Reflective post....
9 years ago today, we bought our very first house!!! Finally, after 9 years, we have updated as much as we wanted to...inside and out. First we had to repour a foundation for our 2nd garage bay. We paved the driveway at the same time. Then we did the kitchen...a couple of years later, the bathroom. Our pool collapsed two years ago, so that was replaced. This past summer, the roof, windows, siding, and a new shed. The painter is finishing up today with the living room, dining room and bedrooms. I'm proud to call this place home!!
4 years ago today, I held my dad for the last time....I still "get mad" that I don't get to watch my dad experience his grandchildren. I think that is the part that will get me, for a LONG time.... Some tears are shed from time to time, but that is just selfish tears for ME, since I know my dad is in Heaven and looking down, but really, what does that do for ME and my kids. He really fought a brave fight and I have read and heard about several deaths in recent days that just gets me.....knowing what these families are going through.... Seeing various girls having to deal with the decline of their parents, memories of hospice......reading about spouses posting about the decline and death of their loves.... I know it's all "the circle of life", and a lot of us are in the same boat but that doesn't mean we have to enjoy it....
I try to remember my dad in a good light, but I did not get along with him at ALL in my teen years, but now, as a parent, I am starting to clash with my children more often as they get older, but my love for my little babies is still there, and I finally understand how my dad probably felt as MY parent. Dad, I know you are looking over us....... I love you and miss you....
9 years ago today, we bought our very first house!!! Finally, after 9 years, we have updated as much as we wanted to...inside and out. First we had to repour a foundation for our 2nd garage bay. We paved the driveway at the same time. Then we did the kitchen...a couple of years later, the bathroom. Our pool collapsed two years ago, so that was replaced. This past summer, the roof, windows, siding, and a new shed. The painter is finishing up today with the living room, dining room and bedrooms. I'm proud to call this place home!!
4 years ago today, I held my dad for the last time....I still "get mad" that I don't get to watch my dad experience his grandchildren. I think that is the part that will get me, for a LONG time.... Some tears are shed from time to time, but that is just selfish tears for ME, since I know my dad is in Heaven and looking down, but really, what does that do for ME and my kids. He really fought a brave fight and I have read and heard about several deaths in recent days that just gets me.....knowing what these families are going through.... Seeing various girls having to deal with the decline of their parents, memories of hospice......reading about spouses posting about the decline and death of their loves.... I know it's all "the circle of life", and a lot of us are in the same boat but that doesn't mean we have to enjoy it....
I try to remember my dad in a good light, but I did not get along with him at ALL in my teen years, but now, as a parent, I am starting to clash with my children more often as they get older, but my love for my little babies is still there, and I finally understand how my dad probably felt as MY parent. Dad, I know you are looking over us....... I love you and miss you....
