WSB radio talk show guy Eric Von Hessler was just talking this morning
about how common it is for the elderly to get cranky and disagreeable near the end of their lives, and he was thinking that's part of God's plan to make their passing more tolerable to their adult kids. "Ease the pain of the transition" I think he phrased it.
(In contrast, he observed, babies (and baby animals) are especially cute and endearing when they are small and helpless, since tugging at your heartstrings makes you want to protect & care for them more.
about how common it is for the elderly to get cranky and disagreeable near the end of their lives, and he was thinking that's part of God's plan to make their passing more tolerable to their adult kids. "Ease the pain of the transition" I think he phrased it.
(In contrast, he observed, babies (and baby animals) are especially cute and endearing when they are small and helpless, since tugging at your heartstrings makes you want to protect & care for them more.