Thursday night I went to D14's Grade 8 graduation. My baby's going to high school! Her sister spent the afternoon Thursday helping her "get ready" for the big night! They're so good to each other, they make me so proud. Tomorrow I'm going to the closing service of the church I grew up in. I'm going with Mom and my sister is in the choir. Dad will be missed by all, he was a choir member since 1959. I made a montage of photos of the church for Dad as a Christmas gift. I thought when I did it that he'd be around for the end. Unfortunately, the church has outlived Dad but tomorrow the Whatis family will be there as will his memory.
I spent the afternoon at the church closing service. It's sad to see the place go but it was also very special to see all the faces from the past who had come to say goodbye. I dunno, just seems like too many losses these days somehow. Most of those people I will never see again. The Minister who did the service was one who had been there with me all the way during my battle with alcohol many years ago. No matter what time of day or night, no matter what trouble I was in, he'd pick me up and take care of me. He's the most Christian man I've ever known. His wife was also there and we hugged tightly. If he wasn't home when I was in trouble, she'd pick me up and sit with me! Amazing people.There was another lady I used to act with in the church drama group. I approached her and said "Would you like to do a play together some time?" She looked at me and said "I don't even know you?" I said "yes you do" and told her my name. She burst into laughter and said "Whatis, I loved you so much!" There were so many other people who had a place in my life and my memories. Even when you haven't been back in a while, you always knew the place was there...and now it's gone. I guess what is is!!! Btw, my sister wore my father's choir gown as she sang with the choir for the last time. They've also let her keep the gown, something she will treasure forever.
First of all, I just noticed that you've been posting here even longer than me..........Going on 6 years! 10 years is a generation!
I just think of all the changes I've gone through in that time. A year in Iraq, being away from my civilian job for 2 years, going through a horrible divorce, meeting a new woman,being back at work for almost three years, remarrying, buying a new house........I can't imagine what I would be like if I was stuck in the same conditions as 2006, and you've been here a year longer.
I agree whole-heartedly with oldtimer. Do SOMETHING. Life is for LIVING. Make some sort of change, either try to reconcile or get out. If she's not interested in reconciling, get out for your own sake. It's time.............
Observations accepted! I took a few vacation days off to relax and just got a call from my mother telling me that my father's sister had just passed away. Another damn funeral!
Sorry, I haven't been coming by here very often anymore. Sad to hear about your Aunt. Had she been ill? They say God doesn't give you more than you can handle.
When are you coming by in that ice cream truck? It is HOT outside!!
Hugs, kat
Me-53(and learning!) S24, S21, D18, D17 Just keep swimming, Just keep swimming. Dory
