They pull out the long country drive
I vow to not let him see me cry.....
I say
thank you over and over
the words so simple
but heartfelt
He leaves his mama
feeling better than when he arrived
He tells me to keep resting, moving and eating
and he will return in March
God Bless him
Safe travel wishes
sent.
My mind begins
how in the world
have I lost almost a year?
So I pass on
Never take anything in this life for granted.
I have so much to be thankful for
and maybe
the Good Lord
is going to give me more time
on this planet
surrounded by my nature filled environment.
17 comments:
XOXO....Thinking of you....
❤️So happy you feel stronger and are where yo want to be, surrounded by nature. I'm sure the parting was painful. May memories of the time together carry you toward March.❤️
Why do we have to age before we learn not to take each day for granted. YOu are surrounded by love and that should give you endurance.
It is hard when they leave, and even more so when you haven't been feeling at your best. Thank goodness, that you are now. Keep feeling better and better and look forward to the holidays and March, and many many messages from your son until then.
Family leaving was difficult from the time I was a child — doesn’t get easier as I’m older now with no other family nearby. Email, instant messages, FaceTime, phone has helped. The photo at the head of your blog is elegant!
Bittersweet, may the love and joy you share prevail. As Tabor has written, you are surrounded by love. Sending big hugs and warm wishes.
TO EACH WHO COMMENT
THANK YOU FROM THE BOTTOM OF MY HEART
YOU ARE HEALERS....
Memories will nourish you. Know that you are loved and honoured. Parting is such sweet sorrow.
XO
WWW
You have a loving and caring family because you raised them to be that. What a gift you have given to them. Keep on keeping on.
It's so hard to say good-bye. I know you soaked up every minute you had with your son. Rest and get stronger, and you will see him in the spring. When your garden shows new growth, you will too. Take care, Ernestine. Your family and friends are here to support you.
You have a wonderful family. Sad for you that your son has left. Keep your chin up & do all you need to so you can regain more of your health.
I love reading about your connection with your children. You have that next visit to look forward to. So glad you continue to share your journey. Much love!
Ernestine, my grandmother, and the only grandparent I have left now, is 91 years old and doesn't stay in touch anymore, so I can only DREAM of having a rich blog of hers like yours to read and reread. You give so much back to your family--and it will continue to be given to them--both because of who you are and because you RECORD it all here for them. ♥
I would love to read my grandmother's thoughts on her lonely days and her hopeless-feeling days.
I would love to read my grandmother's memories of her better days, of her happy visits with others, of the things that made her smile and feel good on any day.
I would love to read about what she eats at each meal and for snacks. We used to share Nabisco Vanilla Wafer cookies. Does she still eat them? I don't know. She used to make me "party toast," each slice cut into four triangles. Does she ever "treat" herself that way to make it feel fancier? I don't know. Is her coffee still super-strong? I don't know. I would happily read anything at all that she writes about what she eats and drinks.
I would love to read about what she's reading, what she's watching on TV, what she does when she can't sleep, what she sees from any of her windows, what life is life over holidays, what her daily routines are. . . .
I would love to read her thoughts on the past, on her seven children, on her nineteen grandchildren, or more than a dozen great-grands. I would love to read about what and whom she misses--and about what and whom make her life richer nowadays.
Your words and photos here are immeasurably beautiful and eternal gifts. You bless your loved ones with every single one. ♥
Of course you have more time!
Sometimes when we get older, we have a major health crisis and if we can make it through, then we are good for another few years.
You'll be here next spring to welcome your son back to your home, but..............I know how hard it must have been to watch him drive away.
I get that feeling and always wonder. Is this the last time I will see them. My kids think I am weird for hugging them too tightly when I leave, but at our age--we know. Time is so precious and it is slipping away at a terrific pace.
Val this is so beautiful and sooo true!
How wonderful that he could be with you and so hard to say goodbye. March is around the corner. Keep eating. Keep moving. Keep writing! Xxx
This is a perfect posting. Thank you.
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