A Thankful Girl
Since Sunday a lot has happened all at once, because that's how life works. Two people I am close to were admitted to the hospital which pretty much kicked it all off and brought all sorts of feelings to the surface.
My mother and I have had a rocky relationship for a long time, but I don't want to dwell in that. She has been so supportive of me and Matt lately... I cried my eyes out to her on Monday night and she took care of me. She has been wonderful and I think she's going to help me get my surgery. She called me last night and told me that I'm so much stronger than I think I am. She said that every time life has "pulled the rug out from under me" that somehow I always pull myself back up. She also said that I am a very strong woman and that I come from a long line of strong women.
My mom brought me home from the hospital on Monday night (I took someone there). When she came into my apartment she said, "How can you have 4 cats? I don't smell anything!" That made me really happy because I strive to keep my kitty litter boxes clean, not only to be clean, but I want my kitties to have a clean place to potty. She was also surprised at the lack of fur on the furniture, floor, etc. I have to give credit to Matt for a lot of that. He uses a mitt made to brush the cats and brushes the rugs and furniture... uh, because he enjoys it, haha!
It may sound silly to be so happy about my mom being supportive of me, but when your mom has been in and OUT of your life, it feels good to have a "mommy". If you have a good mom... don't take her for granted, some people missed out.
My dad has always been there for me. Even when he had to leave me as a kid to work 70+ hours a week. He did it for me. Enough said.
My sister Kristin has been back in my life for over a year now. Things were just "weird" for lack of a better word for about two years. I love her so much it drove me crazy. Plus, she is the mother of my niece and Jocelyn means the world to me.
My sister Teresa has been away for almost a year. She volunteered to be a counselor for Americorp. She counsels homeless teenagers near Atlantic City, NJ. She does this for $20 a week, lives in a house with other volunteers and is provided food. That's it. She gave up all material possessions. She is amazing. Of course we really miss her.
I only mentioned my immediate family, which includes Matt and my family absolutely adores him. Everyone thinks we complement each other; we are a team :) I must also mention Matt's sister Evangeline who raced to my apartment just because I was crying when she called me, thank you. There are so many others that I love so so much. I've also been really missing those who have passed away. I've had lots of time to think.
My mother and I have had a rocky relationship for a long time, but I don't want to dwell in that. She has been so supportive of me and Matt lately... I cried my eyes out to her on Monday night and she took care of me. She has been wonderful and I think she's going to help me get my surgery. She called me last night and told me that I'm so much stronger than I think I am. She said that every time life has "pulled the rug out from under me" that somehow I always pull myself back up. She also said that I am a very strong woman and that I come from a long line of strong women.
My mom brought me home from the hospital on Monday night (I took someone there). When she came into my apartment she said, "How can you have 4 cats? I don't smell anything!" That made me really happy because I strive to keep my kitty litter boxes clean, not only to be clean, but I want my kitties to have a clean place to potty. She was also surprised at the lack of fur on the furniture, floor, etc. I have to give credit to Matt for a lot of that. He uses a mitt made to brush the cats and brushes the rugs and furniture... uh, because he enjoys it, haha!
It may sound silly to be so happy about my mom being supportive of me, but when your mom has been in and OUT of your life, it feels good to have a "mommy". If you have a good mom... don't take her for granted, some people missed out.
My dad has always been there for me. Even when he had to leave me as a kid to work 70+ hours a week. He did it for me. Enough said.
My sister Kristin has been back in my life for over a year now. Things were just "weird" for lack of a better word for about two years. I love her so much it drove me crazy. Plus, she is the mother of my niece and Jocelyn means the world to me.
My sister Teresa has been away for almost a year. She volunteered to be a counselor for Americorp. She counsels homeless teenagers near Atlantic City, NJ. She does this for $20 a week, lives in a house with other volunteers and is provided food. That's it. She gave up all material possessions. She is amazing. Of course we really miss her.
I only mentioned my immediate family, which includes Matt and my family absolutely adores him. Everyone thinks we complement each other; we are a team :) I must also mention Matt's sister Evangeline who raced to my apartment just because I was crying when she called me, thank you. There are so many others that I love so so much. I've also been really missing those who have passed away. I've had lots of time to think.