CJ’S Terrific Blog According to Andy Fish
or Missing Tails on the Drawing Board
Thursday, February 29, 2024
Throwback Thursday
Some words of advice from Ma. "Don't borrow trouble." She meant when you were going through something try not to think about all the negative what-if scenarios.
My paternal grandmother was the champion of champions when it came to 'what iffing'! For YEARS after my cousin (her favorite) got the polio vaccine she used to worry that she could have gotten polio. We would say, "But Grandma, she didn't!" and her response was always, "But she COULD have!" She was always worried about what COULD (but most likely wouldn't) happen. Sad way to live life.
I appreciate you sharing that expression with me awhile ago. I use it whenever I catch myself doing what your mother advised against doing. It is very helpful.
It's fun to see a photo of your mother, and her words are so true.
ReplyDeleteThe photo was taken at my wedding. She designed and made her dress.
DeleteHope you don't get blown away today either.
ReplyDeleteI thought we would be flying to Kansas last night! 😸
DeleteMy paternal grandmother was the champion of champions when it came to 'what iffing'! For YEARS after my cousin (her favorite) got the polio vaccine she used to worry that she could have gotten polio. We would say, "But Grandma, she didn't!" and her response was always, "But she COULD have!" She was always worried about what COULD (but most likely wouldn't) happen. Sad way to live life.
ReplyDeleteDeep sigh. Sometimes people aren't happy unless they are miserable
DeleteGreat picture, and those words are so good.
ReplyDeleteAll the best Jan
😊
Deletethecontemplativecat here. There are too many who live their lives like that. Seeing the negative makes like miserable.
ReplyDeleteIt's too bad they couldn't learn to see the positive or at least to find one positive thing about a situation
DeleteSo true, she nailed it! Lovely photo! Valerie
ReplyDeleteIt's one of my favorite photos of her
DeleteI love to see my blogger friends photos of them and their family. Your mother was lovely and her words only TOO true!
ReplyDeleteThank you, my Lady
DeleteI appreciate you sharing that expression with me awhile ago. I use it whenever I catch myself doing what your mother advised against doing. It is very helpful.
ReplyDelete