I Have to Write
I apoligize for not writing. Shit has happened like dominoes. Last time I wrote I was recovering from the foot surgery. Then, my sister died. She was not my blood sister, but she was my sister for 35 years. Shar got me through all the growing up since I was 10. She stepped in as my sis then. Well, I meant to update. She got me through three divorces. Talked me through what is right and wrong. Any way … Dad and Mike and I went up there to Illinois. Bob lost his one and only. His soulmate. She was my only sister. This cannot be true.
Now. Dad is going to have heart bypass surgery. No problem. Routine you say. Five years ago this Thanksgiving. Mom checked out. Dad has been doing all he can to stay tuned. We’ve tried to help him. Tomorrow morning I will deliver him to the hands of the surgeons. He wants to be with Mom because that is where he should be. Meanwhile, my brother lost his soul mate of 35 years, and that is wrong.
I am sorry I have not written.
Things have gotten fucked up. I have two sons, and neither one of them is here with me where I can phyically touch them. Stuff is messed up.
Jobs fell through. What’s important is about to come to the forefront.
I will keep you up to date.
Julie
Arissaisluv said,
September 23, 2008 @ 4:05 pm
I’m so sorry for your loss, Julie. I’ll keep your family in my prayers!
Michelle said,
September 25, 2008 @ 2:14 am
So sorry for your family’s loss. Will be keeping you and yours in my thoughts.
Henry said,
September 25, 2008 @ 7:55 am
Hey Julie,
I’m very sorry that you’ve been inundated will grief, disappointments and problems lately. I sincerely wish that I could enhance your life as you’ve done for so many others through your thoughtful offerings via the web. I know it doesn’t really help or mean much at this point, but I hope you are able to realize that touching us through your personal accounts of your charmed childhood during the 70’s portrays a good-hearted and gracious person then and now. You know, the kind of person that your Mom and Dad are proud of.
So… try to step back and remember what you mean to your family and your many friends. Above all, take care of yourself, mentally and physically. You deserve it more than you know.
Easy for me to say, eh? : ) Best wishes for your Dad!
Brian said,
September 26, 2008 @ 1:07 am
Hey Julie – Hang in there! We’re the same age, and fucked-up things happen to us too! It just goes in cycles – I promise! Remember what idyllic childhoods we had in 70’s? Those memories are worth all the crap we have to deal with today. Please know that we are thinking about you and your Dad. Keep us posted and keep your chin up. You have friends out here pulling for you!
Administrator said,
September 26, 2008 @ 6:15 pm
Henry and Brian,
Thanks so much for your kind words! It means a lot to me.
Julie