As a great-grandmother, I know the depth of nostalgia and regrets' bite. My mothering days are gone and I regret the many times I was not there for my children due to prolonged hospitalisation due to spinal problems.
Some regrets come from being so busy with the running of the home that I didn't have time to play much with my children.
I think it's so easy to overlook people in our busyness in this fast world. Even our husbands, and particularly our babies.
The time flies and the infant in the crib is suddenly a young adult and driving. Or having babies of their own.
If we don't stop to smell the roses along life's path, or take the time to actually enjoy the people in our life, then when we finally come to a stop, we will have nothing but regrets.
Pictures of those days are lovely, but they do not replace the living in those days. In fact, if the memories aren't there, those pictures can make the nostalgia worse.
Have no regrets in the future by enjoying those around you and try not to allow the vissitudes of life to rob you of quality time with those you love.
Jesus said that each day brings its own worries and that worrying or fussing won't change much.
Love your family now. Nostalgia is very real with regrets coming a close second...
© Glenys Robyn Hicks
“Therefore do not worry about tomorrow, for tomorrow will worry about its own things. Sufficient for the day is its own trouble.
Thank you for writing and sharing your thoughts and your life. I think maybe you are being too harsh with yourself? We all have regrets for sure. We only know what we know when we’re in the moment. I’ve heard that’s why grand-parenting can be such a delight… because we can slow down in way we couldn’t before.
ReplyDeleteBless you. All good points and great wisdom here🌸
I guess I did the best I could at the time... and yes, I do enjoy my grandchildren so much. Thanks for commenting today.
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