Mom adds only her fourth son to the home deed. When he learns why, he got emotional

Parents do everything possible to provide a safe and secure environment for their children. And, once the kids grow, they are expected to do the same for their parents. More than financial support, most parents want their kids to love and respect them. Unfortunately, some abandon their elderly parents, thinking of them as unnecessary burdens. However, a man who goes by u/doomaas on Reddit shared how his selfless approach toward his grandma inspired his parents to make an unexpectedly big decision.

Well, the young man had been taking care of his bedridden 71-year-old grandmother after her deadly diabetic stroke. He, along with his mother and stepdad, was actively involved in looking after the grandma. Finally, when they got approval for hospice visits, the man's mother dropped the most unexpected news. She informed her son, "Sometime this week, I'm going to go to the courthouse to add you to the deed for Grandma's house." When the man asked why she had to take such a drastic step, she revealed that they realized he was the only one in the family who could be trusted in times of crisis.

"'After everything that's happened, we know that out of all our kids (I'm child 4 out of 5), you're the one we can trust to keep the door open and try to bring everyone home should something happen to us,' and I've just been lost in thought ever since she told me this," the Reddit post concluded. Meanwhile, u/crashtestduckie commented, "Friend, I love that your parents have trust and faith in you, but I also want you to know that you have your own life as well. You cannot pour from an empty cup, so make sure you are also filling your own cup with happiness and enjoyment outside of your parents and grandmother!"

Similarly, u/weirdobeardo81 wrote, "Good for you. Sounds like your heart is in the right place. Your parents have seen your real character and integrity and recognize you as the one to put their trust in to keep the family together when they can no longer do so. It’s a big task, friend, but it sounds like you might be up for the challenge. I myself am in a relatable situation, and I see it as an honor to be chosen to take the reins, so to speak." u/mikeoxmaul said, "This sounds like a very loving gesture, for sure. I would ask a couple of questions. Is the home paid off, or is there still a mortgage? Hopefully, it's paid off. But even if it is paid off, there still may be some tax implications to look out for. Property taxes and such. Just cover yourself."

u/kimmykatclaws pointed out, "Such a beautiful gesture. It sounds like you have a huge heart, OP. We might be total strangers, but it is clear you are doing something right in a turbulent world. Keep that big heart open, and keep being that generous, kind spirit your mum sees." On the other hand, u/sluttypidge commented, "That's so special. My mom just looked at me and was like, 'You're the responsible one and have the mental fortitude, so we're naming you POA and Medical POA in case the spouse is no longer available'."