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I take it back! I didn’t mean it!

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Real Estate Agent with Pine Knoll Shores Realty 252-422-9000 NC 166249

 

I take it back!  I didn’t mean it!

 

I am blessed, (or cursed,) with nine siblings.  Oddly enough, I fall right in the middle at number 5.  I have no memories of ever being alone as a child.  I never ate alone, walked alone, slept alone, played alone, nothing. 

 

Today I cherish my quiet time while often missing the noise, laughter and teasing of siblings all around.  Perhaps that’s one more reason I love to collect my three little grandsons and fill the house with their noise and laughter.

 

Recently one of the boys (I won’t say which one) pulled back his fist and clobbered his cousin.  The injured cousin ran to his Jamma (me) crying, “He hit me.”  The guilty cousin was right there looking totally repentant.  “Jamma, I’m sorry.  I take it back.  I didn’t mean it.”

 

Hugs and apologies all around and two best friends/cousins were right back playing and enjoying each other.  But not before I cautioned them that once the hurt is there, it can never really be taken back.

 

STOP!  Think before you speak, or act.  You may not be able to “take it back.”  

 

 

Comments (7)

DeeDee Riley
Lyon Real Estate - El Dorado Hills CA - El Dorado Hills, CA
Realtor - El Dorado Hills & the Surrounding Areas

So very true, Marian!  Have a wonderful Thanksgiving.

Nov 24, 2010 04:35 AM
Wanda Kubat-Nerdin - Wanda Can!
Red Rock Real Estate (435) 632-9374 - St. George, UT
St. George Utah Area Residential Sales Agent

So true Marian, a lesson learned too late for some. Happy Thanksgiving to you and your family!

Nov 24, 2010 04:35 AM
Don MacLean
New England Real Estate Center Inc. - Easton, MA
Realtor-Homes for Sale- Easton, Mass 02356

So true,

Once it's out there it's out there

Enjoy the day

Nov 24, 2010 04:52 AM
Roger D. Mucci
Shaken...with a Twist 216.633.2092 - Euclid, OH
Lets shake things up at your home today!

You sure said a mouthful Marian...............you can never take it back, the hurt is always there.

Happy Thanksgiving my friend.

Nov 24, 2010 11:21 AM
Tish Lloyd
BlueCoast Realty Corporation - Wilmington, NC
Broker - Wilmington NC and Surrounding Beaches

Marian ~  Such poignant lessons we learn from the "wee ones"!  Some things are priceless.  Happy Thanksgiving to you and all of your family.

Nov 24, 2010 03:57 PM
Liz and Bill Spear
Transaction Alliance 513.520.5305 www.LizTour.com - Mason, OH
Transaction Alliance Cincinnati & Dayton suburbs

Marian, Happy Thanksgiving to you, Amy and the rest of your family!

Nov 25, 2010 02:15 AM
Amy Hahn
Pine Knoll Shores Realty - Morehead City, NC
Realtor/Broker - Crystal Coast, NC

I just want to know which one of those Westbrook boys was beating up on my sweet little man? 

Good lesson to learn...We definitely learn the best from our kids/grandchildren.

Nov 25, 2010 04:26 AM