My father once gave me some very good, simple advice that has always stuck with me, maybe more than anything else he ever said!He told me that in life, you should make any decision based on the best information you have at a given time, and then you just go forward. You don't look back and second-guess yourself, saying "I should have..." or "Maybe if I'd..." I have many times realized just how right he was. (Daddy below as a young man during WWII:)
Well, I thought about that this morning as I woke up. My 85-year old dad is, as we speak, having open heart surgery, and he is definitely on my mind. I'll be heading down to Georgia to see him next week, to be with him once he's out of the hospital. My older sister and her husband are with him right now. (Daddy below, at 85, agonizing over a critical move he's making in a hot game of Farkle!:)
It's so typical of life, to me, that our family tends to stay very healthy, but right now, two of my family members are having pretty major health concerns, at the exact same time--my dad, and my younger sister, Claudia. (below with her 2 kids:)
Daddy and Claudia,...you' re both definitely such troopers, and I know you are going to do well. You've both had pretty agonizing decisions to make, and I know you're both "moving forward." I love you both..."The family is one of Nature's masterpieces." (-George Santayana)
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31 comments:
Double whammy to have two sick and to worry about at the same time! All of you are in my thoughts and prayers.
Thanks, Laure. I'll probably die of stress, worrying about the two of them. I always think it's so hard to watch someone you love going through hard things, isn't it!?
All the best to them and to the entire family.
Lorenzo, thank you! The worst thing is to feel you can't take the difficulty away from those we love, I think!
Dear Suzanne,
My thoughts and best wishes are with your family and you.
All the best to you,
xxCarolg
You and your sister and your father will be in my thoughts Sue...may they soon be up and back to good health! Thinking of you.
Bisous
Ronelle
thanks, Carol! I'm very fond of both of 'em, so I'll be agonizing for a long while...
That is such wonderful advice. I am going to pass it along to my kids, as well.
Your dad and Claudia are in my thoughts and prayers today, Sue. And you, as well, dear friend. Safe travels. xx
Thank you Ronell and Willow, as well. I hope they will both be ok.
That was such good advice from your dad, Suzanne, and it's something that would surely help us all to follow. My heart goes out to you at this time, and my thoughts and prayers are with you and your dad and Claudia.
annie
Great pictures, Sue--your dad looks great for 85! You have a wonderful family--and great advice too; I'm trying to follow it myself this week.
I like your painting too--it's very nicely and simply painted; the little "bloom" at the vase of the vase is just right!
You and your family are in my thoughts and prayers.
Love the quote and the water color.
Barbara
Thinking of you and your Family and wishing you the best. I think the hardest part is the waiting. I pray all will be fine. xoxo Cris
Thank you, everyone! He's got a long haul ahead, but at least he got through the surgery itself. I hope he's sleeping right now so he doesn't know it if he's hurting!!
Keeping your dad and sister in our thoughts. Best wishes to both.
thanks, Chris. Very kind of you. Fingers and toes are all crossed here.
Best wishes and prayers out to your dad and your sister, it's tough on a family. I love your header painting and the floral vase. Safe travels to Georgia!
thank you, Artist! Very kind of you!
Hope he's back playing Farkle soon, Sue.
sue best wishes for both your father and sister
That is the hardest, to see loved ones suffer and not being able to change it. I have been there with my younger sister and my father, both. My heart goes out to you, my best wishes for your sister and your father!
Your paintings are lovely as ever.
Have a safe trip down to Georgia!
Hugs,
Merisi
Thanks, Carolyn, Jane and Merisi. I appreciate it.
My very best wishes to your dad & Claudia.
What marvellous advice your dad gave you Suzanne. He is so handsome in that old photo and still good looking now. I wish your dad and Claudia well and hope the surgery is a great success. xxx
Hi Sue!.... Your Dad has given "You" rich advice. He has enjoyed an enriched life... to feel the love, success and support of his family round about "Him".... a blessing!
"I" wish him "speedy recovery"... and more time with "You" and the rest of your family!
Good painting... prayers and warm regards,
Bruce Sherman
Thanks, Larry and Sherman. So far, at least my dad came through the surgery, anyway...
I am always so touched when I see photos of soldiers when they were so young. Such innocence.
My father would be about the same age as yours but he is no longer with us.
I hope they are both okay.
Sue, I hope this comment finds your life less stressful and things are working out for you and your loved ones. Don't know how I missed this post-- but I did...My parents are the same age as your father too.
lovely watercolor vase at the top and I love your dad's advice -- go forward.
Just stopped by to read how your dad was doing.
Best wishes for a speedy recovery.
Your photos are wonderful. Spring is in the air!
Have a nice week,
Sending sunshine from Paris,
Brigitte
Oh, dear Sue, I know so well the anguish we feel over loved ones' health problems. I hope ALL of you are doing better now. Sending you lots of hugs.
Laura
Thanks, everyone. He is doing better now, but we had a few scares. I appreciate all the kind words of support.
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