Thursday, November 24, 2011
Happy Thanksgiving!!!
Ok, This is the first holiday without mom. In less you count Halloween . Every year for the last 3 or 4 years I would get invited to some one's house for Thanksgiving and I would say no I have to stay with mom. Sometimes my sister would ask me if I wanted to do something and she would stay with mom. But she has kids that she can be with and they all cook a big meal so I wanted her to be with them on Thanksgiving and Christmas. We could of had a big dinner here but it always seems like a lot of work on me and not so much on everyone else. We cook and I care for mom. We eat and I care for mom We clean up and I care for mom. They rest and I care for mom. Not so much fun for me and mom. Anyway this year I am going to my son's girlfriend's mom's house to dinner. It is going to be weird. Being social is something new to me now. I need mom . I miss mom and dad. No one to hold me back and I want her here so I can say I need to stay with mom. Used to I would cry and say I want my dad now I cry and say I want my mom and dad. Time to grow up right? There are to many I's in the post again. It is all about me, me, me. Trying to get better . Just going a little slower than I thought it would. The real world is harder than I remember. Working and being out in public is going to take awhile to get used to. The Lord willing by Christmas I will be back in the game. Happy Thanksgiving.
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ReplyDeleteHi Karen,
ReplyDeleteI just want you to know that I'm thinking of you this morning. I know that this holiday will be very different for you, but I hope you will be able to enjoy letting someone cook for you this year.
I appreciate your honesty in this post. There are times that I feel like kickin' and screamin' that I want my mom and dad. I feel childish to have those feelings, but I guess it really just means we love and miss them and that's a GOOD thing after all.
Anyhow, take care of yourself and try to take one day at a time.
Hugs,
Kim
Thank you for reminding me of how sometimes when I get so frustrated with my mom's stubbornness, she is still here, strong willed and all. I hope you have a reasonably good time with the girl friend's family. You will gradually grow into a new you and a new way of doing things. I miss my dad and he's been gone 30 yrs. Grieving takes a long time. Let yourself grieve and ache in its own time schedule. There's no set time frame.
ReplyDeleteHugs,
Beckie in Brentwood, TN
slow down, you have the rest of you life to get back in the social saddle. You have a year to do the I,I,I, thing. It's a good way to heal, thinking of you first for a change. And sweetie it's okay to grieve.hugs, judi
ReplyDeleteSmile! Think of some reasons to be happy!
ReplyDeleteHow did Thanksgiving go for you, Karen? I am thankful you have a job, a home, a son and sibblings who need you and for all the years you blessed your mother with your being by her side.
ReplyDeleteHugs,
Carol
I hope you enjoyed your Thanksgiving and was able to relax and let people help you for a change.
ReplyDeleteHang in there. Give yourself some time.
Thinking of you and hoping Christmas will be better.
ReplyDeleteSheri
Aww Karen I want you to know I'm thinking of you. I miss my parents terribly too and wish for them so much somedays. I know I feel like I should "grow up" too but there's still that little kid inside of me who just wants the comfort and love that only parents can give. I still feel really awkward in social settings. I almost have to force myself to go out somedays because I get a bit social-phobic. Don't worry about too many "I's" this year. You have been taking care of your mom for years now so it's time for YOU.
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