tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-17695892.post3750371070281542078..comments2023-07-23T08:02:44.318-07:00Comments on Lift Up Your Hearts: Beach FunLift Up Your Heartshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/06208947659460506120noreply@blogger.comBlogger4125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-17695892.post-91031063797714356112009-12-11T17:33:50.812-08:002009-12-11T17:33:50.812-08:00Your new tradition looks like it's super-fun b...Your new tradition looks like it's super-fun but I know how sad you must feel at not having 'your' little beach tradition.<br />Oh, I want to go off to our family's beach hut now! I think I'll have to wade through some of the bazillion photos I took there the Easter before my great-grandma died and have a little cry.Mummy McTavishhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06971283362730213835noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-17695892.post-30092861606946473792009-12-06T18:06:39.679-08:002009-12-06T18:06:39.679-08:00We have always had a beach Christmas tradition wit...We have always had a beach Christmas tradition with my grandparents' home too. Traditions are such a way of looking forward and looking back all at once I think. I cannot imagine a year without the beach--not because of the beach, but because it is our family touchstone--a constant in our sea of family changes. Thanks for the reminder. I will be more thankful this year after reading your post.HAPPYHANERHOMEhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05554119693424274660noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-17695892.post-54832086752640297572009-12-06T07:57:54.547-08:002009-12-06T07:57:54.547-08:00When I flipped the calendar to December this year,...When I flipped the calendar to December this year, the childhood memories flooded my mind as never before. Sad, yes; but this time my heart looked back fondly with thanks. Our childhood Christmas Eve's with both sets of grandparents were the funnest memories I have and I am very thankful that I get to look back, remember, and smile. I'm happy that you had all those special years with your Grandparents. It's never the same without them, but sweet memories help.an encouragerhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06901872603465017271noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-17695892.post-24889052083869294512009-12-06T05:26:02.817-08:002009-12-06T05:26:02.817-08:00{Hug} So hard to let go of a "memory". I...{Hug} So hard to let go of a "memory". I mean you'll always have the memories, but I know that sometimes the worst part is knowing that you won't ever be able to make "that memory" again. I loved your reflection and could totally relate to it with the loss of both of my grandmas. I'm so glad that this special trip has become a tradition for your family. It's building those same important memories for your own children...eventhough it feels different to you. :)Barbiehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17510893859802951483noreply@blogger.com