(((Suzette)))
*sigh* I really appreciate the honesty and openness in your posts.
Dear old Mom passed away in 1998, her body riddled with cancer from a lifetime of smoking and drinking. I never wanted to admit that she was dying, hoping she'd hang in there forever. I'm thankful that God kept the life in her long enough for her to see her grandchildren born, especially her granddaughter. Mom gave birth to three boys so I know she was excited when another girl finally came into her world!
Dad's still around. He's an active alcoholic. Pessimistic, cranky as all hell, barely takes the time to get to know his grandchildren. Every weekend we get together for an hour, that's long enough for me. But.......I wouldn't trade a minute of my time with him for anything.......I never know how much longer he'll be in my life.
Treasured times and good memories, I look forward to building more of them with my children and grandchildren. Thank you for sharing.