The material presented
here is not Al-Anon Conference Approved Literature. It is a method
to exchange
information, ideas, feelings, problems and solutions on a personal
level.
We can work it out! And, that is not just a song title. I am trying so hard to work things out w/ my mom. Over the weekend she talked to my husband about how she always jumps when I need something. Maybe that is true but she does need to one-up me. I guess she thinks that one good turn deserves another. She still doesn't have a right to use me. I guess the idea of giving her a going-away party is the best thing today. I am going to do it because she deserves a good send-off & besides, she was going to give herself a party. That is not necessary since she has a daughter & son-in-law to take that on. I think it is going to be huge & a large undertaking. I am just glad that I can personally send her off not her or some stranger. I guess I will have to get over it by then.
In the meantime, I am not speaking at our district meeting in April. I am not doing it because my sponsor can't be there. I guess if the rep talks me into it? I hope there are no hard feelings over it. I haven't told my sponsor yet. She thinks listening to the CD will be a good idea but I need her there for support. Also, when I got my breast surgery she was there front & center w/ her support. She wasn't there in the hospital but she was there in spirit.
So, now I have some challenges. Also, finally tomorrow I think I am getting totally signed up for health care. I have my fingers crossed after a week dealing w/ this & kind of losing a little sleep over it. If nothing changes, nothing changes, I guess.
I will keep my fingers crossed for you that the health insurance works out, it sure would be peace of mind. And good for you that you are a big enough person to give your mom this party. Stepping up like this regardless of how you have been treated is very gracious. Keep up the good work.
