Relationship Reflection
My relationship with my mom was very special. My mom taught me how to be a strong, independent woman. She raised six children on her own after leaving an abusive marriage. Mom was there to help take care of all her grandchildren while my siblings and I worked. Our kids were always at her house on weekends and all summer. She taught our kids how to laugh and have fun.
When I married my husband Joe I was only 18 years old. We have been married thirty-two years and share a very loving relationship. He has supported me through my educational adventures. I don’t believe I could have made it through without his love and support. My two children and their spouses are also a very important part of my life. They have given me much joy and taught me how to have a great deal of patience. They have also given me a wonderful daughter-in-law and son-in-law.
The relationship I have with my two grandsons is indescribable. I have so much so much love for these two boys. Austin is eleven and loves to play practical jokes on his Mimi and spend all his weekends and summers here with us. Sean is now ten months old and learning how to explore his world. Watching these boys grow up is the best gift I can ask for.
This past summer I lost my closest companion my dog Buster Brown. He was by my side and under my feet for fourteen years. The hardest decision I had to make was to let him go when he became sick. I made the decision to never get another pet; I did not want to experiences the loss again. That was until I went on my home visits to meet my families last fall. I had a puppy choose me to be his new mommy. He has given much joy, and I believe Buster is here in spirit teaching him some new familiar tricks. Toby Noe is a very unique and loving puppy. The vet told me I saved him and he is helping me heal from losing Buster.
Every relationship has challenges. Without my relationship with all the people I have talked about I do not feel I could be the woman I am today. I have been taught how to love, laugh, learn through mistakes, how to have patience and wait for things to happen. I have been truly blessed for all the people that have come and gone throughout the years.
Correna,
ReplyDeleteIt is great to hear of such close families. So many of the children I see these days are living in torn and separated families. I wish that all children could grow up in a household like I did where love and caring was always evident, even during arguments. Keep enjoying those grandchildren, time goes by so fast.
Correna,
ReplyDeleteIt made me so sad to read about your dog, as I have had to make that same hard decision with a pet. However, it made me SO happy to see that you found another pet that is so important and helped you heal. Animals have such a large capacity to give love. I'm glad you added that as an important relationship in your life. I think it's often too easy to dismiss the importance our pets can have in our lives. Thanks for sharing!
Hi Correna,
ReplyDeleteI am sorry to hear about Buster Brown, but glad to know that Toby Noe is filling a void for you. I always love to hear about long and lasting relationships such as yours with your husband. Wow! Thirty-two is amazing. I wish you many more years of love, support, and companionship with Joe and continued and never ending fun with your children and grandchildren.
Sally