Plus, one haunting song, two book reviews, a Spanish-language course that actually works, and an ice cream stop worthy of a PNW road trip to weird Idaho
Interesting how adopting a motto is more leading yourself into, rather than proof of attainment. You have certainly been through a great deal of uncomfortable in the last several years. Even more than you have mentioned. Love you guys so much. Standing with you (spiritually - as you are wandering around all the time!).
Also, haven't' been to the ice cream spot - but totally agree about Idaho. Weird and often strikingly beautiful.
I don't have a motto but a couple mantras - county my blessings and keep perspective. The whole world is uncomfortable right now so you gotta do whatever makes it bearable! And there's still plenty of comforting things to keep us distracted :)
Grest, entertaining post again. Sorry to hear about the struggles with your kids; I know another family who also deals with this in love, as you have.
Currently living in the "gray zone" of home for a few weeks then with Mom (age 84) for 2-3 weeks, back and forth for nearly 2 years, starting before Dad died. Not quite care giving, more support and help at the moment. Motto learned from Mom: keep on keeping on. I've expanded that to include in my thinking as much with God as possible.
Wow, Tracie. Back and forth for two years. That's a lot. It's a strange place, this sandwich generation, supporting both our kids and our parents. It's the right thing to do, though, even though it is not easy. I pray that God continues to grant you the strength you need for this back and forth life. We are to honor our parents, but to do so well asks a lot of us and our families. And we don't know how long they will last.
My husband's birthday is tomorrow, only a few days away from his dad's birthday. For the last many years, we have celebrated them together, not knowing how much longer his dad would live. This will be the first birthday with his dad gone. Feels strangely empty to celebrate a birthday without him.
Interesting how adopting a motto is more leading yourself into, rather than proof of attainment. You have certainly been through a great deal of uncomfortable in the last several years. Even more than you have mentioned. Love you guys so much. Standing with you (spiritually - as you are wandering around all the time!).
Also, haven't' been to the ice cream spot - but totally agree about Idaho. Weird and often strikingly beautiful.
I don't have a motto but a couple mantras - county my blessings and keep perspective. The whole world is uncomfortable right now so you gotta do whatever makes it bearable! And there's still plenty of comforting things to keep us distracted :)
I hope your husband's birthday celebration brings peace and happy memories.
Blessed and grateful that my family here understands the value of the travel back and forth.
Thank you. Blessings to you and your family as you make your circuit.
Grest, entertaining post again. Sorry to hear about the struggles with your kids; I know another family who also deals with this in love, as you have.
Currently living in the "gray zone" of home for a few weeks then with Mom (age 84) for 2-3 weeks, back and forth for nearly 2 years, starting before Dad died. Not quite care giving, more support and help at the moment. Motto learned from Mom: keep on keeping on. I've expanded that to include in my thinking as much with God as possible.
Wow, Tracie. Back and forth for two years. That's a lot. It's a strange place, this sandwich generation, supporting both our kids and our parents. It's the right thing to do, though, even though it is not easy. I pray that God continues to grant you the strength you need for this back and forth life. We are to honor our parents, but to do so well asks a lot of us and our families. And we don't know how long they will last.
My husband's birthday is tomorrow, only a few days away from his dad's birthday. For the last many years, we have celebrated them together, not knowing how much longer his dad would live. This will be the first birthday with his dad gone. Feels strangely empty to celebrate a birthday without him.
Thanks for joining the conversation.