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Post by mrbeefy on Jun 9, 2009 20:27:45 GMT -5
This is just a vent, but I trust you guys enough that I thought I could vent this here. I find myself in a precarious (sp?) position. I am the youngest of 4 kids. Both parents are deceased. I have an older brother, and two older sisters. Yup, I'm the baby! In the last month, all 3 of my siblings have asked me for help and advice. This is just "weird" because I'm the youngest. Wouldn't it be me looking for help/advice? On a side note, I have NEVER asked any of my siblings for any help/advice. All 3 have health problems. All 3 have asked me for advice regarding nutrition, working out, motivation, etc. Brother just had second knee replacement (62). Sister #1 (65), over weight, high BP, multiple health issues, and strugggling mentally with the unexpected death (cancer) of her daughter (36) two years ago. Sister # 2 (58), recovering knee surgery, financial problems, on disibility from the knee. No job. Lives in Texas. I think the karmic turn is that I went through all this after my bicep tendon repair, and making my come back. They all see the change in me physically, and mentally, and want to know how I did it. Strange, huh? ...and people ask us, why we do, what we do. hmmmmmmmmmmmmm Just felt strange that ALL asked for my help in the area of health and nutrition. Felt funny to realize that the "elders" are not always the wiser. Perhaps they were actually complimenting me as a kid, when they told me I was a smart azz. Hmmmmmm.
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Post by GerryT on Jun 10, 2009 12:10:46 GMT -5
I'd feel flattered, Frank. I am the older of two brothers, and am usually the advisor. Not that I mind, but it is nice to have it the other way also. My uncle is good like that, as someone I can go to.
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Post by intenceman on Jun 10, 2009 17:14:21 GMT -5
Just be there for them. Give information and offer advice, but don't push too hard. Good luck!
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