Yes, I agree...he will be a very lonely old man at some point in time. He's the one that lost out on this holiday.
Many of these guys can't deal with holidays and they attempt to put the best foot forward, but become paralyzed with guilt and depression. I think your son's father was looking to you to take the huge leap and contact him. Mandy, you are the strong one here and he's very weak. I also think that's why his wife has been involved in the mix as well. This man is a weak individual all the way around.
I'm sorry he didn't show or contact you and your son, but you know what? You and your son still had a great Christmas and that's all that matters. You are the luckiest woman to have had your son with you over the holidays. Him? He didn't have much of anything.
Many, continue walking forward and keep you head up high. You and your son will have a great 2009.
Sit quietly, the answers will reveal themselves when you least expect them to. The past is gone, the present is a gift and you need to focus on today, allow the future to reveal itself when it is ready.
