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Originally Posted by Nucky
We have Everything going on this week. Our middle son and his wife and kids are here for a 4 or 5-day visit. The kids willingly get up at 6 AM sharp. My job is to get healthy and try to save myself. Getting up at 6 AM and getting directly into action is rough. They are great kids but are dynamos. I am still active but Nothing close to the Dynamo Department in any forward gear, maybe in reverse or at rest. Loving every minute of it. We are lucky to have them in our lives. It is true that a Family visit once you move away seems much more precious instead of feeling like the designated babysitter when you were back at home.
My Nothing was Something tonight. I'm happy to be able to share my thoughts with you all. Peace Out!  |
Okay - I'm going to stick my neck out and declare your post
- best post ever on here. You did NOTHING but say it all right here, Nucky. What a heartwarming post. I'm so glad you shared it with us.
What you said in bold above is so true. I experienced that with my siblings. Over the years, 2 of us moved away and yet all 4 of us seem closer now than ever before. When we are all together we treasure every moment and our conversations are much deeper. I felt the same way about my parents. I would describe my time with them when I would visit as quality time versus the quantity time, running in and out, that my siblings spent with them that lived nearby. I think when you are around each other all the time, the tendency is to take each other for granted. What you expressed, and did so well, I hope will help many others who want to be in TV but feel torn because of leaving family back home.
Enjoy every minute, as I know you will. Watching your family grow and continuing to spend quality time with them while you still have it on this earth is the best reason to continue the good work you are doing to better your health.
God bless you all, my friend.