@nakitakona13 Iguess life is just too complicated.  Things happen when we allow it to happen.  And we should stand by our decisions because we are the ones who will either be successful or become a failure. Nevertheless,  life is full of lessons which we must all understand.

Thanks @peachpurple @morgoodie @nakitakona13 I really need people to remind me that eventhough I think that I am less of a person that I think I am,  my parents don’t see me that way.  I guess,  I just wanted to prove myself that I need to be better,  but not in competition with my siblings but with my old self.

@morgoodie Sorry for your losses, but I am glad to hear there is an elderly lady that takes care of your children and love your children as well. It’s a blessing to find such a nice person to take care of your children.

Yes, I think I am blessed as my parents are always trying to help me, especially since I became a stay-at-home mom. They are…[Read more]

I don’t know if we are destined as a partner in life, as husband and wife for time and eternity. But we believe in that possibility for if we want to we could be sealed for time and eternity. What I mean here is the spiritual implication that if the man and the woman had bound themselves to a marriage to live together till death do they depart.…[Read more]

@peachpurple  Here is one for you all I clicked while in Snow Mountains in New South Wales about one and half years before during Australian summers. Yes Christmas in Australia is during Peak summers. He was 3 and half then

I am not a grandparent yet, maybe another 10 years to go.

My teen is working right now, so not in a hurry yet, furthermore she is single.

My kids lost their grandfather ( hubby’s side) due to the big C

Both my parents and his mom are still here but they do not visit us.

Instead, we have to visit them

Maybe it is their style , not the Chinese…[Read more]

My father is already dead. The only legacy he bequeathed me is the values I learned from him while he was still living. These are practical principles in life such as a time for God, untarnished character, work, loving for books, opportunity to grow, caring for children, caring for others, and of being considerate. These are  8 values I learned…[Read more]

@JoDee Stout  I have just one, my only daughter’s only son. You can see him with me in all my avatars anywhere on the net for last five years yes he is five. 

I have 7 grandchildren, 3 from my eldest son, 1 from my eldest daughter, and 3 from my 3rd daughter. The eldest among them is 23 years old and the youngest is 3 years old. They live near us. When we have a special celebration, they could easily be reached. Four of them are living with us. As grandparents, we do find an extra joy and happiness to…[Read more]

I did not have experiences like that with my grandparents. Both sets were gone by the time I was 6 years old. My children do not have that experience either since my parents are gone as well. I was fortunate enough to find a lady to watch my children while I worked. My children love her as a grandmother and she also feels that way about them. So…[Read more]

We do what we can when we can and our parents do not expect any more of us than that. It is hard to believe that since we know that our parents did a lot for us growing up and we want to repay them for that. I always think that I could have done more or said more to my parents but I think that is just normal guilt because they are no longer here.…[Read more]

I always admire those grandparents, and looking forward to become one. Of course, at the moment, I enjoy being a mother. I just think that it’s really nice to see our children growing up, and having their children. Isn’t it one of the most wonderful things in the world?

Nope, I am not a grandmother yet, I wish I will be a grandmother perhaps…[Read more]

It is not my story.  Was just trying to share a situation.  But I do agree with what you said. Things happen because we allow them to happen.  A weak personality often makes the wrong decisions without realizing the possibler consequences and trying to put reason on what they have done

When I got married, I need a job to support my wife and I was still studying in college at that time. we lived in my own parent’s house. We’d a separate bedroom as a couple. We got our first kid. We’re too excited. I did my father’s role perfectly when I graduated and landed a job in the bank.

Thanks @morgoodie thgat really touched my heart.  I may be expecting too much from myself to offer to my parents.  Am not envious of what my siblings have become because I am happy for their success.  It’s just that I am the eldest and I just wish that I could provide for my parents than the other way around.

Happy 75th birthday to your dad. I do not think that your dad would not be proud of you since you are his daughter. Maybe he just does not express it to you enough to let you know how he feels. I would love to be able to be with my dad. He would be 89 this year. He passed away 19 years ago when I was 24 years old. My dad worked during the day and…[Read more]

I am so sorry for your loss. It is not easy losing someone you love and you are close to. I cannot imagine losing my sister who I am very close to and hope that it does not happen for many years to come. Time will soften the pain but it never takes it completely away.