It's true, these are very tough times. Take the example of Beaulah Barton. She was enjoying her retirement in the quintessential adult community better known as Florida when her daughter lost her job.
Expressing the epitome of love and family support, Barton went back into the workforce full-time to pay her daughter's mortgage until she finds a job.
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Will we see more of this in the near future?
2. MY CHILDREN AND GRANDKIDS ARE MY HEART, I WOULD DO THE SAME THING FOR THEM, THATS WHAT FAMILY IS ALL ABOUT.
BERNADINE LEWIS at 10:47AM on Oct 29th 2008
3. That was a selfless deed that Mrs Barton did for her family. May God bless all of them.
If McCain wins the election I'm afraid we will see more of our hard working seniors come out of retirement and many more unable to ever enjoy retirement nad the fruits of their labor.
April Robbins-Bobyn at 12:38PM on Oct 29th 2008
4. No disrespect intended. But,I would not allow my 70 year old mother to come out of retirement to pay my mortgage. I would work three jobs before I would accept an offer like that. That's my opinion and I'm entitled to it!
Felicia at 1:31PM on Oct 29th 2008
5. beautiful...that is how you hold your family together...cause we are stronger together than we are apart.....beautiful and not that uncommon.....most grandparents will help(if they can) I guess they get a kick out of it....:P
Big D at 1:42PM on Oct 29th 2008
6. my mom still works and she 74,god bless her and keep her safe
anna at 3:25PM on Oct 29th 2008
7. This is beautiful. As a mother and grandmother this inspires me to do all I can to keep myself physically and mentally fit so that I would be able to do the same thing if necessary. God Bless her!
J.J. at 3:28PM on Oct 29th 2008
8. This is so beautiful. As a mother and grandmother it inspires me to do all I can to keep myself physically and mentally healthy so that I would be able to do the same if needed. God Bless her!
Joy at 3:51PM on Oct 29th 2008
9. I think it is wonderful,if you had your health and strenth and could help out why not do so, even at 70.
GOD BLESS.
Juanita at 4:01PM on Oct 29th 2008
10. no, we never allowed our mom to work not at age 60,70 and now at age 82 because the work force is cruel and unjust...its also heart brakingly understandable not wanting her daughter to lose her home....i salute you mom at age 70, your my hero..thank you so much.......
junebugg at 5:20PM on Oct 29th 2008
11. who are you people?
Rebecca Weisenberger at 5:20PM on Oct 29th 2008
12. no, we never allowed our mom to work not at age 60,70 and now at age 82 because the work force is cruel and unjust...its also heart brakingly understandable not wanting her daughter to lose her home....i salute you mom at age 70, your my hero..thank you so much.......
junebugg at 5:21PM on Oct 29th 2008
13. KID'S HAVE TO MAKE THEIR OWN WAY IN THE WORLD GOOD OR BAD...HOWEVER IF YOUR 70 Y/O MOTHER WANTS TO GO BACK TO WORK.. WHILE ITS A LITTLE CRAZY PARENTS DO THAT OUT OF THE LOVE FOR THEIR CHILDREN'S AND/OR GRAND CHILDREN'S I'VE LOST MY JOB TWICE IN THE 11 YEARS SINCE BECOMING A HOMEOWNER IN FACT I'M NOW UNEMPLOYED BUT I TOOK A LOW PAYING UNSKILLED JOB TO KEEP THINGS MOVING UNTIL I CAN FIND ANOTHER PROFESSIONAL JOB YOU DO WHAT YOU HAVE TO KEEP YOUR HOME AND FAMILY FROM SUFFERING... GOOD FOR YOU MAMA!!!! THANK GOD FOR MOTHERS.
FATCATNSJ at 5:24PM on Oct 29th 2008
14. #3FELICIA,I AGREE WITH YOU 100 PERCENT.CO-WORKERS ARE DIRTY CUT THROATS....CAN YOU IMAGINE YOUR 70 YEAR OLD MOM JUST STARTING TO WORK ALL OVER AGAIN......NO WAY
junebugg at 5:30PM on Oct 29th 2008
15. God Bless you mom. i am retired and back to work. if you are able why not be their for your love ones.
christine henderson at 5:50PM on Oct 29th 2008
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1. I think that is beautiful.I would do it for my children and I would hope that they would do the same for me.
L. at 10:50AM on Oct 28th 2008