By now most - if not all - of you have run across this video. But I'm going to share it anyway. And if you haven't seen it (and even if you have), get the tissues out. You're going to need them.
What I wouldn't give to still have my dad around (he died in February 2007), especially this time of year. The holidays are all about spending time with our loved ones. While they're still here with us. Because once they're gone, there won't be another chance to do so. Time will have run out.
Now, if you'll excuse me...I've got something in my eye... *sniff*
Oh how lovely and heart warming, and sorry to hear about your dad. Keep the great memories alive!
ReplyDeleteI'm glad you liked it. And thanks for stopping by. Happy Sunday to you!
DeleteThanks for this, Martha. Very poignant this time of year and any day actually.
ReplyDeleteI saw my Dad yesterday and had a great visit.....just him and me.....which is almost impossible with so many in my family.
That is wonderful, Jim. You are so fortunate to have your dad. Enjoy every moment you can with him!
DeleteOh my. I am looking for my box of Kleenex. Both my parents are now gone, but we siblings still get together with as many nieces and nephews as possible. -Jenn
ReplyDeleteI'm sorry about your parents. This time of year we miss the people we've lost. How wonderful that you have a loving family to get together with!
DeleteI saw this last week on Facebook; yep shed a few tears. I know, what I would do to have my mom back with us (she passed December 2006). Time softens the grief, but it still is there, as you know yourself.
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You're so right, Betty. Time does soften the grief but it never fully goes away. It shows up on special occasions because you wish you could share that time with your loved one who was moved on.
DeleteThanks for sharing Martha, it is so heartwarming, but sad at the same time. Sorry for your loss too.
ReplyDeleteSomewhat bittersweet, Christine.
DeleteI am actually kind of curious to see how everyone would react to something like he did in real life. I don't think it would have been as happy as it ended there.
ReplyDeleteYou may be right, Adam, but the message here is a very good one. Spend as much time with your loved ones as you can, especially the older ones because you just don't know when it'll be the last.
DeleteWell, I haven't seen this before! And ain't it the truth, eh. It's why I've never missed a Christmas going home to see my parents in the 40 years since I've been living independently.
ReplyDeleteThat is fabulous, Debra! You'll have so many great memories you can cherish.
DeleteYes, I saw it!
ReplyDeleteAnd I am glad I can leave a comment today. I tried to send you a message on your contact page to say I couldn't comment,and ding dang, I couldn't even get that to go through! AHHHHH!!!
Hope you are having a nice December, dear Martha!
Thanks, Kay! So far so good. And I hope it's been the same for you. Blogger has been acting pretty wacky with the commenting for awhile now; I'm not sure why. I have trouble commenting on some blogs, too. The commenting box won't show up. But one solution I found that works for me is that if I hit the back button on my browser, the comment box appears. Weird! But it works.
DeleteSadly one time has run out, but another time has begun. we are the ones who lead and hold things together. So make your watch one to be remembered.
ReplyDeleteYou bet. Very true.
DeleteI can't watch, sorry.
ReplyDeleteIt is difficult when loved ones are gone.
Perfectly understandable! But it's truly not as bad as you think. The ending is a surprise!
DeleteThere was a Little House on the Prairie episode when one of the neighbours did that.
ReplyDeleteThe video did make me cry. I miss my mom and all my grandparents so much.
I know you do, Birdie. I completely understand that feeling.
DeleteMy dad has been gone for 17 years now. I would love to have him back, even if just for a day so I could talk to him. Great post..sniff, sniff!
ReplyDeleteYes, even if just for a day, Barb! That's how I feel, too. I would love that.
DeleteSo poignant Martha ...
ReplyDeleteYes, tissues needed.
Take Care and God Bless
All the best Jan
I think it speaks to everyone who has lost someone they love! Thanks, Jan :)
DeleteThis is rather true. Its sad.
ReplyDeleteIt really is.
DeleteOh my goodness. I had not seen that yet. Very good video.
ReplyDeleteIt is, isn't it? Very strong message in it!
Deletethe sad part is, he spends all his meals that way.
DeleteI think that's what got to me the most. Coming from a family where eating together is a loving gesture, it made me so sad to see him eating alone.
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