Ewwwww. Yeah, apparently mixed results from that site as well as the others.
Parental musings follow. Yesterday my friend's son married in NY. This is a friend from birth, as in she lived 2 houses away and our moms were friends when they were pregnant. She was over-the-moon with joy and adores her new SIL. Of course I am so happy for her and the happy couple. This brought to mind my cousin who got all teary eyed and thanked me for being supportive when her daughter got engaged to her girlfriend (now wife).
In the past year or so I have often felt happy for couples, who because of marriage equality laws, are finally able to marry their loved ones. What I hadn't really thought about until yesterday was what a relief this must be to parents who have had to suffer seeing their children denied this right in the past, and present. My cousin spoke to me about the pain of seeing her daughter rejected and the hurtful things that "friends" put her through.
It is often harder to watch those we love endure pain than to endure it ourselves, and it often brings us the most joy to watch those we love find joy. This morning I am grateful that many parents, siblings, and friends are able to celebrate their loved ones getting married when so recently this was seemingly impossible.
smonster, I'm so sorry about Kara.
I have a few leads in NC, but this seems like a golden opportunity to move closer to family, so I'm focusing more on the Midwest.
My great-uncle on my father's side of the family passed away this week, and nobody called me. My mother read it in the paper and called me this morning. I can't even.
Oh sj, I am sorry for both the loss and the family ridiculousness.
smonster, we're going there today too. Probably around noon-1pm.
smonster, Daisy, and Nora, sending all of you strength and love. This is such a hard time, and there's no way to soften the blow. I'm so sorry.
sj, sending you strength and love too.
Peace and strength to Kara and all who love her.
Tons of ~ma for Kara and all who love her. I'm so sorry.
My great-uncle has always been kind to me, as has his wife. So, I'll suck it up and go to the wake tomorrow and deal with people who seem to feel that I am less than family simply because my father had the bad luck of dying young. My one uncle on my father's side usually at least tries to make an effort to stay in touch with me and let me know when these things happen, and the fact that he didn't call really hurts right now.
Thanks, WS. I left my uncle a voicemail, not angry or accusing. Just a "please call me when you get the chance".
