Hi, again. My "one man and a dolly" service went back to work today, moving my youngest from her apartment back to her mother's place. This is the same daughter who, not too long ago, begged to move into my place because her mother was going to charge her rent to stay with her. Of course, since then, she moved back out of my place to her own place in Houston. I have since moved myself; it seems to be an ongoing theme. Earlier in the week, she called and asked me to help her move that very night. I explained that I had to work the next day and could not help her that night; I could help her this weekend. We just finished a little while ago - I'm beat!
I have to admit it - I'm confused. What's going to be different THIS time at the house of sand and fog? I give it about 6 months at the outside. My baby girl does not get along with her mother for long periods of time and mom almost ALWAYS finds a way to make one unreasonable demand or another that puts their relationship on hold for a period of time. I hope baby girl will do whatever's necessary to further herself and build a life for her and her daughter.
Meanwhile, the love of my life was AWESOME, as usual. I introduced her to my oldest daughter (who also lives with mom), and they seemed to get along quite nicely. I asked my ex if she'd like to meet Kim, but she declined. It's probably best. Kim's not petty, small-minded or vindictive and she might not have reacted to her negativity the was my ex expected her to. After we finished moving all of KK's stuff into the house of sand and fog, my oldest asked if they could borrow my dolly. I told her that I would love to leave my dolly for them, but could not. The house of sand and fog is a black hole for Dan's stuff, I explained, and every time Dan loaned something for use over there, it never comes back. I told her that, more than several months ago, I loaned my fishing rod to my oldest son and it fell into the black hole and did not come back. Fool me once, shame on you; fool my twice, shame on me! Anyway, my darling was proud that I stood my ground. Not only that, but my oldest found my fishing rod and returned it! Woo-Hoo!
Anyway, if anyone has the ability or desire, please pray for my youngest. She needs to get on with her future. I covet your prayers. Please pray that she goes back to school and sticks with it this time. Please pray that she gets along with her mom this go around and does not base her happiness on her relationship with some guy this time, but finds happiness in her relationship with Jesus. Also, please pray that whoever went to look at my house this afternoon liked what they saw and makes an offer.
Dan
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The house of "sand and fog" as you call it, is a house full of love and admiration for each other. Which, by the way, is much more than you can say about your very strained and lonely relationship with all four of your children. In this terrible "house of sand and fog" is a home full of people that love the Lord Jesus Christ with all our hearts. Who are you to make such references to your own flesh and blood. Yes, you were my husband of 25 plus years... and I was very good and loving to you. There was nothing that I wouldn't do for you my dearest Dan... but you never seemed to find what it took to be a good husband and father. Sad, so very sad. I don't hold any animosity towards you anymore.. after all.. how could my Heavenly Father forgive me .. if I can't forgive you.
It is very sad to me, my dearest husband, (after all you told me that scripture said that no matter what.. we would always be married in the eyes of God) that you choose to continue the hurt.
I pray that someday you will see past the sarcasim and hurt and begin to love in the Christ like manner that you and yours preach about. There is a tremendous amount of judgement and criticism that comes from the current house of Armstrong... btw.. that's not what my bible says.
The bible tells of that if you have a problem with your brother... go to your brother... that's what I am doing here.
By the way, Katelyn, Lauren, and I are wonderful together. (and of course you know how strong the relationship is with my boys). Christ has blessed us with his love beyond your wildest imagination. They will always be my babies... but more than that... I have a daily, loving, wonderous relationship with them. They are my friends!
Can you say that?
My love to you, my darling husband!
Renee'
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