I am glad that your mum is doing a bit better and hopefully she will be here for a long time. She's tougher than you think and she's not going to go any where until she's good and ready and the man upstairs calls her home. So, with that said, enjoy every minute you can spare to love and be with your mother. In your country, do you have an organization that caters to the elderly? You might want to look into that area of care and see if there is something or someone that can help your dad take care of your mum and give him a break during the day if he needs to run errands.
I am also glad to read that you have a great relationship w/SS. It's nice to know that things are still going strong in the way of friendship w/him. He knows that he can rely on you if he needs anything.
I hope that everything works out between you and the "nice" man that you have re-met. Keep an open mind and just enjoy yourself if you should meet up w/him.
OMG! The nice syndrome. People will take advantage of you time and again and it's okay to say "no". Please do not allow others to abuse your kindness. When you start using the word "no", you'll discover that they will start carrying their load and you'll be able to manage your work load much better and still have energy left over at the end of the day. I know you don't like to say "no", but there comes a time when you have to do it.
Keep up the good work on your GAL activities. Any ideas as to where you will travel to this year?
Take care of yourself and I'm keeping your mum and dad in my thoughts and prayers.
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.
