Kimmerz, All we can do is pray for them. We all have to learn to separate the behavior from the person, i.e., just like you would do w/a 2 yr old or a teenager. BTW, you are not crazy to pray for him. I believe we all pray for them and do care about them as people, unfortunately, that's about all we can do for them.
You xh will continue w/the "games" until he realizes that you are not reacting to them. In order to change the scenario, you have to be the one to do so, but do it in a manner in which he doesn't realize that the tables have been turned.
Mlcers want attention, whether it's good or bad, it doesn't matter just as long as they get it. The text messages about his schedule is one way to get your attention. Send a text that says thanks and let it go.
The elderly have seen and heard more than we think. Their wisdom is spot on in many instances and they certainly didn't have the technology or the information that we have today.
Always count to ten before responding to his texts. Sometimes it's better to respond later in the day so that you are not responding in a "knee jerk" way. Mlc is a crazy monster to understand and deal with because it's the exact opposite of what you think it should be. I had to learn to choose my battles in order to save my sanity.
On to another subject...how are the girls doing? I assume that they are now back in school and getting plenty of homework. What are you doing for yourself?
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.
