Category Archives: aging parents
Sometimes it takes a dramatic event to remind us of the importance of friends and family relationships. This week I attended three ceremonies representing different parts of my family – a wedding, a funeral, and a baby naming. At the wedding I was reminded how emotionally satisfying it feels to welcome new members into the circle of closeness. They can never really understand the shared memories of the past but they can be a part of the new ones that are created together. At the funeral, spending time with cousins … Continue reading
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how families connect
Spring is in the air and brings with it many opportunities for celebration. Between Mother’s day, graduations, weddings and Father’s day there are likely some family gatherings planned. Are you feeling eager for connection? Concerned about unfinished business and potential confrontation? Sad that family is physically or emotionally distant and you’ll be on your own? Families today come in many shapes and sizes. What’s the composition of yours? What events are you anticipating? And how are you preparing to deal with the possible ups and downs? As always, we want … Continue reading
time together on Mother’s Day
As mothers we know that sending flowers, candy and greeting cards are de rigueur for Mother’s Day. We all may want different things for “our” day – the comments we received on the blog highlighted some – but spending time together is usually a winner. Being with family gives everyone a chance to appreciate the love that is there. The forms that love takes may vary from one family to another – and sometimes it is even hard to recognize. Share with us how your family members express their love. … Continue reading
