tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5620546355443994788.post457223108041140928..comments2023-08-15T11:03:58.591-04:00Comments on Adventures in Sparkland: Missing PersonsSparkling Redhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/12799366562472325812noreply@blogger.comBlogger13125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5620546355443994788.post-49097890202314791432008-04-27T09:23:00.000-04:002008-04-27T09:23:00.000-04:00That's rough. It is too bad that mom's sister can...That's rough. It is too bad that mom's sister can not let that go quietly. It must be difficult enough for your mom and you to not have your step-dad at Ceder without someone rubbing it in that they see him. Maybe the next family gathering will be far enough removed that at least the step-dad factor will not be there. Who knows about the adults being stupid factor though?Jenskihttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05368202166540468533noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5620546355443994788.post-11319031130527030642008-04-26T12:13:00.000-04:002008-04-26T12:13:00.000-04:00Your step-dad's role sounds like one to be played ...Your step-dad's role sounds like one to be played by someone with a lot of tacit authority. Maybe if the group needs someone like that, an heir will emerge? With people gone, families do change their dynamics--and sometimes for the better.Emma Gorst https://www.blogger.com/profile/09692637018538270794noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5620546355443994788.post-8427820544638804872008-04-26T10:00:00.000-04:002008-04-26T10:00:00.000-04:00EVERYONE: Thanks for your support and sweetness a...EVERYONE: Thanks for your support and sweetness and hugs! You guys are the best. :-)Sparkling Redhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12799366562472325812noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5620546355443994788.post-21952668393849057122008-04-26T08:22:00.000-04:002008-04-26T08:22:00.000-04:00Sending vibes and hugs your way, sweetheart.CxxSending vibes and hugs your way, sweetheart.<BR/><BR/>CxxClairehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15681193035888306703noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5620546355443994788.post-75267317561296410642008-04-25T23:26:00.000-04:002008-04-25T23:26:00.000-04:00I'd walk out...I'd walk out...Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02236031238476029570noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5620546355443994788.post-36927533038017331282008-04-25T15:59:00.000-04:002008-04-25T15:59:00.000-04:00My dad was a little like your step-dad. Your post...My dad was a little like your step-dad. Your post makes me remember the week after his funeral. There was some amazing family intensity happening--and I caught myself thinking, Well when Daddy gets home, he'll make everybody calm down. The next thought was of course very sad and startling. He won't be coming home.<BR/><BR/>Change, it's tough.Sanhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/18245301334922883500noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5620546355443994788.post-50933664741631486092008-04-25T15:45:00.000-04:002008-04-25T15:45:00.000-04:00awwww. I was just saying the other day you never r...awwww. I was just saying the other day you never really know you miss something or someone until they are no longer there. I'm sure you could do a good job filling in for that void.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5620546355443994788.post-74228827934900541812008-04-25T14:08:00.000-04:002008-04-25T14:08:00.000-04:00I try to be that peacemaker most of the time and i...I try to be that peacemaker most of the time and it sucks. It isn't our responsibility to smooth everyting out when our family can't behave.Karenhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14978375225313974459noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5620546355443994788.post-48549057051276117102008-04-25T14:01:00.000-04:002008-04-25T14:01:00.000-04:00It's funny - with my friends and most of my family...It's funny - with my friends and most of my family, I am always one to say things to make people laugh. However, with one family member in particular, all he makes me want to do is be one mean son of a bitch. And I am. I try to lighten up around him, but it's virtually impossible. He gets worse over the years and my tolerance for him has decreased. If you can fill that void now, after all these years, I'd say you're a stronger person than I!Nilsa S.https://www.blogger.com/profile/11960351638623857751noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5620546355443994788.post-84298603189651272852008-04-25T13:47:00.000-04:002008-04-25T13:47:00.000-04:00You can't be expected to be the peace maker in a r...You can't be expected to be the peace maker in a room full of so called adults. I can't imagine what it must feel like to have a man who seemed so important to the family now absent.<BR/><BR/>::big hugs::Leighannhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05412277002373792242noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5620546355443994788.post-30842351150171514552008-04-25T13:17:00.000-04:002008-04-25T13:17:00.000-04:00Well, don't start making yourself (feel) responsib...Well, don't start making yourself (feel) responsible for how your family gets along. They're *!#%-ing adults and are responsible for themselves. 'Course, if they act like jerks on your birthday, I hereby give you permission to throw a hissy-fit. Make it a good one! ;-)Keera Ann Foxhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07466103379725251225noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5620546355443994788.post-25323096279875683582008-04-25T12:29:00.000-04:002008-04-25T12:29:00.000-04:00awww. i generally get along with different groups...awww. i generally get along with different groups of people pretty well but i'm not necessarily a good soother of tension, either. i'm more likely to walk out. your mom's sister makes me hurt for your mom. *hug*Jameilhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02242625946552047911noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5620546355443994788.post-50612347221119302402008-04-25T12:12:00.000-04:002008-04-25T12:12:00.000-04:00{{Hugs}} There is something to say for the people ...{{Hugs}} There is something to say for the people who can break the tension. I will generally try the joke thing, but if they continue to be wound up and bitchy I just leave, that's just how I roll.Warped Mind of Ronhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15670039992710968421noreply@blogger.com