Been quite an interesting few days. Drove for two days to get here and went to see my favorite aunt for a couple hours after I got settled into the motel. The family was on me to go see my mother...who I have not seen in over twenty years. Aunt Sherry did go with me to act as a buffer (witness). It was a strange "visit". As my aunt says-we all three just tried to fill the silence. It was awkward - like three random people thrown together at a table. Nothing of consequence was talked about.
Went the next morning with favorite aunt to see another aunt who is not doing well health-wise. Cousin was there for a bit for heading off to do whatever it is he does. The three of us sat and talked and laughed and told family stories and had a wonderful time. There is no doubt it will be the last time I see that particular aunt. I am glad I got to see her.
Went to lunch and then back to the hotel to get some work done. Got a call from favorite aunt saying mom had sat home all day waiting for me to come over. I had no idea that was in the plans. After stressing a bit I went over there, alone and anxious. It was another small talk kind of time and there wasn't even a hug at the end of it.
Yesterday went to aunt's house again and we went through pictures and old paperwork. She gave me a folder of family photos.
Last night my stomach revolted after days of being on good behavior.
Going to pack up my stuff this morning and will head to SC. Not sure how that will turn out. Daughter there is a mess....has always been a mess.
If things go sideways I will pack up and leave there earlier than then planned.
Family's are dangerous places.
Went the next morning with favorite aunt to see another aunt who is not doing well health-wise. Cousin was there for a bit for heading off to do whatever it is he does. The three of us sat and talked and laughed and told family stories and had a wonderful time. There is no doubt it will be the last time I see that particular aunt. I am glad I got to see her.
Went to lunch and then back to the hotel to get some work done. Got a call from favorite aunt saying mom had sat home all day waiting for me to come over. I had no idea that was in the plans. After stressing a bit I went over there, alone and anxious. It was another small talk kind of time and there wasn't even a hug at the end of it.
Yesterday went to aunt's house again and we went through pictures and old paperwork. She gave me a folder of family photos.
Last night my stomach revolted after days of being on good behavior.
Going to pack up my stuff this morning and will head to SC. Not sure how that will turn out. Daughter there is a mess....has always been a mess.
If things go sideways I will pack up and leave there earlier than then planned.
Family's are dangerous places.
I'm your huckleberry.
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