Monday, December 05, 2005
Family
Hello everyone:
Yes, life seems to get very busy for us all and we forget to keep in touch somehow. Which is what the blog is for in this high tech world of ours and yet we still don't get much on board there.
I have read over Kay's and Dad's thoughts about family more than once and thought about it - and thought about it - and didn't want to put something down until I knew it sounded it ok. Seems silly I know but I wouldn't want to sound like a snob or no it all or as I'm criticizing anyone's choices.
I remember our childhood family life as very happy and close with us doing almost everything together, even once we got into college for awhile. I do find it curious that we don't seem to have much in contact with each other unless there is an event - like Dad's bday or something as such. I sadly wonder if when Mom and Dad are gone if we will see each other much. I know that is the way many families are so I'm sure we are not atypical but still find it a bit sad. Even though we may not totally see eye-to-eye or have our current lifestyles be different (i.e. some people may be more into sports or religion than the others, some people may party more, or want to relax/read/kick back more, or discipline their kids differently (that Dr. Deek can really act up sometimes). But I think we should still remember that family should be the most important thing. I think we should remember that life is short and who knows when someone may not be around. So at least to make the effort to stay in touch as individuals. It was so great to have Larry come through here. Or it has been so great to get phone calls from people since we've been back in the states. I have wished there were a few more.
I guess the above is a bit of rambling (which is why I hadn't put anything down previously) but these are just thoughts.
Love to everyone -
Hope you all are having a good December getting ready for the holidays.
Max
Yes, life seems to get very busy for us all and we forget to keep in touch somehow. Which is what the blog is for in this high tech world of ours and yet we still don't get much on board there.
I have read over Kay's and Dad's thoughts about family more than once and thought about it - and thought about it - and didn't want to put something down until I knew it sounded it ok. Seems silly I know but I wouldn't want to sound like a snob or no it all or as I'm criticizing anyone's choices.
I remember our childhood family life as very happy and close with us doing almost everything together, even once we got into college for awhile. I do find it curious that we don't seem to have much in contact with each other unless there is an event - like Dad's bday or something as such. I sadly wonder if when Mom and Dad are gone if we will see each other much. I know that is the way many families are so I'm sure we are not atypical but still find it a bit sad. Even though we may not totally see eye-to-eye or have our current lifestyles be different (i.e. some people may be more into sports or religion than the others, some people may party more, or want to relax/read/kick back more, or discipline their kids differently (that Dr. Deek can really act up sometimes). But I think we should still remember that family should be the most important thing. I think we should remember that life is short and who knows when someone may not be around. So at least to make the effort to stay in touch as individuals. It was so great to have Larry come through here. Or it has been so great to get phone calls from people since we've been back in the states. I have wished there were a few more.
I guess the above is a bit of rambling (which is why I hadn't put anything down previously) but these are just thoughts.
Love to everyone -
Hope you all are having a good December getting ready for the holidays.
Max
// posted by ytmax @ 6:04 PM 
