I know some families out there have seamless, flawless times with their families. Some just joke around; Others avoid any problems and skim over the top. We are not like that.
All four of us look forward to getting together - and are always glad that we did. We have priceless times together. Just this year, we went to a ball game, took a ride on the Mississippi, played scrabble, ate at a fun Italian restaurant...and enjoyed a great Thanksgiving dinner together (if I do say so myself).
But in our family, each of us four shows up with their issues and they usually surface somewhere along the way. We get irritated, controlling, a bit grumpy..and we are a family that gets a bit intense as well. We do deal with our momentary flare ups, take a little break if we need to, and once again come together for some good laughs and quality time together.
Sometimes I think we should be like other families..
And I often say that I am glad that we are not.
We were so thankful this year that Katie's biopsy was benign - and that Daniel grew a beard (turned out to be an afterthought of his Boundary Waters' trip with good friends). We aren't too happy that Tom is still working for work, but are thankful that Tom and I have weathered many joys and sorrows through the years - and will look forward to an uncertain future together. We know may people can't do that. We also have our fluffy little dog Sasha to keep us perked up and delighted.
So all in all, I will conclude as my new favorite author, Alexander McCall Smith, did (in the latest book I just finished):"But one had to be careful, (she) reminded herself: One should not ask for too many things in this life, especially when one already had so much."
Pat, so good to see your post. Our hearts ache as Tom looks for work or a new church. You all (4) are always in our hearts and prayers. We know it is in God's hands, but our faith is strong and it will happen at the right time. So glad you could all be together for Thanksgiving.
ReplyDeleteKen & Karen are eagerly awaiting the birth of a new grandaughter in January. Cindy and her hubby are very excited. They have bought a new home in Saratoga.
We spent our Thanksgiving with Todd, Laura and kids and her entire family and invited friends. 25 of us. It was wonderful. Then drove out into the desert on Friday to spend the day on dune buggy's, motorcycles and quads. Lots of good fun with wonderful people. We were fortunate to visit Scott in Honolulu in February and he flew over and spent a week with us in Tahoe. We had not spent alot of time with him until this year and it has been wonderful. Miss our boys.
Please keep in touch. Our prayers are with you...... Hope that things work out soon for you both.
We love you!
Marilyn & Jerry