Que me amat, amet et canem meum
(Who loves me will love my dog also)
I'm very close to my sister. We don't always see each other as much as we'd like because of our busy lives, but I know she will always be there for me if I need her, as I will for her. My oldest brother is another story. Not that he's toxic by any means. It's just that he is 18 years older than me, and because of that, we don't have much of a relationship. He was out of the house by the time I got old enough to remember anything, and his kids are around my age. We get along ok, are polite to each other and all that, but we just don't have anything in common. Plus, he lives in Wasilla Alaska and is a BIG fan of Sarah Palin, which is just something that I can not tolerate!![]()
When I went to school, they asked me what I wanted to be when I grew up. I wrote down "Happy." They told me I didn't understand the assignment. I told them they didn't understand life. - John Lennon
Thanks for your responses, guys! I try not to deal with her. It isn't as easy as I hoped it would be.
I'm very sorry for everyone's trouble. I haven't visited this board in a while, but felt I needed to update you all on my father, who I mentionned a few times in the troubles thread. He passed away at 63 years of age, a month ago, on Palms Sunday. Although it was expected, his death took us all by surprise. Still, my mom, my sister and I were lucky to be with him at the time of his passing and it was a beautiful moment. We were able to talk to him and tell him we loved him. It is still a big comfort to me that I was able to do so. I'm just now starting to realize that he's not gone temporarily, but permanently and yesterday was quite a hard day as it was his one month death anniversary. I imagine all the firsts will be hard...
We've been lucky to be surrounded by loving friends and family.
On a positive note, my sister's pregnancy is going very well and she seems past the dangerous stage. In a couple of weeks, we'll know the sex of the baby. We can't wait to have some joy in our life!
I'm so sorry for your loss DesertRose.![]()
When I went to school, they asked me what I wanted to be when I grew up. I wrote down "Happy." They told me I didn't understand the assignment. I told them they didn't understand life. - John Lennon
Desert Rose, I am so sorry for your loss.
Death, even if not unexpected, is very difficult to deal with.
My prayers are with you and your family.
To Thine Own Self Be True
I've found it to be quite helpful and personally strengthening to put up my hand (in the "talk to the hand", way that we do) and say, out loud, "Permission Denied!" You can do this whether you are in somebody's presence or not! Believe it or not, it helps.......the trick is that YOU have to believe what you've just said.....or say it until you mean it! It will come!
"...each affects the other, and the other affects the next, and the world is full of stories, but the stories are all one." - Mitch Albom, one helluva writer.
When you throw a rock into a pack of dogs, you know which one you hit by the one that yelps!
Desert Rose, I'm so sorry for your loss. I hope the memories of the time you spent with your dad at the end will be a comfort to you and your family.
DesertRose - my heartfelt thoughts and prayers are with you and your family.
- The Dean Martin Show -
Petula Clark: You know they say you can't buy happiness.
Dean Martin: No but you can pour it..
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Desert Rose, I am sorry for your loss but hope you are comforted that your father was surrounded by all who loved him. Continued best wishes for your sister's pregnancy.