You're invitation to go to the show must have gotten lost in the mail, because NOBODY I know would ever go to a show like that without inviting me. That is my kind of music, and the weirdest part of it, is as I read your post, I happened to be listening to Louis Armstrong and Jimmy Durante.
On a more serious note...I know how you feel about your father. Losing my father is one of my greatest fears. My other was losing my gramma, who I was closer to than anybody, and I already lost her last summer. I'm kind of going through a rough time with her birthday coming up, since it will be the first one without her. Christmas was rough, but her birthday will be especially tough, because like you, it will be a somewhat bitter-sweet day. Elizabeth was born on my grammas birthday, and that was always so special to her. But this year, we can't celebrate both birthdays...ok...I'm getting too teary here. I guess I'm just trying to say I understand, but I seem to have lost my words somewhere along the way...
...But this year, we can't celebrate both birthdays ...
Sure you can. The day before Elizabeths' birthday, look through old picture albums and talk about the all fun things you remember. Then put your heads together and decide on something special to do, like put a bouquet of her favorite flowers on the table during the party, or buy a gift and donate it to someone needy in the area through a church or community group. I'm sure you can cook up lots of things to do to honor Gramma and make her a permanent part of their birthday. I know it will still be difficult, especially at first, but it may also help to ease some of the sorrow to continue sharing a part of the celebration with her.
Sometimes I wish that I was closer to my father, but he is not someone who allows closeness. On the other hand, your father sounds like a great man. =o)
I love Louis Armstrong, "What a Wonderful World," "Moon River," and "My One and Only Love" are three of my favorite songs that he sings. I also really like Billie Holiday.
I have gone most of my life feeling like I never really had a Dad. I guess I should be grateful that I am at least close with one of my parents. My Mom is one of my closest and dearest friends.
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On a more serious note...I know how you feel about your father. Losing my father is one of my greatest fears. My other was losing my gramma, who I was closer to than anybody, and I already lost her last summer. I'm kind of going through a rough time with her birthday coming up, since it will be the first one without her. Christmas was rough, but her birthday will be especially tough, because like you, it will be a somewhat bitter-sweet day. Elizabeth was born on my grammas birthday, and that was always so special to her. But this year, we can't celebrate both birthdays...ok...I'm getting too teary here. I guess I'm just trying to say I understand, but I seem to have lost my words somewhere along the way...
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Sure you can. The day before Elizabeths' birthday, look through old picture albums and talk about the all fun things you remember. Then put your heads together and decide on something special to do, like put a bouquet of her favorite flowers on the table during the party, or buy a gift and donate it to someone needy in the area through a church or community group. I'm sure you can cook up lots of things to do to honor Gramma and make her a permanent part of their birthday.
I know it will still be difficult, especially at first, but it may also help to ease some of the sorrow to continue sharing a part of the celebration with her.
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I think I will do them all. Thank you. =o)
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I love Louis Armstrong, "What a Wonderful World," "Moon River," and "My One and Only Love" are three of my favorite songs that he sings. I also really like Billie Holiday.
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I have gone most of my life feeling like I never really had a Dad. I guess I should be grateful that I am at least close with one of my parents. My Mom is one of my closest and dearest friends.
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