It's an anniversary worth honoring, ND. I'm creeping up on the tenth anniversary of my Mom's death in two years, so I feel you.
I get confused. I remember everything. I remember too much, and... some of it's made up, and... some of it can't be quantified, and... there's secrets.
River ,'Safe'
Natter 76: Life, Liberty, and the Pursuit of Foaminess
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Theodosia - Jan 09, 2020 12:41:50 am PST #15383 of 30019
'we all walk this earth feeling we are frauds. The trick is to be grateful and hope the caper doesn't end any time soon"
Shir - Jan 09, 2020 2:22:23 am PST #15384 of 30019
"And that's why God Almighty gave us fire insurance and the public defender".
My folks are still alive, but if there's anything I know about grief is that it's anything but simple, easy, or linear. It takes its space and time, often uninvited.
~ma to you, and to your memories of them.
billytea - Jan 09, 2020 2:57:55 am PST #15385 of 30019
You were a wrong baby who grew up wrong. The wrong kind of wrong. It's better you hear it from a friend.
I"m sorry, ND. It's tough, especially with other stresses in your life.
Laura - Jan 09, 2020 5:21:18 am PST #15386 of 30019
Our wings are not tired.
Sending loving thoughts your way, Drew. My dad is gone 37 years and my mom 3 now. Grief comes in waves, and when the adulting is overwhelming it naturally brings parents to mind too. I'm glad you are here with us and I hope being able to share gives you some comfort.
msbelle - Jan 09, 2020 5:49:38 am PST #15387 of 30019
I remember the crazy days. 500 posts an hour. Nubmer! Natgbsb
I have royal fucked up. Payment was due yesterday for mac's tuition and I mis-read that. They drop the student from classes if payment is not made on a due date. So now mac is not registered for classes and he has changed his password so I cannot do it for him and he is not answering his phone.
FUCK FUCK FUCK FUCK
Laura - Jan 09, 2020 6:08:22 am PST #15388 of 30019
Our wings are not tired.
Can you call the school?
DXMachina - Jan 09, 2020 6:09:35 am PST #15389 of 30019
You always do this. We get tipsy, and you take advantage of my love of the scientific method.
The good news is that if Mac's community college is anything like my community college, they are desperate for enrollment. They will probably be thrilled to take his tuition, even if it is a little late.
Theodosia - Jan 09, 2020 6:17:10 am PST #15390 of 30019
'we all walk this earth feeling we are frauds. The trick is to be grateful and hope the caper doesn't end any time soon"
In your defense, you've got a lot on your plate right now.
msbelle - Jan 09, 2020 6:21:03 am PST #15391 of 30019
I remember the crazy days. 500 posts an hour. Nubmer! Natgbsb
I have called the school. They will not take the payment. They will not re-enroll him in the classes via me over the phone.
Katerina Bee - Jan 09, 2020 7:01:14 am PST #15392 of 30019
Herding cats for fun
Sorry to hear about the sadness, ND. It's a heavy weight to carry memories like that. Being in Madison on your mom's birthday has got to be a trigger. I myself have been walking around thinking, holy cow, my Dad is actually dead and I don't get to see him again. It's like I'm still surprised.
I did really enjoy reading about you meeting your birth family. It was like you got to step out of the adult orphans club for a little while. It's good to have a new thing in your life even though it cannot erase the sadness you feel.
Do me a favor and wave at the city of Madison for me. I was born there.