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Share more time with your family it’s healthy

20 February 2010 39 Comments

For the Love of Family

How often do we say I wish I had spent more time with my family and then another week or month pass by and you think again, no this time I’m going to do it and you never do.

Thus, the story of our lives, we move on do our thing and time passes and you never do what’s really important to you, instead you tread water and get through the days, weeks, months, and yes sometimes years without taking that time to interact with family. Therefore tomorrow will be different because I’ve made plans to have my family make the commitment to come to our home and share dinner because, in my heart I hold my siblings close to my soul, as I know if I need them, even if we haven’t spoken in weeks they will be there to do whatever it is I need to get through life. And since we’ve not spent as much time together as we should it’s no excuse not to change that right now, so I got on the phone and asked them to take the time and come here to just be together and they said yes.

Although my sister is feeling down lately she hesitated thinking she’d be bad company and I admit it I used our mom as an example of what she’d think about seeing us together (from heaven) as a family, something our mother adored more then life itself as she came from the stock which thought family was more important then anything in you life. You could live in a barn or under a tent and if you loved and respected your family and kept them close you had everything the world could give you so tomorrow in honor of our mother we will dine together and enjoy each other’s company, talk, share life good or bad, because that’s what family is supposed to do. So if you can plan a time with your family and live life to it’s fullest because it’s not about how much you have or what you make it’s about sharing with those you love, those who will miss you when your not here, and those who will be there when you need them.

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PJ said:

how very strange this post comes up now. i just got off the phone with my daughter, who had called me earlier to see if i would babysit, and i asked her to call me back later. as i was sorting out my pictures today i remembered that family IS the most important thing. i have always believed that but sometimes i guess you need a little kick in the butt to remember. so i called chelsea back and told her that any chance i get to watch my grandbaby i better take it. they grow so fast and i want to enjoy every moment i can with her.

have a wonderful time my friend…hugz!

# 20 February 2010 at 6:04 pm

Alicia said:

That was such a beautiful post!! You are so right!!!

# 20 February 2010 at 10:38 pm

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# 20 February 2010 at 11:43 pm

rosebelle said:

Every since I was laid off from work last March, I make a point of taking my time off to spend as much time as possible with my family. Before, it was all work, work, work. Now I go on school field trips with my daughter and attend school meetings. So the lay off was really a blessing in disguise.

# 21 February 2010 at 2:36 am

Heather said:

Thankfully for me it has only been two months since we was all together. Most of them will talk to me on the phone on a regular basis. I talk to mom several times a day.

Good luck with your dinner.

# 21 February 2010 at 2:48 am

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# 21 February 2010 at 3:19 am

Granny Annie said:

Our most refreshing encounters are when we gather with siblings yet we don’t do it often enough. My sister’s husband has not retired yet and that keeps our gathering times limited. Your post has prompted me to cook up an invitation to get everyone here this summer. If I can get something on everyone’s calendar I’ve usually got it made.

# 21 February 2010 at 10:03 am

meleah rebeccah said:

NOTHING is more important than Family. I think its wonderful you invited your siblings to come over Just Because and JUST to be together for a day. That is terrific!!

# 21 February 2010 at 1:43 pm

Tracie said:

This is a great reminder. Every moment we have with our loved ones is precious. It’s easy to get caught up in the hectic activities of daily life and just go through the motions.

# 21 February 2010 at 2:07 pm

christina said:

i love this. one of my problems is i don’t spend enough time with me family. great blog

# 21 February 2010 at 2:54 pm

Kay Dennison said:

Nice, good words. However, with children who live out of state, it’s not practical.

# 21 February 2010 at 2:54 pm

Cascia @ Healthy Moms said:

Great points! We all should treasure the moments with our family.

# 21 February 2010 at 3:02 pm

Kmama said:

So very true and what a great reminder.

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# 21 February 2010 at 4:49 pm

askcherlock said:

Oh, this is so true. Nothing can be more important than family. My Mother used to say, “Bring your roses to your mother while she is living.” She was right, as always.

# 22 February 2010 at 3:57 am

laurencita said:

yes! very true.. Every Sunday after church, my children eat our lunch together in my house…

Yes, very true.. My children eat their lunch in my house after Sunday Service. Once a week we dine out after buying groceries.

# 22 February 2010 at 7:37 am

Joaanne said:

Hello There,
Thanks for visiting my blog. Your post is so true and I feel lucky to have a close relationship with my children and the rest of my family. It’s especially nice that our grown daughters and son choose to spend their vacations with us! I guess that means they like us!
Best Regards,
Joanne

# 22 February 2010 at 7:47 am

Grampa Ken rants and raves said:

Family is worth more than all the riches in the world. I have often seen on TV families in other countries living in very poor conditions, laughing and enjoying life. We should not have much to complain about with a loving family.

Thomas Jefferson remarked; \The happiest moments of my life have been the few which I have passed at home in the bosom of my family.\

# 22 February 2010 at 7:00 pm

Lucy Coats said:

Thanks Dorothy–all very true. Every day with family is precious, especially as they get older. We live such busy lives it is hard to ‘make time’ but I am blessed that my mom lives in the same village so we see each other every day–and her grandchildren love to make time for her too. Thanks for stopping by my blog, by the way.

Lucy Coats @ http://www.scribblecitycentral.blogspot.com

# 23 February 2010 at 1:54 pm

debbie said:

Beautiful post! How great to remind everyone of what is truly important.

# 23 February 2010 at 2:04 pm

Chris B said:

So many these days are wrapped up in their own lives and want nothing to do with mom and dad – except on their own terms that is. I am lucky because I get to share time and memories often with all of my children and my four wonderful grandchildren.

# 24 February 2010 at 2:38 am

One of The Guys said:

No one’s ever going to say, “OH, I wish I had worked more!”

Your sentiment is right on, and a good reminder to us all. And yourself of course.

# 24 February 2010 at 7:57 am

Peter McCartney said:

Hi! Not only is it healthy to share more time with your family but it’s the RIGHT thing to do as well – If only we lived closer to the our loved ones!

# 24 February 2010 at 5:10 pm

OldOldLady Of The Hills said:

It is a lovely idea. But one has to have family living close by to accomplish this….And in my case, that is not the case. Well, to be precise, my brother is back east and mu oldest sister is dead, and though my other sister lives in the area, we are astranged.

# 24 February 2010 at 9:18 pm

Momisodes said:

Beautifully said. thank you for the reminder.

# 24 February 2010 at 10:00 pm

Susie's Homemade said:

I couldn’t agree more. If you have a loving family, there is nothing better.

# 25 February 2010 at 7:35 am

stefbunny said:

Yes, I’m totally agree with your post title. Lovely family makes healthy and happy family members. Thanks for sharing such a great post.

# 25 February 2010 at 7:13 pm

Holly at Tropic of Mom said:

You’re right, of course, time with family is precious and should come first! I hope you have a great time with your sister.

# 25 February 2010 at 11:48 pm

Elizabeth said:

Amen!!

# 26 February 2010 at 12:47 am

Diane J Standiford said:

My 103yr old great aunt held our family together, now we spread across the U.S., but we have recently found each other, little by little, though it will never be the same. I miss it–family, safety net, people who never shut the door on you. Our society is less for the loss of it. I am less.

# 26 February 2010 at 1:43 am

Connie said:

So right! Nothing is more precious than spending time watching the children or grandchildren play, visiting with my parents and siblings.
Family is Forever!

# 27 February 2010 at 12:09 am

One of The Guys said:

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Enjoy!

# 27 February 2010 at 11:16 am

Catherine said:

“…something our mother adored more then life itself as she came from the stock which thought family was more important then anything in you life.”

I must be from that same stock. I find it hard to take when family seem to not care about other family members.

# 27 February 2010 at 8:43 pm

julie - UK said:

I think the words you say are usually right but the idea of spending more time with your famiy is the best reminder to everyone ! As I have MS the house isn’t the tidiest on the road and I used to think can’t invite folk because of this. I now am not so proud and think life’s too short to worry and in any case, when the house is full of people, nobody notices much! Relatives particularly understand and I’d rather enjoy having a laugh because they do say ‘laughter is the best medicine’ don’t they ?

# 3 March 2010 at 5:56 am

The Record said:

The Record…

I think you write superbly, wish I could write this well. Thanks….

# 3 March 2010 at 1:35 pm

Layer said:

Layer…

I have to agree with this post, well said….

# 4 March 2010 at 1:48 pm

Jeanne said:

Dorothy,

Yes, family time is very important. I should note that I don’t necessarily limit the word “family” to blood relatives. There are people who I treasure who were born into very dysfunctional families where their blood relatives are either deceased or estranged from them. I like to think of these lovely people as my family. Everyone deserves a place to belong and be loved and I have learned to truly appreciate my blood relatives more after learning the sorrow that comes from growing up in a very dysfunctional, abusive family. I notice several commenters mentioned that their family lives far away. Clearly this decreases the frequency of visits. (I know firsthand because we have many out-of-state relatives). However, there are ways to stay connected between in-person visits… not to mention make the most of in-person visits when they do occur.

Jeanne

# 29 March 2010 at 12:59 pm

Acai Berry Colon Cleanse said:

Take a break when needed. If your workplace doesn’t have one, find out if a local community college, university or community education program does. If your employer offers continuing education, take a time management class. Take a time management course. A healthy lifestyle can improve your focus and concentration, which will help improve your efficiency so that you can complete your work in less time. Get plenty of sleep, have a healthy diet and exercise regularly. Block out time on your calendar for big projects.

# 9 June 2010 at 8:10 am

Acai Berry said:

Keep a diary of everything you do for three days to determine how you’re spending your time. Doing work right the first time may take more time upfront, but errors usually result in time spent making corrections, which takes more time overall. Consider your goals and schedule before agreeing to take on additional work. Say no to nonessential tasks. Prioritizing tasks will ensure that you spend your time and energy on those that are truly important to you. Time-consuming but relatively unimportant tasks can consume a lot of your day. Keep a schedule of your daily activities to minimize conflicts and last-minute rushes. Planning your day can help you accomplish more and feel more in control of your life. If it does, consider adding another one.

# 9 June 2010 at 8:12 am