Holiday Reflections
November 24, 2009
My nephew is in prison right now.
Not exactly the place you envision an adorable baby ending up, during the times you’re feeding him a bottle or changing his nappies.
But, he made bad choices, took the wrong road, and this is where he has ended up. Being that the holidays are here, I wrote him a long, heartfelt letter– crying the entire time.
I assured him that he’s young, and this doesn’t have to be the defining moment in his life. In two years the decisions are again his to make. I also assured him of the love that surrounds him, as well as throwing out a little “tough” love…
“Grandma would be heartbroken if she could see you now… Love is a gift… Realize what you really have…”
Since it’s the holidays, I’m feeling a little reflective. Missing my mom. Thinking about my niece. Missing her, too. Thinking about love and all it entails.
This year, counting my nephew, there will be three missing at the family table.
So much loss makes a person think. Love is a gift. If you are lucky enough to have an abundance of it in your life– cherish it. It’s not always easy to find.
If you are part of a couple who practices this lifestyle, cherish that as well. For it is definitely not easy to find, or replace if its lost.
My hope for all of you this holiday season is that you have safety, security and stability in your lives. And spankings, of course!
Lots and lots of spankings…
Happy Holidays!
November 29, 2009 at 1:37 pm
Thanks for the reminder of the fragility of life, love and family. A few years ago my brother was in jail. Another year my dad went into the hospital the day before Thanksgiving and didn’t live to see Christmas. As you said, we all need to cherish the love, the family that we have right now. I’m so glad you wrote this at this time of year. Meow
December 7, 2009 at 12:18 am
Hey Meow,
take good care of yourself! This time of year has to be hard for you as well, all things considered.
Thanks for commenting!