I went over to my sister, Cee's, when the Beast got home from church today. I wanted to bring her the shrimp creole I had saved for her and some of the pumpkin pie I made the other day. I always enjoy the time I spend with her.
When I got home, I asked the Beast what he would like to have for dinner. I couldn't ask him to have more shrimp creole because that was what he had for lunch. I gave him a couple choices and he decided he would prefer the chicken lo mein that we had in the freezer. It was something different so that's what we had along with some Texas toast. It was actually very good and filling.
I told him if he would get me some chicken legs or thighs, I would make some chicken soup with homemade noodles. When he asked what else I would need (I had checked to see what we didn't have), I told him and I couldn't believe that he jumped up and almost ran out the door to the store for the short list. I guess he REALLY wants me to make it. Of course, I had mentioned it to my sister when I was there and she wants some, too. She talked about her bf having it at our house on the Gulf Coast of Florida for the first time and how he really liked it. He wasn't really big on trying new things so she was surprised. Of course, if he didn't like it, I don't think she would have told me that but it's okay. Good manners and all being a consideration.
I read something so very true on FB today. It was this: Some day you will be just a memory to people. Try your best to be a good one. I really thought that was so very, very true. A good thing to keep in mind when you deal with people in your life. Here it is, almost the end of another year, and some of the people we knew and loved didn't make it. Be thankful that you are still here with your loved ones and let them know that you DO love them. I think that is another part of being a good memory, don't you?
The sister of my heart, Kay, lost her mother the other day. The two of them were very close. She and her hubby took her with them on vacation even and her hubby said he thinks he pushed her across most of Mexico but enjoyed every minute of it. I am so sad for her just because I know how tough it is to lose a mother. She was extraordinarily kind to all of us kids when we lost our mother and again when we lost our father. She had been close to him, too, since he was living with her and my brother (before their divorce). Dad had become a great father to us as he got older. I used to have him stay with us in South Florida for a month during the winter when the weather was the worst in Chicago. I loved having him. I miss him and mom every day. I'm just glad I have some good memories of them both.
Kay and her mom went to plays and things together often. She was always calling her mom to see if she needed anything. Sometimes she brought over dinner for her. She enjoyed just being with her mom. My heart aches for what I know she is going through now. It will be worse when she and her sisters have to clean out her house. I loved her mother's sense of humor and greatly enjoyed the times I got to spend with her when I was in Chicago. It's so sad when the people we love grow old (like we are doing every day) and leave us behind without them. It's an empty spot that can never be filled by anyone else.
I'm going to post this now. I'm tired and didn't get a nap today so I'm heading for bed. I took my shower and am in my jammies so I am ready! Love you all. No advice today other than to drive carefully. The life you save may be your own. ***Hugs***
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