Being There
The next few posts will center on being there for one another.
Our family tries to support one another in good times and bad times. From our kids' sports games, plays, ceremonies, graduations to being in the pet parade or getting them to scouts or Awanas or whatever. We were always there cheering them on, supporting them, maybe making a costume or helping remember lines or Bible verses. We cannot count the times we were "there". Even as they became adults, we can still say we have been and will be "there".
We have been there for grandkids too as our new descendants have increased. It is harder the older we get, but I try to live doing what I can do, while I still can do it. I know it blesses me just as much as it blesses them.
When my Dad was in the senior talent shows, we were there to cheer him on.
We were there when our parents needed help. When George's mother was nearing the end of her life, we had her live with us for a short while. We gave up our bed for her. George slept on the living room couch, and I slept on the floor in a sleeping bag in Tiffany's room. When my Mom was in the hospital at the end of her life, I went to visit her every single day for a month. We saw my Dad through so many hospital and nursing home stays and did what we could for him. When our parents were living, we were sure to make sure they were not alone on holidays. We tried to always think of them, and I still do every day even though they are not with us on earth.
We have also tried to be there for others outside of the family. Over the years we hope many others have felt blessed by our actions.
George and I have been there for each other through the losses of loved ones, troubling times, in sickness and hardships, but we have also been there in the good times--throwing each other special birthday parties and celebrating in special moments.
I have attended several Veteran programs to honor George's military service. from special CT awards and Vietnam awards, visiting the wall together, and I spoke when he received the local Veteran of the Month award. As you can see from the photos, our family was there for him too.
George has been there for me when I was sworn in as postmaster
when we had a special "Heartland" stamp unveiling and other postal milestones, including retirement.
He was supportive and helpful in the publishing of my book. When I had the book launch, family also showed up for support.
I know there were many more times I could mention. We've lived through a lot in 50 years. In good times and bad, we have been there for each other.
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