I am very happy to see that Christmas went well. His visit will be replayed over and over in his head the next few weeks because he has nothing but wonderful memories to think about, i.e., you and your sons.
No wonder we couldn't find any duct tape at the store...you purchased it all! LOL!
Lou, continue to allow life to unfold slowly. Don't rush the process. It's like watching a tulip unfold and open into a beautiful flower, i.e., at it's own pace. You can do this. You've shown a lot of patience over the last year and I think you can be patient a bit longer. I know it's frustrating because you want this over and done w/right now, but he's still got some time left in the oven and it may take a couple of months or another year, but when he comes out, hopefully he will be a more stable, mature man.
As long as you didn't feel used...then what does it matter?
2016 is right around the corner, i.e., a new year, new resolutions and new beginnings. It's going to be an interesting year for you.
Happy New Year!
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.
