This and That
Posted on September 23, 2008
Okay, so I’ve been avoiding making a phone call I know that I need to make because I am afraid of what I might hear. My dad has promised me that he is going to visit for my twins 4th birthday. I talked to him 10 days ago and he was making his reservation while we were on the phone. He was supposed to email me his flight info, of which I have yet to receive. My mom keeps asking me if I’ve heard anything and when I say, “No,” she asks when I plan on calling him to see if he’s actually coming.
It’s been two years since he has seen my girls and I will be terribly disappointed if he flakes out on me again (he’s been saying he’ll come visit for the last year or so). Hopefully I get up the nerve to call him tonight. So inline with the “Trying to Let it go Tuesday” that my friend Mommy Meryl has created, I’m trying to let go of being disappointed. If he chooses not to visit it is he who is loosing out on the relationship and joy of my girls.
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Mommy Meryl has also bestowed an award on me, my first in the blogosphere. I’ve been procrastinating posting the blogs I am to award this too. It took me a few days to decide who I wanted to pass the award along too because lately I haven’t been very good at reading other blogs on a regular basis. So here is my list, in no particular order:
1. Benedict Family – a blog and podcast on infertility, secondary infertility and parenting
2. A Million Moments of Kindness – positive stories about the good in the everyday acts of ordinary people
3. Mom to Twins Plus One – the life in the day of a busy mom after infertility
4. Rain’s Authentic Blog – always full of positive inspiration
5. GNMParents (okay, so I contribute to this one…it has good reading)
6. A Soldier Girl (life) – a blog I enjoy every time I stop by during NCLM or ICLW
The rules of the award, pick 7 of your favorite blogs and post their names and links to their sites. The award is a photo so you just need to copy it (I hope it shows when I click “publish”).
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Last, but not least. I’ve been running a contest for you to win a FREE 30-day supply of The Male Fertility Kit with East West Essentials. I’ve been telling folks to use the RSS to enter the contest. We’ll I just found out that I cannot see individual RSS subscribers — I am so bummed and feel really dumb for not knowing more about this darn technology. So, if you have already entered the contest using the RSS or email options, unfortanatuely I don’t have any way to determine who you are. So PLEASE send me an email to info@twinpeas.com with your name and email address so I can enter your name into the drawing (must send me an email by October 15th). Thank you and sorry for the hassle!
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I hope your dad comes to see your family. Best to you all and we have a few favorite blogs in common. Thanks for sharing, visiting from ILCW.
I am so sorry to hear about your father. I really hope he makes it. It’s his loss if he doesn’t.
p.s. thanks for the award
Having an often flaky father myself, I know how disappointing it can be. And it’s really tough to let go of, I know. I hope he realizes how important all of you really are and comes out to visit the girls…but if he doesn’t, I agree with Silver-it’s his loss. 100%. Hang in there.
Thanks for the comment on my blog!
I tagged you for something over there-can’t wait to hear some of your quirks! Here ya go: http://idblogthat.net/2008/09/6-quirky-things-about-me/
(ICLW)
Crossing fingers that your dad shows. I know what it’s like to wait and hope.
ICLW
Wow Kelly!
Thank you so much for your kindness! I am truly honored.
I understand about the possible disappointment with your father.
I love what Byron Katie says when we never want something to happen again. Start that same sentence with “I look forward to…. ” And although it sounds crazy, she said trying to fight reality is crazy, so you might as well look forward to it! That idea always seems to cheer me up.
smiles and blessings,
Rain
Hi Kelly
Thanks for the award…ever so kind of you! And I’m with the other posters…I sincerely hope your father decides to be involved in your life and the lives of your precious twins. My dad shunned me for over 8 years and I know it is a tough gig!
Lots of love and light to you and yours
MamaRed (Jerilynne)
I’m really sorry about the situation with your dad visiting. I hope he makes it.
iclw