“To love deeply in one direction makes us more loving in all others.” ----Anne-Sophie Swetchine 
Today has been a lazy day -- which has been nice. I have spent most of the day watching t.v. and even more relaxing and fun, playing with my sweet grandson, Julian. He helped me cook dinner, do the dishes and loves to play counting games. This week has been rather emotionally hectic, both at work (it is our busy season) and at home (my daughter's marriage has officially ended). I have been very sad because Justin (my son-in-law) has moved out of the area to begin anew -- which is good for him, I realize -- But, it is sometimes hard to let go of those you care about and who have been a part of your family. In my heart, Justin will always be my son-in-law -- and, I will always consider him part of my family (for he will always be my grandson's daddy). He is a good young man with a wonderful, sweet heart and I hope all of the very best for him. My heart has just so very heavy with his leaving -- the finality of circumstances... The reality of life and living are sometimes simply difficult.... You so badly want things (e.g. relationships) to work out -- to have the happy ending we all see at the movies -- but sometimes it is just not to be. I often wonder why so very few relationships work out these days.... I wish all families could have the role models of my wonderful parents, who are my heroes in life. Certainly, they have struggled in their 50+ year relationship, but the love they have with each other and their genuine friendship and solidarity of purpose has allowed them to show others how very wonderful life can be to share, to love one another, love your family and not give up when things are hard. I would love to share one of the family videos Steve and I made for my parent's 50th Wedding Celebration last June. This video is entitled "Beginnings" as it showcases their young lives, both before they actually met -- and up to their wedding -- and ends with photos/memories of their parents and grandparents relationships. To view the video, please go to the link: http://video.xanga.com/ApplePie2005/b4b48669141/video.html Be sure to turn on your speakers because it is accompanied by music. I hope you like it! 
Love to all! | 
Sorry to read about the break up. Julie and I celebrate our 25th wedding anniversary tomorrow! I think a lot of people take the easy way out when things get difficult, not saying your kids did though.. Thanks for dropping by the other day.
