Well, as you can see, I was struggling with posting everyday. First of all, it seemed forced. It seemed like I was having to dream up something - to make it different from the day before - because it seems like I do similar things most days. At this point, I would like to see this blog become more meaningful by posting when I want, rather than have it be something I HAVE to do everyday.
As this holiday season approaches, I find myself thinking about our parents - at least what parents are left.
It is hard to believe that my mom has been gone for over 14 years now. And, while life has gone on, I still miss her, sometimes more than others but particularly at the holidays. My mother just loved the magic and joy of Christmas - both from a religious perspective and from a child's perspective. Joe lost his father this year - also unexpectedly. For me, Jerry loved each and every day and lived to help others.
Fortunately, I live in the same city as my dad. While he is in better health today than he was just a few years ago, I know how someone can be here one day and gone the next. Over the past few years, I have really enjoyed his sense of humor and am glad that we are here to spend time with him and Irene. On the other hand, Joe's mother is 1200 miles away. Thank goodness for texting - I'm not much of a phone conversationalist! Joe does better on the phone than I do. Obviously, we don't see near as often. I am grateful that Susie and Mary live close and can check in with her.
I'm grateful that we still have parents that we can spend time with, who still know who we are, who still enjoy life, and who we can care for and love with that unconditional love that they have given to us (and continue to).
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