nearly 92 year old Mum. Just thank you for taking the time to put such a wonderful presentation together."

"Thank you for this moving page. It brought tears of joy and sadness to me. I have been thinking of my father who is sick and all he has done for my family and what a wonderful way to see the differences in the fathers of today. Thank you and I will be looking for more to come from your site. God bless."

"Thank you for such an Inspiring Wish. My mother suffered 8 strokes more than 14 years ago. Her health has deteriorated over the years and I have watched with great sadness her go from independence to fully dependent. It is VERY difficult watching your parents grow old. Your movie has confirmed what I've known all along: we come into this world an infant and in many instances we leave this world almost the same way, however, the miracles are not the same. Thank you for reminding me of what they have done for me and my role as their daughter."

"I thought the presentation was lovely and thought provoking. Thanks for sharing."

"How strange. I awoke this morning thinking about my soon to be 17 year old grandson, who is frightened to death about graduating and going out into the world, to college and being on his own. This will help him as well as other young people to understand that, even if we are not around God is ALWAYS there to carry you through the rough parts, to guide, direct and give you strength to do what you have to do. The message in this song has become one of my favorites."

"I am rapidly entering my 'twilight' years and so appreciated 'Parent's Wish'. It conveys exactly what all elderly parents want their children to know and understand of them. I have sent it to my grown sons. I'm sure they will be forever grateful that I did. The slideshow says all that an aging parent wants their child to know. It truly is the most beautiful e-mail I have ever received!! Thank you!!!"

"Words do not describe it. Thanks Mom and Dad."

"Taking care of my elderly father for the last two years made me a stronger person. God Bless everyone who cares for their parents."

"I think it is very touching and enjoy it very much! Have passed info on to my contacts."

"Oh, my God! This is really nice. It made me cry. I'll remember my father. Thank you for sharing this!"

"Just received this beautiful video, having lost my mom 3 years ago with dementia, and now my dad seems to be entering this stage at age 96, it will help me to better understand his needs and patience that I should have had with my mom. I will definitely pass it on to other friends and relatives. We all need a reminder sometime that we too will reach that stage in our lives. Thank you again."

"Wow. that was one of the powerful slideshows that I have seen. At times it was difficult to read through my tears. I hope you are successful in keeping this available. Many thanks."

"Seriously depressing that you actually have to tell people to take good care of their parents. In every other society, parents live with their children until they die. In America everybody is so busy trying to keep up with the Joneses that no one is home to care for the young or the elderly. It is so sad that our country has come to this."

"Our cousin sent this on to us and it has been over an hour since I first watched it. The tears are still falling as I have watched it several times as I sent on to our children and to other family members so they can send it to their children. This is a truly wonderful movie. My parents are gone, but I had the honor of being there for them when they needed me. As a nurse I have seen many children care for their parents and also many who didn't seem to have the patience to do so. Thanks so much for making this available and please make it into a CD."

"I just want you to know that I think this is one of the most beautiful sites I have visited. I sure have shed a few tears watching it. Thank you for providing it to us."

"It brought tears running down my cheeks as I viewed it. I am going to send it to my sister in Florida who deals with my mom on a daily basis, as the rest of us are out of state and only have to hear about it over the phone or deal with the little annoying things when we go visit."

"This was a very moving tribute to all of our parents. We come into this world with so much hope and promise. It's unfortunate many don't have the same grace and flair when it comes time to exit. This is a very helpful reminder that there is a circle of life. I lost both my parents in the last 6 years. Mom fought cancer three times and was victorious twice. Dad struggle with Alzheimer's for 6 years and was blessed to have quality almost to the end."

"OH wow! it says it all!!!!"

"This is a very moving and emotional slideshow."

"Appropriate. Insightful. Moving. Peace is found in Christ Jesus for every stage of life. If you just 'winced' when you read this, you don't have it. You can get it if you will cry out to Jesus- he can hear you even if it is a whisper."

"Just wanted to let you know I enjoyed the movie very much. I forwarded it to my children. I hope they will enjoy it also. Thank you very much for putting it on again."

"I am fourteen. I am crying like I was two. This will always hold a spot in my memory for those days when my parents are as described."

"I am the director of marketing for a group of retirement residences, and enjoyed the slide show so much."

"Thank you very much. Happy to get this back but I really wish they could put it on Windows Media Player Video so I could keep it permanently. Its beautiful."

"What about Oprah Winfrey as a corporate sponsor? She would be an ideal partner."

"Reality comes in all different packages. This particular package, no one is exempt form... impact/emo- tional/physical/mental and draws our hearts to what we truly need to see and understand. Thank-you for bringing this particular reality closer to heart and soul. Josh Groban in my estimation is one who also reaches into the very heart and soul."

"l've been very touched by this clip as tears flowed down my face. Thank you and God Bless."

"Thank you so much for this beautiful message. It is so real. I will distribute it to all my friends. It is a wonderful reflection for everyone, no matter what age."

"This is so touching. I get emotional everytime I read it. My parents are approaching 80. I emailed this to them and told them they have my promise that I will do as this lovely slideshow has mentioned. I would love to have it on CD!!"

"I have just visited my sister-in-law who has dementia. Felt sad and a little angry because such a beautiful person was rendered to this state. I turned on the computer and was sent this email and I cried. I realize I needed this reminder that these things are the workings of someone much more in control than I. Keep up the good work. God Bless."

"Thank you, this is so wonderful and I am really glad to see it back up and running. My Mother sent it to me. I in return sent it to my daughter and she will eventually share it with her daughter who is still a little to young to understand. That make four generations that will have received this and it is truly a Godsend."

"Thank you for sharing it with so many and your willingness to go to the trouble to do so."

"I, as I am sure others would do the same, would gladly pitch in a bit to keep this site going for as long as possible should a corporate sponsor not come forward."

"Thank you for providing such a touching slide show for all of us who need to be reminded of how important it is to understand the trials of aging."

"I have a ninety year old mother that I've been impatient with lately. I cried when I saw the video and will try harder to be a better daughter."

"That is the best I have seen in such a long time. I am glad someone is out there who can put into words what others have so long tired to say. It is a great peace of art."

"Thank you so much for bringing this back....it is an awesome reminder of who we all are."

"Thank you. Truly the slide show is beautiful and I'll share it broadly."

"Right now our children are being forced to come to grips with their father's age and illness. Your slideshow will certainly bring home the point. Thanks so much!"

"It brings tears to my eyes each time I view it. It is something beautiful that should be preserved and passed on to the next generations."

"This is a very moving and sensitive video clip. It made me wept. Thanks for such a good work done which touches many lives."

"My parents are both in their final stages of life. After viewing this, I realized that I had been impatient, angry and sad that they have aged and may not be here much longer. I hope to follow this wonderful advice and pass it on to my children so that they too can better understand me when I reach that summit of life. Thank you!!!"

"Thank you so much. This is truly beautiful. Worth waiting for!"

"I spent 22 years of my life working with and loving older, fragile people. So often, their children did not perceive them as real people but as burdens. This is by far the most moving piece I have ever seen about aging parents. I will make sure my children see it. Thank you so much."

"I could not watch this without getting emotional. My husband and I are now taking care of my mother-in-law who had a stroke in November. She is a wonderful lady who has done so much for us and our children throughout the years that I feel it an honor to be able to repay her in this way. Family is all that we have and it is up to us to take care of our own. Thanks for a wonderful reminder of what life is all about."

"This was my first mother's day without her. I am reminded once again of the importance of how much they need to be treated with dignity and I am thankful that I had the insight, while I still had her to do just that. I am passing this on to others so that they may also know."

"I was so happy to see Parent's Wish return. A friend sent this to me in January 2006 the day my dear Mother died. She had spent many years as an invalid and this was a very touching experience. I had it saved in my Favorites and am so glad it is back."

"This is probably the best email I have ever received. It touches my heart so much that it has taken me a long time to finish seeing the whole thing because it gets me crying just like I'm about right now. So please let me know when the CD becomes available."

"I work within a health region and this has been shared with a number of my colleagues, and we have all appreciated the respect and dignity for our parents portrayed through this presentation. Thank you to everyone who created it, and also chose to share it with us. If you could inform me when a CD copy is available I would appreciate it, as this truly is a 'keeper.'

"What a wonderful presentation and soothing to those of us with aging parents."

"Thank you so very much for all you are doing with this great movie. I definitely want a CD when available. I my wish to buy more than one and give to my sisters, brothers and nieces as gifts."

"God Bless the person who created this. I cry every time I play it. My sister told me I have changed toward my mom, that I am more patient and we seem to enjoy each other more. I catch myself now every time I start to say 'You already told me about that' and just listen over again. I even find I enjoy hearing the same story again. I find myself walking slower with her and take her arm to help steady her, but always tell her 'I am not holding you up mom, as always you are holding me up'. I am sending this to my family members. I can't remember when I have been more inspired. Thank you so very much for giving me the ability to really cherish and love my time with my mom."

"Thank you so much for bringing Parent's Wish back. My Mom is in the first stages of Alzheimer's and she is my best friend. She and my Dad just moved next door to me so I am also their caregiver. I needed this website to remind me that I need to have patience with them. When I got stressed or aggravated with her I just watched this show and it gave me the patience I needed. Without it I don't think I would have been very nice."

"It hits me right in the heart and said so many things I wish I could say to my son. I hope I can have him view it and understand where his mother and I are in our lives. My wife is currently in the same position with her 92 year old mother and I know it will effect her as much as it has me. Thank you again and please know how much it was appreciated."

"I wish I could have sent this to my father before his passing."

"Thank you so much for sending me the Parent's Wish presentation. I have forwarded the address to so many of my friends and family members. It says so many things, we rarely think about."

"I can only say- thank you so much. This is beautiful and once again thank you for letting me know it was available. It is soooo true!"

"Thank you so much for making this available. May God bless."

"This was absolutely moving and I am grateful that it came back and you sent me notice of this. I feel so touched and it brings to thought the love and care we should always hold dear to our hearts for the enduring love and care our parents gave to us. No words ever truer were spoken. Thank You."

"This slide show is so awesome, serves again as a reminder of just how precious life at any stage is. Thank you for persevering enough and making this possible for so many to view/enjoy and most important of all to share with loved ones."

"Thank you so much, that is beautiful. Dealing with an older parent, you sometimes forget all that they have done for you."

"Thank you so very much for this awesome piece. I will always remember the feelings that gave me peace."

"This especially hits my heart. My Mother is in the very last stage of Alzheimer’s and every message really is true. Reading this on Mother’s Day really brought the tears. I like to think they were cleansing tears."

"Tears ran down my face the first time I read/heard 'Parent's Wish' and they did again today, when I read it. I am so glad it is back. Thank you, thank you. Mother of 5, grandmother of 7, great grandmother of 6."

"I can't begin to tell you how helpful this presentation has been for my family, and close friends..."

"As my husband and I prepare to welcome our first grandchild, we are awed by this most powerful and beautiful presentation. Thank you a thousand time for helping to re-dignify those that society sometimes pushes aside in favor of youth and beauty."

"I love this slide show! When my grandmother developed Alzheimer's I watched many people in my family step away from her, because of it. I never walked away and neither did my mother. It angered me that my family felt she was already dead. To me it was just another part of who she was. Your slide show is an excellent reminder. Thank you."

"I am sending this link to a dear friend of mine. I very recently assisted him in placing his mother in a nursing home, as she was well beyond being cared for at home by him and by myself. I think this will help him work through his sadness at having made this change in his mother's life."

"I sent it to my friends who were taking care of their father after heart surgery and were troubled that he needed care like a child and were a bit frustrated with the burden he was causing them and their family. After seeing this the whole family's attitude changed and the one daughter that was struggling with his care said 'That is just what I needed.' I know the Lord directed me to send it to them and that it helped them through the difficult time. Their dad just sent me an E-mail and he is doing well and fully recovered."

"An absolutely moving, tender and very sensitive slideshow. Whoever created this is a very special person and our e-mails should have more of these . It would help create a better world. We should have Emmy's for these type of 'shared specials' instead of the filth the secular world offers. God bless people with such a special eye for 'The forgotten' that was missed in a rushed world."

"This is truly an inspirational piece of truth – my Mother was in her final stages of life when I received this from my cousin – I cried, my husband cried and when my sister arrived to spend Mom’s final days with her, she cried when I shared it with her. Our Mother passed a few days afterwards, but I wish we could have this message back again to hold in our hearts and pass on to our children – we will never forget it and hope to be able to copy it on to a disc for future use for our family and friends."

"Parent's Wish was a very uplifting slideshow. I had recently lost my mother and my father was not doing well and it reminded me just how much they have done for us and now it is our turn to return the favour.  Be kind and patient and loving with your parents as they have been with you. If a caregiver of a parent ever feels overwhelmed I am sure this slide show would be just what they need to appreciate their parents again."

"This is definitely a good reminder for us to never forget all that our parents have done for us. Once they are older, it is now our turn to give to them, as they have to us. We should not turn a blind eye towards them and let the 'system' take care of them."

"This is a must that our family and friends be able to be touched by PARENTS WISH. I would like to be part of spreading the love this brings after reading."

"Beautiful and a tear from anyone who was lucky enough to see this."

"It's one of the most beautiful and rewarding things I have ever had the pleasure of viewing."

"I couldn't help but cry because it hits so close to home. Everybody I sent it to felt the same way."

"I was so touched when I viewed Parent's Wish and I forwarded it to all my friends and family. It left all of them speechless and in tears. The most beautiful slide show we've ever seen."

"I have never read such a touching story in all my life, and from the other comments that I read I am not the only one."

"This is one I never want to lose track of. It tugs at the heartstrings like nothing I've ever seen. My deep appreciation to the creator and those who made it available."

"I keep it and each time I have read it I cry. My children are much more understanding of me. Getting on in age they now understand. Thank you."

"I'm living these sentiments now as I deal with the trials and tribulations of a 93-year-old father.  This needs to be shared and shared and shared! I'm thankful I was able to read it before it was removed."

"Please bring this back as it is so very touching and  is also a gentle reminder to so many out there to remember our parents and that also someday 'they' will someday be 'us'!"

"This is the most beautiful article, being an old woman, I think it should be kept on everyone's PC--especially our children whom will one day be in our shoes."

"I was saddened when I went in to watch this slideshow, which to me has got to be one of the most beautiful, inspiring, uplifting shows I have ever seen, and to find out it was no longer available."

"I just happen to be working with an aging parent again and it was just what I needed to see and refer back to."

"I sent it to so many people. It was absolutely beautiful. I lived through this 5 years ago with my Mother and it was devastating."

"It is one of the few items I have saved into my mail, and I would view it from time to time to feel inspired and to remember those I love."

"It was an absolutely moving piece. My father-in-law recently passed away at the age of 89. My husband wasn’t able to watch this because he was too emotional at the time this was sent to me. I really would like him to watch as we now deal with his aging mother."

"This was the most beautiful and touching thing I've gotten thru e-mail. I played it daily."

"It is the most moving e-mail I have ever received and I  did enjoy looking at it."

"I've referred many of our family members to it - it has been of so much value to people who are dealing with pain, sickness and death of a loved family member."

"This has to be the most touching video I have ever seen. We've been having some problems with my adult step son and I forwarded this video to him. Unfortunately, we still haven't heard from him. Although it seems to not have touched him, it most certainly touched my husband and  I was very disappointed to see it gone when I wanted to view it again. It struck a very deep cord and moved my soul."

"I would listen to this every day - it just brought peace and comfort."

"This is a very touching material that should not be lost."

"It is a wonderfully uplifting accessory to the days of a 70 year old, incapacitated Christian. Please, allow it back on the web page. Thank you and thank God for people who think of those who are not so fortunate."

"I had the honor of caring for my father as he died of a brain tumor. This blessed me so much."

"Thank you so much for the beautiful presentation, it made me cry! Whoever done it, did a very good job! "

"It touched me so much. I just cried as I have a parent that is ailing also. Why did something so touching be taken off?"

"It was one of the most beautiful poems about a MOM I have ever read."

"I found it incredibly moving and inspirational… especially since I work in a long term care setting."

"It was the most touching and thought provoking slide show I've ever seen."

"I am presently going through a change in my parents lives and this slide show says it all."

"I wanted to send it to my five siblings, as our father is going through some difficult times and they need to find some compassion and understanding for him."

"We were touched by this e-mail. It makes you think about all that you take for granted."

"I watched it over and over and cried each time. I wanted to send it to my sister but realized It wasn't available any more. I truly hope that you will be able to get it back again. Maybe if some of this junk that we're getting all of the time was stopped some of the good things could come through." 

"I didn't want the slide show, I just wanted the beautiful words. I have never heard such wonderful things about what a mom lives through if she is truly a good mom."

"I thoroughly enjoyed this. It touches my heart in so many ways. Thank you very much"

"It was very impressive and a good reminder about the feelings of our parents."

"This is such an awesome and moving video. I want to see it again and share it with more friends and family. I will anticipate its return."

"I have sent it to all my children as it is so beautiful and so true! Thank you."

"I found this to be one of the most touching shows I have witnessed on the net."

"This was the most beautiful piece I have ever read. I liked to read it each day and cried everytime. All my family were crazy for it too. I am a volunteer (Palliative Care) Hospice person and it sure hits me."

"I am a caregiver and I cried when I read this and I sent it on to all my friends and was disappointed when it was deleted from my PC."

"I loved this video clip, used it in family dynamics class."

"I relate to it intensely not because of age, I'm only 34, but because of medical conditions, parallels can easily be drawn and makes the experience all the more personal."

"This was one of the most moving documents I've ever seen - and I was so disappointed to find it was no longer in my hold box. I am in the throes of caring for a 93 year old Mother and your email was truly uplifting - please let me know when it becomes available."

"I was so impressed and moved by Parent's Wish. I have my Mom in an assisted living facility and this site has helped me so much with patience and understanding with this situation. At the time I save this so I could listen to it often to replenish my patience. I was so sad to hear I couldn’t any longer."

"I watched it three times and have cried each time. I promised it to people so I hope you are able to pull this one off! I will be watching and waiting. I even emailed the singer and asked him if he knew about it and could he direct me to the place I could watch it again." l

"I am a caregiver to my mother in my home and this slideshow made so many things clear to me. I felt comforted in the knowledge that others know what this experience of caring for an aging parent is like. It helped me to become a better and more understanding caregiver and took some of my frustrations away."

"It was just the piece that we needed to hear as our Mother is not able to continue living on her own."

"It is important that we all remain aware that our parents have earned all the dignity, respect, and understanding that we, as a society, can possibly give!"

"I truly enjoy it and it reminds me much of my grandmother who passed away last year and it couldn't have come at a better time."

"I have been planning a Mother's day gift to my kids. I really need this on two CD's for my two daughters who do not understand as old people do, how it is to get old."

"I have read all the letters and hope that you can forward these letters to Bill Gates. I am sure he will help. Though I was not able to see the slide show I know in my bones that it must have touched and help a lot of people. I am also very sure that it will help to create the kind of world we want our children to inherit!!!  I am very sure God will send your a helping hand. God's blessings be with you."

"I shared it with all my friends and family, and hope they will remember this when I get to old age."

"Your email was a heaven sent to me. Like the Lord knew who needed to see it for what ever reason. My dad is dying from cancer and his pain has made him mean. It has taken some time for him to adjust to the pain medication and now he is himself again, for how long no-one knows. But your message has given me what I needed to help him fight this battle. It was very trying many times to want to stay civil, but your message was planted in my heart and soul and the peace came over me like a shield. I am so sadden that server providers can allow jokes across the waves, yet have something that has substance have it banned???"

"Please notify me when your wonderful slide show is again available. I cried like a baby when I watched it for the first time."

"This is such a reminder for those of us who are taking care of the elderly, as well as a reminder we will all reach the stage of our life."

"Please bring it back again it is very toughing and heartwarming. Makes you think of how older parents/people need to be remembered."

"My Mom and Dad are in their 80's and a Parent's Wish helped me so much in dealing with them. Please make it available again."

"This was very meaningful. I lost my father three days before Christmas. I experienced many of these things with him and both sets of grandparents."

"I cried when I watched it and want my sister to see it."

"This is a beautiful piece, please let us know when it becomes available again."

"Do really hope you find a site as this is one of the most beautiful slideshows I have ever seen and the words etc. are most fitting. Having lost both of my parents now, loved to go and read thru it ever so often and have had requests to send it again to others."

"Parents Wish is the best slide show on the internet. It relates to everyone in everyone's life. Please, please, bring it back. It is a must see. This has touched so many many lives."

"This is one of the nicest presentation I've ever seen."

"This is an inspiration to those of us that are taking care of our parents at this time. Makes one think about what we are doing."

"It is the most precious message, that I have received in two years."

"I can not believe anyone would asked you to remove this incredible slide show!!!"

"This is one of the best internet things I have ever read."

"This is a very touching email and if it doesn't come back I will be very upset."

"I have a mother who is dying and currently under Hospice Care. I have forwarded this piece to everyone I know, but every so often I re-send it to remind everyone that we all will get our turn. I cry every time I view and listen to it. Please advise when it becomes available once again and God Bless the website who takes over."

"This is the most meaningful showing of how important it is to love and respect all people, seniors and especially our parents. THANK YOU!"

"I lost both of my parents when I was young. I would like to see this beautiful piece back on the internet to send to everyone I know and to keep it going. It does bring tears to your eyes. Thank you for the inspiration."

"My mom passed away four days before Thanksgiving and when I received this link, it really hit home. Since I could not care for her at home any longer, she was living in a nursing home. I spent all of my time there with her, so I have seen all of these truths first hand the past few years. This presentation is absolutely beautiful and I hope it makes people think deeper into themselves about their lives. THANK YOU for sharing this with all of us."

"I watched this video countless times since the death of my father. Please, please make this available again. I am sure that those of us who have seen it would gladly make donations to what ever the cost may be of finding a dedicated server. I was able to let go of my grief and go back through all of the wonderful memories of growing up and being taught, inspired and loved by my extraordinary father. This video allowed me to see and believe that at the end of my father's life, I was able to help him and give back to him just a fraction of the love he gave to me. Please don't let this video fade away."

"I thought it was one of the most touching pieces/song I have ever read or heard. I really wanted to pass it on to my children. Please try to find a server and provide it to me again."

"Parent's Wish is the loveliest slideshow I have ever read."

"I saw this video once and would love to see it again. How powerful and true! It is very touching."

"This was an incredible and powerful presentation and I want to continue to share it with others!!"

"Thank you VERY much for doing so. This is the most beautiful e-mail I have ever received- a treasure indeed!!!!"

"I cried when I saw it. It's so beautiful and so close to the heart."

"I lost my sister in law to cancer. It's just sad how such a moving slide show can take so many breaths away and it's no longer around."

"This video makes me appreciate what I have, and what help I can be to others. I am a pharmacist and it really gave me so much inspiration to be as helpful as possible to our elderly patients.  They are important people and have contributed so much to our society."

"It was very touching and I could relate to it."

"It was so awesome. My father died of cancer, and it was awful to see the pain that he had to go through. This has helped me in many ways."

"It is a very touching piece that I believe everyone should have the opportunity to view."

"Would be truly grateful to receive this slideshow as I work in a senior retirement center and supportive housing. Many people living there have children who rarely make attempts to visit their parents. I would be grateful to have this in our library."

"Please let me know when this is available. It is one of the best things I've seen and would like to share it with others."

"This wonderful slide show has made such a difference in my care of my very elderly parents. I wish I had saved it on my computer!"

"It really helps me when I get drained taking care of my Grandma and Grandpa."

"I truly appreciate your love, compassion for the elderly, may the Lord bring continue to bring you and yours many life's blessings."

"I have so many friends that need to know that what they did for their parents passed on was so honorable!!! What a great slideshow!"

"This was the most beautiful message that I have found on any website and loved sharing it with others. My stepdad and I took care of my mom who had Alzheimers Disease for ten years at home until she passed away and this video was so meaningful to me."

"I cried so hard when i saw that. I lost my grandparents this year within five months of each other. From time to time, I would try and see it, so upset that I wasn't able to get it."

"I was so touched by it that I sobbed, since my Father is aging. I want to send it to other friends."

"Thank you so much for putting this together. I am one of those responsible for sending it on and I have had nothing but thank you's from all of those who got it. May God go with you."

"I sent it to my kids who are "me" kids and I wanted my sister in law to be able to see it and she couldn't open it so please let me know when it is available as she really wants to see it."

"This was truly inspirational. I forwarded it to my grandchildren and children as it was not long ago that my family dealt with this with our beloved mother."

"Thank you for putting up this tribute to our senior citizens. I have a mother living all alone in Tokyo, Japan, and it has helped me to be more responsive to her loneliness and need to talk. I know this has ministered to countless thousands and appreciate it so much."

"I'm currently a teacher in a Catholic High School and would like to share it with my students just to put things into perspective for them since they have a tendency to take many things for granted."

"Thank you for the beautiful heartwarming reminder of how precious life is and how we all come around full circle."

"I was so saddened to learn this was removed from circulation! This should be forwarded to every middle age person with an aging parent. It touches the soul for any palliative family trying to deal with the loss of a loved one. It certainly might help many put their blessings into perspective, and forget about themselves for a change. Please put me on the list should this circulate again!"

"When I gave this to my son to read he cried like a baby. Please get it back. It's such a beautiful lesson for all of us. We must Love and Care for the Elderly."

"Please return this asap... I just lost my mom in January and it was a very difficult time for my sister and myself...this brought much comfort..."

"My friend told me about this, but it is now off the air. She said it is sooooo worth seeing. Please let me know when available."

"My mom sent me the link and unfortunately, I did not get online and read it before it was pulled out. I would love to see what obviously was so touching to her that she sent it to me."

"I have so many memories that come to mind as a child and would like to forward it to my children. It has been the most touching presentation I have ever seen and the person(s) who developed this powerful show should receive an award."

"I look forward to once again viewing this remarkable presentation. As the saying goes, 'A picture is worth a thousand words.' I show this slideshow to help people understand about the ageing process, ageism and elder abuse."

"This video has helped me so much. My dad is dying and some days are better than others. Seeing this has made me bit my lip and sit there and listen even when I was late because when he is gone it then will be too LATE to listen."

"It is so refreshing to receive wonderful uplifting pieces like Parent's Wish instead of all the garbage that is passed around on the computer."

"I am in the midst of a difficult time with my aged mother who has always been an angry, troubled woman. It has been hard to want to be around her and be the target of her anger over the years. Soft feelings for her have been hard to come by. This presentation is helping me to deal with and put aside the wounds Mom has inflicted on us and try to be a part of a serene and contented end-stage life I want for her. When I play and view your presentation, I gain peace and encouragement."

"No matter how many times I've seen it, it makes me cry everytime."

"This was the most touching website I have seen and my sons loved it and will always remember it.. plus it reminded me of things I couldn't understand until I saw this about my own parents."

"Thank you for the reminder that life is very short and treasure who you have in it today because you never know what tomorrow brings."

"LOVED that tribute since my father has Alzheimer's. In fact, I am having a tough time right now accepting his abuse (from the disease) and thought I would watch it again to remind me- It's not him talking, just his illness."

"It's absolutely beautiful and oh so true."

"I always warn everyone not to watch this without a box of tissues nearby!  Of all the "inspirationals" that get passed around, this is the very best! Thanks for trying to get it "up" again.

"It was heartwarming and yet convicting. Please put it on again."

"The slide show is helping me deal with my father, who has gone blind from Giant Cell Arthritis. Please let me know when it is available again."

"As part of the sandwich generation - having both a parent and children who need us, I shared this with my family and hope they will keep in mind - as I must with my own mother - what the impact of aging implies and how the cycle of life repeats itself."

"It is the most beautiful site I have ever seen and everyone I have sent it to feels exactly the same!! Thank you."

"That is an all time favorite!"

"I sent this to my six children and I hope that they gain the same understanding that I did by watching the show."

"I work at a hospital and it was so true that so many older people feel that way and children would benefit to see and read it because it hits home and made me want to cry as my own mother is getting older and the feelings are so much the same. See what you can do its so worth it."

"I miss the Parents' Wish so very much. Hope you are able to put it back again very soon. It is one of the nicest emails I have ever received and thought when I saved it that I would have it forever. What a letdown when it was removed."

"I have an elderly parent I have sent this to all of my friends and wish to send it to others so I hope you can get it up and running again soon! Good luck and thanks so much for the eye opener!"

"This is powerful and I so wanted to share it with my 84 year young Mother and 100 year young Grandmother."

"Please hurry to find someone who cares about the subject matter enough to not care about the traffic or time. Thank you and bless you for this quality E-Mail. There is too much junk floating around and being forwarded every second of every day. This piece was so refreshing after the junk-o-rama."

"My elderly Dad lives with us so we can all appreciate this presentation. Sure does put a different perspective on things. Thanks you again."

"I have been most touched by this slide show. I have shared it with many friends around the world. Everyone who replies back thanks me profusely for the timing of their receipt. The thanks goes to y’all. Please notify me when you have it up and running."

"It surely is a keepsake. I've been an RN for 22 years and have seen a lot of older patients with their children-this says it all."

"I am dealing with the end of Parkinson's in my dad. Sometimes with the dementia his world is his own.  Can't wait to see it and remember my dad in the good days."

"As a Activity Director in a Retirement home this really touched a lot of our hearts and souls. We were hoping to give this site out to the families so that they can look at their lives a little differently."

"I have two elderly parents and this hits very close to home. When I first read it, it gave me strength and comfort. I look forward to seeing it again."

"My one sister sent it to me and I tried to send it to our other sister and she could not get it, so please do what you can to get it back, it is soooo true with how our parents took time with us in helping and caring and now we need to do the same thing."

"This has been one of the most beautiful and heart warming e-mails I have ever received and had the privilege of forwarding to friends and family."

"What a touching slide presentation. Please bring it back, it should be passed on to everyone! I've lost both my parents, and my husband has lost his dad, it sure was a tear jerker for us! So meaningful."

"I think you should make this available again, it can really lift a person and help them heal."

"I loved starting my mornings with the video."

"I played it over and over when my mother first became sick and missed it when it was removed. It brought new meaning to my relationship between me and my parents."

"The most beautiful slide show I have seen in my life!"

"Please bring back that beautiful and heart touching slide show. I cried and loved it at the same time."

"This has to be the most amazing thing I have ever viewed in my computer. I once spent a whole night sending it to friends and family who were so touched it would take some of them hours later before they could even speak about it. It was the most truthful story one could ever tell. It made me sit back and really take a great appreciation for my parents whom are still living. I thank God that your site made me realize how precious they are and always have been to me."

"It was so touching and profound. I hope you can find a server to provide the bandwidth required very soon."

"Who ever made this Parent's Wish is awesome and wonderful. God has given you this wisdom in order to flashback the past of our childhood and to thank every parents who did a good job in rearing their children"

"I would really at least like to have the words. My mom is sick and my oldest brother needs to read this."

"I would like to send it to my sister since she and I are taking care of our 93 yr old mother who actually lives with my daughter who I consider an angel for the job she is doing in helping my mother in these waning years."

"My father emailed it to me and said that when I have enough time to be alone and "recover" from the emotions that this will cause...to watch it."

"Very, very touching this was and I know people who would like to receive this. Many thanks!"

"This was great, I watched it almost each time I sat at the computer. My son printed the words to the song so that he could sing along."

"I receive e-mails every day, this by far is the most wonderful piece that I have ever seen. I was playing it daily and I was so sad to see it gone today. I can’t wait for it’s return. Thank you so much for the beautiful reminder."

"Wow, this is the best email I have ever received. It should be a part of every senior centre in North America. I cannot tell you how, it has touched my family."

"What a beautiful inspirational message. The words were so powerful and the music was very touching. I am at the stage in life where I am the grandmother and the kids are having to have patience with me. I cried and wept and thought how true it is. We will all be at this stage some day. Loved it."

"The slide show was so touching and made me relate to some of things I went through with my father. After seeing it I really wish I would have had more understanding. I hope dad is looking down on me and will forgive me."

"My mother passed away six months ago, and Parent's Wish helped me during my hard days. I needed to see it today."

"With all of the useless and degenerating information, on the web, I found this lovely production to be an island of peace and renewal. Please bring it back soon."

"It really touched me and when I'm down I listen to this song and it makes everything right again."

"It was sent to me just six days before my father passed away. I had not opened it yet but in the wee hours of the morning after his passing the night before it gave me such comfort. Now Mom and I are left with each other and sadly she has Dementia, thankfully though in the early stages. I have a few years with her before the cognitive skills begin to really fade and this was like a beacon to me. I enjoyed watching it daily.  As any caregiver knows, the job becomes tiring and has its trials and this keeps my focus and attitude where it should be."

"I sent this e-mail to the children of an 85 year old man whom I met in a campground.  Every day he would talk about how he missed his children and grandchildren and that they would seldom come to see him, only when they needed something. It got results. Thank you and please make it available."

"This is wonderful and should be on video for every Health Care Aide worker to view. As a HCA, and the daughter of an aging parent living in assisted living it was most meaningful."

"My wife and I are in our 50's and I had sent all my children this e-mail as well as to all my nephews and nieces who enjoyed it and have taken a step back and refocus on the approach to all and any seniors they came in contact with. We need this back."

"This is such a beautiful and TIMELY message for my family - I would appreciate if you could let me know when I can share it with them."

"I have read the many responses to your music video regarding parents wish. I cannot add anything new. Many of the comments could have been my response."

"A very poignant and touching slideshow, and oh so true, I am sure most people can relate to it."

"I have watched the Parent's Wish web site over and over again and have sent it to my children to explain to them my feelings which are so aptly portrayed in the slideshow. Please put it back on because it is so well done and has, I believe, touched many, my family included."

"Please email me when the Parent's Wish is available again it was straight from the heart."

"I agree with many of the comments I read. It should be seen by every person, young or old."

"I lost my Dad, Mother, Brother and Mother-in-law in a fifteen month period, following a six year time of caring for them. How I wish I had seen "Parent's Wish" before this very difficult and sad time in my life. It is one of the best e-mails I ever received, and I believe you are doing a great service for the elderly and those that will be caring for them. I experienced comfort for the things I did right, and sadness where I failed when viewing it."

"How can you stop something so beautiful."

"This is so touching and I want to send it to my son's before it is too late."

"This beautiful thing belongs to the ages. It is in a class all of its own and Josh Groban is the glue. Please don't let us down or if nothing else make it available in some manner. It brings the old and young together in mind and soul. UNFORGETTABLE."

"It is one of the most beautiful things I have ever seen/heard."

"Please advise me when this will be available again. I'm sure I can use it. My husband had a stroke 18 months ago and I am reading books to help me understand his condition."

"I have just placed my mother in an assisted living home due to dementia and we could no longer care for her at home.. Everything in this slide show we have dealt with and are still dealing with. It both gave me comfort and guilt as I was not seeing my mom's pain through her eyes. This slide show helped me to see what she is going through and trying to communicate to us."

"My brother sent us this link  knowing that we would appreciate the music and pictures because of our time with our mother. Unfortunately, we have joined a long list of those who line-up either to see and hear it for the first time or who want to see and hear it again. Please notify us when it becomes available."

"Thank you for touching so many lives with your message."

"My mother is on hospice and it really touched my heart."

"I have a lot of family who work in nursing homes and they would love to see it!"

"It is very helpful to me. My spouse has dementia and I sent it to my children and his daughter. It is beautiful."

"I was so impressed with the words of wisdom and the reality of the message being conveyed."

"Please notify us ASAP for our parents are at the age now that this would be most appreciated and will hopefully shine a little light on certain individuals who would benefit the most from viewing this very THOUGHT PROVOKING, COMPASSIONATE, AND WELL COMPOSED piece."

"The most beautiful eye-opener for us with aging parents. My mother is 83 years old, suffers with AD and I can relate so closely with this slideshow and beautiful song. Please restore it."

"I can't begin to tell you what this video meant to me, please bring it back."

"This brought tears to my eyes when I watched it as I take care of my dear mom."

"I have been in long term care for 25+  years and this video truly captures that the personhood of the resident needs to be first and foremost always."

"Most emails don’t have tremendous worth, but this one is done so well and applies to everyone – no matter what stage of life you’re in. No one is immune to the aging process – in themselves, or in their loved ones. Please get this back up and running! It’s a perfect way to get an important message across, to yourself, as you deal with aging parents, etc., or for your own children who don’t have a clue what aging parents feel and their ultimate wish."

"I want to show this to the people I orientate in the nursing home and the student nurse assistants I teach. It is wonderful, gives me more understanding of my aging parent."

"I absolutely must see this again. I have taken care of aging parents, and this put everything into perspective."

"I would really love to have a copy of "The Parent's Wish", seeing that I am so close. It is truly my wish."

"I think this is the most beautiful e-mail I have ever received!!!  Since my father is now living with us, because of illness, it meant so very much more. I had sent this to all of my children but some of them, including friends, were unable to open it. I pray that you will be able to place this on another server soon!"

"I have been so blessed and touched by this slideshow. Please count me among those to be notified when it becomes available again."

"I found it to be a very touching and to be very original in our fast pace world."

"Loved it! It was prefect for my sister in law who is taking care of my in laws and was going through everything that you had on your site. Oh please do let me know as soon as you have it up in running. I would love to print it out for her as a daily reminder."

"This is so true and hits home. Thank you."

"My husband is going through a lot with his dad near death's door. please put it back online. Thanks!"

"I am losing my Mom to cancer and I would really like to share this with the family."

"We are going thru a lot of what your slide slow apparently talks about and we would very much like to see it."

"I loved that show...... It made me cry."

"Please we need this back. Our children need to see what is ahead."

"The slideshow was sent to me by a friend and I consider to be one of the best emails I have ever received!!! I forwarded it on to other friends and relatives and I sure hope it will be brought back very soon... I want to read it again and again."

"I had a chance to read it and it was truly beautiful."

"After my brother's recommendations and now reading the comments about this, I truly would like to see it."

"This was a very powerful message!!!!! It was very uplifting and emotional!"

"Please hurry this video needs to be seen by every child everywhere."

"It was awesome, unforgettable and very touching."

"It's so beautiful and a wonderful reminder thank-you."

"We are caring for my 90 year old mom. We found this inspirational. It got me through the day when mom's needs were getting to me."

"This was the most beautiful thing I have seen on the web, and so true. Would like to be able to download it to give a copy to my children and grandchildren!"

"This is such a wonderful presentation, it touched my heart with words and music."

".......it was really a "keeper"........."

"Truly amazing piece of work. Please bring it back. My parents mean the world to me and I would do anything for them. It breaks my heart to know that there are families out there that don't share this thought. So sad!"

"My mother is in an Alzheimer's unit and I found this slide show amazing. This is a a true keeper that I want to forward on to others."

"Very well done and an extremely important message."

"When this touching song and story come out again please inform me as we all enjoyed it and it is from the heart that we feel for our parents."

"That was the most beautiful site and it brought tears and joy. Please let me know when it is available."

"I work in a long term care facility and I think everyone there needs to see this. "

"I was told this is a truly beautiful and compassionate piece of art which I really must see."

"This was so touching. I was so very saddened when I found out that I couldn't get on to view it again."

"I am a social work student and always a student of my elders. This is essential and needed to be said."

"We must have this back. Never has anything touched me so. Thank you."

"This needs to be displayed where others can see it. It touched my heart very deeply, and I will never forget it."

"It was very eye-opening. It not only applied it to my parents, but also my grandparents."

"We have lost our only son. This was so poignant! We loved him so very very much!"

"Count me as part of the ones that think it should be available for those of us that wish to keep viewing it and to show it to our children and grand children."

"That was such a 'special' slideshow. Brought tears to my eyes, and an understanding for the aging."

"We cried when we read it because it is so true having gone through it with my mother and my mother-in-law. I wanted to keep it forever because every few days I would watch it and the music is so beautiful!! Please bring it back!!!!"

"It has a very beautiful and powerful message."

"That was a great slideshow! I've only lost a grandpa before and it helped me. Please bring it back!!!!!"

"It is truly an example of total love and commitment and I sincerely pray it can be brought back so others can share and feel the love in each verse."

"How beautiful and touching -- and oh how true it is -- every child should see this. Please bring it back!!"

"Please, the slide show was brilliant, the words so touching and the music heavenly."

"This message was so beautiful, and so appropriate. I was so disappointed when I found it was no longer available when I wanted to view it again this morning."

"I can't believe anyone would complain about it's taking too much space. When you consider all the trash that is sent and the amount of space it takes, it makes you wonder where people's priorities are."

"Absolutely the most powerful e-mail I have received. It quickly reduced me to joyful and guilty tears. It sparked many childhood memories of my parents taking care of and providing for me. I called them immediately to say how much I love them. Definitely want to view again and share with others."

"The music is very touching, and once I knew what the slide show was about, (I am a totally blind person), I was very touched and it made me think of my own parents, who I lost at a very young age in my life, and things that I would have done for them. I don't save too many emails, but this one was priceless and every friend that I shared it with loved it. The words to the music fit right in as well."

"This was a wonderful show and very comforting when my mom was dying. I truly hope you are able to make it available again!"

"It was really a beautiful piece and I would like to show it to my kids."

"It was amazing how much this video helped with the loss of my mother especially since her quality of life was so bad."

"I missed seeing this and judging by others comments I really missed something special."

"This is the best slide show I have ever seen. Please let me know when it is available."

"My Father passed away at Christmas, this brings me comfort everyday when I watch the slideshow and listen to the music."

"Thanks for keeping good things coming our way."

"I cried when I read it. I just lost my pet of 19 years, and I'm very emotional anyway."

"This was the most beautiful show I have seen, I couldn't stop the tears.... I want to pass it on to friends.."

"So beautiful and sorry to see it is offline for now."

"I've heard it is absolutely touching, would love to witness it, sorry I missed it."

"I was so busy with my work I was not able to share it with my friends and most especially my daughter. And finally when I had the time the slideshow was gone."

"I emailed this to my siblings a week before my mother died and it really hit home. I wished I would have saved it!!!"

"Please let me know when this page is up and running again...it is the most beautifully and well done slide show I have ever seen and would love to share it with all my loved ones!"

"I have not seen this but have heard of it's impact on many people. I am an educator in a public school and would love to see and share anything so powerful as I have been told this document seems to be."

"..disappointed that it had been dropped..... I have a nursing home ministry and I relate to it very well."

"I have told everyone about this and it is really very moving and we need to be reminded about this kind of thing more often."

"It was very eye-opening. I not only applied it to my parents, but also my grandparents."

"Thanks - my parents live with us and this was life-altering for me."

"Please please, send this to me. We need to show it to some ungrateful children."

"I just lost my Mother and have still had trouble with her loss. I really enjoyed the video and the music was priceless."

"Let me know when it become available. It was so moving and so beautiful."

"This is so beautiful and I love the music accompanying the piece."

"We LOVED the slideshow and sent it to my own children!!! I have sisters and brothers who help me to care for our elderly mother. They are often impatient with her and I would LOVE for them to at least be able to read what the slideshow contained. My family really needs to hear this. Our poor Mom can be trying at times, but we all need to be more patient with her."

"I would love to see it. My mother is very sick and wanted to read it."

"I was so moved by this slideshow, it was impossible not to cry."

"This should always be available for viewing for it brings us back to the reality of life."

"PLEASE, PLEASE, PLEASE. let me know when it is back on your website. I only save extra-ordinary stuff and this one certainly qualifies."

"I am convinced that every child in the world, of any age, young or old, that has access to a computer, should watch and listen to this work. Everyone that I did get it sent to wrote back or called to let me know how much they appreciated my sending it to them. What emotions it opens and releases. Please, if you can, bring it back so it can be shared with as many as possible, and thank you again for touching our hearts."

"I have just lost my mom last month and my dad earlier. I needed to see this again. Please bring it back."

"It is so wonderful that I would like to keep it forever and passed it down to my children."

"It is one of the most powerful, loving presentations that I have ever seen."

"I enjoyed this video very much because my father has recently had a stroke and we are having to take care of him."

"I would love to be notified....It is absolutely BEAUTIFUL !!!"

"It is an awesome slideshow, please notify me when it becomes available."

"I was very touched by this and had saved it in my favourites... please notify me when it again becomes available."

"Thank you for such a wonderful piece of work!! My husband and I lost both of our parents within a 2 year span and this was extremely meaningful to us, especially since our daughter sent it to us "

"This slide show was very beautiful and I would love for you to notify me when it becomes available again."

"Thank you for such a beautiful tribute to love."

"This is so compassionate and true I hope it will soon be on again."

"I was so disappointed that I could not share this with my friends. I pray you are able to make it available again soon."

"What a beautiful and amazing presentation!"

"I loved it and sent it to all my friends. It is soooooo true. A real lesson of life."

"I would love to see this. My husband had it and said it was great, made our daughter give him big hugs."

"We were so very moved by the above slide show."

"As a nurse, mom and child with aging parents, I was very touched by this video- please send it to us all again."
"Just beautiful, it brought tears to my eyes and many that I forwarded it to. Thank You. Please make it available soon."

"I would very much like to see this, my parents rave about it and are very impressed by it."

"The slide show was so powerful, I had tears flowing down my cheeks. Thank you for such a beautiful presentation."

"This was absolutely beautiful. I work in an Alzheimer's community and would love to share this with my co-workers and family members in my community. This slide-show would provide comfort for families afflicted with this crippling disease."

"Sincerely, it is one of the best messages I have ever received on my computer! I was so disappointed when I discovered that I could no longer retrieve it and share it with others."

"So beautiful! If this doesn't open the heart of your children, nothing will."

"This is so powerful. I definitely want to forward it to friends, so please notify me when it is available."

"A friend told me how great it is.... so I was very disappointed that I could not see it."

"I found much comfort in it as I have recently lost my Dad. It is too beautiful not to be shared."

"My aunt has sent me a message that I had to see it. She said it would help me with my grieving for the loss of my grandfather."

"This is one of the best things I have ever come across. Thank you and please bring it back because it has blessed so many."

"One of the most beautiful things I have ever seen.."

"Parents Wish is just tremendous!!!

"It said it all and so good. Yes this is a must for all grown children."

"Thank you. 'People will forget what you said, people will forget what you did, but people will never forget how you made them feel'."

"Please send Parent's Wish when it becomes available. It was absolutely beautiful!!!!!"

"Thank you for a reminder that we all will be in that position of being elderly and in need of the help we received as children."

"Our dad just passed away and our mother is going through rough times. This is such a moving video and it was set to the perfect song. Every time I watched it, it made me cry. Our parents took care of us, now it's our turn to take care of them."

"My mom just died six months ago….I want to see it again!"

"It is absolutely beautiful. I was just going to watch it again, and it is gone. Please hurry and bring it back."

"This is the most beautiful forward I've ever received. Please make it available sooooooon."

"This was so touching, I wanted to send it to my sister-in-law whose impatience needed to be checked."

"My parents were very touched by the slideshow. I haven't been able to watch it yet and look forward to seeing it."

"Thank you for providing it, please find a way to make available so we can pass on to so many who are faced with this challenge."

"My brother sent it to me as my Mom has cancer and we are going through a tough and difficult time right now."

"Truly miss having access to this beautiful and so true story."

"This was one of the most comforting tributes since my husband passes away this past August."

"It also made me cry….a 70 year old granny. Thank you…"

"It was by far one of the most beautiful tributes I have ever seen for parents and children, at any age, at any time in their lives."

"I really enjoy it and it really hits home with me!!!"

"I am in the military and it is very moving and so wonderful for people to see it has brought such joy. I can not wait until it is available again."

"Beautiful ....Beautiful .... Beautiful! I've used your message to encourage family members and friends."

"Why would you shut this down? It is a beautiful poem!!!!"

"It was just beautiful and so very, very real."

"I would very much like to see this slideshow. It was a thoughtful gift from my dad and he is anxious to know what I think of it."

"I should tell you how much this slide show would mean to our family with several recent losses. It puts the transition of life into focus. Very meaningful! Please, bring it back!"

"Every child or caregiver of an elderly person should see this. I do hope you will have it on your website again soon, I did not get to share it with enough people."

"I showed it during a sermon of mine last week. It touched many people!"

"This is the most wonderful slide show I have seen regarding the dignity of the aging parents."

"I' m really anxious to see it. I suffered a recent loss and perhaps this will help me. I hear it's just beautiful."

"This has to be the most touching slide show I have ever seen. With both of us having parents in the mid 80’s, it certainly hit home."

"There are so many of my friends who are in the middle of taking care of their elderly parents that they need this poignant reminder."

"I as well as everyone else showed this to all that I knew.. Beautiful... So Beautiful..."

"I have heard from friends of mine that it is one of the most touching slideshows they have ever seen. I can hardly wait."

"I worked assisted Living for the last 10 years and I loved the site more that any other one I have seen."

"I am so sorry that I could not get thru to this as I was wanting to show it to my daughter in law who is facing the death of a beloved grand mother."

"It was just so touching and sentimental...please keep me notified."

"It was so beautiful and I so much want my seven children and their families to see it also."

"I am so disappointed in how the elderly are treated here in the USA; overseas it is not the custom; it is just the opposite as this slideshow presents."

"This was an awesome piece of work and should be viewed by anyone who is currently a senior citizen or is caring for someone who is incapacitated, please notify me when this will again be available."

"A very dear friend sent this to me. She told me that it fits the situation my family is now facing with my 89 year old Grandmother. Please notify me when this is available."

"My dad is suffering from Alzheimer disease, my aunt thought that this would comfort us just a little as we try to deal with his progression."

"This was beautiful.... my mom sent it to me and I cried all the way through as well as when I was writing her back to tell her that I promise to take good care of them....."

"This was truly beautiful and very emotional."

"I find it to be inspirational on a daily basis!"

"Please, Please, Please put the slide show back on. It is such a pungent, moving tribute that I like to go to it on days like today when I am feeling down."

"Thank you so much for such a wonderful and touching message!!!"

"It is truly one of the most moving and truthful songs and video I have ever heard or seen."

"I've heard it's awesome and I am disappointed that it has been sidelined."

"I can't wait for my mother to watch it. It is amazing!"

"That was truly beautiful."

"I would like to be notified when this becomes available again so that it can provide comfort to my family with the recent loss of our loved one."

"Thanks. I saw it (beautiful!), but I wished to show it to my husband...and it was gone!"

"It is a treasure for those who have aging parents."

"It's one of the most heart grabbing shows I have ever seen."

"I'm afraid that I am guilty of sending it to everyone that I had in my address book because it was so very beautiful."

"A must see for all grown children."

"It really moved me! I sent it to my sons! Thank You! "

"I watched it all the time, and it brought a tear to my eyes, as I lost my Dad not too long ago."

"Be patient as it takes a while to begin but well worth waiting for."

"It certainly made me look at old age in a very different way. Thank you."

"I can only agree with everything that has been said about this video-- it truly is warm and wonderful. This would be perfect for anyone experiencing the loss of an aging parent."

"Please notify me when Parent's Wish becomes available. Our pastor recommended it."

"I am so disappointed. I was going to show it to my class today. It was so very moving.  I’ll be glad when you are able to show it again"

"This was a very touching slide show, I sent it off to my father and children."

"It was the most beautiful slideshow I have ever seen, my son is only eight but I would love to cherish this till he gets older and give it to him."

"I was hoping to share it with some nursing students today. I am very disappointed it was unavailable."

"It was truly beautiful and touching."

"Best I have ever received."

"Very touching and moving AND so true!"

"What a great video I was moved I could not stop crying. This video would serve a great purpose in any community. Awakening the hearts of today's society. Touching the callous hearts bringing family back together that's what this video said to me."

"This is one of the most beautiful presentations I have ever seen and I cried through the whole thing. Our Mother is presently in a nursing home and I can truly relate to the beautiful message. It makes us appreciate even more what a wonderful mom we have."

"It is so beautiful. My daughter listened with tears in her eyes."

"It is the nicest tribute I have ever read and DO want to have it again. I read it from time to time to awaken my inner self.... THANK YOU THANK YOU THANK YOU."

"I too felt that it was outstanding! Since I am moving into this stage of life, I understand some of my frustrations and also it helped me to understand my parents and what they were going through before they died!"

"What a Beautiful Presentation!!"

"Servers are inexpensive! This is so valuable to so many! Please put one up soon! The world needs this kind of gift... The photos were so important to fully tell the story."

"What a profound message. I was so touched I think because it is so real in my life."

"I felt it was wonderful -- so did my children. It prompted one to send flowers with the comment 'I am sending them while you are alive!!!'"

"My mother is 90 years old and is suffering from Alzheimer's. Please let me know when this will become available. I wanted to send it to my sister who has had the burden of caring for my Mom."

"It would be so worthwhile for anyone caring for their parents to view -- it truly was beautiful and moving."

"Would be a wonderful song/video slide show to present to all with elderly parents. I am a hospice nurse and I was very touched by the presentation."

"A good friend loves the Windows Metafile that is published on your web site. Her mother is eighty eight years old and in Hospice on her death bed. She would love to show this video at her funeral."

"It is truly one of the most wonderful, compassionate viewings I have seen in a long time. The world needs more."

"This is the absolute best tribute from a parent to a child. I cried, smiled and remembered my life growing up with my father. This video and tribute has assured me that I did the right thing by standing by daddy, holding his hand and thanking him and GOD for him gifting me with such a father. He truly raised me up to more than I will ever be. You have helped me to let go and to remember and smile."

"It is a very inspiring message."

"My grandfather is currently in a nursing home after having his leg amputated. I felt so moved by that clip and wondered if I may somehow download it to use at his funeral. He has looked me in the eye a week ago and told me his time is near."

"I'm 54 years old and it made me cry like a baby. My sister and I are caring for our Mom and your 'Parent's Wish' brought such a profound realization to all that we are experiencing with her."

"Because your 'Parent's Wish' has found our hearts, we now have the patience of job while with my mother."

"Your 'Parent's Wish' is the most profound perspective to aging ever. Thank you."

"You captured the feelings of so many of us in our later years. FANTASTIC"

"I have a lot of people who are in the winter of their life and I truly think they would enjoy this piece. It is very well done."

"As my parents are getting up in age, it certainly puts things into perspective"

"It was a very powerful presentation and would be of real value to some of those who have parents or loved ones suffering from such a difficult disease (Alzheimer)."

"The message from that brief movie was phenomenal. It hits home."

"If you have things that beautiful here, I want to come here too. I am totally disabled, and confined to a wheelchair."

"As a nurse working in a long term care facility it brought home to me why we and many others do the work we do everyday to enrich the lives of seniors."

"This piece touched me deeply, and I would like to share it with my son."

"I received 15 long distance from my cousins in the US, 5 from the Philippines and 8 emails... regarding the slideshow that I forwarded them. They were saying thank you for waking them up...."

"This video put tears in my eyes..."

"You helped deliver in advance the message to our own children."

"I forwarded it to my children with the hope that they remember it when the time comes."

"I had goose bumps - it was so touching! We will definitely cherish this one."

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