This may seem strange as we don't see each other all that often (they are very busy people) nor even speak on the 'phone more than perhaps once a week. She and I do keep in touch via Facebook and also play scrabble via the internet as well.
She kept us informed via Facebook with photographs and stories of their doings over in the US so we knew where they were etc., and that they were OK but......it's just knowing they are back on Australian soil again that makes me so happy.
Does this just make me a silly old woman or is it normal for us to miss people more when they are away from their home country. Don't get me wrong. I am so glad they had such a wonderful time and all went well with them...it's just that the sound of her voice when she rang me this morning filled my heart with so much happiness. Thank you for making that call and....
Welcome home both of you. xxx
It makes sense to me. When someone you love is overseas, they are not going to be able to just drop in. Even if they don't usually, the possibility is there.
ReplyDeleteSo... either you are not a silly old woman, or there are two of us.
I am very glad they had a good time. A wedding? That is what is in my head anyway. Hopefully she will blog about her trip, but welcome her home from me too.
Thanks EC.....you are right of course, as always. Such a wise person.
DeleteI will indeed pass on your welcome home and you are right in your assumption but its not for me to tell so hopefully when she is home and has time her blog will tell all.
3 weeks ago we drove to San Francisco because 3 of our children were convening there. Hadn't seen one son for 6 months, another for a year. Hadn't seen daughter in 2 years. Wouldn't have missed it for the world. If missing offspring makes one "a silly old woman" then I proudly accept that honor!
ReplyDeleteOh, I feel so glad for you and your family reunion. I think perhaps it is an honour many of us should wear with pride. The love of family is so important whether young or ancient like me. Thanks Geo,
ReplyDeleteSo lovely to have them home where they belong again. Even if they don't live close by it's good to have them on the same continent.
ReplyDeleteI feel that way although it perhaps sounds a tad selfish. They are about 40 minutes drive from us so not easy to pop in for a cuppa but at least they are in Perth or will be on Tuesday.
ReplyDeleteAnother safe trip. Welcome home to the travellers.
ReplyDeleteI am glad they had wonderful time away but glad to have them home although I'm yet to see them. I know they are busy and have lots to catch up here as well.
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ReplyDelete....oh now am curious as to which is your daughter's blog?! There is nothing 'silly old woman' about you Mimsie - hearing a loved one's voice far outweighs any other form of communication...except of course the up-close-and-personal huggeroonie!!! Forty minutes away or not - it's still a darn-sight better than 40zillion miles. YAM xx
It is menopausal mumma. See the side of my blog. I am finding these days that messages on Facebook are all very well but the sound of loved one's voices is the best thing and younger people don't think to use the telephone much these days except for texting and we don't do that. I am truly glad that all of the family, bar one, live within driving distance.
DeleteNo Mimsie, you are not silly, my aunt always used to say she never felt better than when she passed the 'Suffolk' sign on the road and knew she was back where she belonged. And was only really happy when she knew all of her six children where in there own homes and she knew they were where they were supppose to be. She and her children all love travelling but home is best!!! Hilary xx
ReplyDeleteI have an idea my mum felt the same way when we went away and I guess it is human nature to want those we love to be safe and sound. x
DeleteI know the feeling, you just want to know that they are home safe and sound. You can tell if they are okay by the way they speak can't you?xxx Rae
ReplyDeleteYes you do and yes you can. Voices carry so much information.
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