The Bible reminds us of this truth in Job 14:5... A person's days are determined; you have decreed the number of his months and have set limits he can not exceed. As I watch this season nearing the end for my parents, and the passing of my dad, it has had a great impact on my life.  These are some of the ways it is shaping my heart and life . * I am eternally grateful for each day I have shared with them...  * I realize that the most important things in life are relationships... * I am grateful that my parents have always said "I love you" whenever we parted ways. * I am more able to be empathetic and sympathetic to those that have lost loved ones. * I am reaping the benefits of "honoring my parents" through the years. * I find comfort in the promises of heaven in a renewed way. * I treat each visit with them as if it could be our last. * I am more patient and willing to listen better when things are repeated in conversation. * I am reminded of ...