Journaling: This was a tough weekend but I made it through. The CC skiing group has disbanded for lack of snow. We had another two inches on Sunday but the base has melted and I did not wish to damage my skis.

I had to do a couple of home repairs and the sense of accomplishment from those helped.

I had a good conv with our D about school, mid terms and work. We spoke a bit about how this sitch is affecting her. W has been texting, calling and posting to our D’s FB quite a bit, mostly about this sitch. Our D is frustrated and said she doesn’t have the energy to respond. She expressed some anger and I suggested she let W know she needs to concentrate on preparation for mid terms. To do so by stating I need to focus on this for my future. I’ll have more availability after mid terms. I asked our D to try and keep the anger out of it.

No contact with our S, I did not expect any as I doubt he has any signal for his cell. Our DIL has been very dark also, this is understandable as I am evil incarnate in her opinion. I will have many hurdles to overcome when I try to establish a R with her. It is a shame too as we have common ground to build on.

Mom told me I will find someone better. She is closing the door and moving on. Sometimes I wish I had her stoicism.

W has been dark for the last two weeks, no contact. In the aftermath of the bomb paperwork necessary for tax filing was misplaced. I should have the last of this in hand at the end of the week so I’ll contact W about getting the taxes done. Mundane I know, but it is an opportunity to be upbeat confident and secure in front of W.

I have decided to cave on my FB position and asked D if she could provide some guidance setting one up. I know, I know a window not a billboard. At least this will give me a chance to check out DB on FB

BITS
Me 55, ACK, when did that happen? Doesn't feel like 55
D 30
S 27

You create your own universe as you go along - Winston Churchill