A long, lost relative of mine contacted me a couple of days ago and he found me through this blog. Is that just too neat? I have not seen my cousin since our early childhood days. I didn't even know he had so many siblings. We have exchanged pictures and it is so wonderful to see him and his family after all these years.
Blogs, Face Book and Twitter are exceptional avenues to re-establish long, lost friends and relatives. No telling how many others I could find or they find me if I were to get connected with other social media groups.
There are so many that are still very skeptical about the internet. They are afraid that their identities are going to be stolen. I met a middle aged woman today while waiting to have an alignment and tires rotated on my car. Her husband died 7 years ago and she has had to learn all the things he used to take card of, like having the oil changed in the cars. I told her that I worked the internet and she told me quite directly that she wanted nothing to do with it. I explained that she might not have a choice in the very near future.
I know there is bad and good in everything we participate in, but I choose to look for the good in everything so I can get the most out of it. I am looking forward to building stronger relationships with my lost cousins and maybe with their children and grandchildren. I hope you are rediscovering lost friends and relatives as well. If so, I would love to know who and how you made the connect.
For my loyal readers I want to share with you the passing of my mother on the 10th of this month. She had been in a nursing home for a year and there was no getting better for her. I am happy to know that she is now free from that imprisonment and we can begin to remember all the good things about her and her life. Some of you knew about this and I thank you again for your thoughts and prayers for our family. May God bless you richly!
Friends 4 life!
Eddie
Blogs, Face Book and Twitter are exceptional avenues to re-establish long, lost friends and relatives. No telling how many others I could find or they find me if I were to get connected with other social media groups.
There are so many that are still very skeptical about the internet. They are afraid that their identities are going to be stolen. I met a middle aged woman today while waiting to have an alignment and tires rotated on my car. Her husband died 7 years ago and she has had to learn all the things he used to take card of, like having the oil changed in the cars. I told her that I worked the internet and she told me quite directly that she wanted nothing to do with it. I explained that she might not have a choice in the very near future.
I know there is bad and good in everything we participate in, but I choose to look for the good in everything so I can get the most out of it. I am looking forward to building stronger relationships with my lost cousins and maybe with their children and grandchildren. I hope you are rediscovering lost friends and relatives as well. If so, I would love to know who and how you made the connect.
For my loyal readers I want to share with you the passing of my mother on the 10th of this month. She had been in a nursing home for a year and there was no getting better for her. I am happy to know that she is now free from that imprisonment and we can begin to remember all the good things about her and her life. Some of you knew about this and I thank you again for your thoughts and prayers for our family. May God bless you richly!
Friends 4 life!
Eddie
I am so sorry to hear about your mother. No matter when they go, it's always too soon. For months after my mother passed, I would catch myself reaching for the phone to call her. Then I'd stop. She was gone. But as you say, your Mother is in a better place and her trials are over. I wish you peace of mind and heart. I am quite sure you were a blessing to her.
ReplyDeleteHello, my friend,
ReplyDeleteFrom my family to yours, I send our condolences on the loss of your mother. As you said, she is in a much better place now and I know she's looking down on you with a great deal of pride.
IRT RSS, take your time and just let me know when you need my help. And yes, that post was for you.
Peace.
my condolences, so sorry to hear that your mother passed away...
ReplyDeleteHi Eddie,
ReplyDeleteI agree that your mother is now on a better place. I admire how you are dealing with everything positively. May God bless you and your family!
hi eddie, thanks for the visit and for leaving some comment on my blog..very much appreciated...god bless you...friends for life...
ReplyDeleteI have found an old friend from elementary school via facebook and it was the best thing that ever happened to me. She is the only friend I have been able to make contact with since attending school in the UK.
ReplyDeleteSorry to hear about your mom, but I am glad to hear she is no longer suffering.
I'm so sorry to learn about your mother, know that I will keep you and yours in my thoughts. As you know, Ive recently been through this, and blog about my memories quite a bit on my one blog. I find it very helpful and healing. Perhaps you would too. Like you, I know she is in a better place, no more pain and anguish. You might enjoy reading through this, might bring back some of your own fond memories. Sandy's Space
ReplyDeleteHow cool you found a relative. I understand what you mean about looking for the good, the positive. I choose that method myself. I know there is bad and evil in this world; but there's lots and lots of good. Any time I feel doubtful about that, I am reminded of the good through the work on Bridge and Beyond
I'm always surprised how many people are fearful of the internet. After all for years everyone's name, address, and phone number has been published in the phone book.
HUGS
Sandy
Oh... I'm sorry to hear that... anyway may God bless her, you and your family and not to forget your long lost cousin relationship as close together and live happy ever after...
ReplyDeleteWOW!!! You know what, I was hoping the same thing will happen to me. I was trying to find anybody with the same last name I had (when I was still single) in the Philippines. But unfortunately, I can't find any.
ReplyDeleteJust lately, I found out that I found a lot of people in Spain with that last name that I used to had. :)
I've popped back in several times; and am a bit concerned...nothing new from you. Hope you're doing well.
ReplyDeleteDecided to leave another message here even though it's not a new post. Thinking of you.
Sandy
I thing I like about your blog is that your posts are full of human touch, exudes warmth and evokes feelings of loving remembrance. I was deeply moved reading about the passing of your dear mother, and it brought back memories when my beloved mother had gone to the great beyond years ago. Thanks for posting such wonderful articles. It's one reason why I keep coming back to your blog, although this is the first time that I left a comment, to reciprocate your kindness in commenting on my blog.
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I found some of my relatives through Facebook. This social networking sites are great venues to rekindle friendships and to rediscover relatives.
ReplyDeleteMy condolences to you and your family.
I come everyday to drop and am checking on you, not like you to go so long in between new posts.
ReplyDelete(((((((HUGS)))))))
Sandy
Eddie,
ReplyDeleteI hope time will heal you quickly from the loss of your mother. I think we never truly get over the loss of loved ones, but trying to remember just the good times helps us cope and go forward. Take care.