Carole,

I'm glad you're able to get this out, I can see how it'd bother you and upset you if you kept it inside.

Unfortunately, we are unable to pick our family. I have a really disfunctional family outside my mom and brother...and we don't associate with them because nothing positive ever comes from it.

When my parents divorced, my dad's side of the family pretty much forgot us. I know that hurt my mom deeply to see them turn their back on her when my brother so desperately needed a positive male figure in his life and my uncle just "stayed out of it". Its very sad because it would have been neat to grow up with a family.

I know you'll be an excellent grandparent, Carole. Just seeing that this bothers you shows you're going to be great and attentive.

Hugs,
Kelly