My Dears, I must say, I am surprised that I have heard from so many concerning my previous post, about wars within families. It appears, by the responses I have gotten that many, many, many people are fighting a battle with a loved one. In some cases being abandoned by the family member and having no idea why they are being shut out. All families have minor skirmishes, but in some cases these fights escalate to nuclear proportion. In my family, we are known for our passion and complete involvement with each other. The price that passion exacts, I guess, is that feelings run high, both good and bad. I for one, would rather have the passion and take my chances risking repercussions. There is something to be said for being so outspoken that there is no doubt where you stand. On the other hand, snide commentary, deliberate mean spirit, bitterness, and rancorous temper tantrums never avail a desired response. When I had my triple bypass heart surgery two years ago, it was made very clear, life is to damn short to take exception to comments, behavior (imagined or otherwise), to pick fights, start arguments, to be decisive and choose unpleasantness. We have such little time, my friends, use that time wisely, reach out, embrace, forgive, renew, and love without reservation! In my case and in the cases of many of you, your family members have rejected any attempt for healing. This is just so sad. I have chosen to remember all the wonderful times that I shared with this person, living in the eternal hope that we will share this again. There is much happiness and beauty out there, strive to be part of it and be determined to spread loving feelings at every opportunity. I hope this evening finds you winding down your day in a comfortable chair, feet up, basking in the glow of a warm fire and golden evening light. I am sitting in my favorite gliding rocker, looking out the window at swirling snow. I am holding one of the little loves of my life, my cat, Miss Grey. I am thankful that I have my health and exciting thoughts still filling my silly old head! I am still full of hope, because without it, life would not be worth it. Hope is a glorious gift from God, so my wish for all of you, no matter what troubles you may have, is that you will always have the unbearable lightness and brightness of hope ringing in your heart! Good night, PP
Posted on: Sun, 25 Jan 2015 21:53:19 +0000
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