Not my year

[deerwatcher76]

First a lightning strke and now more problems. My son in law was getting rough with the grandkids and daughter couldn't/wouldn't do much to stop him. We went last week and took the kids. He didn't stick around when we arrived probably the smartest thing he has ever done. So its hit and miss for me for a while.

JD

[Travis]

I'm sorry to hear about your rough times. My sister was in the same situation. You feel so helpless and its scary at the same time. Hang tough and take it one day at a time. That's the best you can do. It may seem bleak right now, but before long, things will straighten out. Be sure to take some time for yourself too. Grab a chunk of plywood and lose yourself in a cutting for a bit. It'll certainly help you take on the next obstacle.

 

Take your time. We'll be here when you return. Our thoughts are with you and your family.

[deerwatcher76]

Thanks Travis The grandkids are keeping me busy and are having the time of their lives. They can run and play without fear of upsetting someone. Gets rough at times though haven't had little kids running through the house for a while LOL

JD

[greasemonkeyredneck]

This is my fourth try at responding to this post. It chokes me up. I had to respond though. I, myself was brought up in a very abusive environment. All I can say to you is thank you so much for being a guardian angel for those kids. After what I went through as a child, it makes my blood boil hearing about kids being abused. You nicely put it as playing rough. Anytime you get too rough with kids though, it's abuse. I wrestle and play with my kids, and I have eight of them, seven boys. You can do that though without getting rough. There's been times (I have a bad back) that my kids have even hurt me because I would rather get hurt than to get too rough with them. There is no excuse for that.

 

Please, if you get the chance to speak to the daughter, urge her to get a handle on the situation, QUICK. My grandmother wound up taking me, my brother, and sister. She raised us up right. We learned respect and love. I still have a spot in me though that will always be missing by not having either of my parents to turn to. Those kids will certainly love you for what you are doing, but they also need at least one of their parents. Without it, there will always be something missing in their lives.