One of the downsides of cable TV and internet services like Netflix and Amazon Prime, is that the wife has unlimited access to Korean and Taiwanese Soap Operas. Of course it is all made possible by the subtitles provided, but even without them, it would all seem the same. She says the secret are the good looking actors.
When my mom was sick, she and my Aunt Mari would sit there and watch Korean Soap Operas all day. But in those days (10 years ago) they were watching a constant supply of video tapes. Don't ask me where the stash came from, but it never seemed to end. A new bag of tapes would show up weekly. I never understood the draw, and still don't.
Aunt Mari recently passed away. She married my dad's younger brother Frank. I have to admit, my mom was never an easy person to get along with. Our personal history was always more bumpy than smooth over the years. I have often been accused of inheriting some of those unpleasant traits. No argument here. But to be honest, mom had a history of not treating Auntie well.
But when mom got sick, being diagnosed with cancer, Auntie started showing up, every day. She would visit and sit with mom. It did not matter how she was treated in the past, Auntie put that behind and put her efforts in spending time with mom.
Did I mention she came everyday? Even Sundays after church. She not only provided company and comfort to my mom, but she provided advice (she was a nurse), stability and calmness in a house of many peculiar issues. When talking of Christian examples, she exhibited it every day. Even to mom's last day, Auntie was there.
I guess I can't complain too much about the soap operas, they keep the wife occupied, they help create a bond between my mom and Aunt. And I add them to the list of things I don't understand, but appreciate.
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