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With two adult sons, one recently married, one 14 hours away, family traditions have evolved. A cultural tradition I cherish is singing holiday carols in many venues. On the past weekend I joined with some friends I’ve met through community theater and sang on the main street in our little town. This weekend my husband and I will join church members as we sing carols in a senior graduated care facility. I love sharing the love of the season.
My Kindergarten and 1st grade teacher brought me such joy and a deep sense that she accepted me unconditionally. She lived in a house that was welcoming–simple, eclectic and surrounded by sycamores and olive trees. She brought music, dance and such fun traditions to our school as a yearly May Pole dance, shearing of local sheep, singing Christmas carols around the school while she played the autoharp. Her demeanor was loving and firm. I was blessed to become more of a friend than a student ...
My Kindergarten and 1st grade teacher brought me such joy and a deep sense that she accepted me unconditionally. She lived in a house that was welcoming–simple, eclectic and surrounded by sycamores and olive trees. She brought music, dance and such fun traditions to our school as a yearly May Pole dance, shearing of local sheep, singing Christmas carols around the school while she played the autoharp. Her demeanor was loving and firm. I was blessed to become more of a friend than a student and spent delicious afternoons with her listening to her stories of life in our city/region from the early 20th century. She accepted all health challenges with grace and dignity. She passed on the gift of caring, acceptance and love.
Oh that is touching! I have Polish ancestry and received very little in the way of traditions, songs and such. I only remember vaguely when my uncle’s wife/my great nana made homemade pierogis–even loved them as a little girl!
Ladies, I’m 61 and so grateful for this time in life. As empty nesters (and almost retired-next spring!) life beckons with such welcome from every corner. I must say that serenity is much preferred over chaos, but with my spiritual connection, meditation and courage, chaos can be less overwhelming to me than as a 20 something.
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