I know that I owe some stories from the party, and those will come. Today, however, I have some dues to pay. This whole party thing caused us to miss some big days. Now, I'll try to make it up, although a journal entry doesn't seem like enough. It's all I've got, though, so here goes:
Mom and Dad's anniversary: I am one of the VERY few people who have parents that are still married to each other. Have they ever disagreed? Yeah. That's not the point. They find a way to work it out. They deal with it. They get over it. After so many years together, Congratulations, Mom and Dad!
Dad's birthday: Happy Birthday, Dad. It wasn't that long ago that we thought you'd never SEE another birthday. Now look at you! You're in better shape than you were before, and you're still doing SO much around there. Most guys your age are retired and sit around being tired. I am proud of you, and I brag about you constantly.
Father's day: The girls weren't with Kevin, and my brother and I were not with my Dad. What a weird Father's day. I didn't have a signal (middle of nowhere, KS) when it would have been best, then we got home so late that I thought I'd wake mom. Dad? I'm sorry. I feel REAL guilt about this. I can't get away at work long enough to call, and now it's been 4 days. I'll see you this weekend, OK?
Me and Kevin's anniversary: Honey? We've made it 13 years. Can you believe it? I know we went to dinner the other night, but it seems that you got cheated. We both worked SO hard that day, and had rough days, so we ate, came home, and I promptly fell asleep, still recovering from the party. Thank you for driving across the country to take me to a Nascar race. Thank you for driving me (and our friends) across Kansas to attend a party. Yeah, you know those folks, too, but you're a home-body. I doubt you'd have gone if I hadn't wanted it so badly. You really try to give me more than I could ever hope for, regardless of how little we can afford. I love you, and I am thankful for you.
Now, let's cut the crap. Nobody could live with me, and nobody could live with Kevin. We're a match, and we'd better just protect the public from the likes of us. LOL
This ends this public service announcement. It's not enough, but I'll try to make it up to you all. I promise!
6 comments:
You did miss a lot. But you are there for your people on an everyday kind of way.
Traci
Aw Rachael, I know how you feel, I've been in those uncomfortable shoes, sometimes life just happens, Vicki
"We're a match, and we'd better just protect the public from the likes of us. LOL"
::cacklechoke:: dammit. you made me choke on my coffee.
~Amy
I can sooooooooo relate to this entry. My Hubby worked all day on Father's Day, so we didn't get to spend any time with him. His Dad died two Octobers ago and mine in 1992. My daughter turned 16 in May. I wanted to throw her a big bash, but didn't get to. No money. ::sigh:: I can say Hubby and I have been together for 30 years and will celebrate our actual anniversary in October. Yea us!~
Congrats on 13 years!~
Blessings!~
Susan
Sometimes things just don't work out. Express your regrets and then drop the guilt. I'm sure everyone understands. Families always do.
Congrats on the anniversaries. I'm sure your Dad understands.
Pam
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