Real joy, for sure, Barry. I try to let go of how much I wish the moments could be longer and more frequent so that I don't lose sight of the happiness that's happening right in front of me!
Amen! To the desire for getting together; for the getting together; for the joy and wrinkles; for the bittersweet tears. Our family shared such a moment this past weekend in a celebration of life service for our Matriarch. Three generations together in celebration/sorrow as you describe so beautifully.
So wonderful! I was still smiling after a second reading. 🥰 I feel your gratitude instinctively. Perhaps contributing to my reaction is that through some sort of cosmic serendipity the gaggle on this side of your fam also trekked long distance to the mountains of Colorado a few days ago, also for a wedding, with toddlers in tow. “Gratitude” seems an understatement of course. So happy for you.
Love it! The magnetism of the mountains and serendipitously timed celebrations. Despite the far flungedness (ha!) of our kin, it's nice to know we can still find our way back to each other. Happy for you, too.
Beautiful photo, beautiful people, beautiful sentiments. Your words often bring (joy-filled and empathetic) tears to my eyes, this piece was no exception. ❤️
Thanks, Lyn. We've talked about how it doesn't seem to get easier, even though we're so very proud of their achievements. Grateful for the comment, and the understanding. 💚
This can be so true, Prue. But, I realize that for some people, family doesn't exist in the traditional sense. That gives me reason to consider what we find in functional (or suitably functional?) families that makes us feel so attached. Alongside the shared stories and deep history, think it's the sense of belonging, the feeling that these people would step up for us, with our best interests at heart, no matter what. Thankfully, when families fall apart, friends can stand firm.
So true and every family has a black sheep or even a whole flock, skeletons in the cupboards too. The saying that you can pick your friends but you can't pick your family is so very true.
When I think of the clan I used to belong to, we chat about memories when we get together. However, there's not much else because we're all vastly different.
But my own little family has been to hell and back over the last 5 years and it seems to have bound us together with ties that I hope will bend and flex through life so we can always be there for each other. XXXX
A beautiful, exuberant photo <3
Thanks, Bryn. It was a lovely way to spend a week, and end that day. 🌅
Your picture says it all...... All those moments of lifetimes preparing for moments like these.... happy for your happiness....
Real joy, for sure, Barry. I try to let go of how much I wish the moments could be longer and more frequent so that I don't lose sight of the happiness that's happening right in front of me!
all those beauties!!!
Aw, thanks, Catherine & Glenn.
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If we're lucky enough, we live for those moments. I'm glad you had yours. Love the picture!
Exactly that, yes. Each one has to last until the next one. So far, so good!
So glad you could all be together and in one of our very favorite places❤️
It is a spectacular place - but I shall also put in a plug for Australia, when the motivation strikes you. 😊 Thanks for the comment, Susan.
Amen! To the desire for getting together; for the getting together; for the joy and wrinkles; for the bittersweet tears. Our family shared such a moment this past weekend in a celebration of life service for our Matriarch. Three generations together in celebration/sorrow as you describe so beautifully.
Ah, Darrell, I'm sorry your getting together involved a different kind of farewell, but there is surely strength in the community. Appreciate you.
Perfect imperfect families are. And how lovely that is. ❤️
Lovely, indeed. I consider myself very fortunate, "warts and all."
So wonderful! I was still smiling after a second reading. 🥰 I feel your gratitude instinctively. Perhaps contributing to my reaction is that through some sort of cosmic serendipity the gaggle on this side of your fam also trekked long distance to the mountains of Colorado a few days ago, also for a wedding, with toddlers in tow. “Gratitude” seems an understatement of course. So happy for you.
Love it! The magnetism of the mountains and serendipitously timed celebrations. Despite the far flungedness (ha!) of our kin, it's nice to know we can still find our way back to each other. Happy for you, too.
no ticket price on the value of our human connections.
thanks friend
Agree, 100%!! Thanks, Kate.
A beautiful family all around, radiating happiness, wrinkles and all. So delighted for you that you could travel to be together.
We feel very lucky, Kate. Any visit is special, but they are even more precious now that the opportunities are so limited. Thanks for commenting. 💚
Wonderful post as always!! Fun to spend time w all four of you too. Xxoo
Five stars, all the way around!! Thanks for being part of my circle of special peeps.
Beautiful story. Bittersweet, but hold onto the sweet parts.
Yes, I must. They're the lifeline! Thanks, Suzanne.
Beautiful photo, beautiful people, beautiful sentiments. Your words often bring (joy-filled and empathetic) tears to my eyes, this piece was no exception. ❤️
Thanks, Lyn. We've talked about how it doesn't seem to get easier, even though we're so very proud of their achievements. Grateful for the comment, and the understanding. 💚
Family is everything...
This can be so true, Prue. But, I realize that for some people, family doesn't exist in the traditional sense. That gives me reason to consider what we find in functional (or suitably functional?) families that makes us feel so attached. Alongside the shared stories and deep history, think it's the sense of belonging, the feeling that these people would step up for us, with our best interests at heart, no matter what. Thankfully, when families fall apart, friends can stand firm.
So true and every family has a black sheep or even a whole flock, skeletons in the cupboards too. The saying that you can pick your friends but you can't pick your family is so very true.
When I think of the clan I used to belong to, we chat about memories when we get together. However, there's not much else because we're all vastly different.
But my own little family has been to hell and back over the last 5 years and it seems to have bound us together with ties that I hope will bend and flex through life so we can always be there for each other. XXXX
Fabulousness.
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