My Grandmother passed away. And it’s really affecting me. Well, I’ve been okay with it, at peace, until tonight. She passed away in December of 1993. And this past Wednesday, one of her brother’s passed away. It wasn’t until going to his visitation today that I was reminded of the loss of my Grandmother. Not that I forgot that she was gone, you just forget how much it hurts when it’s new, when the loss is fresh in your heart and your mind.
My Great Uncle that passed away this past week was an incredible man. He has been married to an equally incredible woman for almost sixty years. SIXTY. Not just sixty years, but sixty years filled with laughter. My Mom always said that when you saw the two together, they were always laughing, telling jokes, smiling…happy. And they had 10 children. 10 children, who are happily married themselves, what an example that has been set for them. Together, they brought sunshine into eachother’s lives, and everyone that surrounded them.
I told the widow today, after viewing hundreds of pictures of their almost sixty years together, that I can only hope that my husband and I can have just half of the laughter, that I would consider myself the luckiest woman in the world. And when things got bad between us…to not dwell on it, but change it, because it is up to us. It’s time to laugh more often and forgive more quickly. Life is short and sweet and amazing, why waste time keeping score?
So go, laugh with your husband. I am currently reading a book about marriage and one quote from one of the husbands has been sticking with me since reading it, he said "One smile from my wife, erases the strain of the whole week."
Smile and laugh…enjoy your marriage. It’s up to you.
I’m sorry for the loss of your great uncle. Your post really brought tears to my eyes. My husband and I have been getting on each other’s nerves lately-nothing really major, but still I wish we were in a better place. When I read this I really did think to myself that we need to treasure this time together because it will go faster than we think. Oh and I love that quote! Thanks for sharing.
I’m sorry for the loss of your great uncle. Your post really brought tears to my eyes. My husband and I have been getting on each other’s nerves lately-nothing really major, but still I wish we were in a better place. When I read this I really did think to myself that we need to treasure this time together because it will go faster than we think. Oh and I love that quote! Thanks for sharing.
Beautiful tribute to your Great Uncle. You have an amazing family, Beth! I’m sorry the pain of your Grandma’s absence filled your heart today. Huge hugs!
Beautiful tribute to your Great Uncle. You have an amazing family, Beth! I’m sorry the pain of your Grandma’s absence filled your heart today. Huge hugs!
I am sorry for the loss of your Great Uncle. I understand that a new loss reminds you of old losses. You never forget those people, but you learn to live without them. Sixty years is a wonderful example to their children and everyone around them. My in-laws would have been married 50 years this May. I am sure that date will be extremely hard for my fil.
So is it ok if I laugh at my husband if he is laughing too? Does that count? Because I have to tell you tears were running out of my eyes yesterday!!
I am sorry for the loss of your Great Uncle. I understand that a new loss reminds you of old losses. You never forget those people, but you learn to live without them. Sixty years is a wonderful example to their children and everyone around them. My in-laws would have been married 50 years this May. I am sure that date will be extremely hard for my fil.
So is it ok if I laugh at my husband if he is laughing too? Does that count? Because I have to tell you tears were running out of my eyes yesterday!!
What a great testament of a long happy marriage. It’s always great to have those reminders. Thanks for sharing that. I am sorry to hear of your loss.
What a great testament of a long happy marriage. It’s always great to have those reminders. Thanks for sharing that. I am sorry to hear of your loss.
Excellent post! Great reminder. Thanks!!
Excellent post! Great reminder. Thanks!!
I am so sorry about your loss. I love the quote at the end of your post every married couple should print that and hang it on there fridge. Remember hte good times you had with your grandmother that is what I have to do. I think of her every day!!
I am so sorry about your loss. I love the quote at the end of your post every married couple should print that and hang it on there fridge. Remember hte good times you had with your grandmother that is what I have to do. I think of her every day!!
I am so sorry about your loss. I love the quote at the end of your post every married couple should print that and hang it on there fridge. Remember hte good times you had with your grandmother that is what I have to do. I think of her every day!!
I am so sorry about your loss. I love the quote at the end of your post every married couple should print that and hang it on there fridge. Remember hte good times you had with your grandmother that is what I have to do. I think of her every day!!
I am so sorry about your loss. I love the quote at the end of your post every married couple should print that and hang it on there fridge. Remember hte good times you had with your grandmother that is what I have to do. I think of her every day!!
I am so sorry about your loss. I love the quote at the end of your post every married couple should print that and hang it on there fridge. Remember hte good times you had with your grandmother that is what I have to do. I think of her every day!!
What a beautiful post. Sorry to hear about your loss. It does sound like he had a fantastic life.
What a beautiful post. Sorry to hear about your loss. It does sound like he had a fantastic life.
What a timely reminder. It’s a wonderful post about marriage.
Sorry to hear about your loss. (Hugs)
What a timely reminder. It’s a wonderful post about marriage.
Sorry to hear about your loss. (Hugs)