tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-28983091.post115650861329934398..comments2023-11-03T07:07:33.366-04:00Comments on Living for the simple things in life: DisappointmentsLorihttp://www.blogger.com/profile/11520419892602571761noreply@blogger.comBlogger8125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-28983091.post-1156611682107261632006-08-26T13:01:00.000-04:002006-08-26T13:01:00.000-04:00Patricia,I do believe you are correct in your asse...Patricia,<BR/><BR/>I do believe you are correct in your assessment of all of this. His wife could never have children. It has been the two of them for 28 years. We don't know her (My sister, brother and myself) at all. She has only been to see us maybe 3 times in their 28 years of marriage. She told me she doesn't feel that my brother should expect my dad to tell him (my brother) when or where he is going. She feels if my dad wants to up and leave that should be his business not ours. (My brothers) My dad is getting a lot of pressure from her. She doesn't like my sister at all, and my sister is not in my dad’s life. Now it is just me.Lorihttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11520419892602571761noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-28983091.post-1156603799444650452006-08-26T10:49:00.000-04:002006-08-26T10:49:00.000-04:00Lori, I put this on one of your previous posts but...Lori, I put this on one of your previous posts but I think it is more appropiate here. Maybe your dad is under pressure from another source. I don't want to say but who else in his life would be demanding his attention? Sometimes a person dosn't feel secure enough to give a loved one space. [not you] This problem will go on my prayer list.<BR/><BR/>Bless you and your family.Patricia Pomeroy Tannerhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01471848776130042918noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-28983091.post-1156598838947695832006-08-26T09:27:00.000-04:002006-08-26T09:27:00.000-04:00e-mom,My brother attends the church I am a member ...e-mom,<BR/><BR/>My brother attends the church I am a member of. I'm not sure if he would meet with my Pastor or not? I talked to my brother again last night about a different matter, but this one came up again. I didn't bring it up he did., I went to see my sisters daughter in the hospital and his response was basically telling me I could do all the family things now, than he made a smart response saying "I'm sure you will go see dad when you are done" I laughed it off, but I know this is the way it will be from now on. Very sad!!! I don’t want to hurt my brother, but I have no reason to break fellowship with my dad.Lorihttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11520419892602571761noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-28983091.post-1156578923843501352006-08-26T03:55:00.000-04:002006-08-26T03:55:00.000-04:00Ouch, I do feel for your brother (and of course fo...Ouch, I do feel for your brother (and of course for your Dad too.) You have done so much to try to rectify things. Is there a professional therapist, counselor, or pastor that your brother and father could meet with? You are all in my prayers.Susannahhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12090290482455881323noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-28983091.post-1156556682967543482006-08-25T21:44:00.000-04:002006-08-25T21:44:00.000-04:00Jim,Thank you for your thoughtful and kind words. ...Jim,<BR/><BR/>Thank you for your thoughtful and kind words. There is really nothing else I can do with this situation, but stand back and pray (as you put it so well) <BR/>Thank you for your support this week.Lorihttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11520419892602571761noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-28983091.post-1156555509841796202006-08-25T21:25:00.000-04:002006-08-25T21:25:00.000-04:00Lori, you have been through a lot with this. You ...Lori, you have been through a lot with this. You have tried, you haven't failed. You have shown them the errors of their ways. Planted the seeds of knowing what is right.<BR/>Now you stand back and pray. Help if you can, but wait to see if the harvest comes through.<BR/><BR/>You last paragraph is what I have committed to with my <I>speaking</I>. ["I'm going to avoid criticism and hurt by listening before I speak and honoring what I commit to do."] <BR/>Not my <I>speech</I>. I gave that to the Lord quite a few years ago. When I even think a cuss word the Holy Spirit chastises me.<BR/>..Jimhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02982249173214655060noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-28983091.post-1156545390859131362006-08-25T18:36:00.000-04:002006-08-25T18:36:00.000-04:00Prayer warrior,As you so graciously said; I will k...Prayer warrior,<BR/><BR/>As you so graciously said; I will keep trusting in God. He can only control<BR/>all of this.<BR/><BR/>Revee,<BR/><BR/>Thank you so much for this wonderful comment. You have no idea how much I<BR/>needed to read this right now. I get myself all worked up over things I can<BR/>do nothing about. Prayer is the answer.<BR/><BR/>God bless you my sister in ChristLorihttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11520419892602571761noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-28983091.post-1156542554382039832006-08-25T17:49:00.000-04:002006-08-25T17:49:00.000-04:00Lori, I know it's hard to be in the middle. From w...Lori, I know it's hard to be in the middle. From what you said it sounds like neither your dad or brother are willing to communicate to each other. This really is a necessity if they are going to reconcile. Words sent through others are never the same as words from one's own lips. I will pray that both of these men will realize this need. ReveeReviekathttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01203343453017374395noreply@blogger.com