Oh wow! There were some violently contrasting emotions provoked by those words... The idea of capturing the happiness of a time, a moment, a feeling of love is mesmerising and more than enticing. Until it passes though we never truly realise the value.
But yes, there is a lot to be said for remembering and treasuring those memories that are almost tangible, that move us deeply when we revisit them.
I clearly remember the sadness I felt when I tearfully asked Mom why we could not all live together forever!
The sweet, innocent naivety of childhood, you know something, I never actually decided that to follow it didn't make more sense than following the ideas of the adults.
Grandparents love and 'shared history' filled homes always seem to be the meeting point for families and so often a profound memory of loss when those grandparents have gone, I know this only too well.
The joy and connection you found rather than 'empty nest' feelings later in life is heartening and a lesson on perspective for many. We are at this stage of life too right now and do look forward to looking after ourselves a little after working so hard to ensure our daughters were raised well.
I hope that final season together, bittersweet in nature though it certainly was brings a treasure trove of wonderful memories and a genuine warmth when brought to mind that brings comfort.
I now finally realize that life cannot stay frozen in time and that I must grab every new adventure that comes my way as time melts away in the blink of an eye!
I am forced to use the word bittersweet again in it's truest sense of the word, the ebb and flow of life sometimes feels more like crashing, unpredictable highs and lows, they all teach us a very special lesson about love...
Even when it is so very painful to hear.
It will be a little while before your words leave my mind, I confess. I am very happy to have crossed paths with you again and send the very warmest wishes to you and yours.
Take good care of you 😊
Yes, when our grandparents die, those big family gatherings come to an end. Fortunately, my aunt took over, but the gatherings shrunk a little. Still was wonderful, but I was grown up by then, and understood, unlike my childlike dream of us living together as one big clan!
Enjoy this season in your life, and treasure every moment, however trivial it may seem.
Bittersweet memories for sure, but they're starting to feel a tad more sweet, with just a tinge of sadness!
Thank you so much for your very thoughtful words @stevenwood <3 Have a wonderful Friday with your loved ones @stevenwood <3
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