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Started by Barbie, November 24, 2010, 06:15:31 AM

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luise.volta

November 25, 2010, 08:40:12 AM #15
We often wonder on our site why DSs don't stand up to DILs. You are giving us another view...of what it might cost them to do that. Bless his heart. Sending love...
Be kind whenever possible. It is always possible. Dalai Lama

LaurieS

November 25, 2010, 08:45:06 AM #16
Barbie, I know this isn't how you wanted your Thanksgiving to work out but I'm happy you will be able to spend a little time with your son and grandchild.  When the time is right and the child is no where near to hear, I would ask if there is anything that you can do to help the situation.  Knowing that you will do anything that is requested should help put him at ease.  I can only imagine how you feel, but sometimes loving someone allows us to back away.  It's obvious that your son cares deeply about you, and I hope that his marriage will find happiness.

Both you and your husband sound like wonderful parents and fantastic grandparents.  All you can do now is to quietly sit in the shadows until you are asked to provide aid.
Have a blessed holiday.

luise.volta

November 25, 2010, 09:03:49 AM #17
Happy Thanksgiving your guys!  :D
Be kind whenever possible. It is always possible. Dalai Lama

Tara

November 25, 2010, 10:31:27 AM #18
Happy Thanksgiving all

Barbie,  I'm glad that you are going to see your son and GC.

Blessings,  Tara

Pen

November 25, 2010, 11:07:38 AM #19
Happy Thanksgiving to all of you. For our members outside of the US, be thankful this day you don't have to deal with cooking, family drama, clean up, an added 5-10 lbs of body weight, and where to put a ton of leftovers other than on our thighs, LOL.

Respect ... is appreciation of the separateness of the other person, of the ways in which he or she is unique.
-- Annie Gottlieb

Nana

November 28, 2010, 11:42:31 AM #20
Barbie:

Hope you enjoy your gd and son.  Keep us posted as to what happens.

Happy Thanksgiving

Love
Love is not love Which alters when it alteration finds, Or bends with the remover to remove:
Shakespeare

Faithlooksup

November 29, 2010, 10:20:36 AM #21
Oh my goodness--the Son is torn up inside, he has a wife who does not care for his Parents and of course for NO great reason, that bothers him.  And then the Son wants to spend time with his parents and that bothers the wife.  Sooooo which way do you go?????

luise.volta

November 29, 2010, 12:22:59 PM #22
We try going up, down, over and around before we get to "through."
Be kind whenever possible. It is always possible. Dalai Lama
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