I remember as a child, thinking that 30 was old. As I reached the 25 age mark in my life, 30 seemed young. At the age of 30, I thought 50 was old. Now I am past the 50 year mark in my life and there is no age seems old.
When I was 18, I thought I was invincible. I thought I was "hot stuff" and nothing could hurt me. Now I realize just how wrong I was. The realization hit me when our first child was born. I realized that my parents knew a whole lot more than I thought they did. As I became a Grand-parent, I knew my daughter would have to learn the hard way, just as I did. Sure enough, she called one day to say "I am so sorry, Mom".
It is amazing how each individual and family is different yet so much a like. We all go through stages in our life when we graduate from one thought or idea to a higher thought or idea. For example, I find that as I age, my family changes and each generation takes the place of the generation before them.
The following family history is a direct line of females. Each is a child of the woman listed before her. We are so very fortunate to have 5 generations of all females. I know this will not be the case for much longer because we each are getting older. The normal graduation of life is to age in this life, die and graduate to the next life where we are given new life.
My Grandmother was born in 1922. She is still alive but the aging process is taking its toll on her body.
My Mother was born in 1943. I am very fortunate to not only have a Grandmother alive but my mother as well.
I was born in 1960.
This photo is of me and my Dad
Our oldest daughter was born in 1980.
Our oldest Grand-child was born in 2003.
As each of us leave this life, the next in line will graduate to take the place of the lady before them. The process is never - ending. We each have wonderful ladies before us blazing the way for us. It is impossible to fill their shoes but the great thing is, that we do not need to fill their shoes. We each have our own talents. We are not to try to be like the lady before us but to make our own way. We are to use our talents to continue blazing the path for future generations. We are each born in a time when our talents will do the most good. We are to use our talents to not only help those around us but also help our future generations.
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Comments: 62
Yup, you can definately see the resemblence....you look just like your mother.
I am going to take that as a compliment because I think my Mom is a beautiful, stylish lady. :)
I have been told that I look like my Aunt Frances on my Mom's side of the family and my Aunt Edna from my Dad's side of the family.
I don't look a lot like my mother....but I am turning in to my father....LOL
My heart goes out to you. Family has always been important in our family. My parents live about an hour and a half drive from me. All four of my brothers live close to Mom and Dad. My sister lives about 10 minutes from me and I never see her.
Needless to say, I did not win.
Can you imagine how old I felt. LOL
She has always been a beautiful lady.
I am only 5 ft 4 in tall but I am taller than any of my Aunts, sister, mom and Grandma's. So for my family, I am tall. LOL
Sure wish my hair would grow back faster but it is starting to grow. They shaved all the back when I had surgery. They left some on top so I could cover more of my head. :)
Do you have that post ready for Friday?
I am finishing up the post.
I am so glad you enjoyed my take on the prompt "graduate". I often think "outside the box". LOL
Your photo's are wonderful and it's great you have so many generations around. :)
I really want to go visit my Grandma soon and get get some new stories before it is too late. I write these stories in my journal for future generations. I don't want those stories to be lost in time.
Wishing you many wonderful years.
I agree that the aging process is just part of the plan and it is only during this life. I am not rushing it but I don't dread dying. I know the next life will be so much better. I know I will once again be with my family.
My Grandma that is in the photo above raised 11 kids by herself. Grand-dad died in a log truck accident when he was only in his 30's. She never remarried and she never went on welfare either. She worked hard to raise her kids. I am so very proud to call her "Grandma". She has earned that title. :) She is an amazing lady as is my Mother.
I had my dad's mom and dad, they passed away years ago.
My mom's dad died last month. Her mom is still alive. Thank goodness.
And, got to see her at the funeral. I hugged her till I could hug her no more.
Her bedroom was in the center of the house. No windows. It was scary!
I am sorry that you don't have you Grandmothers. They are treasure and I have learned much from mine. It is amazing to hear the stories of her childhood. They were truly rough times.
and how lovely you are, and your Mom and grand mom look very much alike. As for the age thing, my son Mark, who just passed away last year, was 59 then, and for years, as he was prematurely white also, I went with him to all his ER visits and hospital visits, and people would ask him if I was his wife, or sister, I know it was a compliment to me, but I think it made him feel a bit old looking, although he had been ill a lot, and I guess that ages you, I"m smiling here, as I've had my share of close calls myself, but somehow
pull through. I am lucky to have my great grandson living with me, now and my grandson, unfortunatly a generation skipped, thanks so much for sharing this with TWE this week Connie, hope you feel better and keep up the recuperation until you are out of pain , love you, Elsie
My son's great grandmas on his dad's side both died during his first year of life. My husband's grandpas were both already dead, as were all of my grandparents. So we just have three generations here.