Your suggestion of "accept" as a mantra reminded me of what my mother-in-law used to say to herself when faced with something upsetting: "I'd rather have peace." I use that still when I find my thoughts spiraling over the news or a personal challenge.
I like that mantra, Kathy. I might borrow it! I think of myself as a person constantly chasing peace. I'm lucky to have happiness and gratitude most of the time, but peace is often out of my reach.
Leanne- Your description of your Grandpa laughing was spot on. It brought back a lot of great memories from when we made him an "honorary cousin" when he joined our zoom calls during covid.
He never spoke of his service years to us. But, he was right on top of the pulse of everything going on in the world. I wish he were here now to help us through the tragedies of today. He was a special man, indeed, and truly missed by many.
Thank you so much for sharing this, Lisa. You knew him and what a special man he was. I think you're right that even though he didn't speak directly about his time in the war, the wisdom gained from his perspective informed all of his thinking about current events. I also wish I had him to turn to right now.
Your suggestion of "accept" as a mantra reminded me of what my mother-in-law used to say to herself when faced with something upsetting: "I'd rather have peace." I use that still when I find my thoughts spiraling over the news or a personal challenge.
I like that mantra, Kathy. I might borrow it! I think of myself as a person constantly chasing peace. I'm lucky to have happiness and gratitude most of the time, but peace is often out of my reach.
Leanne- Your description of your Grandpa laughing was spot on. It brought back a lot of great memories from when we made him an "honorary cousin" when he joined our zoom calls during covid.
He never spoke of his service years to us. But, he was right on top of the pulse of everything going on in the world. I wish he were here now to help us through the tragedies of today. He was a special man, indeed, and truly missed by many.
Thank you so much for sharing this, Lisa. You knew him and what a special man he was. I think you're right that even though he didn't speak directly about his time in the war, the wisdom gained from his perspective informed all of his thinking about current events. I also wish I had him to turn to right now.