What's the Best summer vacation you ever had?
I know you've all been on one ;). Got any good stories?
I know this might sound weird, but the best summer vacation I had was when I made a road trip from my home in Minnesota to New England. It was a mission to deliver my mother's cremains to her family's plot in Salem, Massachusetts. My daughter went with me. Once the mission was complete, she and I took the opportunity to visit my cousins and see a few sights. We rented a convertible (my dream car) and actually had a nice time after the low-key ceremony at the cemetery. It was nice to reconnect with my cousins and we enjoyed seeing the Atlantic Ocean, the House of Seven Gables, and Niagara Falls. We endured some scary weather, but all in all, it was a nice experience. We fulfilled my mother's wish to be interred with her parents but still managed to have a nice time. It was sad, but good, too.
shareI'm glad you could get some enjoyment during what must have been a really difficult time but that goes with your personality... our wise and optimistic and sweet Glenny Girl (psst...that's why we love you;)
The New England region has so many fabulous sites and attractions...I love it up there and have been all over the map
The seafood, the history, the outdoor sports...New England is amazing
I think having the burial behind me was a release after I'd spent the previous three years taking care of my ailing parents, mostly on my own. I agree, New England is amazing. I'd like to go back again someday. I'm a bit of a history buff and was fascinated to visit historic Revolutionary War sites such as Lexington and Concord MA. I was in awe to be standing in a spot where they took place.
All the respect in the world and in my heart to you for giving love and support to your folks in their final years
Lots of people run away from that serious life changing responsibility and I can't blame them, I can't imagine how rough it must have been...you did what needed to be done
You really are a spectacular person Glenny❤️
Love and Respect sweet Lady
New England is wonderful, I need to get back to Mass, Maine and Vermont, it's just wonderful up there in the summer
Thanks, Shogie. It was a very difficult time, but I survived it. I also got stuck doing 90% of the work to clear out their home of 40+ years. I describe those years as being in a tunnel, just trying to get through each day, taking care of them, doing whatever needed to be done. There are times that I'm a bit resentful that my brothers weren't much help, and I sort of "lost" those years, but then again, I was happy to be there when my parents needed help. But I also learned a big lesson - that I don't want my kids to have to go through what I did when getting their house ready to sell, so I continually get rid of stuff so they don't have to deal with it.
Time to head back outside. More yard work is beckoning...
Rake, rake like the wind sweetie!
I admire you for how on top of things you are...you are a magnificent and humble BOSS😘
This is more than raking. This is spreading dirt around the yard to fill in the low spots. The dirt is from the patio I had installed a couple of weeks ago. I asked the patio guys to leave me a pile so I could do this. What makes it so tedious is I have to filter through it to remove the stones - a pain, but all it cost me is my labor. I'm thankful that we had some perfect weather today - temps in the 70s and a nice breeze to keep me from overheating. Time for some dinner now.
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