For some reason I can't overlook things as easy!

[dmd]

Beverly,

I so admire your strength. I lost my father to cancer last year and I know the emotional turmoil that a family can go through. I was his only daughter and I miss him. I will pray that the Lord will heal him and pray peace over your family.

As for you and your kids. Well, I know enough about you through your posts and responses to know that you are a woman of dignity and strength. Like so many here, I look forward to your posts.

Hang in there and let us surround you with good wishes and prayers. It works! dmd

 

[candi]

Beverly,

First of all there is absolutely nothing wrong with voicing an opinion on something. I think sometimes, based on what's considered 'nice' or 'not nice' we women have the perception it's not proper to let our feeling and viewpoints be known. As long as our words are assertive and not aggressive, there's absolutely nothing wrong with it, IMHO.

Secondly, I am so sorry your father is struggling again. I will tell you one thing. I wish I had such love for my father that recently passed away that I had a reason to grieve. Your father must be a wonderful husband and father for your mother to be caring for him as he is on a trach 24/7. That is no easy task for either of them. And the fact that you already are mourning the fact he may not live much longer is a testament to how much love you have in your heart for him. You are very lucky to have known the love of such a father and I am sorry you are in pain.

As far as the kids go. When I was struggling with mine the one thing I held on to was something my mother told me. She survived me, my sister and my brother, so I would survive. My daughter was a real challenge. She'll be thirty next month and has turned out to be an intelligent, beautiful young woman and a wonderful mother.

You'll survive!

 

[dss62467]

Well, after reading this post - I just had to put on my "Magnum P.I." hat (or shorts, or Hawaiin shirt...whatever) to find out what the heck you were talking about.

First off, I have to give "props" (as Randy Jackson would say) to Cathe's website team. The search functionality is quite good!

Second, what a silly post that was (not yours). It's an excellent example of why you should preview your post before you publish it. If you want to lash out at someone, it's fine to write it out to get the words off your chest. But by all means...cancel it without posting! I do this all the time when responding to emails. And most of the time, the meaning of the initial email is misunderstood because you don't have the benefit of voice inflection or facial expressions.

Beverly - I'm very sorry about your father. I lost my Mom to cancer last March. My DH lost his to it in 1997. It's unbearable to watch. Just be there to let him know you love him, and help him as best you can.

Is your husband being "TDY" mean that he's gone? I'm sure that makes it even harder for you with your father. I think that everyone here would be happy to "listen" to you rant.

Take care of yourself.

 

[merrybaker]

Beverly ,I just wanted to say "Keep your Chin up ' You are a great inspiration for me and many others here .I will pray for you and your family Hugs to you ..Oh I know how those teens can be I have 3 boys ages 20 ,16 and 3.5

 

[RWattier]

Beverly, you have every right to be stressed and every right to vent when you need to - we are all supportive on this forum - at least I sure hope so! I will keep you in my prayers!