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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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  1. IngeNovember 24, 2011 at 5:43 AM

    Even though .... Happy Thanksgiving dear Karen!

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  2. Happy@HomeNovember 24, 2011 at 5:58 AM

    Hi Karen,
    I 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

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  3. SewconsultNovember 24, 2011 at 7:09 AM

    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.
    Hugs,
    Beckie in Brentwood, TN

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  4. judi/GmjNovember 24, 2011 at 8:52 AM

    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

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  5. PapaNovember 24, 2011 at 10:47 AM

    Smile! Think of some reasons to be happy!

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  6. Carol Noren JohnsonNovember 25, 2011 at 12:16 PM

    How 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.

    Hugs,
    Carol

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  7. HappyKNovember 25, 2011 at 12:37 PM

    I hope you enjoyed your Thanksgiving and was able to relax and let people help you for a change.
    Hang in there. Give yourself some time.

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  8. SheriNovember 25, 2011 at 6:56 PM

    Thinking of you and hoping Christmas will be better.
    Sheri

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  9. citygirlDecember 2, 2011 at 10:41 AM

    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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