My life has been filled with 4 generations of wonderful family. Here it is Saturday and I haven't blogged since Tuesday. That is great news! Writing matters but can wait as I spend time laughing, sipping tea, chatting, watching the grandkiddos play at Noni's park, and eating together.
Ron and I took a moment in the kitchen for a quick, tearful hug to miss our Ryan but having our other 3 amazing children and their families and friends here made it a joyous Thanksgiving weekend. Black Friday fun was a success as Mom and I have all our gifts purchased at a fraction of the price and each is carefully placed in the trunk wrapped and ready to transport to AZ. The gifts mom bought for all us NM folks are wrapped and waiting patiently for the tree to be put up. Until then they are taking up all of Cathy's guest room.
Another tough moment was when I was carefully selecting the Christmas Eve presents. Each year everyone gets to open one gift on Christmas Eve. It is always pajamas. This is well thought out because when my kids were bittys I wanted them to be adorable in new jammies for the Christmas morning photos. Mussy hair is acceptable while ratty pjs is not. These gifts always go in the same Nativity gift bags year after year. I bought a bunch of extras to accommodate our growing brood. I was fine while picking the ladies and grandkids jammies. When I got to my sons, I realized I only was going to be buying 2 instead of 3 this year. I know I didn't buy Ry jammies last year either but it is still hard. Shopping I kept seeing things that would be perfect for him~~if only he was still here with us.
I rest assured that he is with his Heavenly Father and I don't ever worry about my son. But this mother's heart misses him. I miss him for all of us who loved him but especially for his wife and daughter who lost the most.
The joy I have as I write today is knowing that we have another day to all be together. Today my 4 daughters went to get pedicures and manicures together and came in the house laughing together with faces full of smiles and companionship. My Mom and I stayed here and took care of her great grandkids and my grands. Oh the sacrifices we make! Little did they know that staying here playing with the kids and knowing they were all enjoying each other gave Mom and me the most Joy.
Monday will come and everyone will be back to their routines and Mom, Dorothy and Lissa will be on the road back to AZ. But for now I have my family all together for a full 5 days. Life is grand and I am thankful.
In Him,
Joyful
11-26-11
Ron and I took a moment in the kitchen for a quick, tearful hug to miss our Ryan but having our other 3 amazing children and their families and friends here made it a joyous Thanksgiving weekend. Black Friday fun was a success as Mom and I have all our gifts purchased at a fraction of the price and each is carefully placed in the trunk wrapped and ready to transport to AZ. The gifts mom bought for all us NM folks are wrapped and waiting patiently for the tree to be put up. Until then they are taking up all of Cathy's guest room.
Another tough moment was when I was carefully selecting the Christmas Eve presents. Each year everyone gets to open one gift on Christmas Eve. It is always pajamas. This is well thought out because when my kids were bittys I wanted them to be adorable in new jammies for the Christmas morning photos. Mussy hair is acceptable while ratty pjs is not. These gifts always go in the same Nativity gift bags year after year. I bought a bunch of extras to accommodate our growing brood. I was fine while picking the ladies and grandkids jammies. When I got to my sons, I realized I only was going to be buying 2 instead of 3 this year. I know I didn't buy Ry jammies last year either but it is still hard. Shopping I kept seeing things that would be perfect for him~~if only he was still here with us.
I rest assured that he is with his Heavenly Father and I don't ever worry about my son. But this mother's heart misses him. I miss him for all of us who loved him but especially for his wife and daughter who lost the most.
The joy I have as I write today is knowing that we have another day to all be together. Today my 4 daughters went to get pedicures and manicures together and came in the house laughing together with faces full of smiles and companionship. My Mom and I stayed here and took care of her great grandkids and my grands. Oh the sacrifices we make! Little did they know that staying here playing with the kids and knowing they were all enjoying each other gave Mom and me the most Joy.
Monday will come and everyone will be back to their routines and Mom, Dorothy and Lissa will be on the road back to AZ. But for now I have my family all together for a full 5 days. Life is grand and I am thankful.
In Him,
Joyful
11-26-11
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