Memories that linger
@AnneEJ (4917)
Dollard-Des-Ormeaux, Quebec
April 26, 2016 10:00am CST
As I looked at my calendar this morning, I realized that ten years ago, my younger brother passed away. He lived in another province and at first it didn't look like I would be able to go to the funeral. But things worked out, and I met my older brother and sister part way, and we drove.
Four years later in May, my older brother passed away, and since he lived a bit closer I was able to attend his funeral as well.
Now I just have my two sisters left, and we have tried to spend as much time together as we can. I am looking forward to spending time with both of them in May.
Family is so important, and it is nice to get together and reminisce about the times we spent together as children. Time goes go so fast, and we never know when we are going to lose a loved one.
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@1hopefulman (45120)
• Canada
26 Apr 16
True, time passes so fast in this world and we look forward to the new world where we can meet up with family and friends that have passed away. What happy days are ahead! God bless!
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@1hopefulman (45120)
• Canada
2 May 16
@AnneEJ Whatever God has in store for his faithful followers in the future, we can be sure it will be wonderful!
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@Juliaacv (51081)
• Canada
26 Apr 16
My Dad's birthday would have been on May 2nd, and my thoughts go back to him. A little over a year after he passed my 2 younger brothers and my mother decided that they didn't want me as part of the family any longer. They said some terribly hurtful things to me and my husband. It still breaks my heart, and I still pray for them, but I haven't seen them since the Friday before Mothers Day 5 years ago. I have an older brother that still calls me, but I don't see him as he's busy raising his 3 kids alone.
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@BelleStarr (61102)
• United States
26 Apr 16
That is so true and I actually called both of my brothers in the last few days just to check in. I think in my family I am the one who has to make the effort.
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@AbbyGreenhill (45494)
• United States
26 Apr 16
I only have one sister, very small family.
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@crazyhorseladycx (39509)
• United States
27 Apr 16
i'm glad that y'all've that opportunity, ms. anne. time does fly 'n one ne'er knows when theirs'll be 'p, so 'tis important to keep'n contact with those ya care 'bout.
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@1creekgirl (41459)
• United States
26 Apr 16
I'm so sorry about losing your brothers. Hope you and your sisters will enjoy your visit together.
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@1creekgirl (41459)
• United States
27 Apr 16
@AnneEJ That sounds lovely. Have a safe trip.
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@LovingMyBabies (85288)
• Valdosta, Georgia
26 Apr 16
Life is too short, and your right we never know when it is our time to go so we should make the most of the time that we do have. I'm sorry for the losses of your brothers.
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@LeaPea2417 (37357)
• Toccoa, Georgia
2 May 16
Time does go by really fast. I am glad you still have family members alive that you can spend nice time with.
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@Elizaby (6902)
• Pensacola, Florida
27 Apr 16
Time does go by fast and seems to be getting faster. (ps Karen Kingsbury got a new Baxter family seriese coming out sometime this fall if you haven't see the newsletter she sends out. The first one will be called a Baxter Christmas. I almost can;t wait)
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@Elizaby (6902)
• Pensacola, Florida
27 Apr 16
@AnneEJ That series was OK though the first book When the were in Pensacola there were several errors about Pensacola. including having facilites on a highway that donsn't have a one and it would have been more likely of someone being transferred here than to Destin which is much smaller than here and besides we have many age in place facilities.
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@AnneEJ (4917)
• Dollard-Des-Ormeaux, Quebec
27 Apr 16
Yes, I got the e-mail yesterday. Did you like the Angels Walking Series. It was different, but good. I watched the movie "The Bridge, part 1 and 2, and really enjoyed it. It was a bit different from the book I see they are making of movie of Time to Dance as well.
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