There’s nothing like a funeral to remind us that life is precious and fleeting. Time stops for no one and this weekend reinforced that.
My Godmother died unexpectedly. It made me acknowledge that, on some level, barring an unforeseen accident, I’d expected her to live longer. Her mom outlived her by 10 years. Her aunt (my grandmother) outlived her by 20 years. Maybe I take too much stock in the whole Real Age calculator, but, by my obviously inaccurate subconscious calculation, she had at least another 10 years to go.
I also realized, on that side of the family, my mother is the last of her generation. Yes, definitely reason for pause. My grandmother, her three sisters, their husbands and now most of their kids, have passed on. Yes, whoa. Time marches on.
Like all clouds, there is a silver lining. In this case it was being reunited with parts of the family I hadn’t seen in way too long. Old memories from the deep recesses came bubbling up and we were all transported to an earlier time. What? You mean I’m not 10 years old anymore? Despite the sad circumstances, it was fun to make old connections new again.
Speaking of 10-year olds, Thing 1 had her first ice skating competition this weekend as well. This was my first time attending a competition not as a competitor but in a support function. If you thought the support role would be any less nerve wracking, you’d be wrong. I can’t tell you how eerie to be on the other side of the glass. It was an exercise in being constructive but not judgemental, offering calming tidbits of wisdom, and sometimes biting my tongue and keeping my fangs and talons in check. Time marches on, things and people change but some things stay the same too.
On the running front, yesterday I got out for a glorious final 10-miler before next weekend’s half marathon. Actually it was more of a run/walk because my lungs are still not recovered from last week’s flu fiasco. But the weather was mild and the sun was warm so I made the best of it. The robins are back! The race will be casual at best and I’m ok with that.
Does it feel like you were 10 years old just the other day?
Are you struggling with the time change? I am!
I am so sorry about your Godmother. It’s so shocking when people die sooner than we expect them to. It really throws you off and makes you question a lot of things. Happy you got to spend some time with family though.
Thing 1 got a trophy? How cool!
Happy your run went well, minus your sore lungs!
YAY Thing 1!!
I’m so sorry for your loss. But like you, the silver lining for funerals for me too is reconnecting with extended family.
And I WAS 10 just yeaterday! Really, I was!
So sorry to hear about the untimely loss of your Godmother. It truly makes you appreciate your family & friends a lot more.
Yes – it seems like time flies – sometimes I wish I could be 10 again…
I’m sorry to hear about your godmother, Marcia, but I’m glad your family was able to enjoy each other. It’s true that on the rare occasion when we all get together again, my family feels like a comfortable old shoe. It’s always fun. I hope one of my cousins gets married again soon so we can have a happy reason to get together.
I hate daylight savings time. I felt like someone hit me with a 2×4 when I had to get up at 5:20 for spin class this a.m.
I’m so sorry about your godmother! Hope you’re doing well.
This time change is killing me. I could barely function this morning. I just did two miles with Bungee at lunch, though, and I think it’s helping.
I’m so sorry for the loss of your Godmother. It was a two cup of coffee morning for me today, maybe a run will help perk me up after the time change!
Sorry about your godmother. Every time I go to a family function I feel like I am a kid again. Kind of a weird feeling. Great job getting in your 10 miler and good luck next weekend!
I’m so sorry for the sudden loss of your Godmother. I’m glad there was a silver lining, but it’s always sad to be sharply reminded of how fragile life is and how quickly it can pass us by.
I’ll 30 this year and I swear I was just playing in the sand box…
I’m really sorry about your Godmother. I do know what you mean about feeling like a 10 yrs again when extended family comes together.
Glad you got 10 in despite lingering flu effects!
What?? I’m not 10 anymore? When the heck did that happen???
Sorry about your loss. Life is funny that way. Just when you think you have it figured out–you really don’t.
Thing 1 rocks with her trophy btw!
Sorry to hear about the funeral weekend… that’s tough. Congrats to your daughter!
I am so sorry to hear about your loss 🙁 it really always makes me take a step back and reevaluate things when someone unexpected passes away. actually just this morning i woke up thinking about my grandfather and how i honestly thought he would live forever and how i would give anything to just hear his laugh again. he passed away so much younger than anyone expected as well.
your daughter is absolutely beautiful! glad you were able to support her this weekend 🙂
This time change has me exhausted! It’s going to be a long week. I have 3 very early mornings. Today when I was at the gym the clocks hadn’t changed and when I started it said, 4:00. Yikes. 5 is bad enough!
So sorry to hear about your godmother, Marcia. Life really can change in an instant.
How fun that your daughter has starting skating competitively – and you get to be there to support her! I’m with you, I find it so stressful to be on the other side. I want to absorb all the anxiety for my kids, but I know it is part of the learning process.
I’m so sorry for your loss Marcia. Yes, I have zero “Spring” in my forward! 🙂
So sorry for your loss.
This time change is driving me nuts! Makes me want to rethink a European destination race.
So sorry to hear about your loss. I will keep you and your family in my thoughts and prayers during this hard time.
I’m so sorry for your loss! You’re in my thoughts!
Sorry about your Godmother. Time does just keep marching on and funerals are a sad, stark reminder of that. Nice you food some good in it reconnecting with family and friends.
I’m so sorry about your Godmother. Being home with my parents this week is a reminder that I’m an adult and no longer a child but some days I’d give anything to be 10 again.
Looks like you have a beautiful figure skater in the family!
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