Yes I know you didn't know I was gone.
We went to visit my parents for my Dad's birthday. It was a wonderful weekend. The weather was perfect. We had a wonderful time. I might add that he looked HOT in the shirt we got him, and that the refrigerator is most beautiful with the pictures the girls drew for him.
I saw my brother, and as of now, that's all I will say. He hurts, I hurt, and there is nothing I can do, except be there. My folks, most especially Mom, are hard pressed to know what to do. Today, first hand, I witnessed why. And it hurts me, because there is nothing I can do except be there, because he won't hear of anything else.
It's what family is all about, yes? Being there, no matter what. We are a family, and we will work our way through it, together.
And no matter what, we can draw on each other's strengths. This is a good thing, yes?
Please?
Comments
Sometimes emotional pain is just like physical injury Moogie... if you let it alone until it gets a chance to heal it may be less painful. If, on the other hand, you keep picking at it, it often takes longer to heal... and leaves a bigger scar.
Your brother knows what he needs, and he knows that you're there. Trust me, one day he will be able to open up... everything in its own time. Just keep loving him, because he needs that too right now. It's what you have to give and all that he can take.
Posted by: DB at March 13, 2006 3:06 AM
Sounds as though this was a bitter-sweet trip.
Posted by: john cowart at March 13, 2006 6:11 AM
Welcome back. Yes, I noticed that you were "gone." I'm glad you had a chance to spend some time with your family.
Posted by: motherkitty at March 13, 2006 9:04 AM
I echo what DB says, just remember your not alone in this one kiddo, you have your blog friends far and wide some just an call away, others like me are but an e-mail / IM away although I do have skype now ;) so not that far away at all :)
*** Hugs ***
Posted by: Gopher at March 13, 2006 3:18 PM
Sometimes you have to let hurt hurt. You can't help anyone until they're ready to be helped anyway. Big hugs.
Posted by: Jay at March 13, 2006 5:57 PM
