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clara


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Well, I took the dive off the deep end and invited daughter out to have a family holiday celebration.  She was so excited and said she would come.  Then on Friday, she called and said she could make it because she was having trouble with her truck.  I asked her what was wrong and her reply "I am not a mechanic"; meaning, I have not thought this out enough to come up with a good lie.  Then she told me it was running rough and someone told her she probably needs an oil change.  Come on now!!!!  An oil change????  Whatever.  My other daughter said she probably got a better offer for the holiday.  

Anyway, she did not come out.  We had a great time and did not dwell on her not coming out.  After all, my other daughter was here and my life will not revolve around the mixed up daughter!!!  We went on with our plans and had a wonderful time.

So, I was pretty proud of myself for not reacting and pitching a fit.  One day at a time----right.

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Right (((((Clara))))...Yay you kept yourself together.   Keep coming back!


(((((hugs))))) smile

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Gailey


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Good for you, Clara. No expectations from the A is always a good idea.

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Yes, Clara, it is wonderful to come to that point of detachment where you can accept the situation as is and just move forward. The analyzing, questions, waiting, worrying, interpreting..... it is all crazy-making, and to let it go just gives FREEDOM. Good for you.

Blessings,
Lou

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