Comments on: Passing Over http://costajill.com/2009/08/14/passing-over/ Just another writer's blog Tue, 08 Nov 2011 12:13:19 +0000 hourly 1 http://wordpress.org/?v=3.1.1 By: costajill http://costajill.com/2009/08/14/passing-over/comment-page-1/#comment-313 costajill Sun, 16 Aug 2009 17:23:39 +0000 http://www.costajill.com/?p=149#comment-313 You're quite a writer, Lara. And thanks for taking the time to respond. We get to know each other and the mechanics of the family better all the time. You've always been the one to bring the family together and I love that - and you. Aren't we a an extraordinary blend of roots and experience, with ideally a great sense of humor mixed in. You’re quite a writer, Lara. And thanks for taking the time to respond. We get to know each other and the mechanics of the family better all the time. You’ve always been the one to bring the family together and I love that – and you. Aren’t we a an extraordinary blend of roots and experience, with ideally a great sense of humor mixed in.

]]> By: Lara http://costajill.com/2009/08/14/passing-over/comment-page-1/#comment-312 Lara Sat, 15 Aug 2009 17:28:37 +0000 http://www.costajill.com/?p=149#comment-312 Well I hope to see that big, shit-eating grin for years to come! I will enjoy seeing all of us age and become the people we are supposed to be at each stage. I adore the wisdom I have gained as I have hit middle age. Though I recall with relish those crazy days of my youth, I realize that nostalgia has filtered out the greater angst of those days and an honest reflection reassures me that the embarrassing impatience and petulance of those days is behind me... I think you each look beautiful, whether you are smiling or not. Although I know well the sharp judgment of looking at photos of yourself, I have also learned to look for what is revealed -- the subtle nuance that others see, but you don't get to see of yourself. I love that Judi has let her hair go natural and that Ray points out that her profile reminds him of Fifi. I love that you and Terry are so comfortable in your own skin and that each of the three of you have some subtle feature that is reminiscent of Red and Fifi. And in turn, each of your children have similarities to one another and you and your parents. I love that Nicole and Judi have the similar build to Red, while you and I have the thicker-legged Fifi attributes! (Though looking at David, Todd and myself, I think the Cyril butt is mostly prevalent!)... Anyway, thank you for sharing your photos and your thoughts and for being so enthusiastic in coming all this way out to my wedding. The love and support of family has become such an important part of my living and reflecting. As we have all become farther and farther spread apart, it's so fulfilling to know that we have become closer and closer in our hearts... Well I hope to see that big, shit-eating grin for years to come! I will enjoy seeing all of us age and become the people we are supposed to be at each stage. I adore the wisdom I have gained as I have hit middle age. Though I recall with relish those crazy days of my youth, I realize that nostalgia has filtered out the greater angst of those days and an honest reflection reassures me that the embarrassing impatience and petulance of those days is behind me…

I think you each look beautiful, whether you are smiling or not. Although I know well the sharp judgment of looking at photos of yourself, I have also learned to look for what is revealed — the subtle nuance that others see, but you don’t get to see of yourself. I love that Judi has let her hair go natural and that Ray points out that her profile reminds him of Fifi. I love that you and Terry are so comfortable in your own skin and that each of the three of you have some subtle feature that is reminiscent of Red and Fifi. And in turn, each of your children have similarities to one another and you and your parents. I love that Nicole and Judi have the similar build to Red, while you and I have the thicker-legged Fifi attributes! (Though looking at David, Todd and myself, I think the Cyril butt is mostly prevalent!)…

Anyway, thank you for sharing your photos and your thoughts and for being so enthusiastic in coming all this way out to my wedding. The love and support of family has become such an important part of my living and reflecting. As we have all become farther and farther spread apart, it’s so fulfilling to know that we have become closer and closer in our hearts…

]]> By: MartandKimm http://costajill.com/2009/08/14/passing-over/comment-page-1/#comment-311 MartandKimm Sat, 15 Aug 2009 01:52:04 +0000 http://www.costajill.com/?p=149#comment-311 Jill, the fact that you are just now becoming aware of your "alleged" aging is grand testimony to your steadfast childlike spirit and joyful approach to life. Look away from the pictures and continue to be awestruck and thankful for the amazing blessings you are presented with every day. I looked at Terry's pictures of you and the girls on Casey Key. You are right; the smiling pictures are the best! Jill, the fact that you are just now becoming aware of your “alleged” aging is grand testimony to your steadfast childlike spirit and joyful approach to life. Look away from the pictures and continue to be awestruck and thankful for the amazing blessings you are presented with every day. I looked at Terry’s pictures of you and the girls on Casey Key. You are right; the smiling pictures are the best!

]]> By: Ray http://costajill.com/2009/08/14/passing-over/comment-page-1/#comment-310 Ray Fri, 14 Aug 2009 19:15:59 +0000 http://www.costajill.com/?p=149#comment-310 BTW, Lara, funny you mention Popa mowing his lawn -- I also thought about that. He used to let me help out and push that big ole mower with the carnival wheels. I always loved that. Funny thing is he would hardly water the lawn so it always looked like crap but he'd sure as heck mow it! Ray BTW, Lara, funny you mention Popa mowing his lawn — I also thought about that. He used to let me help out and push that big ole mower with the carnival wheels. I always loved that. Funny thing is he would hardly water the lawn so it always looked like crap but he’d sure as heck mow it!

Ray

]]> By: Ray http://costajill.com/2009/08/14/passing-over/comment-page-1/#comment-309 Ray Fri, 14 Aug 2009 19:04:55 +0000 http://www.costajill.com/?p=149#comment-309 Most of the kids (us!) are kinda dealing with that sort of thing by hitting our so called middle ages in the 40's. I'm still somewhat shocked I am even that old. Mentally I still think I'm in my late twenties! Ray P.S. Mom, I hacked your blog to show the word "Replies" where the number of comments is on your front page so it makes more sense. Most of the kids (us!) are kinda dealing with that sort of thing by hitting our so called middle ages in the 40′s. I’m still somewhat shocked I am even that old. Mentally I still think I’m in my late twenties!

Ray

P.S. Mom, I hacked your blog to show the word “Replies” where the number of comments is on your front page so it makes more sense.

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