So, hang in here-- Everything is going to be OK--Sometimes, it might take longer than we want, but--in the end, everything will be Okay-
--Did you feel that way about your parents?-
-So, when I married my husband, I was looking for a replica of my Dad I think!--I was from a family of 5 children--and I had 5 children--
So, get out of here-- BE STRONG__
The wash is in--Lopez is fed--I must feed Sushi--I took all 500,00 pills-(-Well, it seems like that!)---I believe "older person's diet" is 98 percent pills----You all must know that!---
So---time for a few "blasts from the past-Below---a picture taken from Port Stanley, Ontario, along Lake Erie--My Mom on our rt--with Laddie, our dog at that time-- at her feet, my Dad's sister in the middle, Aunt Olive, and my young sister, Sandra on our left-
Below--Emma and Ava, with swim meet medals
and below-Fred and I shortly before he got sick
and-- wise words
#1. Regret nothing
#2.Let go of the "What-ifs"
#3. It's always something-
Remember that Laughter really is the best medicine--
and-LOVE YOUR FAMILY-They have to bury you, you know--
Help them to be strong-
AND---
LOVE THEM TO THE MOON AND BACK!
Good morning dear Lynda! I hope your dad is having a happy heavenly birthday! I know he was always extra special to you. It’s 22 and cloudy in Ohio today. My husband and nephew went to Medina shopping yesterday. Can’t wait for you to visit Medina. Stay warm and cozy today. It’s our favorite day. Hugs!
ReplyDeleteOhhhhhh They went to Medina--?? where Allison is?--- Her hubby is a Doctor at the Cleveland clinic Dr Berkowitz---- Mark-Be funny if yu knew him--Lynda
DeleteYes, where Allison is. I only know of Mark with you speaking of him and pics you have posted.
DeleteGood Morning Lynda,
ReplyDeleteThanks for your positive, uplifting blog today. I needed that. I am having a rough morning, crying involved, and your blog made me smile. As you said, "Everything is going to be OK".
I do have fond childhood memories. My Dad has passed and it will be 7 years on Jan. 14th. I miss him a lot. My Mom is still pretty spry at 88 years old.
Enjoyed the Pictures as always.
Have a wonderful day!
Hugs,
Jackie
Jackie--no matter whAt happens-- eventually everything is OK--and all thnese pills make me choke sometimes--Terrible!!!--LOL_-Lynda
DeleteGood moring, sis.
ReplyDeleteI am surprised that Sushi hasn't demanded her breakfast already!
I slept in just a bit this morning! I was surprised that my automatic alarm clock...Lucky...didn't wake me earlier demanding his breakfast.
Love all your photos. Swim medals, ladies on the beach, you and Fred...
Laundry and floors again for me today to finish what I should have done yesterday. I did get vacuuming done and a birthday celebration for my new friend, John (the one I took to a neighboring town to adopt a little kitten).
Pills? OMG...yes. Between prescription ones and nutrients...SO MANY.
We'll see what the day brings. Whatever it does bring we can handle it even if sometimes we need to ask for help.
Back later, dear. Please enjoy your day and take care. {{{HUGS}}} Love, Maggie
So Maggie--all your pills kinda are hard to swollow--LOL----like me--So dtimes I choke on them,-- I always wonder how many of us take so many pills--????-Lynda
DeleteI love the blast from the past Photos they show what a great life
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No matter what people tell you, words and ideas can change the world. Robin Williams
No--We cannot change the world--well maybe if we change our lives--which is hard too-Lynda-
DeleteHi Lynda,
ReplyDeleteSTILL cloudy and cold in St.Louis but it is winter. Come on SPRING.
Great pictures and so much positivity, which I love! You're the BESTEST
Happy Birthday to your dad. I know he was special. Your parents set a fine example of a family. You followed their patterns.
The wise words are always so special. I enjoy reading those.
Have a good one.
Marge
WEll Marge--Life is not easy --but--sounds like yu made your life special--Thank yu for telling me that--yu like the "wise words"--I sometimes wonder who reads them-- LOL--Lynda
DeleteIt's Kathy. My dad's birthday is next Sunday and my kids still with me a Happy January 11th Day!!! Like your Dad, mine was pretty darn special. I've only seen him raise his voice once when I was growing up! I don't have such fond memories of my Mom. I was a precocious child and she didn't know how to handle me - my sister came along the perfect, always clean, always quiet one and she was definitely my mom's favorite. Even after she grew up, caused endless problems for my parents, and was a raging alcoholic - she was still the one who got all the love and attention from my mom! There were only the two of us in my family growing up - but I have 5 children of my own and a step son! I love having a bigger family. Have a lovely day!
ReplyDeleteTerrible that yer Mom had a favourite--must've been hard for you! Kathy--your sister became an alcoholic??--and a raging one at that--????-I agree-nice to have 5 chilren and yu are a good Mom-- Lynda
DeleteMy dad died at the age of almost 62 - and that was over 39 years ago...so my mom was a widow for 33 years before she passed at 92! I really didn't realize how much she had to endure all by herself after dad died - until my dear husband passed....oh my gosh! Now I understand how strong she was and how she kept going and never quit trying to do everything she could herself. She was amazing. I miss her! She died the year after my husband and my sister died the next year....so in 3 years time, I lost some very special people in my life. Thank goodness we still have the memories of our loved ones...things that make us smile and helping us to live our days one day at a time!
ReplyDeleteSandra--That must've been terribly hard--not only losing yer husband--but--yer Mother--"YOU " must be a strong person--and you really are--a survivor--Lynda
DeleteIn my case, my mom married late, had me at 40, I'm an only child, and by the time I was 2, had locked my Dad out of the house and got divorced because he was an alcoholic and was no longer able to provide for the family in any way. You are very fortunate indeed to have had a dad, let alone a GREAT one. While I wished I had had a dad, not in his particular condition. My mom was my mom AND dad, worked hard as a veterinary medicine librarian for us both, and I'm pretty darn proud of her, though we weren't close. My grandmother was who I was close to.
ReplyDeleteMarti
Ah MARTI__YOU NEEDED MY DAD__ He wS SUCH A GOOD Dad__and of course, then my Fred was a good father-- Yer poor Mom---Dealing with an alcoholic--but--you survived it all--which means you must be a strong person--Yer Mom was fortunate to have a strong daughter--Lynda
DeleteDads and daughters, moms and sons... those extra special connections! We have to be grateful for the ones we had, 'cause they're the parents that helped us become who we are.
ReplyDeleteHugs and blessings!
so so true Barb--Hope yer Xmas was special--Lynda
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