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[JCJ]

That sounds awesome Mishka, Can't wait to hear how you get on

[dday101798]

Maybe we should do our DB reunion down your way...then again, the boys would fight over the Wii...

I have no problems cooking all day long, so I won't be part of the Wii wars.

[MichelleLT]

Love you too hon!

Glad to hear about your workout goals and your renewed motivation. It's not always easy, but just keep pushing forward and the rewards will be amazing!

[mishka422]

Tonight was slightly interesting.

I got home from work and Marc insisted that we have a bowling tournament. I obliged. During the tourney Gabe called Marc. Chit chat ensued, the end. When he hung up Marc said that Gabe told him that he would get him a couple of Wii games for his birthday. I thought I had better tell Gabe to let me know the titles of anything he gets for Marc so I don't get the same one. Typically I would have done this by text but I was making dinner so it was easier to call him. When he answered his voice sounded strange but he almost always sounds like that when I call...like he's dreading something. Whatever..good grief, what am I going to do? Bite his head off over the phone? CRAP! Idiot!

So, I said what I wanted to say and then he gives me this big sigh and just says, "Yeah, ok." The way he said it sounded like he might be sick. I made the mistake of reverting to my old self and asked him if he was ok. He answered, "No. I'm not." Ummm....yeah, ok...I'll bite. "Oh, are you sick?" "No, everything is just wrong and I don't know what to do."

Now, before you jump to the conclusion that I followed my usual pattern and got all involved in pulling out of him what was wrong........I said, "I'm sorry you're having a rough time. All you can do is deal with today and deal with tomorrow tomorrow. Please make sure to let me know if you buy him any games."

That's it. I hung up!!!!! I am pretty proud of myself for not taking the bait.

[Reincarnated]

That...was....AWESOME!!!

[JCJ]

Well done Mishka, isn't it great not to get sucked in!

[karen43]

Awesome--great 180. I wish I could have seen his face when you did that!!!

[MichelleLT]

YAY!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

You rock girl!!!!!!!!!

[kat727]

Way to go. You just needed a little confidence and did a great job!!

kat

[mishka422]

Well, so much for the confidence. I reverted to pattern this morning and can't really get out of it. Oh well.

Gabe sent me a text, which he hardly ever does unless it's something to do with Marc. The following convo happened:

G-How is your mom doing?
M-She will be in the hospital until at least 24NOV but she seems to be getting a little stronger. Thanks for asking.
G-That's good. Glad she is getting better. Life sucks sometimes though.
(Oh yeah...here it comes....bait dangle....Mish...BITE)
M-Yes it does, but we choose ow we let it affect us. Sorry you are having a rough patc.
G-It's been rough for a whie now.
M-Money trouble leads to lots of misery.
G-Yeah it does and I'm fed up and having crazy thoughtsI doubt I'd follow through wih.
(oh yeah...begging for the pity isn't he?)
M-I hope you wouldn't. When they come up just think of Marc. Would you be better off going back to California?
G-I've been thinking of that too but feel guilty if I left him
(uh...ok...you already left him...what's a few thousand miles?)
M-Don't let that be your deciding factor. He will be fine. As it is, he doesn't see you often. You need to take care of you.
G-Can you meet for lunch and talk?
(GOOD GOD - You know I'm a total sucker for someone in need even though this is the person that nearly destroyed me!!!)
M-Sure. I'll go at around 12:30
G-K.

So, I suppose I'm meeting him for lunch in about 30 minutes. Good GOD! I plan on just listening to him. I am not there to 'fix' anything for him, only to hear what is going on in his head and see how this is going to effect Marc. No more than that. This man can't be trusted and I am not a big enough glutton for punishment to be taken in by him ever again.

Oh the workings of a weak mind....