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My Stepmother I just finished my last round of holiday get togethers. This was a small one, just us, my stepmother and her current husband for a small, informal dinner.. My family is famous for overlapping generations and unconventional situations. My stepmother is a year and a half younger than I am. She and my dad got together when I was around 20 and out on my own so this had little direct impact on me. I refrained from judgment and just let it be. She became my friend, like another sister. We raised my and my half sisters together. We shared life’s triumphs and tragedies. She and my dad remained together for over 30 years until he passed. I became a widow shortly after her and we went through that together as well. She remarried and her new husband, 6 months younger than me, loves to joke about being my stepfather. We are all family. She has been my closest and longest relationship. I am so grateful to have her in my life. Moral of the story? Keep your minds and hearts open and give unconventional situations a chance. You never know what the possibilities might be. Here is a pic of me, my step mom and one of my oldest who she babysat for the first 2 years.  Spiritwoman ^i^ |
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Great picture! Wonderful story of the overlapping generations. Ahhh, if only all worked this well.
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Beautiful photo of all of you and wonderful narrative. As Abelle said, 'if only all worked this well'.
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Spirit: My late husbands daughter is about 4 years older than me but we get along famously. She has really been looking out for me after her dad passed this last August. I wish I lived closer to her but I know without a doubt that I'm welcome anytime. I always keep an open mind. Beautiful story about your family dynamics. I really enjoyed reading. Bruja The wealth of a soul is measured by how much it can feel; its poverty by how little. W. R. Inge
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1/2/2012 7:28 pm |
Spirit..what a wonderful blog..and a great picture. I think you are all special ladies..What a lovely warm feeling...Thankyou...Bless
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Nice photo and story. Thanks, Spirit. Trust in dreams, for in them is hidden the gate to eternity.(Khalil Gibran)
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1/3/2012 5:03 am |
Hi Spirit: What a great story. So many grown children resent a new person in their widowed parent's life. I think they see them as a threat instead of seeing the new person as someone who can love and care about them and their own children through the years. I think a lot of people are convinced that any relationship with an age difference must be about money or s*x. It sounds like you gave her a chance, and you got a great friend in return to see you through the loss of your mother, then the loss of your father too.
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