Thoughtprints: Memories

I was talking to my daughter the other day about my Mother. I was very emotional about what was happening to her, and my daughter, being the kind soul she is, came to me and asked if I needed to talk. Well, I certainly was not about to burden an 11 year old with such grown-up things, so instead I began telling her about what Grandma used to be like when she was younger, and when I was a young girl.

So many memories came flooding back to me. Oh how I wish my children could have known her back then like I did! She loved to ride bikes and play tennis; sun-bathe on the weekends and take us to the lake; and of course, play bridge with her friends. She and some of her girlfriends had a little bridge club, so to speak, and they would take turns hosting the card games. My sisters and I loved it when it was Mom's turn, cuz we'd always try to spy on them. LOL We'd sneak out of bed ever so quietly, peer around the hallway door and watch them play cards while they visited and laughed. Of course, it didn't last very long before Mom would spot us and send us on our way back to bed, but it was sure fun to try and pull one over on her! LOL While I was telling my daughter all of this, I realized that while we thought we were being quiet, we were probably making all kinds of noise like kids typically do, leaving them wondering how their Moms could possibly see and hear everything. LOL! The seeming eyes-in-the-back-of-the-head thing never gets figured out until we have kids of our own and hear how noisy they are when they're trying to be quiet! LOL ANYway, talking to my daughter about all of those things made me feel so happy ... and so sad. I miss those times like you wouldn't believe; but I am grateful beyond description for having had them once.

Speaking of Mom ....

I spent some time with her on Saturday, and she agreed to be my Valentine. :) We always have a nice time together. We never lack for anything to visit about, that's for sure. I mentioned to her my conversation with Callie, and asked her if my sisters and I made lots of noise when we snuck out of bed to watch them play cards. Her answer was a giggle and an "of course you did!" LOL She said they always knew we were there watching, and that when they would sneak a peek at us, there would be 3 little heads in a row, with my oldest sister at the top and me at the bottom, and Kelly in the middle. LOL (all according to age, don'tcha know) Gee, I bet we were cute. *heehee*

While I always feel helpless and sad because of her physical condition, I do manage to come away from our visits feeling happy sometimes, and Saturday was one of those times. I left with a smile on my face, and gratitude in my heart for having spent such a good few hours with her. :)

Hey, I wanted to mention to you all that CJ, unfortunately, must have surgery again. It would be mighty kind of you to keep her in your thoughts and prayers during this time. Maybe you could even send some positively-charged energy her way! ;) As I told her, my DIL will be finding out if my grandbaby is a boy or a girl around the very same time as her surgery, so only GOOD things can happen! :)

Thank you in advance for your prayers for CJ, and don't worry, as soon as I get news about my grandbaby, I'll let ya'll know! :)

Love you guys! You're all the best! :)

(((HUGS)))

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I wish i had happy memories of my youth... I'm jealous of you and your Mom's relationship. I hope she's feeling stronger soon. Love you, Lady... oh, and I've lit a white candle for your DIL and one for your Mom... and one more for CJ.

Posted by: Beverly | February 16, 2004 4:01 AM

one of lifes hardest things to endure has to be the aging of our parents. I have not gone through this yet, but have watch many of friends go through it. it just leaves me with "cherish each moment and memory you have".
Your post was a good example of doing so, as always you both are in my thoughts.

((hugs Leigh))

Posted by: Diane | February 16, 2004 9:30 AM

Sounds like Callie's question came at exactly the right moment and ended up giving you a much-needed lift.

We just never know what little things are going to leave such a lasting impression and will be pulled out of our memories when we most need them, such as your three little heads peaking around the corner.

I'm glad you had a bit of a lift, Leigh, strolling down Memory Lane. It's a great place to take a walk.

Posted by: Leslie | February 16, 2004 9:57 AM

So wonderful to share those memories with your little ones... there's so many of us who don't have those wonderful memories to share, it's nice to hear about them from others.