Life Does Have Its Joys!
By DianneN
@DianneN (247186)
United States
July 21, 2019 7:31am CST
Many of you know our younger son is in the process of divorcing his wife. Many of you know that we are blessed with another son who is the father of our two precious grandchildren.
Right now, he and his wife are visiting the kids. It’s Parents Visiting Weekend. They drove to Maine first to visit our granddaughter. The photo is one taken at 4th of July. She is the one in the middle, between some of her very bestest of friends, including Lionel Richie’s granddaughter, Nicole Richie’s daughter (on the left). Our son texted me that she LOVES camp.
Yesterday was spent in New Hampshire at our precious grandson’s camp. He LOVES camp, too!
Our son and daughter-in-law will spend several days in New England before driving back to New York City. I’m sure they will eat lobster for breakfast, lunch, and dinner. 
We do have plenty of joys in life to see us through the next few months. We are blessed with two sons and two grandkids whom we love to the moon and back, a loving family, and so many wonderful friends right here on myLot and in real life.
We do have plenty of joys in life to see us through the next few months. We are blessed with two sons and two grandkids whom we love to the moon and back, a loving family, and so many wonderful friends right here on myLot and in real life.45 people like this
44 responses
@ElusiveButterfly (45940)
• United States
21 Jul 19
Eating lobster 3 meals a day doesn't sound like a bad thing to me! Love it. But, I would settle for once a day.
There is always joy to be found, we just need to look for it. Even on the darkest day, there is a glimmer of sun.
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@ElusiveButterfly (45940)
• United States
21 Jul 19
@DianneN Well, maybe I could eat it 3 times in one day at least!!!
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@wolfgirl569 (106238)
• Marion, Ohio
21 Jul 19
Glad they are having a great time.
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@wolfgirl569 (106238)
• Marion, Ohio
21 Jul 19
@DianneN But then the parents miss them
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@DianneN (247186)
• United States
21 Jul 19
@wolfgirl569 They love not driving all over the place for hockey and ice skating. Absence makes the heart grow fonder.
Yes, the parents miss them, and were looking forward to seeing them.
Yes, the parents miss them, and were looking forward to seeing them.1 person likes this
@just4him (317041)
• Green Bay, Wisconsin
21 Jul 19
That's wonderful they LOVE camp and are having a great time. It's great they could visit the kids during parent's weekend.
Lobster three times a day sounds like a good deal to me. I love lobster. It's been a long time since I have it. The price here is outrageous.
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@DocAndersen (54402)
• United States
21 Jul 19
That is a great way to look at things, find the joy!
Camp, now that brings back memories!
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@DocAndersen (54402)
• United States
21 Jul 19
@DianneN i did several different times. Plus my mother shipped me off to my Grandparents house every summer for at least a month!
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@1hopefulman (45120)
• Canada
21 Jul 19
A beautiful picture of happy children! Yes, it's good to focus on our blessings! Have a beautiful Sunday!
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@allknowing (136394)
• India
22 Jul 19
I did not know
I like your attitude to bits. That is called art of living
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@allknowing (136394)
• India
25 Jul 19
@DianneN I am sure you must be doing everything to diffuse the situation for you and your husband.
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@divalounger (6117)
• United States
28 Jul 19
It sounds like you have a loving family--hopefully, the divorce is not too stressful for everyone involved.
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@divalounger (6117)
• United States
28 Jul 19
@DianneN I know--but once done, usually everyone is happier--
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@DianneN (247186)
• United States
29 Jul 19
@divalounger We are waiting for that time to arrive. We want to see if she and her lawyer tries to take his house.
@changjiangzhibin89 (16763)
• China
22 Jul 19
Isn't she the ice princess ? Two grandkids are the apple of your eye.
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@LeaPea2417 (37353)
• Toccoa, Georgia
22 Jul 19
Diane, I am shocked! I am in the minority here ,, I didn't know your younger son and his wife are divorcing! Didn't they marry not too long ago? From all you have mentioned here, they seemed very happy.
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@Hannihar (130218)
• Israel
22 Jul 19
@DianneN
So Nicole's daughter is back at camp with her again. I am glad you have good news to share. I am glad she loves camp. I did not like it. Who is the other girl on the other side of her? I am so glad you have a lot of good things in your life. I wanted to ask if Doodles understands what is going on? I am glad both grandchildren love their camps and your son and daughter-in-law are happy too.
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@Hannihar (130218)
• Israel
23 Jul 19
@DianneN
I know when I got my divorce and was free of him my dog and cat were so happy that we were rid of him. That is so nice that they kept their friendship up. I know your son is happy about being rid of her but I know he is sad. I felt very free when I was divorced because that was a horrible marriage all the way around.
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@Nakitakona (56486)
• Philippines
22 Jul 19
I have a good experiences about camping especially outdoor one. I am talking about the Boy Scout movement.
It's good to hear about your grandchildren. I know they'll enjoy their summer camping.
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@DianneN (247186)
• United States
23 Jul 19
@Nakitakona I’m so happy to hear that. Camp has so many wonderful benefits.
@Nakitakona (56486)
• Philippines
22 Jul 19
@DianneN Lately our three grandchildren joined their youth conference camp for three days within the city capital. It's attended by the youth members of the Church coming from different units and branches in.our district.
According them, they enjoyed the camp. They found new friends and learned to develop their self-confidence and self-esteem.
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@shaggin (72131)
• United States
23 Jul 19
I haven't been very active here. I meant to look you up on here about a week ago and catch up on your posts. I didn't know your younger son who was more recently married then your other son is divorcing his wife. I am so sad to hear this news. I can't imagine what happened. Last I knew they had moved into their own home.
I am very glad your grandkids are doing well and enjoying their summer.
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@DianneN (247186)
• United States
24 Jul 19
I haven't been around here much since returning from Florida. Not to worry.
All this about the divorce is recent. It is very sad, but he doesn't want her back. He's feeling much better now after being in despair.
I needed to think of the good things in my life to help rid my mind of the horrible shock of the divorce. Thank you! Missed you.
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@ridingbet (66854)
• Philippines
26 Jul 19
you have a beautiful family with your son and his wife and kids. surely this should overcome the hurt caused by your other son's divorce with his wife.
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@JohnRoberts (109846)
• Los Angeles, California
21 Jul 19
Says the proud granny!
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@JohnRoberts (109846)
• Los Angeles, California
21 Jul 19
@DianneN Just a little bit!
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