RE: Ready for this?
Thank you, Marla. It's my number one priority now. I am writing to each of my sibs who feel the same and we are going to formulate a plan. I think we need only show that we have the power to extricate beautiful mother from this situation to get my sister out. And if it takes more, so be it.
On the bright side, my sister Melody, the only other one who lives out here in the Southwest, spends the whole summer at my mom's house and she's going back there, taking names and kicking booty. My mother will be safe for the summer and that's plenty of time to do the work to change this once and for all.
I had a long talk with my neice last night and she had me laughing and feeling much calmer in no time. I should have called her in the morning!

I will take your energy and use it well.

This has been a long time coming. I have talked to my mother a lot the past few days. When the she-demon was out of the house, she had music blasting and she was cleaning in preparation for my sister's arrival. Alone, she was able to tell me things I didn't like to hear. I heard Tammy Wynette singing her sad tales of woe in the background.

Took me back a few million years. We need to put our heads together and this time, no one, not even my mother, is stopping us. The abusers are most frequently the children as I am sure you know. In some twisted way, my sister feels entitled and may even believe she has taken care of my mother. She's made poor choices and she's now 44, dependant and abusive. I could feel sorry for her if I wasn't angry and sad but we have all made poor choices at times. The difference is changing the things that aren't working and making life better. My loyalty is to my mother, that honorable lady. I think in her heart she wants us to act on her behalf and now we must. By the end of the summer, I am flying back and we are facing off with these women and putting this to an end.
The road trip came up so quickly! This summer is all about getting Ali to Germany. Thank heaven's I really didn't need to give up an arm and a leg. I'd look funny kickboxing or trying to step with one arm and one leg! I can imagine doing arm work but squats?

I have a dentist appointment today but otherwise I am chilling, cleaning and not being insane today. Sam has soccer practice too. Three practices, two games and we'll kick off the official "it's summer and we are all going to relax and take it easy. Or else!"
All thoughts, prayer and vibes are welcome! I love you guys so much!
Bobbi
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Tell me, what it is you plan to do with your one wild and precious life? Mary Oliver