I don't believe it and I know why, but I had to share this with you.....My PODD just called wondering why I had called her, earlier. She was snippy with me, so I knew she was feeling guilty about something.

I asked her what she was eating for TG dinner and she said they had ordered the Kroger's Turkey dinner. I said "OH" and she said, "well we had to eat something". No invite or offer to bring something over, BTW.

Who was it who said. " No pain cuts sharper and deeper than that of an ungrateful Child" ?

I'm OK, had a good cry and now I'm OK. Don't worry about me...just thanks for being here.

sally...come move to texas...you can eat with me everyday.

we aren't having turkey this year. i'm making salmon.

even if we were having pb&j....i'd share. this is the first year that we aren't having a house full. usually employees or members who don't have anywhere to go.

i hate this kind of crap. can i cry with you? you deserve so much better.

sally...do you want to go into chat?

Nah...I'm gonna take a nap, but thanks Curious, you're a good monkey..

Hey Sally: Just got home a little while ago and read your post. As one mother to another I can feel your pain. There is really no words I can say to heal it. Just that I am here to listen and support you. Take care of yourself and remember we are all here, (YOUR ADOPTED FAMILY)

Good Sal! Yes, most of the time, the innocents of the world need to step in and straighten things out! Thank God for children!

Thanks Taffy. I actually just deleted my post, but since you copied it, I will explain. Today I am not feeling very forgiving towards DD. She never did say she was sorry...just kinda made excuses and felt guilty. She should feel that and more!!

I have felt like a millstone around their neck in the past and have been aware of trying to be NOT so dependent on them. I do as much for myself as I am able. I do depend on their love and caring and actually wanting me with them as part of the Family, at times like this.

Shame on her and shame on me for letting it slide. My world has been rocked and I don't know what to do.

Hang on, Sal. I think those who are closest sting us most. Ever notice that? I'm sure that she meant no outward malice, but when it comes to family, I find that the absence of thoughtfulness can really burn. Family dynamics are the ultimate wonder of the world.

My annoying brother and his ultra-annoying son (9) finally just left and we are astounded at the quiet, for which, we are especially thankful this day. So, today is my thanksgiving day.

I love my brother and his family by way of the natural, biological link, but if I met him as a stranger, I'd probably run in the other direction!

Uh Oh Taffers. You better duck and run when FG gets back.

Nice win Hawaii ...good luck WAC!!

I'm back.

Hi FG! Have a nice time? We missed you!

(Taffy is too nice to rub it in!)(Really, I am. Am too!)