A Note From My Sister

[Guest guest]

(I have 2 sisters. The older one hasn't spoken to anyone except the other

sister since 1999. She lives 30 minutes from here. She wouldn't even come

to my father's funeral.)

This is from the younger one who also lives 30 minutes from here. She hasn

t called or visited in a week. I understand not being able to visit, but

she hasn't called Mom even once in seven days. Mom is very confused and

depressed and keeps commenting that she hasn't spoken to " anyone " . I know

that " anyone " means my sister because she has had other phone calls and

visitors.

I emailed my sister last night and begged her to call Mom. She is out of

town at her daughter's dance competition (my niece is almost 18). I

understand that she can't visit this week, but what does it take to make a

five minute phone call to say " I love you and I'm thinking of you. " ? Anyway

last night I emailed her and begged her to call Mom today. This was her

response.

What do I do? I can't stand watching my mother's heart be broken by her

children and grandchildren anymore, but I don't know how to handle it. I

know what I'd like to do but it wouldn't be Christlike or lady like and it

wouldn't help my mother.

" I will call you. I only bought the b-berry to the dance competition

because of work. I am not going to e-mail anymore for non-work related

issues - it just is not healthy. I will call your cell once I compose

myself. As hopefully you are sleeping and so is micehelle. Simply put I know

you have a lot on your plate but I can't take your e-mails and the guilt you

send with them anymore. I have an appt with my therapist on Friday april 5

if you would like to join me. "

Gladys

[Guest guest]

My only response is, " bitch! " '

Sorry, at least you know what you are dealing with and can lower your

expectations.

Keep recording your day-to-day activities with us and you will have all the

documentation you need to support your every action.

This crap happens, and you can't play with it right now because it gets you

all dirty.

Keep you eye on your job, and let family earn their own guilt and carma.

Remember, when you step off the coaster, you will not want to regret time

spent on the distractions.

I swear Satan has his hand in this disease and will try to distract the

good-hearted at every turn. Don't let the devil make you do anything you might

have to regret later.

Keep your focus.

We are here!

Carol

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