completely forgot today was Easter
04-25-2011, 04:33 PM
#21
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My husband has had a multitued of health problems since Dec 3rd. so we missed christmas and New Years. We were all together including my d x and her new man in her life. Kids 7,9,11,15,17,19. All blended for a very quiet holiday as they know how ill my husband still is. The blend of the ages were as usual remarkable. We had such a great egg hunt dinner.
Our 19 year old gd could have been killed in an accident 2 nights before and all she got was whip lash. WE are so grateful for her being with us.
The talk was so amasing as they all spoke about how the last 4 1/2 months affected all of them,as mu husband has been very active in their lives, and how much my husband meant to them and how difficult things have been to see such an active man turn into a vegtable in 3 days.
We all worked together to get to a day we could all celebrate together. My 19 year old gd said," these stories brought great joy and tears to each of us but we all realized none of us could be whole without each year other". How pround I am of her.
The 17 and 19n year old gs bring comedy for his recovery. The little one's bring affection and warmth to his recovery. Daughter and son bring support for both of us.
These are all the GOOD eggs in our life. Happy Spring to everyone and to all new beginings.
Our 19 year old gd could have been killed in an accident 2 nights before and all she got was whip lash. WE are so grateful for her being with us.
The talk was so amasing as they all spoke about how the last 4 1/2 months affected all of them,as mu husband has been very active in their lives, and how much my husband meant to them and how difficult things have been to see such an active man turn into a vegtable in 3 days.
We all worked together to get to a day we could all celebrate together. My 19 year old gd said," these stories brought great joy and tears to each of us but we all realized none of us could be whole without each year other". How pround I am of her.
The 17 and 19n year old gs bring comedy for his recovery. The little one's bring affection and warmth to his recovery. Daughter and son bring support for both of us.
These are all the GOOD eggs in our life. Happy Spring to everyone and to all new beginings.
04-25-2011, 06:25 PM
#22
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Originally Posted by PatriceJ
one way i've found to cut through the droops and blues of holidays that aren't what they used to be is to dig through the cobwebs and clutter of my brain to search out the memories most likely to make me smile again.
it doesn't seem logical to me that remembering the times i miss would make me less sad since the reason i'm sad is that i miss those times.
but ... when it works, i don't question it. i just take my smile and run. :-)
my favorite easter memory: i made my son his very first Easter basket. when he found it in the morning, he asked me why there wasn't one for me. so ... i explained that the Easter Bunny left the baskets for children. he thought that very unfair.
so, he went scrounging in a closet, found an empty basket, and put half of his into one for me.
and whaddya know ... here i sit with a tear in my eye and a silly grin on my face. :-)
who else has a memory to share with your fellow empty nesters?
it doesn't seem logical to me that remembering the times i miss would make me less sad since the reason i'm sad is that i miss those times.
but ... when it works, i don't question it. i just take my smile and run. :-)
my favorite easter memory: i made my son his very first Easter basket. when he found it in the morning, he asked me why there wasn't one for me. so ... i explained that the Easter Bunny left the baskets for children. he thought that very unfair.
so, he went scrounging in a closet, found an empty basket, and put half of his into one for me.
and whaddya know ... here i sit with a tear in my eye and a silly grin on my face. :-)
who else has a memory to share with your fellow empty nesters?
04-25-2011, 09:44 PM
#23
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Join Date: Jan 2011
Location: Port Lavaca, TX
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I am trying to recover from losing long time friends...
so I made a big bag of plastic eggs with wrapped candy in them for the little kids easter egg hunt nearby on Saturday.
Went to church, but it made me sadder...
so I made a big bag of plastic eggs with wrapped candy in them for the little kids easter egg hunt nearby on Saturday.
Went to church, but it made me sadder...
04-26-2011, 01:39 AM
#24
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Join Date: Feb 2011
Location: CA
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Originally Posted by Ramona Byrd
Since the baskets get used once and then discarded...
I applaud you finding some nice useful totes @ the $ store, I saw many recently myself with pockets. I love these little bags for so many school gift items, like the silent auctions...filled with popcorn/movie night stuff, etc.
04-26-2011, 01:55 AM
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Join Date: Feb 2011
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Hope Easter will bring you joy next year!
My mother is 78 & is always out & about more often than I...mostly busy @ her church as a Deacon...but she just "mothers" everyone older & younger around her. I wish we lived closer as my kids have missed a lot not having all the holidays with grandma & grandpa, as I did. I know we didn't have to be told to help our grandparents out...it just occurs to you as a young child that you are "needed". It was also the source of great self-esteem to know when you are helpful & productive. The youngest generation will largely miss a lot of the lessons as well as the self-worth that was gained by being close-knit with the elders. I miss them dearly @ all the holidays, especially!
My mother is 78 & is always out & about more often than I...mostly busy @ her church as a Deacon...but she just "mothers" everyone older & younger around her. I wish we lived closer as my kids have missed a lot not having all the holidays with grandma & grandpa, as I did. I know we didn't have to be told to help our grandparents out...it just occurs to you as a young child that you are "needed". It was also the source of great self-esteem to know when you are helpful & productive. The youngest generation will largely miss a lot of the lessons as well as the self-worth that was gained by being close-knit with the elders. I miss them dearly @ all the holidays, especially!
04-26-2011, 02:12 AM
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Location: Port Lavaca, TX
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Originally Posted by cabinfever
Hope Easter will bring you joy next year!
My mother is 78 & is always out & about more often than I...mostly busy @ her church as a Deacon...but she just "mothers" everyone older & younger around her. I wish we lived closer as my kids have missed a lot not having all the holidays with grandma & grandpa, as I did. I know we didn't have to be told to help our grandparents out...it just occurs to you as a young child that you are "needed". It was also the source of great self-esteem to know when you are helpful & productive. The youngest generation will largely miss a lot of the lessons as well as the self-worth that was gained by being close-knit with the elders. I miss them dearly @ all the holidays, especially!
My mother is 78 & is always out & about more often than I...mostly busy @ her church as a Deacon...but she just "mothers" everyone older & younger around her. I wish we lived closer as my kids have missed a lot not having all the holidays with grandma & grandpa, as I did. I know we didn't have to be told to help our grandparents out...it just occurs to you as a young child that you are "needed". It was also the source of great self-esteem to know when you are helpful & productive. The youngest generation will largely miss a lot of the lessons as well as the self-worth that was gained by being close-knit with the elders. I miss them dearly @ all the holidays, especially!
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