But, with yesterday's post, I had several emails and the consensus is concern. Not to worry, I was just being reflective. It was a rough week...not in my immediate sphere, but in my extended one. It caused me to think about fidelity and the lack thereof in a new light. When John Edwards is guilty, I am ready to skewer him, but when one I love is guilty...not so much.
That being said, I've missed everybody! Terribly. I am not doing such a great job getting to visit you and I feel that I am way out of the loop. This is usually the time that I return home, but with my parents taking an extended vacation, I am not even half way through my time with my grandmother.
Nan is a wonderful woman and I enjoy spending time with her. She teaches me so much about life and how to keep on keeping on no matter the difficulty or the frailty. She has a sense of humor about her limitations that is refreshing and she has an incredible willing spirit. Her answer to almost anything is a joyful "yes." John is wonderful with her and he is teaching me so much about patience and just listening and spending time together even when there is no conversation at all.
This is one of my favorite pictures of my grandmother with her two loves...Sarah and Talitha. I believe that those cats keep her going. I've photoshopped this to make it fuzzy. Hopefully, that will make it okay to post. :D
Now you all have a great day and thank you for being you!
I'm so glad your OK. I was concerned. I am saying a little prayer that this week goes better. I was touched by the picture you posted of your grandmother. You are so blessed to have her. I wish my parents, and grandparent's were still with me. Well, anyway, I'm so glad to be in touch with you on your blog :>) I hope you have an awesome day!
ReplyDeleteVee:
ReplyDeleteI hope you are feeling better today. A new dawn quite often refreshes the mind and the spirit.
Hope you have a wonderful week.
Lisa xo
Knitty, Vintage and Rosy
Morning by morning new mercies we see. I'm sorry to hear about things being askew in your world...may you experience God's faithfulness as you deal with whatever comes your way.
ReplyDeleteEnjoy your grandmother! What a blessing to still have her to share time and make memories with.
hey Vee..... family and close friends can wreak havoc with our lives if we let them. Greg keeps telling me I just have to let them live their own lives and get on with mine.... easier said than done for me some days.....
ReplyDeleteI have had to re-organize my circle of acquaintances too.... just for some peace of mind. If I don't see it or know of it... I am much better ... and in reality...what business is it of mine anyway? Their lives are their problems... I need to use my energy and time making my own relationship the best it can be and spending fun and "quality" time with people who are decent human beings.
I have never heard the word fobbed except in some old writings... as in "fobbed off" ...which in the particular context seemed to mean "gotten rid of" or left in the lurch or something similar...
love the pic of your Gram...she looks like such a kind lady. I never got to meet my grandparents and sure wish I had....
Glad to hear all is okay - I too was a little worried about you.
ReplyDeleteIt's so nice that you are getting to spend some time with your grandmother.
What's the name of the dairy bottle you are looking for? I'll be on the lookout for it while I'm out looking for mine.
Glad to hear all is well. Your Nan seems like a lovely, lovely woman. I see that's been passed down in your family!
ReplyDeleteYeah, you had me worried. But you know that now. ,-)
ReplyDeleteOK, some *rules* please. Nope, I have no right to make *rules* for anyone else but.. But.... How about saying at the top of such an entry as yesterday's... That you are rambling in a general sense. Hu... How about that? Please. Pretty please with sugar on it.
'Cause some of us spook, ya' know.
I know, no one has a right to spook.
But... I do! And I'm way too old to say I'll not do so, anymore. {NOT too old to flirt, I have been advised! -grin-} But too old to say I'll never spook at such an entry again.
Sorry for whatever went wrong, in your extended sphere. Hope everyone can take a deep breath and stand back and.... take another deep breath. Or whatever is necessary...
Gentle hugs,
Miss Mari-Nanci
'Smilnsigh' blog
Cherish each moment your spend with your lovely grandmother. I got to have mine for 48 wonderful years. She was my rock and my sounding board. I miss her so much already.
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Linda
Hi Vee..I'm glad you are enjoying your time visiting your Nan...and I do hope that today will be a brighter one for you!
ReplyDeleteHugs,
Robin
Vee, I hope all is well with you. Thanks for sharing the meaning of the word "fob", although I hope I never have to apply it personally. :)
ReplyDeleteDon't worry about falling behind on blog reading. Heaven knows, I'm so far behind I don't know that I'll ever catch up, but the more I worry about it, the less effective I am at fixing it so I've finally decided to do the best I can and to heck with the rest. I'm tired of feeling overwhelmed by something (blogging) that's supposed to be so much fun. lol
I hope you enjoy your time with your grandma - I miss mine so much. What I wouldn't give for another week of her time!!
Be well,
Kari
Oh wow --I'm glad I wasn't online yesterday or that post would have made me worried too, Vee! Glad everything is OK.
ReplyDeleteI just gave you the "Tree Of Happiness" award on my blog, under the post title "Catching Up." Please pick it up when you have a chance. I know how busy you are --- so no worries --enjoy your sweet grand mother!
Hugs, Pat
I am so glad things are better for you today,I was very concerned when I read your blog yesterday. Please continue to glean from your precious grandmother,I no longer have mine with me,but I do have those wonderful memories. May the Lord bless you as I will be praying for you. Sue
ReplyDeleteVee...what a sweet photo of your grandmother...You know...she is one of those wonderful blessings that God gives to us...I have a lovely elderly friend...she is my Bible study teacher...she is 85. A lovely mentor...Her heart is weakening and soon the Lord will take her to be with Him...I try to listen to all she says and hope that I can remember it in the future...She seems radiant with anticipation knowing that soon she will see the Lord...Well...anyway...do enjoy this sweet lady in your life...
ReplyDeleteMiss Vee...
ReplyDeleteI love your blog and always get something from it. So I am awarding you a bloggy award...stop by my blog to pick it up!!!
HUGS,
Debbie
I wondered about Sunday too, but it is so good to see you posting, even though we all know it is dificult to get to a computer! We miss you, but you are where you are meant to be right now, Vee.
ReplyDeleteHave a great week with your Gran!
What a wonderful Grandmother and how blessed you are to get to spend time with her.
ReplyDeleteVee you should not 'have to be strong' that is a lie of the enemy. God meets us in our weekness and pours in His strength.
The more we 'try to be' the more we fail.
Give up and stop trying and you will be amazed at how od brings you through the siuation, in His way, in His time and not in your own 'strength' but His.
Blessings.
Sometimes God calms the storm and sometimes He lets the storm rage and calms His child.
I loved your Sunday post, they are always thought provoking. I had suspected you wanted us to reflect on your days choice :)
ReplyDeleteno worries...I think we all are on a blog vacation of sorts...
ReplyDeleteOh and don't you just love the wisdom from our friend from over the pond...Barbara!