Can I redeem myself?

[Pawsitive Thinking]

Welcome back! {{big hug}}

[Cataholic]

I have always thought you were pretty mature and level-headed, and I wasn't surprised that Butch became a major player in your life. I thought it was inappropriate for him, but, not for you. You are a young lady, not quite a child, not quite an adult, and you were/are totally struggling with WAY more than any young person should. I feel for you. You, and every young person, deserves more. You deserve total love and devotion from your parents, you should be first in their lives, and I can never understand any parent putting their romantic relationship ahead of their child. It hurts to know you are going through this.

Having said that, the only person that you need to forgive, or seek forgiveness from, is yourself. Not us. And, I don't see the need for you to forgive yourself, anyhow.

Just take CARE of yourself. Make sure your actions/choices are those that are best for YOU. Good luck.

Johanna

[shais_mom]

welcome back.
I wish you the best of luck in your new endeavors... And keep Butch in my prayers as well as all the other people fighting overseas....
{hugs}

[ILoveMyAbbyGirl]

Thank you all, so much. I really appreciate it.

I'm struggling, but I try really hard not to let it get to me. Some days it does and man, I become very weak. It's those days that you just turn on some good music, take a drive and just hope it goes away.

I'm doing better. Gavin is... wow... four years old. He is so amazing. I can't help but smile being around this little boy. Forgive me, I haven't got any pictures I can post, but I'll try and get some soon. Through this whole dilemma I've lost touch with my camera, so I'll have to pick it up again soon. (Besides, I don't find a lot of beauty and inspiration in Wisconsin winters, so I find it hard to pick up my camera!) But Gavin is my pride and joy, that's for sure. I love having a nephew. I'd love to have another niece or nephew, but I'm sure they couldn't quite compare to this little boy.

Just a short Gavin story-- I've been taking him to school in the mornings lately (actually, I'm headed to do that in about an hour) and we take my car. I open the door and toss a few of my college textbooks out of the way and he looks at me and goes, "Why is your car such a PIG STY, Megan?"

*sigh* What a BORE my life would be without that little man critiquing my every move.

Thank you guys.

[Karen]

Welcome back, how much longer is Butch's deployment? Have they said? Yup, you have a lot on your plate right now, but we're here for ya, kid! I had to grin at Gavin's comment, though!

[Ginger's Mom]

Welcome back. Glad to hear that you have decided to become more active at Pet Talk again. I will look forward to seeing more pictures from you (so get that camera out ). I always love seeing pictures of Gavin, and didn't you have a really cute Airedale? There are lots of great things you can snap pictures of inside, and lots of friends are waiting online to see and hear more from you. Glad to hear you are doing well at and enjoying school.

[pitc9]

Just as the others have said... I too am glad your back.
{{{hugs}}}

My prayers are with Butch and all the other men and women serving their country.