I always tried to remember to send flowers to Phyllis and the girls...except one year when I got so busy working Psychiatry floor at Bassett Hospital and ministering to a church nearby..that I forgot. So, I sent flowers to them on President's day instead. I have changed my views of this day as these years have passed moving from a feeling of loneliness, to solitude. Oh, I still send cards to the girls, Matt, and Grandchildren...and a couple of other cards. I regret the mistakes I have made in the past, not spending enough time with loved ones, but I rejoice that God gave me the gift of listening to Him, to others, which is in itself a gift of love... God loves you.so do I.
Thursday, February 14, 2008
Valentine's Day 2008
This day for the last 15 years has been difficult for me! Society says that it is a day for 'lovers' those people who exchange jewelry, cards, flowers, or candy, and a meal spent together I am thinking of my Mother today alone on this day after 68 years..I had hoped to go visit her today but she wasn't feeling up to a visit. I DID send flowers from the family and I. She has told me via phone how beautiful they are, as she gazes upon them she thinks of us...
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Dad, thank you for the flowers you sent me! They really brightened up the week. I appreciate the ways you show how much you love us.
I remember the Valetine's gifts and flowers....and President's Day, too! Matt conveniently notes that Valentine's Day is a month after my birthday, so he can "make up" for any birthday missteps. It is something we all do--we miss the big days, and sometimes the after-the-date efforts mean even more! We love you--thank you for my magazine!
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