It’s Good to Be Back!
First and foremost, I must say THANK YOU again to my guest bloggers!!! I really am a lucky gal to have such good friends:)
Charla guest posted on my food blog:) Charla sent out a prayer request…Thank you!
Farmnwife (Judi) guest posted here:) Also displayed prayer thoughts on her blog! Another Thank you!!
Katie guest posted here as well!:) I love the wagon that Katie posted in her guest post! I’m a sucker for wagons:)
Katy guest posted on my Blogging with Cents blog:) She has AWESOME content when it comes to blogging tips, etc…so check her out.
Leigh guest posted on my girly blog, who by the way, has started up her own girly blog called “The Beauty Buzz“. I say girly but I rekon there are men who would enjoy it as well;)
Drew didn’t have the chance to post but I’m still grateful that he offered! I have told him he can make a post later though.
Now for the update on my Dad. He is fine right now. Basically, he has kidney failure, gall stones, liver failure, Hepatitis, and possibly still a drug problem. I say possibly because I just don’t know. The fact is, I haven’t spoken to him in over 5 years. Despite all the problems we’ve had over the years, we’ve been fairly close I guess but when he pulled his last stunt (which I won’t go into), I pretty much cut him off. Really, I thought he was in prison and I guess he was for a few years.
Anyways, I went to see him and he cried when I walked in. I didn’t. We started talking and I was asking questions about all the kids. I have 1 full brother, 2 half brothers, and 3 half sisters. So everytime I went to asking him about the kids, he would change the subject and start having a pity party conversation. Then he had the nerve to bring up some big ol’ lie, that’s relevant to that last stunt, and I got mad. I knew it was a lie and just irrated me that he would bring up crap conversation like that. I cut him off and told him to drop the subject because I knew the truth. Once we got past that, things were okay. The next day was better. He actually told Toby some stories that he told me when I was younger. He made us laugh.
Oops, I went off subject a bit…anyhoo, his liver did shut down but was able to be “revived”. He’s not in great shape and could shut down in a day, week, or year. Having no insurance and all those other problems, getting medical help is not too easy unless you are on your death bed. I really don’t know much else. They sent him home and that’s that.
I may sound a little harsh towards him but I will say this; I’ve seen him off of drugs and he’s great when he’s not on anything. It’s a shame that a drug can take away your whole life like that and while I’m not forgiving of that behavior, I move past it and make the best out of it. Things may not be all hunky dory but we’re honest with each other…well, for the most part!…LOL.
Wow! That turned into a big ol’ ramble didn’t it?! So I did take a picture of me and my dad. He asked for some vintage sunglasses but too bad. Before some of you go HUH? He is mexican, I am half mexican. Just thought I’d let you know before you went into shock! Also, he would have smiled but he has no teeth:) For the record, everyone says I favor my mom. ??
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Hi Lori – glad you are back. WOW, I am sorry that things were so bad and I do pray for you for healing. My MIL just passed away and her life mirrored that of your dad’s. It was so hard to know there were more bad memories than good, so I do pray that you’ll be able to accept that you tired and did what you could, but you can’t help those who won’t help themselves. You just keep on rockin’ as an awesome mom to your boys and a Cowboy’s rockin wife! And I enjoyed helping you out…just holler when you need it again!
Lori – Glad your back. Glad you dad is at a point to be released from the hospital. Hopefully he will continue to recover, both from his medical difficulties and the drugs. Hope your relationship will continue to, if not get better, at least remain on an even keel.
Thank you Katie for you encouraging words and your support! I really do thank you for the help:)
Thank you for those nice words Tanya;)
I’m so glad that you were able to talk to your Dad again after five years and make a little bit of headway. The more you’re able to do this, the more it will help when the time comes and he passes away (which may be many years from now, only God knows) Once a parent is gone, that’s it. There’s no more hugs, no more talking, no chance to ask questions or hear favorite stories from the past. I think that’s great your dad told stories and made y’all laugh. I’ve lost both of my parents and I miss hearing them talk and tell stories from the past soooo much!
It’s such a shame that drugs harm so many people. We know someone that has had many ups and downs in his life, and it’s always drugs that pull him down. So sad!
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I’m glad you’re back and that things went ok if nor good. We are always here when you need us! {hugs}
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Thank you Charla and Leigh. I appreciate everything;)
Welcome home Lori! I know this must have been a tough week, but I’m glad you you were able to spend some time with your Dad. Hopefully he’ll look at you and your neat kids and start making some different choices. It’s unfortunate that you had such rotten experiences growing up, but I think it’s a testiment to your strong spirit that you made those different choices and you ought to be proud of yourself and your family.
Glad your back. I haven’t talked to my dad in 6 years because of similar situations. Lies, drugs and more lies. When I had children I decided I could not and would not take the chance at having him lie and hurt them like he did me. I can really relate.
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Glad you are home and you’ve had some closure I’m sure by going to see him. I am glad too that you did ramble a little and tell us that he shared stories and you had some good laughing times. Those are important. No matter what family member or friend you have, it’s good to have some good memories too so I’m glad that yall had that!
Glad to hear things are better. I have had a “family” a lot like yours, so it was interesting to see how you handle it!
Nice photo, by the way. You are so pretty. :)
Sounds like April has been a rough month for you too! I’m glad he’s doing better and that you’re back home and probably feeling a little less stressed out.
It’s so hard to deal with family situations like that and you’ve done a wonderful job doing what is best for you and your boys :)