March 25, 2015
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MatchMaker
Remember the song from Fiddler on the Roof? Well, I talked to one of those on the phone yesterday. She said......when I am ready she knows a nice gentleman who is looking for a companion. I wasn't sure what to say. I am still writing thank you notes for flowers and food, and receiving sympathy cards. It hasn't even been a month yet.
To tell you the truth, I was kind of flattered, but I don't know when or if I will ever be ready again. Good grief, I'm 77 years old. When my brother and I were kids we used to ask the grandma who lived with us why she didn't get married again. She would always say "Why would I want to get married again and take care of some old man the rest of my life?"
The kids and I are busy trying to make some sense of Tom's business affairs. He was a generous man, but did not keep good records. Plus we have 5 rental houses, most of which still have mortgages and are rented to friends or relatives who do not pay enough rent. We're going to have to sell a couple of them, and raise rents on the others. I should have been more informed about our finances, but I've always been busy with kids and grand-kids and let him do it.
Other than that, I'm doing OK. Our church is going to have what is called a 3 fold Communion service Fri. night. It includes foot-washing, a dinner, and the bread and cup. I'd like to go, but don't think I could handle it emotionally. It's just too soon. I did go to our Sunday School class last Sunday. Tonight middle son and wife came over, and took me out for an ice cream cone. That was fun.
Comments (11)
Wow. Whoever called has chutzpah. I hope you can get all the finances straightened out... perhaps the renters will want to buy the houses? I'm glad you were able to enjoy the ice cream and the company of family.
An outing with family is always cheering, even (or maybe especially) when it's just to get ice cream! You're wise to take one step at a time -- if the Fricay night Communion service feels like too much this time, it's best to wait until you feel ready.
Those hard moments to organize oneself papers, finances and it is so painful .,
You asked me to contact your daughter on fb. I will do.
Love
Michel
RYC :Sorry Gracia . When I wrote the list yesterday night around 23h30 pm, I was a bit in the mist. I am more sorry yet because I prayed for you both .
Now, Tom's name is in the list of memories and prayers
Love
Michel
I would agree with you on the getting married again part. I've thought about the effect it would have on my family if that happened to me and decided it might complicate things too much. We muddle on and do the best we can, don't we? Hugs and wishes for a good day for you.
Take one day at a time.
It is nice you felt complimented. I could not say that to you with you still dealing with the remaining issues. My mom never remarried, but could have.
Too bad the record keeping was not good. My wife does all of that so no worries for me other than I would have to learn to pay bills on line.
Wishing you God's peace through all of this.
blessings
frank
ryc, over on Crystal's page....
I think I did get that wrong.... I think Michelle Duggar did have 20. The 20th was premature though, and then they miscarried one after that, and then she was in menopause... so no more babies... but lots of grandbabies starting to come, which is as it should be.
regarding your post.... I wish someone would play matchmaker for me.
I hope that you are doing well, and I remember you in my prayers.
Blessings to you,
Lynn
So happy you have family to help you ~
So funny, JstNotherDay wants a matchmaker.
I should see what I can do! 
Blessings on your day too!