What an emotional time!

You're lucky your grandparents are still alive. I lost my paternal grandmother when I was about seven. She was about 72 when she died. I can still remember the few times she bathed us because our parents were busy trying to make ends meet. My maternal grandma just turned 80 last month, but I saw her only a few times. Besides, she's got so many grandchildren, I don't think we can get a little closer. She's a very strong lady, who was widowed at her 40s by her husband who had a second family. She

Thank you Thea...they are LOVELY!!!!!!!!

My grandparents all died while I was in Australia and they were back in Holland.
My father passed away Christmas 5 years ago and his brother and sister died the same year.
That was my emotional year.
I empathize with you very much. Time for a little personal nurturing for you, I think.

Here's a poem that a good friend of mine shared when my father died.

IN THE NEXT ROOM

Death is nothing at all.
I have only slipped away into the next room.

I am I and you are you;
What ever we were to each oth

Beth....LMAO

I never know what color my hair is.....but today it is my natural...brown!

HAHAHAHAHAHAHA!

Thank you all for your sweet stories! Family is so very important!
This time of the year, is a special time to remember your loved ones!
I had the chance to grow up knowing my great grandmother, and I have always loved to hear the stories of the 'elders' growing up.
Makes today seem like a breeze!
Jeff, your poem is very beautiful...thank you for sharing it here!!!

Hello,

I can relate too your story. I lost my grandparents a long time ago. My grandma died when I was about 15 years. My granddad died earlier. My other grandma died when i was 4 years, and my granddad died a few years later. So i didn't exactly know how it was to have grandparents. Until today i miss to have grandparents and until today i wonder how it would have been. They neither have seen my daughter.
But i have to agree with you that these days are very emotional. I have this feeings e

awww Jen... *hugs to you* I have one set of grandparents with me as well. I call them almost daily (gramps is now in a "home" but grandma still lives at home on her own - spunky gal) and I stop by when I can. These are the same grandparents who practically raised me, so I know what you mean. I love my grandparents so much. They are a treasure to behold and enjoy while ya can. I am just so thankful for every moment I have I had with them...they taught me so much.
Darlin' just remember the love a

Oh..by the way, your poem is beautiful Jeff!!!

That's so sweet Jen. It is sad to see our elders start slowing down.
I try not to dwell on the thought, that it will happen to us all one day.
The other day, it crossed my mind, that one day, even my kids will be old men.

I enjoyed reading your blog. I had to take a deep inhale and exhale after reading it.
You emotions and feeling come right through the monitor.

A nice reminder that we all need to love our love ones every single day and try to spend time with family and friends ever

Hi beautiful girl,

That is a beautiful real story too. And a beautfiul song to go with it.

Have a wonderful 2008.

Love
Jenny

Clover
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I walked Here this day ....

Not as Graciously (As in my youth)

but with steps taken Wisely (At my age)

Inside my Soul, I know that one day

I will never leave this Clover, and yet

I am Soothed,Blessed and Welcomed

in this Sacred,Secret place

Wisely accepting the Knowlege

that my Flesh will nourish that
which once fed

My Spirit....

Jeff Greene
Copyright ©2007 JeffGreene

Here's to your New Life, Precious One...

May Blessings Abou

Jen? I thought you were a blonde! LOL

~ Hello Jen ~

That was a very precious bitter sweet moment you had with your aging family members. So many are still with you? You are very lucky, young lady!!! I can think back when my grandmother was nearing the end of her life and I really didn't deal with it well.... I was in my late teens or early 20s ? it's hard to recall because I had an ID that said I was old enough to go in and have a beer even though I was way too young looking ! But I think I was still 19 when she passed. She ne

Absolutely Jean....
It just REALLY made me think.....
Especially watching this video with this old man......
I LOVED talking to my great grandmother growing up....I grew up that way......

I had a lot of GREAT flash backs...don't get me wrong.

But man I saw everyone that is gone now...there in the room right with us!

And thought to myself......I pray this is my family years to come. The laughs...tears....most of all. Family together.

Hi Jen,
That would be an emotional day - but you did have some of the family
around you, which is great.
Memories are something that noone can take away from you!

Yeah...this pic was taken today....