Got a recorded message from the junior high that S12 will be attending next year, informing me of the upcoming orientation which will be this Wednesday evening. I have to work that night.
So I called H yesterday to ask him what his schedule was for Wednesday, and he said he'll be working dayshift. Told him about the orientation but that I had to work. Before I even finished my sentence, H said, "No problem! I'll take him." I thanked him and we discussed arrangements for Wednesday. Chatted for a bit then wished each other a good night.
Like I said, a small positive. In the past, H would've said he was going to be too busy, couldn't, or he just didn't know (if he could help). He'd say he'd get back to me, then wouldn't until the very last minute, sometimes not at all. After it happened too many times, I finally stopped waiting on H to call me back and just started calling other relatives whenever I needed help with the boys.
Getting over a painful experience is much like crossing monkey bars. You have to let go at some point in order to move forward. ~ Joseph Campbell
