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Well went to GD's graduation

Started by Didi.lost, June 26, 2013, 10:50:02 PM

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Didi.lost

June 26, 2013, 10:50:02 PM
Well I Went to GD grad. Told her I was there and after it was over, I tried to find her but too many people, so I just got out of there.  Didn't really want to run into DD. 

GD texted me to come to her place but I was already half way home.  I live 20 miles away.  At home I saw pics on fb and commented on how beautiful and was surprised DD said sorry you missed GD.  I asked if she could send me this pic and she said she would.  So went very well I must say.  I got to see GD grad and no problems

Now back to the new normal.  Just wanted to let you now how it went.

Pen

June 27, 2013, 12:19:45 AM #1
Didi, thanks for letting us know! I'm glad it went well. New normal indeed :)
Respect ... is appreciation of the separateness of the other person, of the ways in which he or she is unique.
-- Annie Gottlieb

Whitney

June 27, 2013, 05:22:16 AM #2
Bravo, Didi, for handling the situation so graciously  :)
Life is thickly sown with thorns, and I know no other remedy than to pass quickly through them. The longer we dwell on our misfortunes, the greater is their power to harm us.
(Voltaire  1694 - 1778)

jdtm

June 27, 2013, 05:46:20 AM #3
Coincidentally, our grandson had his graduation yesterday, too.  It was the first time that our ex-DIL has acknowledged us in well over a decade (of course, we had to deal with her parents, as well).  And, I had no butterflies or knots in my stomach - I guess, I am at peace with accepting "what is" and looking forward to the future.  My husband is still struggling a bit but, he also is at peace with "what is".

I was glad to hear that your graduation also went well - it does take "years" (not weeks or months) to "accept what is".  Our grandson looked very handsome; I expect your granddaughter looked very grown-up and beautiful.  I'm glad you were able to enjoy (somewhat) your granddaughter's special day.

luise.volta

June 27, 2013, 07:41:23 AM #4
Good for all of you! A win/win/win!  :D
Be kind whenever possible. It is always possible. Dalai Lama

Pooh

June 27, 2013, 12:24:49 PM #5
That's wonderful!  You both did very well.  Congrats.
We must let go of the life we have planned, so as to accept the one that is waiting for us. -
Joseph Campbell

Keys Girl

June 27, 2013, 02:03:42 PM #6
Good for you both, I'm sure the GC appreciated your presence.

KG
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