Monday, 18 January 2016

2 Quarters and 1 Nickel - Happy Birthday to Me!

Freedom 55!!! My birthday is a poignant one this year. On the tremendously happy side, I was able to celebrate with my Mom for the first time in 25+ years. As well, my closest family and friends and Peace Man were at my house for a party Saturday night. I had such fun. Lots of laughs. Lots of good food. Nice wine. It was perfect. Also, I'm almost at the 5 year mark cancer free. Lots to celebrate for sure. My lovely daughter possibly won't be able to make it to my Kelly O's birthday extravaganza as she has to work. It's been a family tradition since the kids were little to spend every birthday supper at Kelly O's as they provide a free meal to the ancient one. Such a deal when money was a little tighter. Money isn't as tight now, which is a blessing. Oh the things that I count my blessings about. Good health. Good love. Good family. Good friends. Wonderful place to live and work. Doesn't get better than that. I am so thankful.
On the harsh side, Whirling Vortex is on a downward spiral again. Unable to work and barely able to fend for himself. I have been pitching in a fair amount as he isn't really able to cook, eat, drink, talk. It's such a shame. I will be with him during his doctor's visit today. I hope he can make it. I still feel so responsible for this latest episode. But yet I know I am not. I did the best that I could in a terrible situation. I couldn't have him living with us any longer. The wonderful children were being negatively affected. It was a horrible living condition. Anyways, now I just feel sad. And responsible. I want to help, but yet I really don't. I dread the phone calls and the pleas to please just come over. He hates being by himself. But I hate being over there. It's a burden and I'm already maxed out. 2 teens and my mom at home. Huge house and yard to look after. 4 dogs. A full time job. A couple of friends with troubles too. Peace Man at odds with himself and not in a good place. What's left for me? Where is my time to feel good? About myself. About my life. When do I even get a chance to think about me? I'm not a selfish person, but what about me?