The Sadness of Life

I've put off posting about this subject for months now and even now I'm not sure if I can finish or if I will hit the delete button AGAIN. It's about life--real life--our life!!! It's about the heartbreak of a family broken. It's about the end of a marriage. Brad and Chely ended their marriage months ago but it was final in January. We've been dealing with it since he moved back in with us last Spring. I think that Brad has handled it better than I have. Chely was the daughter that I never had and although she really irked me sometimes, I took the bad with the good. Together her and Brad gave us three beautiful Grandchildren and I will forever love her for that gift. But she decided that she wanted something different in her life. I think the thing that is hardest for me to understand is that she took back her maiden name despite having three children with our last name. In the beginning I missed her and even still did things with her (shopping, etc...), but as time has passed and she has made no effort to stay in touch, it has gotten easier for her to be gone. We still see the kids every weekend when they are here with Brad and I have had to come to terms with the fact that she no longer wants to be a part of this family. Honestly, it's been like a death! In the end it's really about being happy and I truly think that Brad is a happier person now that they are no longer together. He's moved on and is making plans for his future. He's seeing someone new and from what I hear so is Chely. I hope that they can both keep in mind that no matter what they do, they MUST keep the kid's best interest in mind. All I can do is give all my love and support to Brad and the kid's and hope that everything will turn out for the best . I don't and can't show how sad this makes me in front of the kids. I just didn't ever want my grandkids to have to go through this. I just worry about who (and what) could come into their lives if their parents aren't paying enough attention to who they bring into it. I pray every night that no matter what they are safe. And if you're reading this and are the praying type, I hope that you'll say a prayer for them too. Children should never have to pay for adult decisions!!! Maybe I'll write more about this at a later date but honestly I don't even want to think about it anymore tonight.

Sunday, Sunday

I've got a busy Sunday ahead of me. The little kiddo's were here Friday evening through last night after supper. That means lots of housework to get caught up on and some laundry that also didn't get done yesterday. It really is such a joy to have them here every weekend but it has thrown my cleaning schedule for a loop. So, I'll just have to come up with a new one. I just can't get anything done when they are here and  I really don't want to be cleaning when they're here---I want to enjoy the time with them. Luckily I took tomorrow off since Doyle has the day off too and what I don't get done today, I can always finish tomorrow.

Happy Thought

Just a quick post this evening to get down this thought. My husband picks the "best" cards! No matter what the occasion, he always has the perfect card. It's like they were written for me by him. It's a rare talent and I'm so very lucky to have him as mine. Love you, Babe!

Super Sunday

How are you spending your "Super Sunday"? Anyone who truly knows me, knows that I love sports. So I've had the pregame on since 9am this morning. Although I haven't got to sit and watch everything (laundry and housework calls), I've had it on in the background. I plan to have everything done so come game time, I can do nothing but sit and watch. I like both teams, so I really don't care who wins. But I know that whichever team wins, I'll be crying when they lift that trophy. I can never make it through a post game of any championship without crying. I hope that however you spend your "Super Sunday", you're happy and content.