Well, it's been a really great weekend, with some twists. I feel like I'm in a strange place, but I'm ok. I helped my parents with some yard work (really got a good workout), but my dad finds it hard to ask for help, and he's pretty stubborn and wants to do alot of things himself. It makes me so sad because he's in pain ALL OF THE TIME and I get frustrated that he won't ask for help. Out of my control though, ya know? I just have to try to be persistent in my offering to help.
Another bit of frustrating news...found out that my niece relapsed and left the Salvation Army. She had only 5 weeks until graduation and she f#$%^#ed the whole thing up...and for what??!! A needle and seeming relief from her oh-so-hard life. Such bullshit. I'm sick about it but I've talked (and yelled a bit) to her and it's really important that she knows I'm not giving up on her. I'm trying to talk to her not as her aunt, but as someone in recovery who knows how important a little bit of hope can be. I told her to make a gratitude list every day and read from the 'big book', even if it's only a page a day.
On to more pleasant things...Daisy's birthday party was a rousing success...we had a blast! And the look on her face when she opened 'the gift' was TOTALLY worth it!! Great people...great times.
6809 picnic was fun, and Jack ate lots of good stuff (and some vanilla icecream!). Hung out with Suzy afterwards and had so much fun!
Movies today and a bit of shopping...I really do lead a charmed life and am so grateful for my friends and family.
Ok, I don't want to spend the rest of my afternoon in a coffee shop, so I'm off. Talk soon...
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