This weekend we went to visit my brother & sister in law and family. We planned this trip to see my niece play in a basketball tournament.
After the tournament (in which she played very well), we went and had lunch, buffet-style. Of course we ate too much, but we had fun. We told stories, laughed a lot and shared our love with each other.
We talked about the trip that is planned for Italy, Turkey, Greece and Croatia for my son and his bride to be, we talked about the trip to Switzerland my niece and sister in law have planned and we talked about the trip to Colorado my brother in law plans to take.
We discussed weddings - both of them. The ladies went and had pedicures, relaxed and visted. We also had some adventures (thanks Brenda!) on the way back from shopping. But mostly we laughed and loved on each other.
Family-time - don't forget to have it. Relish it and enjoy each other. Love each other and make sure you say it every day.
Love to my family,
Love to my friends,
Love, forever and a day
Monday, January 31, 2011
Saturday, January 15, 2011
Where Has The Love Gone?
I was reading this morning about the shooting in Arizona. The tragedy that took lives and injured more - not only physically, but mentally and spiritually.
A young girl lost her life. A husband lost his protecting his wife. A federal judge - who was respected by many - lost his life. Many people were affected - either during or after what happened. And lets not forget the parents of the young man at the center of it all. By all accounts - they did not see that their son was bent on doing what he did.
This brings me to my point. We need to stay in touch with our children, our families, our community and our selves.
Where are you in the above? Do you speak to your children often? Do you know what is going on in their lives and what they are excited about doing? When is the last time you hugged someone in your family or asked how they are doing? Have you given back to your community lately? AND what is going on in your life?
Personally - I try to talk to my kids at least once a week. We don't always connect with each other - but I try. It may just be me sending a text - LY4E&AD - mom speak for love you forever and a day. Do I know what they are excited about - I try to know. Right now - it is planning their weddings. Am I involved in that - to the extent they want me to be involved. Hugging or keeping in touch with family? Not so good about that, I must say. Through the advent of Facebook, I am able to keep in touch with my sister, my nieces, my brother and sister in laws -a little better than before. My community? I try to donate to causes I feel are worthy - my church, the animal shelter, breast cancer awareness, local politics and other causes that are important to me. I donate not just money, but time as I can.
Take a moment out of your day - hug someone close to you, tell someone how much they mean to you and find out what is going on. Search your heart and soul and determine if you are connected.
And don't forget, tell your loved ones that you love them - no matter what.
Love,
Forever and a Day
A young girl lost her life. A husband lost his protecting his wife. A federal judge - who was respected by many - lost his life. Many people were affected - either during or after what happened. And lets not forget the parents of the young man at the center of it all. By all accounts - they did not see that their son was bent on doing what he did.
This brings me to my point. We need to stay in touch with our children, our families, our community and our selves.
Where are you in the above? Do you speak to your children often? Do you know what is going on in their lives and what they are excited about doing? When is the last time you hugged someone in your family or asked how they are doing? Have you given back to your community lately? AND what is going on in your life?
Personally - I try to talk to my kids at least once a week. We don't always connect with each other - but I try. It may just be me sending a text - LY4E&AD - mom speak for love you forever and a day. Do I know what they are excited about - I try to know. Right now - it is planning their weddings. Am I involved in that - to the extent they want me to be involved. Hugging or keeping in touch with family? Not so good about that, I must say. Through the advent of Facebook, I am able to keep in touch with my sister, my nieces, my brother and sister in laws -a little better than before. My community? I try to donate to causes I feel are worthy - my church, the animal shelter, breast cancer awareness, local politics and other causes that are important to me. I donate not just money, but time as I can.
Take a moment out of your day - hug someone close to you, tell someone how much they mean to you and find out what is going on. Search your heart and soul and determine if you are connected.
And don't forget, tell your loved ones that you love them - no matter what.
Love,
Forever and a Day
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