Survived the reunion...
Obviously, though I've semi-sat on my duff since I got back. It was the usual routine, showed up, half the family didn't recognize me. Then got quizzed about when I was going to get married and have kids. A few unsubtle replies of "when hell freezes over" and a lit cigarette eventually stopped the questions.
Naturally, I'm the only single person over 21 there. Most of the couples near my age though, I question what they have. Sure, husband and wife, and there's kids, but it's sad that some of them "settled" which seems to defeat the whole point.
Then a trip over to my dad's, learned various details, marriages, made a little peace with my grandfather who is still struggling along. Semi-ironically, due to some bitterness that still clings to me, my dad had a rather lengthy conversation about forgiveness with me. Based upon his conversation, and a quick dredge for information, I made an attempt (albeit a lame-duck one) out of respect for him and how the relationship between the two of us has changed over 11 years.
No response, but didn't expect any, fortunately I did stumble across a picture of my little fluffy kitty, who I miss.
Asleep on top of a warm monitor, one of his favorite places. I miss the little troublemaker. At least I've still got a big tough kitty named Frodo to keep me company. Though he's nothing like my little boy.
Naturally, I'm the only single person over 21 there. Most of the couples near my age though, I question what they have. Sure, husband and wife, and there's kids, but it's sad that some of them "settled" which seems to defeat the whole point.
Then a trip over to my dad's, learned various details, marriages, made a little peace with my grandfather who is still struggling along. Semi-ironically, due to some bitterness that still clings to me, my dad had a rather lengthy conversation about forgiveness with me. Based upon his conversation, and a quick dredge for information, I made an attempt (albeit a lame-duck one) out of respect for him and how the relationship between the two of us has changed over 11 years.
No response, but didn't expect any, fortunately I did stumble across a picture of my little fluffy kitty, who I miss.
Asleep on top of a warm monitor, one of his favorite places. I miss the little troublemaker. At least I've still got a big tough kitty named Frodo to keep me company. Though he's nothing like my little boy.