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Blogs > eb1209 > THE MANY FACETS OF ME


eb1209
23211 posts
11/29/2010 3:34 am
Retirement Plans...


I know, it's still early to plan for retirement, but gauging from my recent trip to the Philippines, I am thinking, I'd prefer to retire here (IF I live long enough to see that day) in the USA. I know that some people will raise their eyebrows, but I've seen how my Mom was being "robbed" by the numerous people which includes servants, neighbors and even relatives, and took advantage of her fading memories and generosity. I built a simple, humble, but comfortable house for my Mom, so that she didn't have to live with any of my siblings. She enjoyed it for the most part, when she was in her late 50's to early 70's. But now that her memory is deteriorating, people take advantage of her, and when we checked her bank account, all that she had left is just a couple of thousands in pesos! People have no shame! They robbed her of personal things and valuables, even ran sack most of the grocery items from our house, specially when no one is watching. It is very sad, very sad, and I cannot stand the thought of me going through the same ordeal when it is my time. I only have one and he is for sure, not gonna be with me when I get to that "demented" stage. It's scary, I know..But, I'm thinking, if I stayed here in the USA, at least, my will pick the right Nursing Home for me...That's the risk of growing older alone...

Just call me ELZ


jane82 110F

11/29/2010 3:56 am

 It's very sad to know your mom's predicament.

You aren't alone with your experience Ate Elz.


within each one of us, and let it begin with me (and each one of us)..one breath at a time.


jean_1000 47F

11/29/2010 6:54 am

 that sad...
love is the greatest gift of all


rajjj1000 42M

11/29/2010 7:22 am

 Boss, are you joking about retirement??? Too early for you to think about it.......... think about some sexy thoughts
Kevin Cox


SeNsE_of_HoNeY 48F
Ask me for a photo
4829 posts
11/29/2010 10:57 am

 that's sad but hey thank God she is alright and healthy. sabi nga nila 'that's only money, life is more valuable.' kaya lang i know how you feel. why don't you bring her to live with you instead? mas mahirap ba? anyway, i know you and your siblings will think of something to secure your mom. life is hard and it's harder in the Pinas so what can we do? take care elz


rajjj1000 42M

11/29/2010 2:47 pm

 I love those types of huts...... The plants are still beautiful, though not watering
Kevin Cox


eb1209

11/29/2010 4:12 pm
    Quoting jane82:
    It's very sad to know your mom's predicament.

    You aren't alone with your experience Ate Elz.
It's been happening for the past couple of years, and it's so frustrating!
Just call me ELZ


eb1209

11/29/2010 4:14 pm

 And it is scary too!
Just call me ELZ


eb1209

11/29/2010 4:15 pm
    Quoting rajjj1000:
    Boss, are you joking about retirement??? Too early for you to think about it.......... think about some sexy thoughts
RAJ-jie! You're back! and with a new handle? Holy Macaroni! ...Neways, yeah, I do not intend to work for the rest of my life, my dear...I'm thinking 10 years from now...
Just call me ELZ


eb1209

11/29/2010 4:18 pm
    Quoting SeNsE_of_HoNeY:
    that's sad but hey thank God she is alright and healthy. sabi nga nila 'that's only money, life is more valuable.' kaya lang i know how you feel. why don't you bring her to live with you instead? mas mahirap ba? anyway, i know you and your siblings will think of something to secure your mom. life is hard and it's harder in the Pinas so what can we do? take care elz
Honey, my Mom was petitioned by my sister, since 1980, when she had Becky, my first American/German niece, was born in Wisconsin...But my mom refused to come here in the USA even to visit. I did the same thing, and even if my son, Mark is her favorite "apo", she still refused to go anywhere outside the Philippines...What can I do?
Just call me ELZ


eb1209

11/29/2010 4:18 pm

 And it's my hard earned money that those people stole from my mom! wahhhhhhhh!
Just call me ELZ


eb1209

11/29/2010 4:20 pm
    Quoting  :
But you are right, Jepoy! Who wants to retire and feel "handicapped?" at a later or older age, when we don't even recognize the money and people anymore?
Just call me ELZ


eb1209

11/29/2010 4:21 pm
    Quoting  :
I know, and this is beginning to scare the hell out of me, Jo..
Just call me ELZ


eb1209

11/29/2010 4:23 pm
    Quoting rajjj1000:
    I love those types of huts...... The plants are still beautiful, though not watering
They're really kewl, Kevin...very cozy and comfy and not to mention, very romantic...but guess what? accommodation on those huts in the resort is more expensive than the US 4 star-hotel counterpart...
Just call me ELZ


TessRb 64F
7258 posts
11/29/2010 9:46 pm

 Elz,

That's sad they did that to my x-mother in law in Pinas. Stole her pots and pans and what have you. My folks wanted to retire there too. It's a beautiful place to live in.
Greatest feelings in the world when two souls profess a love for each other...


eb1209

11/30/2010 2:48 am
    Quoting TessRb:
    Elz,

    That's sad they did that to my x-mother in law in Pinas. Stole her pots and pans and what have you. My folks wanted to retire there too. It's a beautiful place to live in.
Tess, how long ago had you gone home to visit and stay in RP for at least, one month? I guess, you should try and see for yourself, how difficult life has become for our countrymen...
Just call me ELZ


eb1209

11/30/2010 4:55 am
    Quoting  :
Thanks, QTpie...I will have that in mind...Although, adopting an orphan may not be in my list right now. I do help orphans and other unfortunate children thru my regular donations to Christian Children's Fund, which help them in their daily needs and school. Thank you once again for your kind opinion.
Just call me ELZ


eb1209

11/30/2010 5:58 am
    Quoting  :
Ms. TINI, you know, we are not alone in this "fear"...Although, many people do advise us not too worry too much about it, but it does raise some concerns, no matter what. I know, we must live our lives one day at a time, but when tomorrow comes, when we are no longer the same person that we are today, what's the point of "crossing the bridge when we get there" when by that time, we won't even be able to cross anymore?
Just call me ELZ




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