Happy weekend

2/24/12

It's hard to believe that just a few weeks ago I was lamenting over the long quiet days and now with the house full of energy, I am wondering what that quietness felt like.


Tomorrow my youngest daughter and grandson will be off to San Diego to live with my oldest daughter and her family while the younger finishes some nursing credits.   On the way south they will stop off at my mom and dad's where we will all gather to celebrate my mom's 78th birthday.  That means both our grand kids and more new great nieces and nephews than I can count. 


Life is all about growth and change.  It can be so easy to want to hold on to what is...but what is to be cannot be denied and so we adapt and encourage and learn to hold our tongue when we want to hold on too tightly.



Life is good...not perfect or always easy...but definitely good.

Have  wonderful weekend!

xo, Patty

17 comments

  1. I agree. I pray thing will go well with her move to San Diego. They all grow up so fast don't they. My daughter is off to her first camp this weekend,it was a good day with her before she left...it's the letting go part that is herd for me. May you have a blessed weekend. Mica

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  2. I'm so thankful that my daughter and future SIL along with my Grand daughter are buying a house just 7 blocks away!
    Sweet notebooks you made for your Bible study group!
    Deb

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  3. Sometimes, I feel as though you are speaking for me!!!
    Have a lovely weekend!! Enjoy that birthday celebration for your Mama!!
    XO Kris

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  4. You have a wonderful weekend, my friend!
    Brenda

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  5. Happy Birthday to your mom. Have a wonderful weekend.

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  6. I found the easiest way to "let go" was to realize I didn't actually have any choice in the matter. lol Might as well look gracious when facing the inevitable! ~ Maureen

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  7. Patty
    It sounds like it will be a wonderful gathering for your mom's b'day. I'm glad you've had the chance to enjoy your daughter and little g'son!

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  8. I am so glad things are settled at least for now. I feel as if I am always putting someone back together or propping them up from a bad day. Guess that is what moms are for. I am glad to be here to do it.

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  9. Have a great weekend.... and have a wonderful time at the party :o)
    ~Des

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  10. It will be great for so much family to be with your mom. You are right life does change and we have nothing to do but suck it up no matter how bad it hurts. Have a lovely weekend:)

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  11. Why is letting go so hard. I struggle so with this. My children are 21, 22 and 23. When I think of them gone I get very sad. They are all still in college ( taking their time) so it might be a few more years at home, but I know eventually they need to start their own lives away from home.

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  12. How wonderful to gather 4 generations together. Hope it is a wonderful time.

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  13. I'm so grateful that my daughter is still at home while going to college. I know things will change so I'm trying to make a conscience effort to enjoy these days!

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  14. Happy birthday fun. So nice that so much of your family will be able to celebrate together. My thought for this year is "Embrace Change," and I'm looking forward to new things and events in my life.

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  15. Your blog always lifts my spirit and I always pray that The Lord lifts yours my friend.

    Love & Blessings,

    Debbie

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  16. you're so very right. Sounds like the weekend was going to be full of fun activity. Hope all went well with the get-together and with the traveling.

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  17. this is a very encouraging post. I completely agree, life can never be perfect but it can be good. I think its up to each individual to see that xxx

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