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One More Day
Wednesday, December 05, 2007
Today's episode of Oprah was about having one more day. She was posing the question, 'If you could have one more day with someone, who would it be, and what would you do?'
As I thought about it, my answer was an easy one. I would give anything to have one more day with my babies, Hope and Carson. I would spend the day rocking, singing, talking, hugging, kissing, and loving on them. The ache of my empty arms would cease for that day.
So I am asking you the same. If you could have one more day with someone, who would it be, and what would you do? Would it be a family member who has gone? Would it be a famous person from the past...who? And what would you do with them?
Please tell...
As I thought about it, my answer was an easy one. I would give anything to have one more day with my babies, Hope and Carson. I would spend the day rocking, singing, talking, hugging, kissing, and loving on them. The ache of my empty arms would cease for that day.
So I am asking you the same. If you could have one more day with someone, who would it be, and what would you do? Would it be a family member who has gone? Would it be a famous person from the past...who? And what would you do with them?
Please tell...
posted by Anne, 4:35 PM
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It would be my great grandmother, Katie Mae Ray (Mother Ray). I would just want her to tell me the stories of when she was growing up (she was born in the late 1800's), the ones I am having trouble remembering so that I can teach them to Mattie May. And I would ask her why my chocolate chip cookies don't turn out quite like hers.
Don't you love our family. I would have to take the day off and borrow a moment of Brandi's day with Mother Ray. We would play one game of 42, her rules, and she would win just because!
BUT....for MY day I would choose to spend it with Kelly. At first I thought I would just want to lay in bed all day with him. Hold him body and soul. Soak in his smell, touch, and voice. On second thought though, I would choose to do that for a couple of hours and then we would spend the other 22 hours of the day with the kids so that Kauy would know his dad, and Makaley could remember and renew . We would ride horses, eat McDonald's, walk the hills, and ALL 4 of us hold hands.
BUT....for MY day I would choose to spend it with Kelly. At first I thought I would just want to lay in bed all day with him. Hold him body and soul. Soak in his smell, touch, and voice. On second thought though, I would choose to do that for a couple of hours and then we would spend the other 22 hours of the day with the kids so that Kauy would know his dad, and Makaley could remember and renew . We would ride horses, eat McDonald's, walk the hills, and ALL 4 of us hold hands.
Man... I was really wanting to see that episode :( I will have to catch the re-run. I have too many choices of who I would ask for one more day with... grandparents, friends! Thanks for sharing.
There are several - my Grandpa Jim (my dad's dad). I would also like to spend more time with my Nanny and Boss (my mom's mom's parents). They were alive when I was little - I remember playing at their house and trying on Nanny's shoes and playing in her china. We lost them both too soon to Alzheimer's. They were all so special and another day would give me the opportunity to really soak in their wisdom.
Well I have four people...
First would be my brother, Chad, who was stillborn a year before I was born. I just want to see his face and embrace him. I have just always felt a little incomplete.
Second would be my Nannie. I miss her each day and ache for her often. I would want to introduce her to her great granddaughters and just watch her play with them like I remember playing with her as a child. We would definitely cook something, play games, and talk a lot.
Third would be my cousin Donnie. We were a lot a like growing up. I would have loved to have been able to talk to him more as an adult.
Last would be my friend Kimberly. We would just go on a walk and talk about God and life. She was so wise beyond her years. I miss her friendship each day. I would want her to see my girls because she was so excited when I was pregnant with Kaylee but she never got to meet her.
Thanks for the great thought provoking post. I too enjoyed the Oprah on this book.
First would be my brother, Chad, who was stillborn a year before I was born. I just want to see his face and embrace him. I have just always felt a little incomplete.
Second would be my Nannie. I miss her each day and ache for her often. I would want to introduce her to her great granddaughters and just watch her play with them like I remember playing with her as a child. We would definitely cook something, play games, and talk a lot.
Third would be my cousin Donnie. We were a lot a like growing up. I would have loved to have been able to talk to him more as an adult.
Last would be my friend Kimberly. We would just go on a walk and talk about God and life. She was so wise beyond her years. I miss her friendship each day. I would want her to see my girls because she was so excited when I was pregnant with Kaylee but she never got to meet her.
Thanks for the great thought provoking post. I too enjoyed the Oprah on this book.
I DVR Oprah and watched this show last night. What a thought provoking show. Like you, I would spend the day with the baby we lost in August, holding, rocking, kissing, singing to, and watching Morgan and Jason interact with him/her.
I got to watch the show as well. I am in a position where I have not lost anyone close to me. So as my mind raced for someone from long ago to meet with, it occured to me. It was a clear decision that I would give my day to you. I knew you would have two loved ones you would need to see. I love the way you love and cherish all your babies, so that is my theortical wish for you.
I have to be honest, this one is way to hard for me to even think about. I read the blog yesterday and I've been thinking about it since. But everytime I do it's way too emotional. I'm proud for your courage and honesty. The list of people I've loved and lost is long and the thought of them coming back only for a day is more pain than I think I could bear.
Lindi
Lindi
I know this is weird but I'd like to spent it with Jim's Tanta. She was Jim's great aunt. She died just as we started dating and I never met her. I have heard lots of stories about her and I would love to spent time with her.
