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My Ex-Mother in Law
My Ex-Mother in Law I had a funny post all thought out for today.... I'm going to save it for another time, though. My after work routine always starts out with stopping at my ex-husband's house to pick up my . We decided long ago that the would get off the bus at his house each day so he would have the ability to see them often. While there are times he is the last person on earth I want to see, the love him and he does deserve to see them as much as possible, so we make it work. Today was no exception. I got off work and headed over to this house. When I pulled into the driveway I saw an unfamiliar car, my first thought was that the white trash girlfriend had bought a new car. Just great.... I was pleasantly surprised to see that it was my ex-mother in law. "Oh, Hi! " "Hello!" She was all smiley, but I could tell she didn't quite recognize me. Her memory has been slipping more lately, but I could see I seemed familiar. "Do you remember?" "No, you look familiar though." She was still smiling big at me. My ex-sister in law was sitting next to her on the couch, and she gently asked her who she was just talking about, she had just said my name. "It's [secret_lade]." I smiled back when I saw her face light up. "Ooooh!" She got up and started shuffling toward me, outstretched arms. I closed the distance between her and I leaned down to hug her. "Where are you working now?" I told her where I was working, and what my title was. "Oooh! That's a good job! You always were a hard worker, I never had to worry about you." She started to shuffle back to her seat on the couch, then turned to look at me again. "Where do you work at now?" Once again, with the same excitement and tone that I used the first time, I smiled and told her where I was working and what my title was. "Oooh! That's a good job!" "Yep! It's one of the better jobs I've had." Still smiling, I watched her take her seat on the couch. I saw my ex-husband wipe his eyes, he was getting teary eyed. We talked for a few minutes more and I told her I was so happy to see her. And, I genuinely was. For a very long time, my ex-mother in law was a very big part of our life. Every Sunday was spent at her home. Every holiday. Every soccer game, she was there. Every hockey game, she was there. Every Christmas program, she was there. Every single birthday from the moment I turned 18, she was there. My ex-husband is a very emotional person, and the tears were streaming when he walked me to the door. I hugged him too, before I left. "She looks good! Whether she recognizes people now, or not, doesn't matter. She still remembers them." "Thank you [secret_lade]." And then, we were off. I'm not going to lie, I'm feeling a tad emotional tonight. This woman would infuriate me a times, and treated me like a at times.... But she was ALWAYS a pillar or strength that I could count on. I'm so glad to still have her be excited to see me and smile. |
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3/1/2020 7:19 am |
Life sucks sometimes
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A man brings his dog into the vet and says, "Could you please cut off my dog's tail?" The vet examines the tail and says, "There is nothing wrong. Why would you want this done?" The man replies, "My mother-in-law is coming to visit. I don't want anything in the house to make her think that she is welcome."
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That's great that you were both excited to see each other.... even if she didn't remember you at first. It is tough when families split up. I haven't seen my first mother in law since that divorce, but am friends with first wife.
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That's great that you were both excited to see each other.... even if she didn't remember you at first. It is tough when families split up. I haven't seen my first mother in law since that divorce, but am friends with first wife.
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As I go and spend Sunday mornings with my mother , she has gotten to not really know who I am, she turned 100 earlier this month. Often she places me as her older brother, And like you if she asks the question over and over , I just smile and give her the real answer, she does this sometimes She is fairly healthy but her mind is continually slipping into yesteryear. but it always is wonderful to get a hug and a smile.... .
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It's sad when someone you care so much about starts losing their memory and ability to recognize people.
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Through my work I've gotten to know hundreds of retired couples over the years. Some for 25 years or more. They might be customers, but they are my friends. I don't keep count, but over the years I've seen dozens go through the memory loss you have described. Having someone answer a door with "Can I help you?" after you have known them for decades literally brings you to tears.
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thanks for sharing this moment have a wonderful weekend
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Thank you for sharing this lovely story beautiful. I can sympathise with your ex as I'm going through something similar with my parents. Its hurtful to see them in that way, but as you said, nice to still have them. I agree that sometimes you dont meet eye to eye, however they definitely have been a pillar of support and having them there means the world to me. You are such a lovely person for the way you conduct yourself. Despite them being your ex, you show respect and offer comfort and support. Hoid on you. Keep it up. Have a lovely weekend x
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this brings tears to my eyes, as I miss my ex mother in law a lot more than I want to .. see lived j just up the street from us for 18 years and we saw her a lot. I have not seen her since I moved to my new home over a year ago. I do have lunch with one of her best friends .. it is as much as I can handle now.
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this brings tears to my eyes, as I miss my ex mother in law a lot more than I want to .. see lived j just up the street from us for 18 years and we saw her a lot. I have not seen her since I moved to my new home over a year ago. I do have lunch with one of her best friends .. it is as much as I can handle now.
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2/21/2020 10:23 pm |
Thank you for sharing this lovely story beautiful. I can sympathise with your ex as I'm going through something similar with my parents. Its hurtful to see them in that way, but as you said, nice to still have them. I agree that sometimes you dont meet eye to eye, however they definitely have been a pillar of support and having them there means the world to me. You are such a lovely person for the way you conduct yourself. Despite them being your ex, you show respect and offer comfort and support. Hoid on you. Keep it up. Have a lovely weekend x
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thanks for sharing this moment have a wonderful weekend To leave private messages, please use my confidential mailbox at my blog: Good luck!!!
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Through my work I've gotten to know hundreds of retired couples over the years. Some for 25 years or more. They might be customers, but they are my friends. I don't keep count, but over the years I've seen dozens go through the memory loss you have described. Having someone answer a door with "Can I help you?" after you have known them for decades literally brings you to tears.
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It's sad when someone you care so much about starts losing their memory and ability to recognize people.
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As I go and spend Sunday mornings with my mother , she has gotten to not really know who I am, she turned 100 earlier this month. Often she places me as her older brother, And like you if she asks the question over and over , I just smile and give her the real answer, she does this sometimes She is fairly healthy but her mind is continually slipping into yesteryear. but it always is wonderful to get a hug and a smile.... . Stop by at lonlyforlove2 also see Lunch with Lonly , we get snow tomorrow Check my blog on New Community, "A photo of my big Pecker" also, " My Sunday afternoon with the kids'
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I went to see my grandmother when she was in her 90s and I don't remember how many times she asked who I was, but later on she recited a rather long poem she had learned in her childhood about autumn leaves.
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2/21/2020 5:45 pm |
I went to see my grandmother when she was in her 90s and I don't remember how many times she asked who I was, but later on she recited a rather long poem she had learned in her childhood about autumn leaves.
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