Dear Amanda,
I want you to know how proud I am of you at this very moment. While I stand beside you during "our" graduation from college, I watch in awe as you cross the stage with that big beautiful smile of yours. You are a vision of beauty, intellect, and poise.
Throughout your life, I have witnessed you overcome many obstacles, turning challenges into new opportunities. Whichever path you choose to go from here, I know it will be for the right reason at the time and will enable you to continue on your journey of self discovery. I believe the reason I am lucky enough to graduate with you is because God wanted me to personally walk you into adulthood as he allowed me to walk you into the world on the day you were born.
May your days continue to bring you happiness, strength, and wisdom beyond your years. And may you always travel near and far to explore more possibilities for a fuller life, meeting and befriending people from all walks of life and teaching them along the way. You are a missionary of sorts, a trailblazer, a visionary. May the Holy Spirit continue to bring you closer to your full self and may you always know how much I love you.
Tuesday, May 14, 2013
Saturday, May 4, 2013
Monday, April 1, 2013
Update
Dad is showing early signs of dementia. It's hard to watch.
Mom gets frustrated and there isn't much to say or do but listen.
My parents live far away so it makes it difficult to tend to their needs. They have agreed and put their names on a waiting list for a multiple option residence not far from where they live now. This will give both of my parents what they need as life progresses for them; my dad not to get lost and to be with people; my mom to have independence knowing that my dad is safe and secure.
My grandson brings such joy to my life. I always look forward to our bi-weekly weekends together.
We spend our weekends visiting a very sick friend, visiting Big MeMa at the nursing home. or babysitting. With an occasional dinner out or golf game or trip to a thrift store, we are good to go with this chapter in our lives.
I must say, however, that I miss interacting with my siblings, but I hear we are having a family meeting in July. I am really looking forward to it.
One last thing. I will be graduating with my youngest daughter in May. How awesome is that!
Ciao for now.
DeeDee
Mom gets frustrated and there isn't much to say or do but listen.
My parents live far away so it makes it difficult to tend to their needs. They have agreed and put their names on a waiting list for a multiple option residence not far from where they live now. This will give both of my parents what they need as life progresses for them; my dad not to get lost and to be with people; my mom to have independence knowing that my dad is safe and secure.
My grandson brings such joy to my life. I always look forward to our bi-weekly weekends together.
We spend our weekends visiting a very sick friend, visiting Big MeMa at the nursing home. or babysitting. With an occasional dinner out or golf game or trip to a thrift store, we are good to go with this chapter in our lives.
I must say, however, that I miss interacting with my siblings, but I hear we are having a family meeting in July. I am really looking forward to it.
One last thing. I will be graduating with my youngest daughter in May. How awesome is that!
Ciao for now.
DeeDee
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