We're not alone

I was going to moan and groan and bitch and complain about having to work the camping long weekend and the rain and a couple of other things bugging my mind but I decided to steer this in another direction; a positive one.

We have friends (also mentors and parental units) that live on Amherst Island, near Bath ON and accessible only by ferry. It's a great place they have retired to and they make us welcome there any time we are in the area and they are free (or at home). We stopped in for a short visit on the way home from camping. While I am simply glad to be able to see them evrery so often, this was especially good because of our talk this time round.

While details are not for this post, suffice it to say that it was good to hear from other parents who not only dealt with some of the things we are dealing with (and worse) but it was comforting to know we were not the only ones making tough child-rearing choices and that in the end, it is the right thing to do. Usually, and this not to look badly upon anyhow, we get a look of shock or disapproval or something that makes us question ourselves. This time we got an "oh yeah, been there done that, you aint seen nothing yet" reaction. Really? We aren't the only ones thinking we will either lose our minds or kill the child? Apparently not.

There are things in life that will never be easy to deal with, choices never easy to make, but it really does feel good to know someone really understands what you are going through, the pain you feel in making certain choices and the reality that certain things have to be done for the good of everyone.

I just want to thank J&J not only for a wonderful addition to a not-so-bad weekend, but for their support over these years, unwavering and non-judgemental. We cherish and appreciate your love and friendship and tutelage.

There are no special days during the year; everyday is special. Once in a while, when the mood hits you, make some extra so.

Peace.