christmas day. after a nice walk through the winter snow here in kelowna, we just came back from one of our numerous big traditional family get-togethers during the holiday season. once again i’m struck by how easygoing and friendly my husband’s big clan is. what are they doing right?
- they are tolerant – and it’s a tolerance that, i’m sure, doesn’t always come easy. when the kids grew up, for example, i assume grandma and grandpa didn’t envision that most of them were going to marry outside of their ethnic origin.
- they keep gossip to a minimum, and it’s never mean. people talk, of course, and in every family there are things that ask for commentary. but i’ve never heard a “can you believe …”. never heard any juicy details dragged through the mud.
- they don’t burden people with big expectations. i never felt that i “had” to do anything. some people help with the dishes, others don’t. some send christmas cards, others don’t. there might be some mild eyebrow raising once in a while when a wish is not fulfilled – but no biggie, it’s all good.
i’m very grateful to be part of this family. and i wish you all that you, too, can experience a tolerant, discreet and uncomplicated family life.
(photo by LN)
(this article was included in the gonzo gratitude carnival)
Merry Christmas Isabella!
You got right to the point with your list.
I am very lucky to have a family you described above. It’s just like my parents and the two grandmothers I did meet before they passed away. I can just hope I have been able to pass on their values.
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Merry Christmas Isabella!
You got right to the point with your list.
I am very lucky to have a family you described above. It’s just like my parents and the two grandmothers I did meet before they passed away. I can just hope I have been able to pass on their values.
Leena’s last blog post..My English Elf name 🙂
These traits are so important and are also what we look for when choosing friends. Being kind to and accepting of others makes for good character.
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These traits are so important and are also what we look for when choosing friends. Being kind to and accepting of others makes for good character.
Neena (NeenMachine)’s last blog post..“Twelve Months†Meme