KateP's musings

  Last night was a lot of fun despite a few awkward moments I felt with another member.   One she was confused to why we had a celebration for one couple whom she thought was already married and she was verbal about it.   Not abusive but she could have asked quietly (which if I think about it she may have been).   She also isn’t fond of Steph.   She either spoke to me abruptly or did not respond when Lisa greeted her. Some time after I wrote the previous thoughts Lisa called me and we spent a significant amount of time talking about last night and our previous encounters.   I Have discovered she and I are of the same mindset.   We both have the Narcistic family members (our sisters) and how we deal with them.   Interactions with others etc.   It helps me to understand where she is coming from. We ate first.   I didn’t have the wings, but I sure did have everything else.   Lots of Jungle juice there were croissant dogs, salads, f...

  Friday was an anniversary or two my family said goodbye to Mom as she succumbed to pancreatic cancer.   She died with us around her and the Nursing staff that Liz got for her so that she would not die in a nursing home or hospital.   It was a very stressful and hard time.   Relationships were strained between siblings; I continued to work while mom was being cared for until the final days.   So called friends would interfere in things they had no right to.   In the days leading up to the funeral some preparations had changed.   Jim had gone home to do some things and returned in time for the funeral service and his family followed.   I remember how annoyed Liz was at his behavior and treatment of her.   It frustrated me because it was unnecessary.   Just as we were saying goodbye to Mom, the world was welcoming a four different short haired kittens.   They were eventually brought to Woodbridge Animal shelter.   Where they...