These are my observations as I go through my daily routine. I talk about my life as a wife, mother, health care worker, etc. Basically, I thought my life would be different.
Monday, September 28, 2009
September 28
Today is the 41st anniversary of my mother's death. No matter how old I am every time this day comes around I am 16 again. I have never been able to resolve the issues I have. I continue to be a little crazy. I will always be 16.
As Quakers say, this post 'speaks to my condition.' As you know, I was a few days short of 16 when my dad died. The day never passes without a kind of inner tribute and a grief hugged to my self. Sixteen again, yes. -- Carolyn
Grew up in Plymouth, Indiana. Graduated from Ball State University with a degree in Journalism. I moved to Indianapolis with my college roommate and met my husband and moved to Michigan. I have 2 beautiful daughters ages 22 and 25. I have had a few different careers in my life. I started out as a "secretary" moved on to fast food manager with Arby's and Wendy's, became a stay at home mom for 2 years and got back into the working world selling glasses at NuVision. One thing led to another and I ended up working in ophthalmology. Who would have figured?
9 comments:
Aren't we all a little crazy... and always 16?
Hugs to you.
Hi. The pictures in your slide show are gorgeous. They reflect a wonderful life.
Don't tell yourself you can't resolve issues. We all mellow with age and sometimes the person we are hardest on is ourselves. Best wishes.
Thinking of you today. Hugs from Sophie too. :)
It is okay to be sixteen one day a year, cut yourself a little slack. Tough thing for a teenager to go through. :)
Just...hugs and kisses...that's all.
Aw, I am so sorry I am late responding to this Jan! It is ok to be 16 again, and some issues are sometimes better left unresolved.
PS: Thank you so very much for asking if I was ok, that means alot. My email is in my profile if you ever want to email me, dear friend.
Hugs
My father has only been gone about 4 years, but I'm pretty sure I'll mark the day ever year for the rest of my life.
I'm sorry you lost your mom so young.
As Quakers say, this post 'speaks to my condition.' As you know, I was a few days short of 16 when my dad died. The day never passes without a kind of inner tribute and a grief hugged to my self. Sixteen again, yes. -- Carolyn
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