The dynamics of our families have changed. My Mom is living in an apartment alone. She'll turn 86 in April. I love her dearly, miss my Dad and my In-laws.
This past Saturday, we went to the cemetery where my In-laws are buried. It seems odd that 3 of our Parents are gone.
Quick trip to Oklahoma. We had to take care of some estate papers. While driving, I saw daffodils. Squealing! SPRING made her presence known. It was in the 70s and so beautiful. Car windows rolled down. Breath in that fresh air. Made for a happy day as I needed a touch of SPRING. Lifted my spirits as this Winter has been so cold and way too long.
Returning HOME with more family photos. I will continue to go through them and separate the pics into groups for family members.
On our way HOME we stopped to visit my oldest brother in a hospital and then off to surprise my Mom. She had gone to Supper with my Aunt and my Sister. We missed them by that much. Left a note. Called her later to check up on her.
Time to share pictures with my children so they have some of their own photos of their childhoods and relatives. It's interesting to go through so many photos that are as old as these are. Telling a story, I see the personalities of my loved ones. I was weepy today as we went through the pics.
I'm getting good at this.
What? Weeping or going through pictures?
Don't they go hand in hand? Yep.
So, I'll say I'm getting good at going through pictures and weeping,
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4 comments:
Old photo's make me weep, too. How does the time slip by so quickly???
I am dreaming of daffies with another nor easter on its way.... hugs, lj
My Grandmother said that for her the hardest part about growing old was the loss of everyone who knew her when she was young. I find myself moving in that direction. But so the daffodils cheer me as well.
A lot of emotions wrapped up in that weekend trip and going through the pictures we brought home. A lot of family history. A lot to sort out and you are doing an amazing job at that!
Hubby
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