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Memories

I am still oxox — Fri, 09 Feb 2024 17:40:42 GMT

Going thru all sorts of stuff including photos of my Grandpas art. The response cards from my wedding seeing seeing the names of relatives long past. Made me laugh and cry.

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cheriere — Fri, 09 Feb 2024 17:48:57 GMT

@I am still oxox I enjoy going through my old photos and memory boxes from time to time. However, I know some of the things may be triggering for me too. Sometimes it's good for me to have a good cry, kinda cleansing in a way.😊💝💕

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Goodie2shoes — Fri, 09 Feb 2024 18:24:46 GMT

Wow ! I just did that yesterday ! Went thru birthday cards from my children and grandchildren ( I can't seem to throw any away) Years of cards. My children would say Mom you need to throw those away they are old ! I can't seem to do that yet. I also went threw old school records from my children and my mom's bible and read the information she wrote down for us including family history of her mom and dad's ancesters and all of her children and grandchildren. She listed all names and where they were born, who married who, children, grandchildren etc. Stuff I would have never known. Mom passed from Covid in 2020 and I'm her oldest child of 10. It's great to have the family history !

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Daisy Sunflower — Fri, 09 Feb 2024 20:06:26 GMT

A few months ago, several neighbors and I were talking about our kids, etc.

One of the ladies was talking about about her kid, who's about 8, and what she's been doing. I mentioned that I miss my kids when they were little. She kind of gave me a disgusted look and said, "I don't live in the past."

Alrighty then...lol

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SaveTheTurtles — Fri, 09 Feb 2024 21:23:39 GMT

That is always fun to do, go through all the old photos when they weren't on our phone! HA!

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Sassycoco — Sat, 10 Feb 2024 01:14:45 GMT

@I am still oxox
@I cheriere

Me too ,love reminiscing 😪 about family and wonderful life events ...

I still have mementos from my bridal/baby showers ...

I love reading cards from my kids and loved ones ❤️ 💕 ♥️ 💖

I totally agree about " a good cry" it's good to get it out ! TY , for sharing @cheriere....nice too know ,I'm not alone! ❤️

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Sassycoco — Sat, 10 Feb 2024 01:24:16 GMT

@Daisy Sunflower

Oh my goodness 😳.....

I.. like you ,reflect on those days and truly miss them ! 😢

I really love being a mom and my kids are my greatest accomplishments in life 💓...

Gosh ,I know I'm sappy ! Looks like I'm in good company @Daisy Sunflower 🌻 💛 😌 😊

Ditto ,I would be thinking ...what the heck !

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Catiele — Sat, 10 Feb 2024 01:40:35 GMT

Somtimes I laugh and sometimes I cry. There is nothing worse than losing a child. It never gets easier.

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Sassycoco — Sat, 10 Feb 2024 02:31:16 GMT

@Catiele

Unfortunately, I know that too well .

A loss ,you never heal from

♥️♥️♥️♥️

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Zaimee — Sat, 10 Feb 2024 02:44:54 GMT

@Sassycoco @Catiele

Sadly, I have lived your comments. Cannot go through albums or old videos. I tell myself I will do it but....

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Sassycoco — Sat, 10 Feb 2024 02:57:17 GMT

@Zaimee

We all process grief differently, I've tried many times to tell loved ones and friends...the loss of a child is one in my opinion...you mourn till you leave this earth!

I'll keep you in my prayers 🙏 ❤️

Our kids are forever in our hearts....
❤️❤️❤️❤️

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AuntG — Sat, 10 Feb 2024 02:59:25 GMT

@Daisy Sunflower wrote:

A few months ago, several neighbors and I were talking about our kids, etc.

One of the ladies was talking about about her kid, who's about 8, and what she's been doing. I mentioned that I miss my kids when they were little. She kind of gave me a disgusted look and said, "I don't live in the past."

Alrighty then...lol

What a shame @Daisy Sunflower. I see people dragging kids from one function to the next. One holiday is done, move on to the next. No one reminisces anymore, and we wonder why kids have no attention spans.

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GoneButNotForgotten — Sat, 10 Feb 2024 03:08:39 GMT

When mom died, my sister threw everything out...I kinda wish she hadn't done that.

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cheriere — Sat, 10 Feb 2024 03:17:11 GMT

@Sassycoco lol, no you're definitely not alone. I get very sentimental these days.😔💕

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Shanus — Sat, 10 Feb 2024 13:07:00 GMT

@I am still oxox I have to go through everything in preparation of downsizing. Unfortunatly, I have had to only keep a few photos, albums, sets of dishes, special items given to me or left to me.

Each day I do this, I get some sadness, but also happy memories and then donate, toss or sell items. It's a big decision and hurts to part with our personal things that have memories, but I can't keep everything that's collected over 54 years and moved from apartments to different houses.

I understand your post and it does get difficult as we age to look through everything that was and is our life.

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vermint — Sat, 10 Feb 2024 13:16:53 GMT

@Daisy Sunflower wrote:

A few months ago, several neighbors and I were talking about our kids, etc.

One of the ladies was talking about about her kid, who's about 8, and what she's been doing. I mentioned that I miss my kids when they were little. She kind of gave me a disgusted look and said, "I don't live in the past."

Alrighty then...lol

@Daisy Sunflower She sounds young...you should've replied "you have to have a past to live in it"!

I don't "live in the past", myself...but I enjoy remembering some of it from time to time.

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AngelPuppy1 — Sat, 10 Feb 2024 13:19:16 GMT

Some days I can reminisce and other days I just can't. If I am feeling vulnerable, then looking through memorabilia, photos, letters, etc. and just thinking about and talking about memories will just make me break down and lose it! At other times, I can do so and feel happy and joyful.

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gaga — Sat, 10 Feb 2024 13:49:02 GMT

My Mom had a beaiutful Valentine Candy Box full of cards from all her 11 Grandchilden that she couldn't throw away, so when she passed away I buried her with all those cards minus the box because it didn't fit. Thanks for the memory you revived!!! 💔

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smoochy — Tue, 13 Feb 2024 01:16:26 GMT

my Son's old soccer bag holds many memories. His wallet, all contents intact including the $17, one of his tee shirts I kept, his key ring, other items. For about a year after he died it smelled like him inside the bag. I think it was the shirt. I used to plunge my head in there and just breathe him in.

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Sassycoco — Tue, 13 Feb 2024 03:25:17 GMT

@smoochy

Aww, so sorry for your loss ❤️
I know nothing can ease your loss
Imho, nothing wrong with holding on to those things...especially his shirt !

I've done similar things myself!

We're not suppose to outlive our children. JMHO

Our beautiful angels ,will forever live in our hearts and minds ♥️