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FEEDBACKS - PART 8

November 10,  2006

"I think it was beautiful. I would only change one thing…sign it your loving parent as nowadays there are so many divorced parents, the child may feel awkward."

"I viewed this slide show at a seminar that was covering falls, behaviors and pain the nursing home setting. I have been a nurse in long term care for 11 years. This show was incredible!! I will show this to my staff that take care of mid to late stage dementia. I'm sure it will touch their hearts as it has mine. Thank You very much for reminding me why I'm in the field I am. AS"

"This is so wonderful. Thank you so much. It would be really nice if there was a choice of just 'mom' or 'dad' in the event, as in my case, it would be just from 'mom', but I am going to send it on anyway because of the beautiful message shared between generation."

"As a parent and grandparent who has had two parents live in our home until their time to go, this song and message has brought beautiful memories and thoughts of our own mortality. I have never been so overwhelmed as with the inspiration and thoughtfulness of this message. May GOD bless you."

"EXCELLENT! Now, make one with the Bett Midler song 'Wind Beneath My Wings' Keep 'em coming."

"This was one of the finest presentations that my Husband and I have ever seen. It sure brought tears to both of us. Thank you...Bud and Shirley"

"The music and the sentiment were truly beautiful but I wish there were more mothers in the pictures. They are all men. We mothers did a lot in the raising of our children too."

"My husband and I manage a retirement facility where we live on site. There are days we are on duty 24 hours a day. Your web site brought me to tears and gave me the inspiration to keep on giving. This generation needs so little, but they need that 'little' so very much. I hope your site inspires the adult children to visit, send little notes and even flowers. We see the joy when the children do this for their parents; we see the deep sadness when there is little or no contact. This truly is the greatest generation."

November 9,  2006

"This makes me think of my younger sister who lived with my mother. She did all those things with and for Mom. God Bless her heart. Judy"

"I don't even know where to start. My mom died in 2004 and my dad has been on a downhill slide since. My world is consumed with his care and trying to give him reasons to continue to live. I'm not sure I've ever had such an exhausting job as trying to keep his spirits up. I feel so lost and sometimes selfish in thinking does anybody out there care about me?? What a reality check. I can't express how much meaning there is in the beautifully written/composed video. Thanks for the reminder! God Bless You!!"

"This is the most wonderful piece I have seen come along in a very long time."

"It made me cry and miss my mom so much! Thank-you, I will read this often. R Nichols"

"Oh, my God, I am balling my eyes out! This is the most beautiful tribute to a parent that I have ever seen and heard. The song performance, tune and words synchronize to carry you away on an emotional roller-coaster. Be prepared to laugh and cry."

"I just wanted to say that this poem was very beautiful words could not explain. Thanks so much."

"My Mother will soon be 101 years of age. At the age of 100 she went into a Senior Home and the moment she entered the doors she had a smile on her face and it has remained there to this day. She couldn't be happier. She is treated extremely well and joins in all the activities that she can manage. Although she can no longer walk, she manages to get all around the building in her wheelchair. She has made a lot of new friends and at least one member of the family is there to visit each day. We are so blessed that she is happy and content to be at the Home."

"This is beautiful! I went through this valley with my Mother. I cried and prayed as I viewed it and found myself replaying it. Thank you for sharing this with the World. This would be an excellent piece to represent the elderly protection and caregiver's support groups. Please look into putting it on TV in the form of a public service add. What you have expressed I had to learn as I went through each day. This could help others who haven't had to become the parent of their parents yet. It would make it easier on both the parents and the children when the time comes. I had to learn as we went along and was frustrated on many occasions. Finally I realized that all my Mom wanted, though she would never ask, was for me to stay with her, do things together like we did when I was the child and love her unconditionally. Nancy Peterson"

"I have never seen anything like your video. Awesome!! You did a fantastic job, you touched all bases. I wish everyone in the world could see it .The entire arrangement was beautifully done. I cried and I cry everyday I look at it. My mother is 88 and lives with me. I can't imagine my life without my mother in it. I am 61. I know I will one day have to face my mother passing. Your video helped me understand and accept. I sent this video to my children. It tells them what I have wanted to say, but couldn't find the words. Again bless you for putting this video together. C. Joseph"

"Parents' Wish is so beautifully done."

"I just received this from a friend and found it very powerful."

November 8,  2006

"What a timely e-mail. My wife and I have my 88 year old mother living with us now. I will save this and watch it when I need a little inspiration."

"I sat here in tears as I watched this beautiful video. Thank you for a job well done and please let me know as soon as a CD is available."

"This is beautiful and powerful. My 2 younger brothers and I lost our mother as teenagers to breast cancer. Although she was only 41 years old, she was able to teach us so much that we still reflect on to this day. This piece is even more powerful to me today as our father who has always 'been there' for the 3 of us is struggling with the early stages of Alzheimer’s disease. Thank you and God bless, Carolyn"

"I was moved to tears when a friend sent this to me. I lost my husband June 29th of this year and we had gone to care for his aging mom who had declined in health and memory over past year. I am now her sole family and provider and this has helped to jog me back into the present and made the bad days so much better and so much easier for me to see her needs and faults when I must admit on some days I felt like I couldn't do it anymore. When some of those demanding days strikes, I just come in here and watch this over and over. My thanks to you for publishing this article and my thanks to my friend for knowing what I needed when I needed it most. Betty Johnson, Calif."

"A very heart touching presentation that realizes something that were in our minds but not was the part of our conscious. Thanx for realizing the facts.  Afifa Pakistan"

"My Mother passed away in 2005, but I still remember her and miss her so much, that in my mind I can't accept that she's gone. She was diagnosed with cancer in pancreas. We knew how she fought to survived to be with us, but death taken her from us. Sometimes when I'm alone I catch myself remembering her, she was only 56."

November 7,  2006

"You and your associates have done a fantastic job on this. I believe three different friends have sent this powerful article to me. Each time I view this I am amazed at the feeling I get. Thank you for a job well done."

"Absolutely beautiful! Thank you. Sharon Crookshank, Des Moines, IA"

"I have saved the email received form a friend and sent it to all my friends and family members. At least once a week I turn it on and sit and cry. It is sort of a catharsis for me. I love it. I also copied each picture and have it in a special folder."

"I would like to say how touching this presentation is. I was sitting here feeling a little sorry for myself because I am in the process of trying to raise money to do an adult day care for the elderly with Alzheimer's. On the same site will be a child day care so that the elders will have opportunities to have shared activities together with the children. This presentation has given me the determination to continue to persevere and establish that which I have such a passion for. Both of my grandmothers had Alzheimer's prior to their deaths. Thank you for making such an inspiring presentation."

"What beautiful thoughts and a wonderful web page. Thank you."

"I dreaded the thought of losing my parents my whole life. I physically took care of them for two years in their home and then for almost another year when, by their choice due to health issues, they finally had to go to an assisted living facility. How painful it was when I lost them a day apart! As I read each screen of the story, I realized I did do my best for them just from instinct, which is a blessing I will always be grateful for. Yes, I cried when I read the screens, and because I love the song, it made it even more poignant. My daughters and I miss them so much. How I wish I could have one more day with them. Thank you for the beautiful tribute!"

"It made me cry."

"This was a wonderful video from a person who has always been very active and for the most part the bread winner. Now that I am getting older it is very hard for me to continue to work and help everyone--they all still need me and I am starting to feel very useless, as if my life had been lived for no reason. This video helped lift my spirits to get back out there and work as if I am as good as I have ever been. Thanks."

"I join the millions to say how beautifully touching this video is and how meaningful it is as it says everything that is in our hearts and that I saw in taking care of my own parents and their hearts! Thank you so so so much. From Vermont"

"Thanks for the inspiration and my God bless the Author we were really touch.."

"Heart touching and made me cry,,,,,,,, hope I would live up to their expectations soon!"

"I absolutely loved it. So true and so well presented. Loved the song you used as background. All was great!"

November 6,  2006

"I lost my Dad four years ago. I miss him more than anything in the world. This was very touching. If there is someone out there that has lost a parent and doesn't cry when they watch this video, I would have to say they are a very cold hearted person."

"I was touched so much by the video, I just hope that this could be put into a VCD compilation and can be distributed for viewing. More power and my God Bless the author. It was really a touching movie."

"This is a beautiful tribute to parents and children. My Dad died just two Christmases ago, and I still miss him."

"I am a nurse and have been for 15 years and this is so touching. I tell my grown children to take good care of me when I get older and they just laugh. I have sent this to each of them and my response from them is just wonderful. They now understand. Thank you from the bottom of my heart for such a good view for all to understand what it is to get older and to understand the steps we may or may not go through. Linda G. Florida"

"What an inspiring message, my Mom is 92 and living with me, sometimes we all need a reminder."

"Thank you. The slide show, the words and the song touched my heart as a dear friend is suffering from Alzheimer's and I watch her struggling to get words out on the many days I visit her. God bless you all for this. Jane Harrow. Ontario"

"When I received this e-mail and I listened the first time I was awed. Then I played it several more times becoming more emotional with each time it played. I am a Geriatric nurse and really feel all of our staff needs to see this. It puts the care giving role in perspective. What a wonderful way to honor our elders contributions no matter if they are your parent or not. Thank you for this. Jodi R.N."

November 5,  2006

"l am 72, my husband 75 ~ never have l been so proud of my daughter as l was a few days ago when she called and asked us to read this. l feel she was giving us a message by letting us know we never have to worry, she'll always be there for us, That's not only comforting but assuring. CHERYL"

"There was a complete bias in favor of fathers in this piece. The absence of pictures of mothers and daughters made me want to cry. Mine died when I was seventeen. She was the one who was always there for us. The wish I have is that I could have seen her grow old and taken care of her, as she did for us."
[Webmaster's note: Please read our FAQ for the reason why there are more father's pictures in the slideshow.]

"I was really moved by this music and those words. Thank you for this beautiful tribute to our parents!!!"

"You couldn't have produced a more heart stirring video of the life cycle and responsibilities that pass from parents to children. I wish more of our families could realize what this video says, maybe our elder abandonment and abuse would decline drastically."

"This is so beautiful and needs to be seen by people of all ages so that when they are called to be there for their parents they will remember and do what needs to be done. Blessings to you."

November 4,  2006

"Awesome! Thanks for sharing this very impressive and realistic presentation that really touched our hearts and mind. Good idea, good message, appropriate music, good deeds. All your efforts was very much appreciated. God bless you all. lil-NZ"

"I just sent this to my son, who is now 15, and thinks I will be here forever. I hope it will help him see that everything I have done for him and continue to do for him is from my heart and so that I might possibly protect him from some things he need not experience. Even though I am only 45 I have been very ill and everyday I need more help from my family, so I hope that this helps him understand. I started crying as I watched this video and as I write this email I am still crying. Please continue to make this available and everybody who sees it please send it on to as many people as you can, especially your family members. GOD BLESS EVERYONE !!!!!!!!!!!!"

"THIS is beautiful. I love that song and the pictures speak volumes Thank you so much and God Bless. Virginia"

"Thank you for putting together the words I have so often wanted to say to my daughter."

"This video touched me in a very special way! It made me cry knowing the struggles that our parents go through and the respect that the elderly DESERVE! They have been through so much more than we have, and we can learn so much from them. Give your elderly loved one a loving touch and tell them you love them and that they can count on YOU! God Bless all of them! They can for sure count on me! It is surprising that the roles reverse, they take care of us when we are learning and we take care of them when they loose ground. My mom just recently went through ovarian cancer and was nearly to the no return stage when it was diagnosed. I brought her to my home and took care of her through it all and it gave me so much to know that I took care of her during a very trying time. I would do anything for my mom....she has always been there for me and I will always be there for her!!!!!!! I lost my dad 20 years ago and miss him so much! Thank you for a very touching video, I just wish there were more like this one out there, God Bless You!"

"Thank you and God bless you. You have blessed me. I am 74 years, and my Mom is 98 years. Some of the frailties shown here are making their appearance in her daily life, BUT, Mom still sketches and paints. She was a loving daughter, wife and mother who always had the heart and ability of an artist, but life interfered and she had to begin working at 13.  She became a beautician at 47 and finally took art lessons on retiring at 65 - her oil paintings, water colors and Christmas ornaments are legend. I am honored and blessed to have her and be able to care for her."

"Quit looking for dark, hidden meanings and just take if at face value for what it is... a BEAUTIFUL and gentle reminder that love, care, support and patience are needed all through life but especially at the beginning and end."

November 3,  2006

"My Dad just died a few months ago and my Mom is in the hospital and is not doing very good - I wanted them with me - and I miss them very much."

"Very touching presentation, but one thing struck me as the film neared its end: IF my husband and I haven't already taught our children enough about love and caring to be understanding of our old age and upcoming deaths, it's too late. Sincerely, Joanne"

"I can only re-iterate what I have ready in your feedback section. This amazing display of unconditional love touched my heart so deeply. My mother was recently diagnosed with Alzheimer's Disease. I read and re-read this wonderful tribute to parents and want to be and remain so caring for my parents in their latter years. Thank you and the Lord bless you always."

"My Mother has had Alzheimer's for almost 10 years. I took care of her in my home for three of those years. She is now is a wonderful care facility. Everyone should see this. It is so hard to remember to be patient when they are telling you for the 2nd, 3rd or even 20th time something that is important to them, but you have already heard so many times in previous days. It is so hard to remember that they don't know how frustrated you are. This truly tells it exactly how it is. We should all remember that every one of us who is fortunate enough to live a long life will need some kind of help some day. And hopefully, the person who is there for us will know the things that you have so graciously put together here in a Parents' Wish."

"I was very moved by the video. I cried, I laughed. I have always respected the senior generation and I hope the younger generations will have as much respect if not more for their elders. I am going to save this video to show my 2 daughters. Thank you very, very much for the video."

"I lost my parents 6 months apart, they have been gone for 12 years. Even though they were both mobile until the end, I was brought to tears with your video. My mother-in-law was a definite challenge with repeating herself, telling stories over and over! I would often say to hear, do you have to tell that story again? I was cruel to her in that manner. How beautiful this tribute is to all of our parents, grandparents. I am passing this onto my children. Thank you for your thought provoking video."

"As a parent and grandparent, this message really hit home. My mother is 82 years young and still living on her own; however, she lost the sight in one of her eyes recently and walks a little slower. She often repeats herself and I have to remind myself to be more patient. My son has three young children and seems to have little time for me. I am definitely sending this message to him! Thanks for the time and effort that went into this lovely message."

"As I watched your slideshow I cried. My dad is in bad health, he just got out of the hospital last week. He is 69 he has had 4 heart attacks, heart failure, brain surgery. I know he want to die but I'm so selfish I want him to stay 4-ever. Thanks so much for the work u do, it sure hit my heart very hard. GOD BLESS YOU."

"Many thanks for such a insightful message. We should read more things like this. Beautiful message and beautifully done - and yes, I cried. Thank you."

November 2,  2006

"I cried when I saw this video. It was touching and moving... it just wants me to stay behind my mom or my grandparents all along...very good web.."

"I just wanted you to know that I really needed that. I have my Father living with me and he is 77 and losing his memory, hearing, etc.. I really needed that. Thank you!"

"Are you advocating euthanasia?  That was the message I got."
[Webmaster's note: Please read item 8 of our FAQ for the answer to your question.]

"That was absolutely beautiful. I am sending this to a lot of friends and family because it is something we all need to be reminded of. It brought tears to my eyes with my father already gone for five years and a Mom 81 ½ years old. Thank you for reminding me of how we all should be treating them as I do and did treat them this way. God bless you."

November 1, 2006

"I just received the flash video Parents' Wish from my parents. I think this is a wonderful video and will be sharing it with my co-workers and other in our community. Thank you for this wonderful, poignant reminder of unconditional love."

"I guess it’s hard for me to understand why some people don’t like or are offended by your tribute. My parents were strict and I know we don’t need to be reminded of how to care for our own parents, but take this video as it is, a tribute to the people who brought you into this world. My father now has been diagnosed with a disease called MDS which apparently is a disease that doesn’t let your bone marrow manufacture viable blood cells and has no cure. I guess it’s a step down from leukemia. My mother has been gone about 8 years now. He is now experiencing some of the things that are mentioned in your video and it is hard to watch someone you love go through some of these things. Someone who 6 months ago was your go to person when you were stranded on the highway or needed a sitter in a pinch. Thank You for the touching tribute and God Bless."

"If I may say this one of the best slideshows that I have watched and it is very touching and I showed some of my friends this and they thought this was incredible. They were amazed that someone that could do something so cool like this would not want to be known for it but I really think was a good slideshow to watch and I will always remember it because my boyfriend sent me something like this and it was amazing. But this is just one of the coolest things I have watched in my 11 years of living."

"Thank you. It brought tears to my eyes. When we were young we don't think about how we may be perceived by those older than ourselves. I pray I'm more softer and loving now. Yesteryear I was in to much of a hurry to grow up. Again thank you for this blessing. Monica Grothe"

October 31, 2006

"Enjoyed watching this presentation and fully agree with the sentiments. Can't show it to my parents anymore, they have passed on and my daughter will tell us: Well, you aren't quite there yet!! A comment though on the presentation: When including different sized pictures in a slide show like that, it is essential to ensure that the aspect ratio of the various pictures remains locked, so they do not get distorted - horizontally or vertically. This has really distracted from an otherwise well made production. Good luck and I hope you can find a way to do that!"
[Webmaster's note: Thanks for the suggestion. If you click however on the option NORMAL VIEW while the video is playing, the pictures will be shown in their proportionate size]

"I LOVE Josh Groban's voice and song! But why do you show TEN pictures of men, and only ONE of a woman? Please re-do it with 6 pictures of men and 5 of women so it would be almost even. Don't women get old too?  (Wouldn't want more women pictures than men pictures, would we?) Thanks."
[Webmaster's note: replacing the photographs is in our to-do list.]

"I work in a nursing home and care for the elderly directly. This was very moving as I see this on a daily basis. To everyone.... please listen carefully to the elderly... they know.. they have lived and they are beautiful."

"This is the most beautiful pictorial slide show (with music and lyrics to match) that I have ever seen. I will certainly send this to my children, nieces and nephews, as well as all my friends, too, because it brings home to each and every one of us the truth about growing old and how we should show kindness, respect and compassion to the elderly and help them to live out their lives with dignity. Thank you for putting this up on your web site and reminding us of how it will feel when our youngsters grow old and would like to be treated. God bless you for sharing this awesome page. Norma Smith Tampa, FL"

"It is an awesome video!"

"This was the most poignant message of unconditional love I have ever viewed. It truly enhanced my understanding of a parent whose advanced age and limitations were baffling the entire family. I e-mailed parent's wish to ten friends. Every last one replied and thank me for the e-mail. Several said they cried or it brought tears to their eyes. We have a tendency to forget where we came from or how we started our life. This is a strong reminder of our own future as we age. Thank you, Sue Brett"

"Patience and love are what we need in this crazy world. We need to realize that family is the most important connection we have, other than god. Take care of our parents, don't throw them to the wolves at the hospice. The golden rule: Do unto others as you would have done to you. Thanks for the beautiful slideshow!!! The Roll family"

"I just viewed the slideshow, and what a beautiful, touching way to send a message... I felt like Oprah should know about this loving gesture. Thank you and all the best to you. The Roll family. What we resist---persists!!! Anon."

"It's really touching to watch. The message is quite ironic but true. Children love thy parents while they are still alive. Enjoy their company that when their gone you will be able to cherish the memory. More power to our parents and may God bless the people who put this site up."

"I just saw this video and brought so many memories back with my mom and dad. I miss them so much and I know in taking care of them they knew they were loved and appreciated up to the day each of them died, by all six of their kids who were close to them. Thank you for the reminder of love and dignity in the dying process, for my mom and dad died with dignity and SO MUCH LOVE!!"

"This was absolutely beautiful. The music was very fitting and went right along with the pictures. I won't be able to send it to my children because I raised them alone and it hurts them to see a Father with their children, while was absent. Maybe you could make a video with a single parent with the child."
[Webmaster's note: A Single Parent version of the slideshow can be played from our main website at: http://parentswish.com.)

"Parents' Wish just made me appreciate my 5 wonderful grandsons even more. Today is the 4th anniversary of the death of a woman that taught me to 'RISE UP', may Aunt Ednah. Yes, I miss her and I think if it were not for her I would be roaming the streets a total punk. She was a woman that had authority in her voice yet there was love at the same time. She taught me right from wrong. Yes, my parents taught me all that also, but, there was just something in Aunt Ednah that made it worth even more. Once again Thank you for Parents' Wish and I am going to book mark this so that when I want to remember all the wonderful things that not only my parents but also Aunt Ednah did, I can got there, sit back, relax and listen and dream of better days".

October 30, 2006

"It is great and the slide presentation is exceptional."

"PARENTS WISH is ever so true. Brought back many memories to me. Children, enjoy your parents all that you can and spend as much time with them as you can. You do not know when the Lord is going to call them home. I wish so often I could have my parents back. Love them, care for them, honor them, and give them your best as they did for you.  Thank you for making this tape and I sent it to everyone I knew as the tears fell and remembering. Thanks. Joanna Wakefield"

"This was the most inspiring message that could be sent out to anyone, child, or parent. I have had health issues already in my life that were very devastating and I needed help from my children. I am only 45, and my daughters, especially my oldest has been a Godsend throughout my issues. Its heart wrenching to think what people go through on both ends of the spectrum. Hopefully this will give understanding to those who really are clueless in their heart to how it feels to be helpless before its to late. It doesn't matter how you were raised or not it has to do with the age old scripture, 'Do unto others as you would have them do unto you,'.  I don't think this has in any way been disrespectful, if you have a heart, how could it be?"

"Thank you so very much for this moving movie. I am still teary eyed from watching it's heartfelt message that is so appropriate for my generation now. I am 68 and watching my hubby go through some of what this show portrays in his late 70's. God bless you. Gloria Ericsen, Orlando, FL."

"I thank the creator of this treasured message. It will be saved and sent to my children and some loved ones."

"This is the most beautiful thing I have ever seen online. It took me a while to stop crying, but it was well worth it. My Dad died 20 years ago, and my Mother just died this July. Every picture, every word written and every word of the song reminded me of them both. I hope my kids will be as touched by it as I am. Thank you so much."

"It is a beautiful message."

October 29, 2006

"Many thanks for a fine and touching show. Elaine Suhre"

"What a sad, sad video. I can not believe how preachy the whole thing sounded. Luckily I had great parents who did the things that are stated in this video, read to me, etc. In turn, I love it when I can sit and listen to my Mother tell me the same story for the third time, help her paint her porch or wash her windows. The time that I have been able to spend with my Father who has Alzheimer's is extremely precious to me, whether it is cleaning him up or reading him poetry. Unfortunately, some of the parents who are sending out this video probably did not do such a great job parenting, or maybe their children are giving them time, etc. but it's just never enough or just have ungrateful children. Whatever the reason they feel the need to resort to such an email I think they need to stop and have a good, open 'one and one' talk with their children. After that they need lovingly to accept the help their children do give them, thank them for it, and stop the controlling guilt trips. Stacy Sims"

"I just lost my father last year (he was my last surviving parent), he was 92. I would like to think that he died with dignity and respect, and not a day goes by that I don't miss him. At 55 I wonder who will care for me, will my children love me enough to give me what your video and song indicate? I don't know! Your whole video is beautiful and moves the soul of anyone who has parented. I hope it moves their children as well. Sharon Cole Moose Jaw, SASK Canada"

"I think its one of the most touching and true forwards I have ever received and have sent it to both my children, with the hope that 'someday' they will understand. I have been a single mom, raised two wonderful children, BUT I am ALWAYS misunderstood. My EX husband is Psychnophrenic, an alcoholic and a drug addict, so I think it says it all. If this ever changes the way my children think/feel I will be ever grateful to you."

October 28, 2006

"What a powerful presentation! My grandmother will be 101 on Nov. 2, 2006. She is currently in a nursing home, and my mother is there with her mom everyday. I would love to share this with my mom and grandmother plus the nurses at the nursing home. Please notify me if this becomes available on CD. Thanks for sharing such a heartwarming and emotional tribute to so many families."

"Thanks for this ... as I was awe-inspired by it ... and cried a lot."

"Very though provoking. My dad just passed away very suddenly a few months ago. Ecc 12:1"

"Wow.. this is exactly what we are going through right now with our ageing mom of 77. I think it is wonderful. You make so many important points like allowing them time to think and not rushing in to finish their sentence and not shaming them if they do not want to take a shower. Just helping them and loving them. That is the most important thing! Thank you for sharing this with us."

October 27, 2006

"Parent's Wish was one of the most beautiful e-mails I have received. I cried through the whole thing. A very true thing to read."

"This is so beautiful that I cried all 4 times I played it! Then sent it on to 31 of my friends and relatives. Bravo for who ever put this together!!! My only question is... Where are the women? Thank you, Terri."

"This was beautifully done, although it made me cry. My mom passed away recently, having suffered from dementia and cancer. She, too, repeated herself time and time again and didn't want to eat. This piece helps the viewer to understand the emotions and feelings experienced by the 'parent' and encourages the patience and love that is so desperately needed. Josh Groban's song, which happens to be one of my very favorites, was a perfect background for these wonderful sentiments. Thank you for sharing this with the world. Denise"

"This so terribly heart wrenching to watch, it is saying goodbye slowly. As a parent we should never expect our children to bear the suffering of our aging. Let it happen as it does and be strong, it won't be long and it will be all over."

"How moving. Both of my husband's parents are in a local nursing home. Everyday, we discuss how sad we are that we are not able to have them at home to care for them. This moved me so much. Thank you for your hard work to keep it going. EVERYONE needs to see this. Dovie Goodnight"

"My Mother passed away before I seen this email. After seeing it, it made understand some of the things my mother was saying to me at that time. The one scene I have a real hard time with is about wanting to die! My Mother would say this constantly, but my not wanting  her to go I kept telling her no, I did not want her to go. I understand now what she meant by her saying that. She was tired and wanted to go home to GOD. The day before she died I told her it was okay to go. She passed away early the next morning. I have sent this to several people, I feel this will help them in their situations. This is one of the best emails I have ever seen. I also like Josh Groban’s music. I wish I would have thought about using this for my Mothers memorial service."

"I have to admit this slideshow brought me to tears. It's beautiful and inspirational. My oldest daughter sent it to me. It's been very hard for me and my children. I have my Dad who is 85 years old and dying in a nursing home. It's been so hard the last six weeks watching him wasting away. When he says he wants to die I understand why. You just get to a point in your life when you know it's time to go home. This is why we're always there to be with him, until that last day. Reflecting on how they were always there for us. Thank you for opening the eyes of so many people, who should know the meaning of 'Honor thy Father and Thy Mother'. God Bless. M.G., N.Y."

"Want you to know that my husband and I both have elderly fathers with whom we love very much and when we received this from a friend we were touched to the point of crying. This is the most beautiful email we have ever received and one we will keep on our computer forever to remind us how very precious they are to us. We have both lost our mothers within the last few years and it has been very hard on us. We watch the video from time to time and it reminds us of just how important to adhere to the words in it. Thank you for such a wonderful, sensitive and beautiful video. We have passed it on to everyone we know that have elderly parents (which is quite a few). They have all told us how touching it is."

"I am a nurse's aide in an Alzheimer's facility. This is a perfect example of what I see everyday and the pressure of the elderly when they have those moments of lost memory or simply of the day to day tasks they need to do to survive. I cried when I watched this video. I think everyone should see it all over the world. I've already told my co-workers about your website."

"Thank you so much for this beautiful slideshow. My mother passes away recently and I cried during the whole slideshow. She had lived with my husband and I for 5 years before having a stroke and entering a nearby nursing home 3 years ago. I visited her twice a day and did her laundry and many of the things mentioned in the slideshow and it brought back so many wonderful memories. I will be passing this slideshow on to everyone I know as it is one of the nicest I have ever seen."

October 26, 2006

"I would like you to know that I loved the words of a Parents' Wish..... It is how I feel many days. Thank You again. Diane :-)"

"I enjoyed the opportunity to view this and find it generally very nice however I wish it did not say 'Mom and Dad' at the end – it would be much more usable if that part were deleted. The concept of 'family' is much broader in the U.S. and around the world. Becky"

"I was very moved with what I just watched and I sent it to as many people as I could. I can't tell you how I feel my heart was overjoyed. I will keep it going to everyone I know. Thank you again."

"This was so moving and touching. It brought tears to my eyes and really made me think about the circle of life. Thank you for creating this and sharing it with those that have the opportunity to view it."

"I enjoyed my first viewing of Parents' Wish. It brought tears to my eyes and had me thinking about my parents (who are both now deceased). I sent it immediately to my daughter who is an adult and will wait awhile to sent it to my son who is a young teenager and might not understand it at this time. I also love the background music, it is so appropriate"

October 25, 2006

"Thank you for this wonderful page. I enjoyed viewing it. My mother is 72 years young. As a young mother she gave us her best. Now it is my turn to take care of her and I will do it with pride and joy because she is my 'mama'."

"I volunteer at Pinewood Court, a long-term care home in Thunder Bay, ON. At a Family Council meeting, I read the poem. People smile and some tears were shed."

"This is so beautiful. My husband and I are in our 70's and are beginning to feel a few aches and pains of living. God has blessed us so much. We have 5 loving children, 6 wonderful grand children and 2 and one on the way great grand children. I hope they will all take your advice when we get to that point. Thanks, The Farmer's"

"As the Coordinator of the Long Term Care Ombudsman Program in a county in up-state NY, I wish that Parents' Wish was mandatory viewing for all staff of long term care facilities. I see countless instances where the staff of these facilities rush the frail, elderly residents to complete activities of daily living so that the staff can move on to other things. Many staff do not take the extra minute or so that it takes to talk with a resident or comfort them when they are feeling alone and afraid. Thank you for reminding us all that life is an endless circle, and what goes around comes around."

"A colleague sent this to me, viewing this was a WOW experience to start out my day. I am blessing…thank you and I look forward to the CD. Randy Walden, CSA"

"I must say there are times I don't listen all the way though some of the e-mails I receive but this one is so beautiful. Plus I love Josh. Very touching. I sent it to just about everyone in my address book. Thanks Ginny Three Rivers, MI"

"We feel that it touches on everything that our trained nurses have to deal with and it expresses the message in a most tactful way that it's hard not to understand what this person has to go through with the family on this very hard journey."

"Thank you to all those who had any part in making this. It was beautiful. I have lost both my parents in the past 3 years, and this brought tears to my eyes. I feel like is was sent from heaven to me."

"Your presentation is truly wonderful and comforting for many. Although my mom is in relatively good health right now, I can see a need for your inspiration sometime in the future." 

October 24, 2006

"My 12 year old son and I have always loved the song by Josh Groban, and it suits perfectly with this reminder of loving and caring for our parents and grandparents. We sometimes forget how important they are to us until they're gone. I lost my dad, mom and stepdad. Everyday I wish they were still here to give me the chance to apologize for anything I may have said or done, that I shouldn't have, or just to give them a hug and say 'I love you' or 'Thank-You' for being my parents. One thing is for sure, I will never forget them and they will always be with me. Thank you for helping us not to forget."

"Your words brought tears to my eyes, but its the most beautiful reading I have ever read. I am going to send it to my 3 children. I have MS and this says it all. Thank you very much for sharing this with us."

"This tore me up! Thank you, Thank you for a beautiful thought provoking urge to love deeply! Live a Legacy! David Charleston"

"Thank you! That was really beautiful. My mom had Alzheimer and we lost her eleven years ago. I wish that I could have made it go away. My husband just retired and God willing we will be able to age gracefully. His dad is up there in life but so far he is healthy. GOD BLESS! Marcia"

"This really touched my heart! I have listened to it many times. This was sent to me by a minister friend that married my husband and me 38 years ago.  My husband, Lane, and I were married in his house in Largo, Florida. When he sent me this link, his words were 'Sad, but True'. Yes, this is sad, but so beautifully done! I am sending it on to many, one at a time, because each of my friends need a different introduction to the piece of art. Thanks from the bottom of my heart! Marilyn McCabe Campbell"

"I am very glad you shared this with so many people. My mother sent it to me not knowing how much it meant to me. I take care of elderly people in a home and I see so many of them with families that don’t come to visit and families that come in and get frustrated and leave. It really hurts them and me to see that. After I had seen this I sent it to work, and everyone cried. I seriously think this is a good way of explaining how the elderly feel and made me have a greater appreciation for them. All everyone needs is a little bit of love and I think everyone in the world should watch Parents' Wish. Thank you so much for what you have shown to us."

"Like the parents in your slide show, my parents were always there for me. I had the great pleasure and privilege of caring for both my Mother and Dad, and also my Mother-in-law, to the end of their earthly lives. There was a great joy in knowing that when they left this life they entered into eternal life with their Saviour. Romans 8:18 says, 'For I reckon that the sufferings of this present time are not worthy to be compared with the glory that shall be revealed in us.'"

October 23, 2006

"I don't always take time to open and read e-mails but I am so thankful I did this one. It is truly a work of art. I have always loved this song and it is truly a word from god when this ws written and now put to background. I really want to express my deepest thanks for allowing so many to experience this. Any one who has been around an older person knows how this is a true reflection. My father-in-law lived with us after the going home of my mother-in-law and he truly wanted to go home and we understood why but tried to keep his time on earth pleasant for him. I am only thankful he is now home and we are beginning to experience a slow down of life. I like to not associate life with the big if in it but to live as long as you can until doing the work God has for you so you can experience true life after life. Thank You for such a wonderful expression of love for older people."

"This is so beautiful and I wanted to send it to my two sons, but I am a single mom who raised her sons alone and I really wish there was a version signed by a single parent (mom or dad because I realize there are single fathers out there raising children also) so I could send it. I do not feel comfortable sending one from mom and dad. Thank you!"

"I read the Parents' Wish which was sent to me by my cousin in California and I was really touched. It brought tears to me eyes. You refer to a homage to dad and a homage to mom in your web site. I was not able to find them and I would really appreciate if you could send me a copy of each. Thank you Maria"
[Webmaster's note: The Single Parents' version of the slideshow can be found from our main page: http://parentswish.com]

"My father age 84 has recently been diagnosed with lung cancer. Receiving this has truly touched my heart. May God bless you and all the people that you have touched through this website. Thank you very much."

"How wonderful to see such a touching tribute. I sent this on to my children and grandchildren and I sincerely hope they will keep every word in their hearts for the future. Thank you so much. Biggest hugs from a loving mum and grandmum."

"This past July, my sister and I took our 89 year old grandmother into our home due to her no longer being able to live alone. From as far back as we can remember, our grandmother (who we affectionally call Big Mama) has been such a pillar of strength for our family. We must admit, it has been a challenge being responsible for her daily needs but we know everything happens for a reason. This email helped me to remember how blessed we are to now be able to take care of the person who took care of us for so many years of her life. We have been lovingly given the opportunity to return the favor."

"I was soooo touched by this Parents Wish. You see my Mother had Dimenchia and I took care of her and had to hold her hands to walk sometimes. I had to feed her as she fed me. We owe our parents soooooo much I hope she is well in heaven now and my Dad too cause I miss them very much."

October 22, 2006

"Absolutely, a gift to millions of people. Thank you for sharing and I am going to share this with our local Alzheimer Chapter in Toronto, Ontario Canada as I feel that this and your work and dedication and Josh Groban’s sweet music and lyrics deserve to be reached to others. I cried and smiled throughout the whole movie. God bless you for your spirit and sharing it with us who will never forget what our grandparents and parents did for us. Thank you from the bottom of my heart."

"I know it made me feel so sad to read all the words and listen to the music, but this is truly something that needs to be said to all our young people. Thank you so much."

"I loved this because I could never find the words to use to tell my sons how I feel...Thank you."

"My sister sent me a link to a Parents' Wish - we have lost one parent 18 years ago but still have our wonderful mother. I am also one of the primary caregivers for my mother-in-law. It reminds us all that we need to deal lovingly with our elderly parents - even though at times it is difficult. Thanks for such a beautiful slideshow!"

October 21, 2006

"This was one of the best emails I have ever received. My grandmother who helped raise me died with Alzheimer's. I often felt like our roles had reversed and been thrown back in time to when I was a child. However I was the adult it was the woman I loved dearly who was acting as a child. It was the memories of my childhood and how she cared so lovingly for me that led me through this dark time. Those memories and my heart full of love for my grandmother. It is the hardest thing I have ever experienced in my life, watching someone that I loved so deeply just fade away from me and then eventually die. The loneliness that I felt at times when she could no longer speak to me and tell me what she wanted or needed was so sad. But the worst was knowing there wasn't anything that I thought I could do, or so I thought. The one thing I could do and what she wanted me to do was simply to be there for her, and I was."

"I cried when I read this beautiful piece of work; enjoyed the music you had with it too. I emailed my children and told them not to dare delete my message until they read it.........thanks for sharing!"

"I have early onset Alzheimer's and I shared this on an online support group that I have and it has been a beautiful blessing to help caregivers to understand what their loved one is going through and may be feeling, thank you so much! Tracy"

"Thank you so much for a very moving video and song. The message portrayed is very timely and should not be looked at as demeaning to 'older' people but rather as a way of expressing one’s self. I am soon to be 56 years old and I hope and pray that my children are compassionate with not only me but other seniors as well. Once again, I thank you, Frank."

"This is so beautiful. I have an 83 year old mother who has macular degeneration of the eyes. She just called for me to come over and look for insurance policies. I am tired and was dreading to go over to the house to do that for her. After seeing this website, it is an inspiration for me to do what I must do for my mother. Thanks so much for your inspiration. Yes, many times my mother questions being here on earth so long with the handicaps of her sight. This is a natural instinct of longevity. BBailey"

"Tomorrow marks the 14th anniversary of my dad's death. I still miss him every day, and wish he were here. Thank you for creating this tribute to parents. I have Josh Groban's CD, and will remember Parents' Wish each time I hear this song. S.L.T., CT."

"I find this manipulative and disgraceful. Should our older generations be treated with respect and dignity? Absolutely. But on the basis of what they did for us… after all some of them shamed and scolded their children and they will reap what they have sowed… as will I. We shouldn’t tell them to eat, because they know how much and often they need to? Except that some don’t. Some older folks starve or wallow in their own mess for days because they are not reminded to do it… I have seen it happen. Love your parents. Honor them. Because they are human beings made in the image of God… not because of what they have done."

"Thank you so much for such an inspiring video. I want you to know that I sent it to each of my four wonderful children and hope that they will send it on to theirs. It brought tears to my eyes. 'WHitty' ~an "old-ager".... :)"

"I received this 'Parents' Wish' about 7 months ago and thought right away about my father that I lost and the mother I still have left and how grateful I am to still have her around. I am now in a long term care course and I have shared this wish with my class mates and teacher and the response so far as nothing but tears. I can think of no better response to the wish then than, as it tells me that there families and clients will totally benefit and the 'Parents' Wish' will carry on."

"I don't believe anything has ever 'hit home' as completely as this beautiful tribute to parents. I lost my Father 25 years ago when I was almost 40 and 'oh so busy with my life and job'. I wish I had spent more time with him during his last months. Unfortunately that's a regret I'll always have. My Mother is now 93 and suffering from COPD (emphysema) and dementia. She is going through literally EVERY symptom mentioned in your presentation. But this time I'm there... every step of the way. I am so thankful to still have her and to be able to help her as she helped me my entire life. The rewards are many ... her beautiful smile when she looks at me, a kiss on the cheek when I do the smallest thing for her, her 'I love you' just because she does. Even though it's a very difficult time for us right now, it's also a beautiful time because we're going through it together. I hope you can understand just how much your video means to me. It definitely touched my heart. Betty K."

October 20, 2006

"Touched me deeply........Thank you AMG"

"The music chosen was a perfect match, what an amazing artist he is, and the lyrics are so engaging. These words need to be said, as young people must be reminded of the effort and sacrifice and love that was given to them. It was given freely, and nothing ever asked in return."

"This is absolutely beautiful! I was so moved and hope that we all remember of the great sacrifices our parents gave to keep us safe and fed. God Bless All!"

"Absolutely beautiful! It brought tears to my eyes. Thank you!"

"This is just beautiful. Thank you for sharing it."

"Excellent, the background music just completes it. I had tears running down my face as I read it. Once again thanks."

October 19, 2006

"This is so wonderful. I cried all the way through it. I am hanging onto my child by a thread from a very bad custody battle. Can you please send me the words to A Mother's Wish? Thank you so much."
[Webmaster's note: Please check item 10 of our FAQ for the link to the Mother's wish wordings.]

"I am an instructor of nurses and since I have found this, I have been playing it on our first day of the long term care clinicals. It is so awesome."

"I received Parents' Wish from my nephew. I felt privileged that he sent it to me. It has been sixteen years that I lost my dad and just last year I lost my mom and my brother. My mom was his grandmother and he honored her. His son just had surgery for an injury so I am sure that many things are going on in his mind. I have passed the half century mark and my daughters have honored me. I feel very blessed. I had to shed some tears while watching the video. Brought back memories and a mixture of emotions. CLK"

"This was so beautiful and it brought me to tears, as l think of the times when l lost patience with my Mom while caring for her before she passed. l wish l had seen it sooner, but l am sending it to my sons in hopes that they will understand when my time comes....so true, so true. Thank you"

"This was the most moving piece I have read in a long time. I was 'teary' eyed. It made me think back to my childhood and my own experiences with my beloved parents. Thank you for sharing these beautiful thoughts. Lynn S."

"This is so beautiful. In February we had to put our mother in a home. I visit her everyday and I can see her fading away. I would love to have a copy of this to send to my all my family members. God Bless"

"My mom has Alzheimer’s and the first time I saw this it brought tears to my eyes. I think after viewing this piece, a son or daughter of a person with Alzheimer’s will react differently to his/her parent the next time an inappropriate or wild behavior occurs. Thank you."

October 18, 2006

"Thank you for this wonderful show. It says what it is so hard to say to our children. It is slowly happening to my husband. God bless and may he give the person who put this together more inspiration to do many more."

"A lovely and touching way to seek patience and understanding as parents ultimately become childlike again as they age. For the most part, parents try to do their best in raising their children… but are human and make mistakes. For those who were not fortunate enough to have such parents, this piece is like going shopping for a pair of gloves or shoes, if it fits, keep it and take it with you. If it doesn’t, then don’t bother with it. For me, it is a beautiful fit."

"Wow! This really hit home with me as I have both parents in the nursing home right now. What a beautiful piece! I would love to have a copy of this when it's available. Thanks for sharing!"

"I was so deeply touched as it came two weeks before my sons first anniversary of his death. He was our only child and now we only have his 18 year old son, to love and care for, hoping he will be there for us as we age. I knew the time would come very soon when it would be necessary to find the right words to discuss about his aging grandparents. This slideshow couldn't have made it any easier for us as we will E-mail it to our grandson soon. We are close and know that he wouldn't abandon us, but it's more comforting to have that reassurance. Thank you all who were responsible for putting this beautiful site together and most of all for sharing it. I can only imagine how beautiful the slideshow is for 'Tribute to Dad.'

"This is so very beautiful! It gave me an excuse to weep--about a lot of things that this brought out. It was a cleansing, healing good old fashioned type of cry, and I felt so refreshed and uplifted afterwards. Thank you so much."

"Both of my parents are gone, but I have forwarded this on to my children, who have children, in hopes that when my time comes, they will understand the things I am starting to go through. I have some very serious health problems, and I wish to no end that they could understand that Mom isn't going to be around for a LONG time, but that I love them tremendously, and hope that in this beautiful web page, they will continue to be wonderful children or adults to their children, and respect me and my husband as we are aging.  This will hit them some day and I do hope they will understand the need to let go when the time is right. ranchlady"

"To my friends. I was overwhelmed when I first saw this on my computer. I didn't look at this as a child, but as the older person in the film. I can see myself making the same mistakes, and watching my daughter's face as she wants to help me remember, but hesitates, then gives me the time to regain my thoughts. I remember a thought I saw on a grave marker. It reads: 'As you are now, once was I. As I am now soon you will be.' How true. Time does fly. I play this at least twice a week. Thank you. R D Reed"

"I just want to say thank you .... it is beautiful!! Get out the Kleenex!"

"Wow! This really hit home with me as I have both parents in the nursing home right now. What a beautiful piece! I would love to have a copy of this when it's available. Thanks for sharing!"

"Thank you for this wonderful show. It says what it is so hard to say to our children. It is slowly happening to my husband. God bless and may he give the person who put this together more inspiration to do many more."

October 17, 2006

"I just wanted to say, this was so beautiful. Deb"

"More than the slide itself, reading your feedback touched my heart. I had to stop as soon as I get to Ms. Young (dated October 8, 2006) who will be undergoing surgery several times in the next six months.... and bowed down to my HEAVENLY Father, in prayer. May Gods comfort and peace surround her. Truly a good source for prayer request!!"

"THANK YOU, This was done so BEAUTIFUL.! From Just an OLD Mother of four wonderful children, whom I hope I will not have to intrude on."

"When Josh made this recording, I played everyday.... and it then brought tears but those tears were of meaning and understanding. I wish everyone had the means and love for music to come across this. It is people like you to help do this and I praise you. I'm sure you have touched so many people in this word already and more to come. The show put soooo much more with the words. Please continue to do you wonderful work. I have shed tears of happiness once again while viewing this. God bless you.  Gloria"

October 16, 2006

"I'm sorry to do this because i know you only mean well, but I found this slideshow extremely hard to watch and I received it from my own mother. What if someone DIDN'T receive all these 'gifts' from their parents? It saddens me that all the understanding has to come form the younger generation and the older generation feels like they deserve a pat on the back. This slide show seems more to me like a plea for the older generation to NOT be treated way they treated the helpless children they ruled over. What goes around comes around."

"I am caring for my Mother now. Sometimes I lose patience and wonder if I will get through the day. Then I think of all the times she reached out her hand to me and my son. The wonder of her strength in caring for her Mother, Father, husband and me through illness is giving me my strength now. It is now my turn to care for her and I do it willingly for her exceptional life. Thank you for this site. It lifted me up and touched my heart."

"Very, very touching. I'm trying to save it properly so I can view it from time to time."

"If I showed this to my kids I think I would be insulting them. If they don’t know how and/or are not sensitive enough to deal appropriately with me when I get old, (per the video’s implied definition), then both they and I have been failures in life. Perhaps there are some who need such schooling, but unfortunately they probably would not 'get it'. Bury this! Tom"

"Thank You for this wonderful ‘prayer’. My parents are in their 80’s. My husbands parents are deceased, his mother just passed away and we miss her spirit and enthusiasm for life. Our four children will be receiving this ‘wish’ and I hope they take it to heart! We are both 60 and are having a wonderful life, working, giving back in the community, and enjoying our grandchildren. God is good to us. It’s the ‘circle game’. Our best to you. Pam & Tom Tice, Fullerton, California"

October 15, 2006

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October 14, 2006

"It's awesome, simply awesome."

"What a beautiful tribute to our 'parents'. My mom has been diagnosed w/ Alzheimer's and my dad is her caretaker. I am just beginning a nursing career and many of my patients are elderly. I witness no visitors, no one taking a moment to stop and listen. After viewing this through tear stained eyes, I know that I can make a difference for my patients and also be there more for my parents who have always and yes, even now, been there for me. Thank you for opening the eyes and hearts of so many."

"I am sitting here in tears. My daughter sent this to me. I sit with my sister-in-law every day and I am sending this to all her children. How very true this is. I just try to imagine how she must feel, because I am very sure that, somewhere, deep inside, she knows what is happening to her and cannot stop it. I had a stroke 11 years ago (I am 59) and have short term and long term memory loss at time, some trouble with my speech, cannot run anymore, and I know just what she must feel. Thank you so very much for giving this wonderful message to us. God bless and keep you. You may share any or all of this with others."

"Wow...powerful...Parents' Wish. I am sitting here crying because I miss my own mother who passed away years ago. I only wish I had the opportunity to care for her again. I am blessed for the patience I did have and feel sad for the times I didn't. Thank you for reminding all of us that we will be there someday and will want the dignity and patience and LOVE, too."

"Well, I'm one of the very few who didn't enjoy this video. I didn't even get the link from my parents. Watching this video was even more infuriating because I don't even have parents who remotely understand me or even try to. All in all, this rather poorly made slide show with cheesy music did not affect me positively in any way and I would never just send it to anybody, which is very assuming and can be unfeeling (as in my case). It only served as a reminder of what unfeeling parents I have. Sorry to say, I wasted 5 minutes of my precious time watching this excuse for a movie."
[Webmaster's note: We are sorry that your relationship with your parents is not a pleasant one and we do understand why this slideshow did not touch you the way it touched most people]

"Received email from a friend. Thank you for this email Parent Wish. My mother is going thru different things. I will keep this. Barb N"

October 13, 2006

"Please advise me when this most beautiful piece becomes available. Memories of times past and thoughts of the future brought tears to my eyes. My thanks to you and those who worked with you to create this heartfelt piece. I believe that I had heard this before, but never in the way you have presented it. Bless you for the beauty you have shared with us all. Sincerely, Betty Grindlinger"

"I was very touched by the pictures and song. It totally reminded me of my mother I lost two years ago and how I took such great care of her. I at one time thought that because I had to put my mother in a nursing home it was my fault she died. Then looking at the sideshow it reminded me of all the things I did for her and with her which seem to wash away my guilt. My niece sent me the web page that someone sent her because her mother who was my oldest sister is also dead, but thanks to GOD knowing what everybody needs in the time they need it and for people like you in being obedient to the still small voice inside this was something greatly appreciated. May God Continue to Bless You. – tootie47"

"Thank you for reminding us of what we know and believe – when blessed with beautiful, loving parents during our lives, what a blessing it is when we are given the opportunity to show them the same loving, kindnesses through the rest of their lives. It is a beautiful and poignant video. Thank you for finding a way to share it. God bless, Sandi Jameson"

"I really like your work...thank you."

"You have done a wonderful job...from a mother"

"Truly an outstanding piece of work. Will surely help make the younger generation have a different understanding of their parents as they get older. Thank you. Ed and Iona Mcknight"

"This was one of the most beautiful thing ive ever read and seen. I sent it to my son and daughter Cora"

"Beautiful just Beautiful. We all need to have more patience with the elderly, be it our family or all we meet. This is so full of food for thought. Thank you. Joyce"

"This was the most beautiful and heart breaking thing that I have yet to be emailed. I come from a family of 9 children and our mother is starting to show signs of memory loss and forgetfulness. I am sending this on to all of my siblings and friends and I want to thank you for making this video it will help my sisters have more patience with our mom. Julia"

"This was an awesome video. I lost my mother two years ago. I had to put her in a nursing home and guilt told me that resulted in her death, but the video reminded me of the things I did for her and with her, and I now know I did what was right. Although I cried through the entire video I was no longer feeling the guilt I felt and some folks accused me of. I had the best year of my life with my mother while she was in the nursing home and that will always make me smile, Thanks for reminding me that I did what my mother would have wanted me to do .-Tootsie"

"Very Very moving!!! It brought tears to my eyes and made me respect aged parents -thanks for the wake up call!!! I have three kids and may try to keep this for them when we are (hopefully) old!! Barbara-Ann Cuccaro"

October 12, 2006

"It is beautiful and expresses the feelings of so many parents. Lynn"

"I work at a Health Care Facility in Lake Zurich, IL. We have an Alzheimer's/Dementia Floor. This video was truly moving. Our residents are beautiful people. And I just think about all the the life that they have had and all of the things that they can or could have taught us. Thank you for this."

"That was not one of the best emails I ever received. It Is the best one I ever received. I wish this email could reach every corner of the earth, I certainly will pass It on to all of my friends. Thank you so much."

"This is the most beautiful way to say how much our older parents need us. I don't have mine any more, but that is the way they would have felt. I cried all the way, with every word. Thanks for putting this together for us. Maybe it will help everyone to understand the old ones, that they still have so much to share with us. It's just Beautiful. Marie, OK"

"How fitting to receive this song and video at this time. I will be sending this to our neighbor's daughter and husband who have been taking care of her father who has Alzheimer's disease for 5 years. He is now in a nursing home and it is just a matter of time for him. The children go everyday to feed him and have had times when they have been exhausted but still do it because it is their 'father'. My mom who is 90 is in assisted care and doesn't want to do much but sit and lay on her bed. We try to encourage her to walk to keep up her strength. Sometimes she responds with 'I don't want to' but with a little kind coaxing she gets up. I am 69 and will be in the same position and hope that my children will be understanding because we all get there sooner or later. I am sending this to my four children and hope to get 'feedback' from them. Thank you."

"I was sent this website and thoroughly enjoyed the pictures and music."

"This is soo amazing!!!! Everything you had in there is reminiscent (sp) of what my husband and I are going through. His mother is in the nursing home with Alzheimer's and I have my parents living outside my back door and my Mom has dementia. So the song and the pictures and the words were EXACTLY right and made me cry!!!! I have passed this on to a few more that are dealing with the same type of situation. Thank you!!! Christy"

"This is amazing! In the comments, I am reading a lot regarding the memories of our parents, but for me, it is a glimpse into a parents future, my future! My kids are growing up so fast and it just makes me realize that this time, them being young, little babies, is going to be gone in no time. I don't want my kids to grow up but it is inevitable, look at them! This is what every parent wants and I don't think I could have ever expressed my feelings so beautifully, eloquently. The circle of life, isn't it amazing? What a beautiful thing! I love this! It is saved in my computer for ever! Thank you so much! Mindy"

October 11, 2006

"I received this from a friend and would really love to have a hard copy so that I might be able to share it with my parents and my kids. I was wondering if there is anyway that I could get the 'Parents Wish' and the 'Single Moms Wish' in a version so that I might be able to print it out for them....Thank you for your time, Kelly Gordon"
[Webmaster's note: Please read items 10 and 16 of our Frequently Asked Questions above on how you can possibly print the words of our slideshow]

"What a beautiful way to explain the diseases of our aging parents!  Thank you all so very much for pursuing this venture because it really helped me to more fully understand what my parents are going through. Some of it I already understood but I was glad to be able t understand more of how they actually feel when burdened with these diseases."

"This is wonderful, thank you!!"

"Thank you for producing such a meaningful message. I am quite involved in working with people especially in the church setting. I can see how this would be powerful in the context of church life."

"Thank you. It is just what I needed to help me cope another day, in caring for my 94 year old father, who has lived with me for the past 8 years. Saundra Houston, Florida"

"Extra ordinary. I wanna use all positive adjectives in English for this presentation. Wonderful, to summarize. Keep going."

"This is a beautiful slide show. I will send it to my sister-in-law who is having a difficult time dealing with my mother-in-law. Perhaps she will understand as my husband and I do that the changes as we age is a normal part of life. God Bless you for making this available to the public."

"PERFECT... until the last page. Now I cannot send it out as the MOM and DAD is not applicable much these days. Either divorced, deceased, or maybe never had one parent. Wish you would delete last page (mom and dad) and send to me. I would then not have to 'think' to 'who' before I sent it. I also cannot even send to my kids because of the Mom and Dad. Please think about this. Thank You. Larry Beavers"
[Webmaster's note: A single parent version of the slideshow is available for viewing. Please click on the Play Movie above]

"This is a very beautiful and touching presentation. My only objection is the fact that all but one of the pictures are men. I did send the one from Mom, but still the photos did not represent 'Mom' they all were either Dad or Grandpa. Thank you so much for this lovely program. SA McAdams."

"I'll probably be able to type better once I stop crying! Awesome presentation and very moving! Excellent job!"

October 10, 2006

"God Bless You. From a Daughter who was losing patience. I have found them again!"

"Thanks you for your touching tribute and sharing it with the public. Too often we forget where we came from and the magnificent people who devoted their lives to their children and their country by raising responsible, contributing, God fearing children. May we do as well a job as they did when it comes to our opportunity to assist them in the last years of their life. Life is journey that is best traveled with a friend."

"This was the most beautiful thing I've seen or heard in years. It brought tears to my eyes and so many memories! It is such a tender reminder to all children to understand and appreciate our 'golden years'!"

"Thank you for this very important and much need beautiful reminder in our lives. I was very blessed to have both my parents with an alertness, faith and joy for living. I pray that all children will acknowledge their parents as they are with the same respect, love and caring their arms embarrassed us when we were born. This was very beautiful-- I will always treasure this. Maxine Martinez"

"Was truly heart touching and oh so true. I have helped care for elderly family members and friends and can really relate to the statements and phrases, they do so truly describe their feelings and thoughts about what they are experiencing in the later part of life. We, the next generation are not behide, so treat others as you want to be treated."

October 9, 2006

"This is one of the most touching videos and song that I have heard in a long time. The words and pictures meant so much to me. I lost my mother when I was 26 and My father when I was 36. I am now 56 and disabled. There are times when I just don't feel like going on but then I know the Lord still has a purpose for me here. I have sent this to every one on my email list. This is beautiful and so well done. God bless all of you who put this together. I know it is a blessing to all who read it. I just sat and cried it brought back so many memories. Love and Blessings Gayla Brister Rosepine, LA"

"The music coupled with the verbiage was heartwarming, reflective, and inspiring. With the foundation of dignity and hope, how can one be anything but loving toward our aging loved ones?"

"There surely must be a more explicitive word above 'poignant' for this clip. It definitely brought tears and memories to my heart. I have watched 21 family members age and die, some of them in my arms, in the past 24 years of marriage to my husband. I am also a Hospice volunteer and know full well the love and understanding aging/dying people need in their last precious years. As caregivers, we need so much tolerance and understanding during the aging process and this confirms the compassion I have had for the elderly. Thank you so much for this website. I intend to share it with many. I think it would be a good video to share with a life skills class in high schools. Thank you for your beautiful and moving work. Sheryl Somrak"

"I love this very much. It made me cry because I am currently taking care of my grandma because she is in this situation."

"I immediately thought that you were defending the 'right to die' too. If you get that many comments why don’t you change it? Surely with your creativity you could come up with something that does not hint so strongly in this hideous direction. Even if you “don’t mean it that way” that IS the way it reads….just change it. It is otherwise a lovely piece. Jeff "
[Webmaster's note: We do not really get a lot of comments about that. Only occasionally. Due to lack of time, we can only strive to please the greater majority. It is impossible to please everybody.]

October 8, 2006

"Thank you so very much for the deeply moving Powerpoint presentation Mothers' Wish. My mother passed away five weeks ago, on September 3rd this year at 91. Everything said in the poem is so true, it has been my lived experience. When my mother used to thank me (very often) for everything I did for her, I would always reply 'You did it for me when I was little, now it is my turn to do it for you'. The last time she said this to me, was a few days before she passed away (suddenly and unexpectedly) this time she added, 'Nobody wants old people', I replied, 'I do, I love you' to which she responded 'I know you do, and I love you more than you could ever know'. I am missing my mother terribly, more than she could ever know, but 'finding' this Powerpoint presentation has been a real gift, so thank you very much."

"I will be 76 next month. I wish my children had e-mail. I am sick - facing surgery several times in the next 6 months. Please pray for me. B. Young"

"Wow! Parent's Wish was awesomely done. It set me back to think how precious the time we have with our parents are, and how much they have given to us over the years. God's circle of Life is truly tremendous and a very beautiful thing when we take time to honor one another as this story tells. Thank you for sharing this. Nita C"

October 7, 2006

"So beautiful brought tears to my eyes. Echoes Of The Heart sent it to me. Thanks, Patricia OKC"

"This is truly beautiful, and a reminder to all of us that someday there may be a reversal of roles between parent and child. Beautiful music as well and went so well with the video. R. Hernandez Carrollton, KY"

"The inspirational expression was moving and very true. Someday if God taries, we will be where our parents are now. do you have this presentation in the form of piano music-- medium to hard? Perhaps it is in a book? Thank you. Virginia."
[Webmaster's note: We're sorry, Virginia, but we do not have this presentation in the medium you are seeking for."]

"Wonderful! With tears in my eyes and my heart so full of love for parents and grandparents long gone, I sent this on to our four children and even some grandchildren. The music and his voice touched me to the core of my being. Thank you so much and God Bless."

"I am glad that I was warned to have a tissue handy! This is very powerful. I work in geriatrics and provide education to staff (caregivers) around caring for seniors. I am always looking for a way to tap into the emotions of care givers. So that care givers can look beyond the behaviours of those in our care, to the person behind the illness/behaviours. Although this show is from parents to children, I think it will be very compelling for these care givers to reflect upon the caring they do about the person, which is more respectful and dignifying than completing a 'task'. Thank you for taking the time to prepare and share. Anita"

"Thanks for such a lovely and true wish. I regret the times that I was impatient with my mother when she was forgetting to finish a sentence. She's gone to Glory now but I know I can and will be more patient with my elders and stop trying to finish their sentence for them. I'm 56 and now I understand some of the aches and pains my elders who have since pass on use to complain about. They use to say 'You just keep on living'.' Now I understand and appreciate the wisdom that was given to me when I did not think that I needed it. Keep up the good work."

"I would like to take this opportunity to personally thank you for such a beautiful and well put together arrangement. I own a Home Health Care Agency in Colorado (All Heart Home Care, Inc.) and work with this situation everyday. I see so many families loose sight on a daily basis that their parents need to live their ending years with dignity. I will definitely be sharing this arrangement with many individuals and I’d like to also present it during our caregiver orientation. It’s so very true in every aspect. Thank you for taking the time and enduring the talent to make sure this was put out there for all of us to see. Thank you, Janice Crowley, CEO/President,  All Heart Home Care, Inc."

October 6, 2006

"That was awesome. I went through this with my parents. Thanks for putting this together. Sincerely, Gary"

"That was beautiful! I'm not that old, but it hit home anyway, as I have spent the last year dealing with many things that make me feel that old sometimes. I have been left with and really enjoyed your song with the pictures and words below. It made me realize that I need to be more respectful of my Dad and his wife, as they get older. He turned 78 last month and I did take him a cake, but we all need to spend more time with our parents and other family members, regardless how old. Thanks for your reminder! Diana Adams"

"This is beautiful. I can relate. Care giver and daughter of a Stroke survivor for 8 years. She can not walk or move from chair to bed on her own. My dad finally passed away on 8/7/06 from taking care of her. God Bless his soul."

"Thank you for this. Working in long term care with the elderly is tough for us as staff let alone families. Thank you for allowing me to share this with our families."

October 5, 2006

"The Parents' Wish was just forwarded to me and I must say I was so touched by the words of this poem."

"I love this and would like to see it become available on a CD and a DVD. This has truly touched my heart and would love to share it with people who have no internet. Thank you for this. It reminds me of my mother who has been dead some 10 years and I would love for my mother-in-law to be able to see this. She is 87 years old."

"Just a quick reply to you about Parents' Wish. It was so beautiful it made me cry. Thank you for persevering and getting it up onto macromedia. Barbara Abbott"

"This is absolutely a blessing! It truly touched my heart. I'm sending this to our youth pastor to play for our youth. Thank you. "

"This is the most beautiful touching email I have ever had forwarded to me. Thank you for touching my even though it brought tears flowing! I've shared it with the entire staff where I teach. God Bless you for such inspiring work! Tanya Wilkinson Aurelia, Iowa"

"Certainly a message of dignity. The words could not have been any more truer and thought provoking. As a caregiver, I have been even more enlightened by the wisdom and song presented. Thank you so much. J. Turner, Charlotte, NC"

"I so enjoyed this because it brought back sweet cherished memories of when we had my mother living with us. Although she did not have Alzheimer's her COPD led her to a point in time when she could not remember anything and to have her when she needed us the most was an especially wonderful experience to the point we drew closer than we had ever been. Even though this Parents' Wish Feedback did not have to remind me of everything that took place during the last two years she had with us but it was worth a million times more than I can say. May the Lord Richly Bless you for these Wonderful words and Blessings to all that takes the time to read this. Mildred"

"This slideshow is one of sad truth but the way it has been presented here it is heartwarming and inspiring. My hubby and I were caregivers to my Mother in her last months of battling cancer. It was the hardest task I have ever endured but I would not take any of it away if I could because just her smile made my heart jump! If the roles had been reversed, she would have been there for me; for sure! Thank you! Renee"

"Well we always think it is us that are raised by our parents and that is where it end. We never realize until later on in life that we raise and take care of our parents also as they get older. So we are taken care of until we are old enough to take care of our parents. Parents' Wish inspired me to know that as our parents get older, and so do we, we realized that yes we want to live, but yet when we are so old where we cannot do the things we did as we did when we were younger, we also want to die to live again. Thank you for the experience that this has given me, it has touched me in the most special place of all, MY HEART, that I know with the love I have for life will live forever. Josephine Haggerty Brooklyn NY"

"First of all I just love this. My mom saw it on my computer and had tears in her eyes and said that it is the most beautiful thing she has ever seen. I think it might be a tribute to mothers everywhere to play it at a funeral since it goes through the whole life."

"This is absolutely wonderful. Every child in the world should read these words. Josh Groban is a wonderful singer and this song is so appropriate for Parents' Wish."

October 4, 2006

"I really like this music. I was inspired so much with the music please notify me when it comes out on CD"

"A friend of mine e-mailed me this beautiful slide show in late August. It was so relative to what I was going through at the time. My Dad was admitted to an Alzheimer Care Center a few days later and each time I viewed the slide show I couldn’t help but cry. As he quickly declined it was as if I became the parent. He wanted me beside him, holding his hand. It seemed I was drawn to viewing Parents' Wish even though I knew it would make me cry. The words are so true and the music so beautiful. Dad passed away in late September. Parents' Wish is one e-mail I will not delete. It was needed in a very difficult time in my life and I will never forget it."

"Beautiful and eloquent!! I am speechless. Thank you saying the words that I do not know how to say with my mouth, but these words are in my heart!"

"This slide show blessed me and my wife so much. Thank you."

"My friend sent this to me and I played it over and over and cried and cried. It is such a beautiful video. It makes you stop and think that someday this will be you. I lost my father in January and it made me think of everything my parents did for me. thank you. Chris Feehan, Aurora,IL"

October 3, 2006

"Thank you for the beautiful message. Being a young senior myself and having nursed for several years I truly believe that this should be heard and seen by every person young and old alike to be appreciated. It is so beautifully done by song and picture its inspired me to continue to help and appreciate the wonderful parents and grandparents that we were blessed with. Thank-you doesn't seem adequate."

"I am 35 years old, and live with my parents. They raised us up in a Christian home where, daddy was a Baptist Preacher who loved the Lord, and mom a devoted wife. Daddy had a heart attack, was diagnosed with Parkinson's disease, diabetes, and then dementia! He has gone down so much. I told them that they were my children now. I would always be here for them. The film touched my heart, and I dedicated it to them to let them know, 'I'm here.....!' Daddy told us a week ago, he was home sick for Heaven! I cried. He has had a hard life physically. When it's his time to go, I know I will see him again, for he taught me the way, and I know I will one day find him in the arms of Jesus. I love you, Mom & Dad! Lori"

"What a blessing!!!!! I had my two sons sit down with me to watch this. I sobbed as we sat 'hugged up' watching this AWESOME, AWESOME video!! God bless you and God's blessings be upon all that you do!!!!."

"Very heartfelt !!"

"THANK YOU!!!!!!!!!"

"Thank you so much. N Patel"

"Thank you, Thank you, THANK YOU! This is the most beautiful video I have ever seen. The pictures, words, and song.. for it is all just perfectly displayed. I am a mom of 8 children and also a care provider for an elderly women who will be 91 next week. Her children have left her and we are all she has now. I have tried to instill in my children every thing your video has spoke of. I am sending this to family and friends and hope that they to can see how much parents should STILL mean to us all as they get older. Society today seems to be very ignorant on the needs of the elderly. Time is precious and so should every moment with our parents and seniors be. Thank you again for such a heart warming, true and beautiful video!! Dayle Coutu Colchester, CT"

October 2, 2006

"The Parents' Wish was just awesome. My congrats for a fine piece of work."

"It would really be a great tribute to the people there and to the Alzheimer's Association. The original artist deserves so much credit for this song and how it has touched so many lives, and the background of the Parents' Wish just completes it. Hope to hear from you soon. Thank you for your time and consideration."

"Yes my husband just lost his mother and when he looked at the slide show it touched his heart so much that he cried. Thank you for that. It meant so much to me and God bless you."

"I would love to send this to my kids, but for 30+ years, there has only been a Mom with a lot of pain from a Dad who continues to hurt. Please write one more appropriate for single parents like me? Thanks!"
[Webmaster's note: Please click on the PLAY MOVIE option above. There is a link to the Single Mother version of the slideshow]

"I was touched at the contents of the above video slide which has make me cry as I am a devoted carer to my mother as my father has recently passed away. I have recently now set up an elderly day care centre in London with one of my colleagues some 2 months ago and we cater for elderly of all mixed race. Narendra Patel."

"A Parents' Wish was so touching, and set me to crying. Your message is powerful, and oh, so true! I am 61 years old, and have children and grandchildren. My mother is 90, and in the stage where she needs much help, patience, and understanding. Thank you for your beautiful message of love and loyalty to our parents."

"This message is so important. Tragically, parents understand their children much better than children understand their parents. However, in the case of aging parents, the children’s time will soon run out for catching on. Parents have a lifetime to figure it out."

October 1, 2006

"Thank you for taking the time to make such a beautiful video. The combination of words, images and music are so inspirational. You have put into perspective so much about how and why we should care for our parents. I see so many of our senior citizens lonely and feeling un-loved and hopefully this video can help bridge the wide gap between our full and busy lives and the screaming silence of old age. Thank you again."

"What a beautiful message. I hope you can create a CD. I would pay for it no matter the price. Congratulations, you have accomplished a great deal, so far. It has really touched my heart."

"A tear came to my eye. It was a much needed reminder of what is truly important in the over programmed, over technical, over stressed world we live in."

"Tears ran down my face as I read it - my mother is 91 and it brings her gentle, loving, always accepting smile to mind ... thank you!"

"My sister-in-law sent this to me quite a while ago. My dad died in 1997 and since that time I took care of my dear sweet mom who was suffering from Alzheimer's. I was bound to determine she would not go to a home and she would live the rest of her life happy and with diginity. Well I made my goal, my dear sweet mother passed away on June 2nd and I just miss her terribly. My mom was the most important person in my life and I wanted her to be well taken care of. If the roles were reversed and I was in an accident and couldn't care for myself my mom would have taken care of me until her dying day. I wish more people would realize how important your parents are because if I could have a wish mine would be to have my wonderful parents back in my life. I miss the both of them."

September 30,  2006

"Thank you. Parent’s Wish is beautiful"

"I loved the slide show."

"I am in awe of it. I would very much like to send it on to my children when you have changed the pictures from all male subjects to women. Countless now-elderly married women, raised children years ago with irresponsible and absentee husbands. These women had to be both mother AND father to their children. So the original pictures, 'Tribute to Dad' are not appropriate for many women such as myself. How about a 'Tribute to Mom'.? That would be sensational. I know you are working on it and wish you much success on the female version. Josh Groban is a fantastic singer. You could not have selected a better vocalist for this piece."

"Thank you for producing such an inspiring slide show presentation. I have enjoyed it tremendously! Please, contact me when the CD is available so I can add it to our spiritual care and bereavement packages and or for a presentation. I believe this will be a great source for those who are in the hospice community who seeks to serve those who are coping with aging mothers and fathers. Again, Thank you!"

"Thank you for such an inspiring tool which I pray I can use for my clients and their families."

"This would be great to use in assisted living homes during holidays and special occasions."

"Thanks you for a very well spoken inspirational message. I am a home healthcare provider, and feel that you captured perfectly the heart of the elderly."

September 29,  2006

"This really put things in the proper perspective. WOW!!!!"

"What a beautiful thought put to words. I have a son that is an only child who doesn't understand why I can't remember, eat when he says eat, and all the other facets that come with getting wiser. I e-mailed this to him, so that perhaps he will understand someday. Thank you. You have only reinforced all the things that the next generation should focus on. God Bless"

"A deep thank you for the Parent's Wish presentation. I found the three worlds I inhabit coming together in a powerful way as one who has an aging parent, is the parent of two children under 7, and as a chaplain who works daily in long-term care with frail elders and their families. Few responsibilities are as important as returning the appreciation for our own childhood rearing by offering compassionate supportive care that protects and promotes the dignity of our aging elders. We all face great challenges in this regard and those who are frontline caregivers need greater support from family, friends, and government for the work they do. Finally, our nation faces an ever growing demographic of aging parent and good education on caregiving issues as raised here is vital. Rev. Mark Chaffin"

September 28,  2006

"This is a wonderful heartwarming presentation. Thank you for reformatting it and letting it be redistributed."

"I pray to god to bless you all for such a hearty feelings to all the lovely parents who love their dear children  and to those children who can never repay their parents in any life time."

"I received an email from my dad with a link to this slideshow. An outstanding piece of work. It is a very humbling message. It is ironic how the circle of life takes us from being the nurtured to the nurturers, and back to the nurtured again. I pray that all children will heed this message toward their parents. I would like to see a message from a child to a parent. That would be cool. God bless you for this publication."

"This is a beautiful presentation. Having cared for my father prior to his passing, and now for my mother for the past 5 years, I do understand how valuable this is. My own mother sent this to me, and it is very touching. But as another reader said, it is a HUGE guilt trip. I love my mother dearly, I treat her with respect and kindness, and I do everything I can to make her comfortable and still take care of her to the best of my ability, EVEN if it means doing some things she really doesn't like."

"I think it should be a commercial that should run EVERY DAY! So many people forget what their parents did for them. They feel it is a sacrifice to care for their parents but not for children --- where is the logic in that? I loved it and it hit home as I care for my 79 year old Mother who is bed bound and with Alzheimer's. And in June my husband left me and I have no family -- it is just me and her and her income. But I wouldn't trade a minute of it! Sure I would like a break to go on a weekend get-a-way but being here with her won't ever come close to what she has done and been for me. It is beautiful! Thanks! Mary Ann"

"This is a touching and very moving piece to receive. Thank you for putting it together with the great music, And thank you for making it available to the rest of us! SW, Edmond, OK"

"I loved the slide show. I live with my Mother. I am 39 years old. Many don't understand how we can and be as happy as we are. Well we have lost a lot. My only sister, my son, and my Dad. When you have lost so much you cling to what is left. I have a folder marked 'Things sent from Mom' This will go into that folder and I will view it now and then. I don't want to forget this one. I owe her so much. For being strong, for being understanding, For Raising me to love the Lord with all my heart. Living for God"

September 28,  2006

"Being an Adult Family Home owner, I spend most all my time with 4 wonderful ladies who all have dementia. My days are spent very fulfilled. Everything on the slide show is true and how can we not appreciate the last few years our elders have. Some days are tough but no one said that life is perfect. I give my ladies the best I have each and every day. I know that its only through the love and mercy of our Heavenly Father that I can. I hope I never get to busy to stop and love each one of them the way they deserve. Thank You"

"June, on Father's Day in fact, my children's father and my ex husband and friend, was hit by a drunk driver, on his way home from work. Your wish brought tears to my eyes, and I will not yet pass it on to my girls, as it is too soon, to read of dying parents, but I will keep it until wounds are healed some. It is beautiful and it made me remember all those tender years, my ex husband and I spent; rearing our precious daughters, through teething and crawling and drooling and walking, talking and now they are almost young women of 15 and 17. Thanks for sharing. Christine"

"This slideshow made me cry.... in a good way... knowing that we need to love our parents more,, before they sleep away in death. It's so powerful!!! hope to see more slideshows."

"I loved the presentation. It made me cry and think a lot. I've been there for my mother when she was going through a lot of health issues and she's only 58. I hope that later in life as we get older I'll still be able to be there for her. And I hope if need be my daughter will be there for me. We always hope and wish that we don't put such a burden on our children, but hope that they understand and are there for you no matter what. Thanks for such a powerful message."

"I was wanting to know if there are more slideshows like the Parents' Wish? I really hope you will make more. It's so amazing how the people made this."

"So sad that someone felt the need to write such a heart wrenching letter to a child. As for me, my child shows that  I am loved every day. I guess it's all in the way we raise our children. Give love and it always come back. It needs no reminders. God Bless, Sally"

"Very simple message...absolutely beautiful."

"Thank you so much for this wonderful and touching pictures and words. It's true that we all forget all of this important needing of our parents as most of us strive to live in better lives. Most of us forgot the divinity of serving and loving our parents. This morning i was struggling what is the next step that I need to take in order to stay close to my faith. I am waiting for the answer as I am searching it diligently however the answer pop into my heart as I was reading these beautiful words. It inspired me strongly that I need to return to them as I was away from home quite a long time. Yes, it is the time for me to serve them. There will be no regrets in me if I take the action now. ML Thank you"

"I watched the one on single father. My mother passed away two years ago and my dad came to live with me. It has been hard for both of us, but watching the video made me see things from his side. Even though I work in the medical field it still is frustrating at times, but I think, you know he is just like a child again."

September 27,  2006

"Being an Adult Family Home owner, I spend most all my time with 4 wonderful ladies who all have dementia. My days are spent very fulfilled. Everything on the slide show is true and how can we not appreciate the last few years our elders have. Some days are tough but no one said that life is perfect. I give my ladies the best I have each and every day. I know that its only through the love and mercy of our Heavenly Father that I can. I hope I never get to busy to stop and love each one of them the way they deserve. Thank You"

"June, on Father's Day in fact, my children's father and my ex husband and friend, was hit by a drunk driver, on his way home from work. Your wish brought tears to my eyes, and I will not yet pass it on to my girls, as it is too soon, to read of dying parents, but I will keep it until wounds are healed some. It is beautiful and it made me remember all those tender years, my ex husband and I spent; rearing our precious daughters, through teething and crawling and drooling and walking, talking and now they are almost young women of 15 and 17. Thanks for sharing. Christine"

"This slideshow made me cry.... in a good way... knowing that we need to love our parents more,, before they sleep away in death. It's so powerful!!! hope to see more slideshows."

"I loved the presentation. It made me cry and think a lot. I've been there for my mother when she was going through a lot of health issues and she's only 58. I hope that later in life as we get older I'll still be able to be there for her. And I hope if need be my daughter will be there for me. We always hope and wish that we don't put such a burden on our children, but hope that they understand and are there for you no matter what. Thanks for such a powerful message."

"I was wanting to know if there are more slideshows like the Parents' Wish? I really hope you will make more. It's so amazing how the people made this."

"So sad that someone felt the need to write such a heart wrenching letter to a child. As for me, my child shows that  I am loved every day. I guess it's all in the way we raise our children. Give love and it always come back. It needs no reminders. God Bless, Sally"

"Very simple message...absolutely beautiful."

"Thank you so much for this wonderful and touching pictures and words. It's true that we all forget all of this important needing of our parents as most of us strive to live in better lives. Most of us forgot the divinity of serving and loving our parents. This morning i was struggling what is the next step that I need to take in order to stay close to my faith. I am waiting for the answer as I am searching it diligently however the answer pop into my heart as I was reading these beautiful words. It inspired me strongly that I need to return to them as I was away from home quite a long time. Yes, it is the time for me to serve them. There will be no regrets in me if I take the action now. ML Thank you"

"I watched the one on single father. My mother passed away two years ago and my dad came to live with me. It has been hard for both of us, but watching the video made me see things from his side. Even though I work in the medical field it still is frustrating at times, but I think, you know he is just like a child again."

September 26,  2006

"I wanted to thank you for the Parents' Wish e-mail. I saved it so I could read it when times are sad- it gives me comfort. I saved it but about three hours later I wanted to hear and see it but I couldn't hear the music. They go together beautiful. Please send it to me again."

"I hope there are a lot of children who see this. This is the way I treat my mom. Remembering ALL the things she did for me and my 3 siblings. I just know that the roles are reversed now. They become the child and we become the parent. Excellent... I hope this makes it to a lot of people."

"This is the most moving e-mail I have ever received! Thank you!!!!"

"Totally magnificent!! I became so emotional because the words are true to the heart. I'm very fortunate that our sons are very family oriented and that they've shared their views on our aging process. They both agreed they'd take care of us until they no longer were able but would hire a special nurse to come and take care of us in our own home. Yes, they haven't forgotten their family values. Again, your Parents' Wish is breathtaking and I'll gladly pass this on to family and friends. Thank you for your time in advance and continue the marvelous work. Mrs. T. Dooley, N.H"

"This is so beautiful. Thank you very much. It speaks volumes. Thank you so much."

"Well, I just don't know what to say...Beautiful doesn't begin to describe this project. It's a work of art. Even the accompanying music. Glorious!!! This was an awesome experience. I forwarded it to a few email friends and could barely see to type for the tears pouring down my face. As I told them, I'm going to find a way to incorporate this in my Last Will and Testament. The writer's parents should feel very blessed to have such a sensitive, discerning and compassionate child as this. God bless you. And their children should be extremely in tune and hold in their memory what this parent's wishes are as they approach their own golden years. Ethel L. Buchanan"

"How touching... beautifully done. Thank you for the time and love it took to compose such a lovely tribute to parents. Cordially, Glenda Smith"

"When I read the words 'If ever I do not want to eat. do not force us', I harkened back to when our first born daughter was just a few months old, we said to the pediatrician, 'somedays she will not eat', and he replied, 'she is like all humans, she will not eat when she is not hungry. When she gets hungry, she will eat'. Today she is a 53 year old beautiful young lady, married and the mother of two adult children and grand mother of a three year old grand daughter. James Ja. Andert, Yuma AZ.".

"Your web site is outstanding. Thank you for this."

"It's totally awesome, very beautiful!!!... THANK YOU! for sharing it and 'God Bless You!'..."

"There aren't words to describe what I had just read, that was awesome! And it really does make a person think! Love you mom and dad. That was great."

"Having lost my mom a couple of years ago when she had little quality of life and as I enter my 'golden years', we as adults tend to forget all those things that our parents did for us. As I still enjoy, relish and treasure every moment I have left with my father, I hope I can keep those words in my heart and love him for who he is and treat him with the respect he truly deserves. What a beautiful piece, one of the best that I have seen in quite some time. Brenda Toronto, Ontario"

"Recently losing my Dad a month ago, this really had me crying. It is so touching, he was the best Dad, husband, brother, human being overall. He has and will continue to change lives, as this presentation will too. Beautiful, touching and thought provoking."

September 25,  2006

"I cannot express what heartfelt thoughts, every time I see the words, and listen to your words, Josh! We used this song at my Moms memorial service!, she was the greatest Mom! All I can say is Thank You for your beautiful songs, and, your most heartfelt words ever written!.  A friend always, Bev"

"Great story, but the pictures in the one for single mother are mostly of men and fathers!"

"This is truly a beautiful and touching piece of work, thank you."

"I was a geriatric registered nurse for many years in California and you have brought out the reason why I loved it so very much. I think this presentation is magnificent and I have sent it to MANY. For those of us moms who have raised our children almost alone. I wish there were more pictures of moms with their children also. A mom teaching them their night prayers would be great. Love and gratitude, Junette Merwin, Fatima, Portugal"

"I am a geriactric nurse. Thank you so much for this. It speaks volumes. I have shared it with children of my clients. It says more than I will ever be able to say. Thanks again, Joyce"

"Beautiful and very 'on'... in a world when we tend to forget what's MOST important in society. Pat Bender, Nurse"

"It's a shame that the author is unknown because that was beautiful. I am a 25 year old man who has moved back home to help his mother take care of a disabled, ungrateful and abusive husband, and an 85 year old grandmother who is showing the signs of her age. My mother during all this has started to get frustrated with the situation. Getting agitated by having to repeat herself to her mother and after dealing with her husband has chosen to not seek any medical attention if she is in a life or death situation. I love my mother very much and it pains me that she has survived and stayed strong threw so much for so long and when it finally comes down to fighting for her own life, for the sake of not hindering our lives, she chooses to give up. This hits very close to home and IT IS BEAUTIFUL. Although I must admit I wasn't expecting to bust out in tears like that lol. Thank you -MJ"

September 24,  2006

"I have two interesting jobs. In the mornings, I  work with Parents and Young Children. In the afternoon, I work with elderly people with memory impairments. When working with the young children, I am teaching them how to be part of the world around them, but when working with the elderly, I am learning from them how to be part of the world within them. My Mom sent me this website to help me understand the elderly people I work with, but now I also understand the rewards of parenting our children with love and patience. The slide show is a beautiful reminder of the Circle of Life. Parents taking care of Children when they are young and Children taking care of Parents when they are old. This is a great reminder for all of us, whether we are taking care of young children or watching over our aging or sick parents. Thank you for this loving reminder that We will all be at this stage of life someday."

"I have looked at you web site several times and will continue looking at it when needed. I think that the phrase 'Navigate my way through the world wide web' would open up a lot more meanings if the last part 'through the world wide web' had been left off and Just put 'HELP ME NAVIGATE MY WAY'. Thank you."

"I just viewed this all inspiring piece. All I can say is 'A Gift From The Angel'. Thank You."

"I play it over and over, and I just want to commend you for a wonderful, heart rendering presentation of grandparents towards their children and grandchildren. Each time I play it, I cry. It is so real, and the song by Josh is perfect. Thank you for blessing me and my family and for blessing many others."

"In the ten years I have had my computer this is the most powerful moving mail I have read. I have all these feelings inside of me and you put it into words. I am on the other side of breast cancer right now, love my boys so much but want them to understand how i feel and you have done that for me. Tank you."

"When this world moves so fast, it was humbling to listen, think back, and take stock of what our parents gave to us, not in dollars, but in respect and love. Thank you for this tearful reminder, that I have played over and over and over. God Bless."

"I have been a nurse for over 20 years and my true love has always been with the elderly. This presentation truly touched me. Whoever put this together certainly understands life and the tenderness of an old heart. Thanks"

"Your presentation was really very touching. It has been a tearful experience for me. As a daughter I remember the times how my parents raised me and how they loved me (us) unconditionally. As a childless woman, I feel failure on my part because I don't have someone to be raised and taken good care off aside from my loving husband.  Last message to couples who have children: LOVE them, TAKE GOOD CARE of them, for you are so lucky to see your fruits of love. I just hope that one day we will have ours too. I hope IVF will finally work for us on our second try, but the first step of course is to save money for the procedure. Oh my, I'm dying to see my children."

"Yesterday was the 15th anniversary of my fathers passing and tomorrow is the 19th anniversary of my mothers passing. Needless to say I cried. I was there to help both my parents though the last years of their lives. Sometimes it was frustrating because things that came so easy to me (like setting the clock on the microwave) was a challenge to them. I hope people that see this pay attention. Life is far too short and you don't realize how much you'll miss your parents until they are gone. Tell your parents you love them today because tomorrow you may not be able to. Getting this today was like getting a message from my parents. So now, a message to my parents. I love and miss you both very much. Thank you to bringing me up to be the person I am."

September 23,  2006

"Words cannot express my gratitude. When all the others add their feedback they will say what I can't put into words. Unbelievably grateful."

"I was so taken with the words that were spoken in this that it made me want to shed a tear. Thank you very much."

"I have to say this has touched my life forever. I lost my grandfather yesterday of Alzheimer and Parkinson and I had gotten this email a few months back when things seemed so unfair and unclear to me but I have to tell you seeing this helped me see what my grandpa wanted me to know and it helped us as he went through every stage of dying slowly and he went peacefully to be with our savior Jesus Christ.  But I think every human being that comes in regular contact or works with the elderly should have to view this so they can realize this is a Parents' wish no matter who cares for them in their final days and hours of this life. Thank you and God bless you. Kelly Max of Clovis, CA"

"I'm having a hard time typing through my tears!"

"Maudlin and banal. Properly raised children don't need such exhortations."

"Awesome in it's beauty and truth..."

"I just have to tell you that your slideshow brought me and my mother to tears. What a beautiful tribute and reality check for us!"

September 22,  2006

"Your presentation captured so beautifully and effectively what we need to know right now for our own parents, and for later so that our children will know how to deal with us. Fantastic work and great choice of music. Thanks so very much."

"This has been the most moving email that I have ever received. Perspective is everything and this puts everything in perspective!"

"This isn't my first time watching this video, but listening to 'You Raise Me Up' on CD made me want to view this again. Every time I do, I cry for my own parent's sacrifices they made for me, but also, my son is almost ready to take his first steps and just know how precious he is to me and realize that my parents view me the same way. This video touches me to the core and have shared it with everyone I could possibly think of. Thank you so much."

"I absolutely loved your view of the 'Parents'.

"I think this email is one of the best messages that could be sent. It makes you think and re-evaluate what’s important and how we all should treat our parents. Thank you for the moment. Ket/Ft. Lauderdale"

"Thank you for such a beautiful vision. We have both gone through this with our parents and are now near these stages in our own life. What a beautiful way to portray for families."

"Thank you for a beautiful presentation."

"Poignantly beautiful."

"Your slide show set to "You Raise Me Up" is very beautiful and moving."

"Do the world a favor and keep this going. I lost both of my parents within the last 6 years and everything that is within this clip is how they felt. I don’t think you should eliminate or change anything. It is one of the most moving clips I have seen and I think it will definitely hit home to a lot of us 'baby boomers' who will or already have lost our wonderful parents. Cherish your parents while they are still here no matter how frustrated you get, because once they are gone you can’t go back. Thank you!"

"Just beautiful! Made me cry. It was like reading a story written about my 86 year old father. A very caring person must have written it. One who loved their aging parents a lot."

"My son sent me this feedback. My tears roll down from my eyes each time I read it. Mona Khiytani:
'This almost made me cry Mum....actually it did make me cry. I really understand what it says and I will do EVERYTHING that you told me and follow those words 100%. Don't worry Mum, I am here for you all the way. Now and when you grow old and cannot walk I will be your support. You can count on me always! Love you very much!!!! Birdie.'"

September 21,  2006

"What can I say that hasn't been said. This touched me so deeply! This was the only video ever to really make me FEEL! This is going to every one I know! Oh Thank you and Josh's voice singing this. Oh Bravo...Bravo Mom...48 yrs old"

"Today we buried my grandfather, and after watching this made me really think of what his wishes were and how we upheld them for him. I will definitely have my children watch this, thank you for putting this out and making it easier for me to accept my grandfathers death a little easier. God Bless. Jana Hagman, Redfield, SD"

"A friend emailed this to me and it has touched me so much. It reminds me of my late grandmother. It brought tears to my eyes and I cried as I listened to it. Thanks again great job and keep up the good work."

"I just want to say thank you for this beautiful web site. May God richly bless all those involved in putting this online. Thank you again. Miriam Jones"

"Absolutely beautiful! It made me cry."

"I work at a Long Term Care Home in Almonte. After viewing your video I believe it would be a wonderful thing to share with our staff working in the home. We have a Supportive Measures Training program to assist staff in dealing with the changing needs of our seniors in the home and strongly feel that this video would be worth showing as an education tool."

"I am a senior now and feel many of the problems on your site. I cried as I watched it and could not stop watching it over and over. Its beautiful. Thank you from the bottom of my heart. You have made an old lady feel all is not lost, just resting for now. God Bless You. Lilla McRobb (Canada )"

"I am a nurse educator in Raleigh, NC. I coordinate and teach in a 'Geriatic Core'  program. I played the Parents' Wish film clip at our last core and it was very effective."

"What a beautiful way for us aging parents forward to our next generation. You have done a beautiful work. Josh Groban has one of the purest voices I have ever heard. We are blessed to have this to see.  jrisner"

"This awesome slide show that I just seen is a message I know a lot of people need to see."

September 20,  2006

"That was a great video. We had to put my mother-in-law in a nursing home a couple of years ago. We would have loved for her to come and stay with us but unfortunately we are in the military and was living on the base in a small house with an upstairs so there was no way she could have done the stairs. We do not get to go visit as much as we would like but thank goodness my mother is a nurse there so we always know how she is doing. When your parents do get older a lot of them go back to being a child. It is up to everyone to realize that one day we will be them so we need to show them the utmost respect. This is a real tear jerker. Great Job. T.H. Louisiana"

"I can not find the words to describe how I feel every time I watch this slide show. I am overwhelmed with tears. We recently had to move our parents from their home to an efficiency apartment and we had to make them sell their car as well. It has been very difficult for my dad to accept and he has become very mean and argumentative. My poor mother has to go through all of his mood swings 24-7 and I feel really bad for her. I do not work so I spend as much time with them as I possibly can. I come home and cry and watch the slide show to give me the strength to go through it all over again the next day. Thank you so much."

"Get rid of the reference to 'wanting to die'. The rest of the show was great!"

"I was shown this by two of my friends at school, Rupal and Saira, and by the end of it I was crying. It has made me determined to always be faithful and loving and be there for my parents for as long as I or they live. I thought the music really suited it. An excellent and touching piece. Lizzie"

"I was reading this as it played. I just lost my dad and we had the best 6 months for caring for him and a wonderful friendship which we should have had all our life. I have no regrets. It reminded me of each step of the process so fresh my heart feels the grief. The only promise I couldn't keep was to take him home and I went everyday from morning till night sometimes starting at 4:30 in the morning till all night at the end. I hope he knows that i don't regret and I love him. I miss him. I wish we had more time."

"I don't think I've ever read anything as touching as this! I don't know of anyone who wouldn't cry when they read it! I loved it! Thanks for taking the time to share your thoughts with me! Edna Adams."

"It made me cry cry cry cry every time I watched this show. Every second I watch and I cried again. It was truly beautiful and I was so blessed. God gives you more power and wisdom to do more presentation like this one. If you have more please send to us. I always remember my Dad and my Mom in the Philippines because I work here in the Middle East for 14 years. I realize that I love theme very much.  I was deeply moved and shed many tears as I have gone through all of this with my parents. I really hope that everyone worldwide reads this and I sent also this for all my friends relatives. Once again more power to you and may God bless you. Thank you for reminding us. Arnel de Vera, K.S.A"

"I just love your song and I was just wondering would it be possible for you to send me the words to it. It is a beautiful song and so true in what you are singing again just beautiful. Thank you."
[Webmaster's note: Please read item 10 of our FAQ for the link to the words of the slideshow.]

"I feel this is an email in a class by itself. I sent to several and when they viewed it, my phone would ring and they were choked up.  Being 'older' this is priceless. Thank you for sharing Parents' Wish."

September 19,  2006

"A fantastic reminder! My mother and father-in-law have been married over 70 years and have 12 grown children and numerous great, great, great grand children. Their health is now failing and a very hard decision has been made to place them together in a 24 hour care facility. They are truly loved and blessed and honoured!! Not every parent is so lucky. Thank you for the reminder."

"This piece is outstanding. I am fast approaching THAT age and can relate. I will send this on to my 5 children, whom I love dearly. Thank you again. It is most touching. Peggy Forman"

"I think this presentation is a wonderful reminder to us 'kids' that we need to be faithful to our parents, uncles and aunts and grandparents as God intended us to do."

"That was absolutely, incredibly, positively out of this world. It was so beautiful that I shared it with my children and grandchildren along with my senior friends. Josh Groban added so much to that whole presentation. God Bless Him! He's outstanding. What a great job. Thank You for sharing that with us. Yes, I played it over and over again. Ginny in RI"

"I received this e-mail from a friend after my Mother died, early spring. It was so heart touching. Continue the good work. You have really 'Blessed' a lot of lives, and made a good point in comparison of child verses older adult. The Bible tells us, twice a child and once an adult. If you live 3 scores and 10, life will be miserable. It shows today, The Nursing facilities are running over. God Bless You. Connie"

"My mother just recently moved in with my family from out-of-state. It has been an adjustment for everyone, but I have always felt good about my decision and my family has been very supportive. There are those times when you are tired or stressed that, while you don’t regret the decision, it just gets hard. This slideshow confirms to me what I have always felt… I need to be there for my parent(s) who loved and cared for me in every way possible. It is THE VERY LEAST I can do."

"This was one of the most awesome emails I have ever received. Thanks you!!"

"I cried because deep down in our lives we have failed our parents at one point or another in time. But with this wish, I will try and make amends. Thank you Jag and Poh Choo for sending this to me. Pam"

"That was a beautiful site. I will definitely be forwarding it to all my friends and family so that they understand that our parents will not be with us always, but while they are we need to love and comfort them as they did us for so many years."

September 18,  2006

"Thank you this has to be the best yet!! My 92 year old Dad lives with me after my Mom died 2 years ago. You are so right, all that you said is so true!! God Bless you! I have sent this to my two children. Betty Tucker, Willimantic CT"

"I think the video and words in it were just beautiful. My mother is in very bad health. Seems like everything healthwise is wrong, and the doctors say there is nothing that can be done. I have not had her back in my life but just a few years. This video gets me to thinking I need to do everything I can for her. God bless you!"

"SO SAD ... BUT SO TRUE. It made me cry. I watched again two days later and I cried again. It was truly beautiful.

"I, as a single mother, was not inspired by the photos that went with the song and the words of Single Mother's Parent's Wish. The majority of the photos were of men. My children did not have a father figure for all of their teenage years - a father who left them and did not stay in touch. The words were inspiring but I felt that you would have done a better justice is some of the pictures or at least an even amount were with women as the parent. I was disappointed."
[Webmaster's note: I'm sorry but we just do not have the luxury of time and resources to make this slideshow fit each and everyone's situation."

"I was deeply moved and shed many tears as I have gone through all of this with my parents, grandparents, in-laws and now find out I have problems myself. It was nice to shed a tear in my privacy of your wonderful message and music. Thanks so very much for making my day!!!!!!! CD"

"Loved this so much."

"Absolutely beautiful, and deeply touching. I wept and thanked the Lord throughout it for my wonderful mom and dad who are now nearly 80. Thank you for reminding us all to appreciate the gifts our parents are to us at every age."

"This is the most beautiful and moment of truth and show I have seen in a long time. It brought tears to my eyes and very many thoughts to me. I remember my parents taking care of my dearly beloved grandparents for many many years and in time of need and today I really hope that I can bring my parents who's the most caring, understanding and loving parents that anybody can ever asked for.  I appreciate you taking your time and creating this for my memory's are now so high in emotion, I hope everybody gets this and remembers and feel that way I do at this time and forever. I really hope that everyone worldwide reads this and takes everyone words and treasures this so they remember this for their own grandparent, parents, children and friends. Thank you from our hearts for sharing this moments and everlasting thoughts. Dara Pfeifer O'Connor, Windsor, Ontario"

"I am 36 years old, listening and reading Parents' Wish brought tears to my eyes. It made me realize all the things that my Mother and ex-in laws, have done for me and their grandchildren. It really touch my heart. Keep up the good work. You never know how you are going to change or touch a life. May God bless you. Thank you. Maria Rodriguez"

"My son who is in the military sent me this. My mom had a major stroke 3 weeks ago and is not expected to make it. It has helped me accept the fact that if she has no more fight in her that we have to accept it. Thank you so much for this as it is helping me in the healing process and to understand how she is feeling."

"This was beautifully done, I was moved as a parent and as a child."

September 17,  2006

"All persons should read this. The best bit is religion is not involved and the teaching is wholesome. Would be nice if I could also download it as a file to keep in my library in case the site is moved or removed so that I can pass it onto my kids when they are old enough to understand, and for them to pass it down to the next generation."

"This was so beautiful, put in words that I had a hard time saying to my daughters. Though I'm only 59, by God's love I am still her. Twice this summer the doctors told my family I wouldn't make it, but I proved them wrong. With this I had to tell my children that I have C.O.P.S end stage. They know my wishes, this reinforces them, but sharing my love with them. Thank You so very, very much. Josh Groban's song and voice express so much love. Doras T"

"Thank you for that beautiful music and video. You are blessed."

"Thank you for this. Every time I see it, I cry. My parents are dead, for me its to late. Thank you. Sabine"

"This is very nice. You have a wonderful heart of love for your parents. It would be nice to have one that would talk to the child that after given all the love and attention 'cuts' the mom out of his life because he listened to the wrong influences. Even though he was raised in the Word of God, taught and given all the good things, the devil has away of influencing the child or children and the mom has to keep praying and asking for other to help her intercede day and night to save her only child or her children. It wouldn't matter if there is one or more children, each child is special and no one of the others can take the place of that one."

"This is the most touching e-mail I have ever received. The message is one that I have so often tried to put into words. I have sent it to everyone I know and have gotten loving replies. I can think of no better musical accompaniment for such a poignant tribute than 'You Raise Me Up' sang by Josh Groban. Thank you."

September 16,  2006

"What a powerful and poignant message!"

"I brought this song for my father to hear - he had suffered a stroke and was left 50% paralyzed and couldn't speak. Everyone gave up on him. One nurse and I believed he could understand. With constant reading to him, talking about old times, and family pictures, Dad began to say phrases. He used his hand and face to communicate. He and I had beautiful visits. He just passed away two and a half months ago. I am so happy that we sat side by side and listened to the words. He would always smile and touch my hand and squeeze it afterwards. Don't give up on our older loved ones. Even the doctors said he was worthless. We proved them wrong. His mind and heart filled with love were fine."

"Thanks, very touching."

"You did a wonderful job with this. I am in the Replication business and see so many presentation, it is really nice to see one that is particularly 'touching'. Thank you for what you Did. I walk away with tears in my eyes....Jane S."

"This did bring tears to my eyes as my feet don't work so good and have great pain. Have sent to my children to read. God Bless You Katherine"

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