I thought I would blog today about feelings... I am usually a happy and upbeat person, but today I am sad. I think of the holidays and it makes me miss my family. My mother is deceased and this was her favorite time of the year. Its hard not to wish for just one more day with her to tell her all of the things that I should have told her while she was here. My dad is in an assisted living facility and needs care 24/7 and most of the time doesn't know who we are.. I find this to be very sad. It is a sad existence. He sits all day doesn't have a time concept, for this I am thankful. This is not a life for anyone. He is not able to do anything for himself. But I must say on a happier note, I do still have my Father and for that I am thankful.
Be thankful for your family and friends for they are true Gifts from God.
I hope that the holidays bring your all Happiness, Joy and Peace. I have enjoyed reading your blogs and receiving your comments.
May God richly bless you all.....
Hi Ginger, Is this post for Unit 10 which starts tomorrow, since you already posted during week 9? Guess so. Okay.
ReplyDeleteI hope you are able to do something special for your father during the holidays. My Mom's last few years were similar. Her favorite things were sitting looking out the windows at the birds and the banana split I took her every time I visited.
Does your Dad have a favorite treat?
Hello Ginger,
ReplyDeleteI am truly sorry for the loss that you ahve experienced and the hand that has been dealt to you within this life. Do remember that your mother is looking down and watching over you, I am sure with what I have seen she would be truly proud of you and who you are today. I know that this time of year can be a difficult time, but you have the best attitude, to be thankful for what we continue to have and try to not focus on what it is that we do not have. I think that many of the time we can loose ourselves within that very thought and it is hard to get out of. There is a bright light that gides you, I knwo that it is hard to see at times, but it is there and it is seeking you out. Reach for it, live for it, remain in the positive, and remember you are one that it truly loved and cherished. I wish you the very best and I hope that the Lord blesses you as well!
Professor,
ReplyDeleteI guess I just blogged too much... Brain freeze... I got over anxious... :) I have enjoyed this alot!! Thank you for your kinds words... Dad just likes everything - I took him a new Santa hat the other day and you would have thought I gave him a million dollars!!