~~~Hugs~~~
 

Hugs - why do we need them?

It's Friday, it's a light-hearted topic that I'm sure we all have something to say about.

With the wedding last weekend, it was an emotional time as the mother of the groom. All the various emotions experienced were:

• Excitement
• Happiness
• Reality check that my baby is grown up and starting his own family
• Loneliness, to a point, because I didn't have anyone to hold my hand
• Pride (sorry Sis. Roxie, but I was proud)
• Apprehension being the first big social event divorced
• Relief that all went well

I did the "social hug", where you are glad to see someone you haven't seen in a while. I did the "welcome to our family hug" with my DIL. I did the "thanks for everything hug" to those that helped so much.

However, I needed a hug just to fall into.

Know what I mean?

HUGS*

There's something in a simple hug
That always warms the heart;
It welcomes us back home
And makes it easier to part.
A hug's a way to share the joy
And sad times we go through,
Or just a way for friends to say
They like you 'cause you're you.

Hugs are meant for anyone
For whom we really care,
From your grandma to your neighbour,
Or a cuddly teddy bear.

A hug is an amazing thing -
It's just the perfect way
To show the love we're feeling
But can't find the words to say.

It's funny how a little hug
Makes everyone feel good;
In every place and language,
It's always understood.

And hugs don't need new equipment,
Special batteries or parts -
Just open up your arms
And open up your hearts.

Jill Wolf

My wife can hug and squeeze me all she wants to.

One group hug coming up!

:hug3

If any day one would need a hug it would have been a day like this, so many emotions, thoughts, people --

:hug3

I love hugs! They are therapeutic also.

"Hugging is good medicine. It transfers energy, and gives the person hugged an emotional boost. You need four hugs a day for survival, eight for maintenance, and twelve for growth. A hug makes you feel good. The skin is the largest organ we have and it needs a great deal of care. A hug can cover a lot of skin and gives the message that you care. It is also a form of communication. It can say things you don't have words for. The nicest thing about a hug is that you usually can't give one without getting one."

Author Unknown

According to Kathleen Keating, R.A., M.N., author of The Hug Therapy Book, hugs take many forms depending on what you want to communicate. A few examples include:

The Bear Hug--ideal for two individuals of disproportionate sizes and for saying, "You're terrific," or "You can count on me".

The A-Frame--Brief embrace ideal for little-known relatives and situations requiring a bit of formality. All of the hugging takes place above the neck. This hug communicates polite caring or detached warmth. Great for new huggers.

The Cheek Hug--A tender hug that can be executed sitting or standing. This hug says "I'm sorry you're disappointed," or is ideal to share joy or greet an elderly relative.

The Group Hug--Great for good friends sharing an activity or project. Group hugs communicate support, security, affection, unity and universal belonging.

Cute!

http://i46.photobucket.com/albums/f1...raig/hug17.jpg

Big Hugs To You Renda!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

I do cheek hugs a lot at work. I also hold lots of hands.

Here's a hug... :heeheehee

http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v2...edafriend1.gif

and one more just for good measure~~~~

http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v2...w_bear_hug.jpg

Too cute Tina!

Thanks guys - - I know you are all there for the virtual hugs and they mean a lot!

Renda,

I know what you mean. I was a single mom when my daughter married. I felt all of your emotions. I did have Jon to hold my hand - we had been dating about four months. But he tried to stay discreet and in the background, so I was pretty much by myself, trying to be the "gracious, social, sweet Tammy" that everyone expected.

I pray you get your hug......

I would have given you a real one but NOOOOOOO....your dog was just more important at the time............







:drama

I love hugs!

The girls here at work come to me often 'cause they're needing one. LOL! And the one guy who works here comes for high fives.

:kittyhug

Well there's a guy here at work that is available for a BIG BEAR hug, but ya know - - just doesn't seem appropriate - - lol!

And the high five just wouldn't be the same.

Hi RG...

Just dropped in to say that I love hugs, too...

Sometimes we need a mother's hug, ya know?! The kind that you can fall into.

Some mothers are not built for that...my own mom is a sweetie, but is not a big hugger.

The church I used to attend, the PW was a real good hugger, and she seemed to just know when to hug and hold you for a minute or so. Many is the time that I knew she was pouring herself out to me in a hug...I miss her...

Good thread, girl, and here's your hug...:kittyhug

Ya know, I think you have hit on something that I have not even allowed myself to think about and I'm gonna cry on this one.

I missed my mom this past weekend. Geron was the first grandchild to be married and she loved him soooo much - - I know she would have been so pleased to have been there and see how happy he was and I didn't have her to share all the excitement with.

Oh man....now I need some major shoulders...............I can't believe that I haven't even had that thought until you mentioned moms.

I was the mom.

Oh REnda...I just broke down and sobbed...that NEVER entered my mind!!

How insensitive of me...if I had your number I'd call right now...I am SO, SO sorry!!

No, Barb, it's okay - - I needed to realize that was there in my mind and I wasn't even allowing myself to think about it.

How insensitive of me to not even think about it before now, but I'm almost glad because I probably would have lost it during the ceremony.

:friendHeres a hug from me to you.

Mercy, now I need one!! When I read Renda's post, I fell over my keyboard...whew!!

Well, here let's get this on a happy note.

Here's a picture I had colorized for my parents 50th anniversary!

They were married in 1950 at the Bible Hour Tabernacle in Jonesboro, AR (I believe the first GC was held there or something like that) She made her dress out of satin for $12.
http://i46.photobucket.com/albums/f1...ther-daddy.jpg

How awesome. The dress is beautiful.

That's a great picture, Renda...

I think so too. I believe she paid $50 for pictures which was a big amount then - - thank goodness she had the foresight to do that.

I can't believe she was only 20 - - that's how old my daughter will be when she gets married.

What a beautiful pic Renda! And gorgeous gown! :saycheese

While you're not old enough to be my mama, you've given me 'mama hugs' which I'm always grateful for. :mama

A great big thank you, and hug in return! :hug4

And one for Maggie too! http://i93.photobucket.com/albums/l7...s/doggyhug.gif

Ah, that was sweet.

Ahhh, Missy, don't make me weepy again...

:friend Here's a hug darling from me to you sent via cyber space.

Anyway I totally know how you feel. I miss dad so much, especially when something big is happening in my life. I like to think that God keeps him updated...I know scholars out there, there is no bible for that...but I just find comfort in that.

Was this the church that Elder Richard T.Reed Pastored ?

Yes sir - he dedicated me as a little bitty baby!

I think that Elder Reed sponsered a William Branham healing crusade or something ?

You guys are so cool!:friend:mama:hug3:kittyhug:hug4

I've felt them all.

I debated starting this thread, but needed to get it out of my system and what better place than here with all your friends and enemies alike! :snapout

I need a big hug from my wife.