Arthur continues reading romances to stay connected to Esi. What did you think of this? Is there any practice you’ve continued so that you can stay connected to someone?
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The fact that Arthur continued to read romance novels after losing Esi endeared me to him even more (finding out she was gone even though I suspected that might be the case was a Kleenex moment for me).
My Dad loved to watch golf, baseball, and other sports, particularly when he could no longer play them himself. I made sure to keep abreast of the teams and standings, golfers and tournaments, etc. so that I could contribute to our discussions. I loved these discussions and continue to watch sports in his absence while feeling connected to him. Additionally, Dad was an amazing letter writer and even with the advent of email, handwritten cards and letters continued to flow back and forth. This is one of the many things that I truly miss now that my Dad is gone. My mailbox is sad.
That was so sweet but also so sad that he did that.
I don’t continue anything except for maybe baking like my mother loved to do.
I loved that Arthur did that. He showed how much he loved her and missed her.
My Dad was a very patriotic person. We have our flag flying every day.
I loved that Arthur kept reading romances to feel that connection - it was just so very touching. I remember my mother-in-law watching football on tv after my father-in-law died. She had never watched with him when he was alive, so it was like she took over for him or connected with him through that. It touched me deeply. I can’t think of a specific way I remember special family members whom I have lost, but often when I do something they liked to do, I feel them especially close to me.
I thought it was wonderful that Arthur loved his wife some much to take care of her for years. His character was so caring and loving.
I have lost my whole immediate family. I have lots of ways that I do things to feel connected to them.
Dad= White Castle
Mom = hot fudge sundae
Sister = Lipton noodle soup
Brother = cabbage stew
I got a memorial tattoo for them. It has something special for each one and includes the family business.
I thought that Arthur reading to his wife was such a loving and thoughtful gesture to Esi. His actions proved his love more than words could. I thought it was cute and romantic that he continued to read romances ,even though at first he seemed uncomfortable or maybe embarrassed.
My grandma used to watch soap operas, General Hospital ,in particular. When I was 10 I started watching with her. That was our thing to do together. Now as I occasionally watch,I think of her.
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Arthur was such a lovely man and it seemed fittingly perfect that he still read and loved romance novels. I keep knitting as a reminder of my grandmother and do jigsaw puzzles as a reminder of my mom.
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I loved that he kept reading them for her. It kept their memories alive. I do that too. When my brother passed, my sister and I divided up part of his massive library and I read his books when I want to feel close to him. I also sometimes find myself watching golf (which I hate) just to feel close to my father who has also passed.
It was a very romantic gesture! Esi loved to read and reread. Arthur knew her loss of her eyesight for a big loss for her, so no matter whattype of book, he continued reading to her. Yes, I do continue some things that were ingrained in my family. My mom always lit a candle before a family member’s big game, no matter the sport. My aunt planted phlox in her yard each spring and I do the same. It’s an easily spread ground cover, but the bunnies like it a little too much so it seems like I’m always replanting. Family rule: baseball and coffee cabinets!
I’m from Ohio originally and White Castle is the first place I go when I visit! And think of my father as he loved them. too.
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I loved that about Arthur. I often read books and think about my mother who gave me the love of reading.
I think that is what made Arthur so sweet and adored.
One time my friend and I got into the White Castles Mom and Dad gotthat day. Well we ate them all. Boy,was I in trouble. Oops!
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I though it was very touching. When my mother passed, I read her books (she was an avid reader) anytime I wanted to feel close to her, wondering what went through her mind when she read them years ago.
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