MY COUSIN

Yesterday I went for lunch with my cousin. I wish I had more patience and compassion for her. I just don’t enjoy hearing the same complaints even though they may be valid.
To make a long story short her husband died years ago. He left her lots of money whatever that means. She was very UPSET and her son was given power of attorney. Slowly but surely, often with her help, she gave him and/or he took most of her money. She is now living on a pension and cannot make ends meet. She wants her son to help her. He always dreams about making it big but hasn’t yet. His wife supports him and their three children! My cousin has an attitude. She doesn’t speak to her daughter. So we had lunch. We rehashed everything. YUK!!!! She has to move but has every excuse in the book.
I came right home after lunch because it was so hot and humid. Today is suppose to be the same so I plan to stay home.
I am waiting for my bike still. I may call today although I would not want to drive it home today in the heat and humidity.
I am wondering if I am getting tired of this web site. I find I am coming here less. I do want to keep writing for my children.
I am trying to organize some women so I can teach them how to play Canasta. There are so many women, including my cousin, who have nothing to do.
I also suggested that my friend come here this afternoon instead of going for lunch. It is just TOO HOT!
We are staying home this weekend. Our friend is turning 80!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! His daughter is making him a barbecue.
I think I will go swimming early so I can shop for food. I invited my friend and her family for supper tomorrow night. She still hasn’t told me if she is coming. I guess I’ll text her soon.
So everyone have a good day. Stay cool.

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July 4, 2013

seems your cousin is a very sad case of self pity, but at the same time she deserves some acknowledgement for her feelings and perhaps that is where you can help her change her approach to life. Maybe you could get her involved in some positive interests or hobbies, maybe even with your canasta friends. She is obviously too focussed on the negative and simply doesn’t know how to turn that around without some help. hugs p

July 4, 2013

Her son sounds like a loser, she should have keep the money herself. Too late now.

July 4, 2013

It seems like there are a lot of people going through an od funk. Please don’t just up and disappear.

July 5, 2013

I’ve noticed a lot of people going through a “poor me” stage and I’ve done it too on occasion. I try very hard to stay positive and most of the time it works. Sometimes it doesn’t. Maybe she just needed to vent and you are the one she picks to vent to, maybe every time she is with you. I think getting her to focus on something fun may help. Oh please don’t leave here. I consider you an OD friend and would hate to lose touch. Take care and God Bless

July 5, 2013