I haven't seen my grand children in, um... well, one of them, Taylor in 5 years, Hunter, I have never met...Reason why? How do you say dysfunctional? Yes, welcome to my world!
So holidays are hard especially when we buy gifts that we can't even give because my dysfunctional son won't except them for his children/my grandchildren.
I am not the only one in the family that has been shunned by him and his erratic behavior (whew!) my mother who is 89 years old, the great grandmother had also been! Well, until I got this email from her the other day...
Good Morning,
This is the day after xmas and I have survived the last two days.
It was a great xmas for me nothing exciting to report,oh yes I do have an unexpectd something that I have to tell you about.
Monday around 11 am the doorbell rang and When I opened the door I saw the surprise of my life,your son was there holding a cheese cake for me,I invited him in and we talked he asked me if he could take me to his house and see the rest of his family,I said yes,I threw on my coat and away we went.
I had the the best time if my life there,Taylor was the first to greet me with a big hug and loads of kisses,I met Hunter who is the excact image of his father it is scary because he looks just like his father did when he was two years old and you took his picture with your dad.He bonded with me right away.I had a great time with the kids Taylor is an artist and draws like you when you were her age.
D bought her a book to keep her drawings in.There is so much more I also got pictures.
That is why I was not home all day monday It was my big secret but no more I just had to tell you all about it.I hope you will take it for what it is worth for me,
I want to see them again D is working nights at Menards and your son works for another company,They are having a hard time but making it.
This is going to a big shock to you but I hope you will understand It was a big day of happiness for me.
I love you so much and am so happy to be alive to experience the big surprise.Oh by the way the cheeses cake was sooooo good. he is still the best cook in the whole world!
Have a great day,
mom
Why am I sharing this? Good question...to get it off my chest!
Yes Mom...I'm having a great day! Glad you had one too!
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As my neighbor says, her sons break her heart on a regular basis. She keeps trying to prepare me for when it happens with mine. If you need to talk or anything feel free to let me know. Maybe you'll be next on the list to reconcile with him. We'll try to keep a positive attitude and hope that is the case.
*hugs* lovely lady. i'm sorry you're going through this. :(
I always say what is more fun than family ! I know this is very emotional for you as I have some issues with my youngest, a son.My thoughts are with you and if you want to talk, PM me or we can do a chat room
Thank you so much to everyone who commented! Yes, it is hard, mostly hard to understand why he makes amends with others but leaves me out...Afterall, I am the one who crapped that 8 pound 10 1/2 ounce turd out.
I am really glad my mother got to see the little ones. Now she can tell me in an email what my grand children look like! Unless she's been sworn to secrecy...
Maybe he figured Grandma would be easier to reconcile with and he is testing the waters. Since he got a positive response from your mom maybe that will give him strength to call you.
Oh Sue...I am so sorry that you have to deal with this. Believe me I know plently about sad dysfunction. I wish you so much love. I wish I could hug you! Oh well...a virtual hug will have to do for now.
Let me know if there is ANYTHING, and I mean ANYTHING I can do, you know I would be happy to do it for you.
::HUGS::
T
Oh Sue...I am so sorry that you have to deal with this. Believe me I know plently about sad dysfunction. I wish you so much love. I wish I could hug you! Oh well...a virtual hug will have to do for now.
Let me know if there is ANYTHING, and I mean ANYTHING I can do, you know I would be happy to do it for you.
::HUGS::
T
Thank you so much jadedgirl (T) I really needed those kind words and {{{Hugs}}}! What good...no wait, let me rephrase that~ GREAT friends I have!
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