My mother said that she loved all her daughters-in -law,but some were easier to love than others. I know she held a special place in her heart for your Mom,who embodied the love that she held for her children and grandchildren. My Dad and your Dad both suffered from depression and they both had the perfect mate to help them deal with it and still make such important contributions. I am now elder and I am grateful that god has given me the peace to not worry about my mortality.
Thanks Courtney! As usual there are many important thoughts in your writing that can teach even an old guy like me. I think Ruth was a lot like your mom - sharing her love with everyone she knew.
I hope your Mom will read this and wish the others were still here to read. I think it will and would be touching to all.
A couple things my Dad always told us - everyone should do their fair share; voting is a privilege and a responsibility. From my Mom, when we were upset - this too shall pass.
Thanks, Jean. I also remember hearing "this too shall pass". Such a good thing to remember! Your parents hosted caucuses in your home if I remember correctly, didn't they?
As an elder now (72), I absolutely do not find myself shaking my head "at a guy in his 40s who thinks he knows something." You've got some wisdom there, my friend. It's good to reconnect with you!
John Ball
My mother said that she loved all her daughters-in -law,but some were easier to love than others. I know she held a special place in her heart for your Mom,who embodied the love that she held for her children and grandchildren. My Dad and your Dad both suffered from depression and they both had the perfect mate to help them deal with it and still make such important contributions. I am now elder and I am grateful that god has given me the peace to not worry about my mortality.
Thanks for sharing this, Uncle John.
Thanks Courtney! As usual there are many important thoughts in your writing that can teach even an old guy like me. I think Ruth was a lot like your mom - sharing her love with everyone she knew.
Thanks, Russ. I could definitely see that about Ruth. She was always so kind and encouraging to me.
I hope your Mom will read this and wish the others were still here to read. I think it will and would be touching to all.
A couple things my Dad always told us - everyone should do their fair share; voting is a privilege and a responsibility. From my Mom, when we were upset - this too shall pass.
Thanks, Jean. I also remember hearing "this too shall pass". Such a good thing to remember! Your parents hosted caucuses in your home if I remember correctly, didn't they?
Thanks, Courtney!
As an elder now (72), I absolutely do not find myself shaking my head "at a guy in his 40s who thinks he knows something." You've got some wisdom there, my friend. It's good to reconnect with you!
Thank you so much, Allyson. It is indeed good to reconnect!