Sunset Vista: A Short Story by Bill Holland

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   surovi99posted 3 years ago

   Read the following interesting short story by Bill. I like his message of the story, "Old should not be a synonym for discarded." Here is the link:
   https://discover.hubpages.com/literatur … hort-Story

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      ChitrangadaSharanposted 3 years agoin reply to this

      Hello Bill!
      A beautiful story with a great message.
      It's so important to have the elderly people in the family. It helps the grandchildren to have a balanced growth and upbringing. There is so much to learn from their experiences.
      Thank you for sharing this engaging story with an important message.
      Thank you Rosina for sharing this.
      Best Wishes to both of you.

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         billybucposted 3 years agoin reply to this

         Thank you Chitrangada Sharan!  You continue to be one of the most supportive members of this community, and I appreciate you very much.

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      billybucposted 3 years agoin reply to this

      Thank you for sharing, Rosina! I appreciate it greatly!

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   Misbah786posted 3 years ago

   What a beautiful story with such a Lovely message. I enjoyed reading it, Sir. Thanks a lot for sharing.
   
   Thanks Rosina for sharing the link to  Mr. Bill's hub
   
   Take care and stay safe!!
   Blessings always!!

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      billybucposted 3 years agoin reply to this

      Thank you Misbah! I'm very happy that you enjoyed one of my last short stories on HP.

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   Brenda Arledgeposted 3 years ago

   Bill
   I loved the way you showed each character's life.
   We are not junk & should not be discarded.
   
   There are times when one must go to assisted living facilities because the family just cannot handle them alone at home.
   
   It's sad.  They often don't get their money's worth...& around here it's like $6500 monthly.
   For that price...they should bectreated with respect and honor befitting a king or queen.
   
   I often think we'd be better off going to a hotel with room service and enjoy all those perks.
   Something to think about...sure it would be cheaper.
   
   I'm all for keeping family at home if possible and we are definitely doing this with Ron, but it's a long road which requires lots of love & patience.

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      billybucposted 3 years agoin reply to this

      Not a bad idea, Brenda, going to a hotel with room service. In fact, I think that's a fantastic idea! Thanks for your comment.  You are rapidly becoming the de facto leader in HP Land.  I think it's a good transition and I know you will do well for everyone.

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   Peggy Wposted 3 years ago

   Thank you Chitrangada for showcasing Bill's superb piece of writing.  Other countries seem to honor their elderly more than most do in the U.S.  That was not always the case.  Why has this change happened?  I guess that is a question for sociologists and psychiatrists to answer.  In the past, families cared for their parents, grandparents, and extended family members when needed.  Multi-generational families can be a good thing benefiting all the generations.

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      billybucposted 3 years agoin reply to this

      Peggy, I don't know why it has happened, but I know it has, and I think it's a shame. I know the family dynamic has changed in the last fifty years. Perhaps because, in so many families, the mom and dad both have to work these days, and no one can take care of the grandparent??? I really don't know.
      
      Thank you for taking the time to read and comment.  Happy Weekend to you!

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