SO Hard Being a Long-Distance Parent/Grandparent!

Luba · 05-22-2008, 10:38 AM

I'm feeling sad right now, and I think my dream is partly responsible for that. Usually when I have more than a few days off, I take off to see my Sons, Granddaughters and extended family. This time, due to illness and lack of energy, I can't go!

So I have this wonderful dream last night where I'm feeling super-well and phone Duke that I will be there within the hour and feel SO incredibly happy in the dream. Waking up and finding I am still in the same boat makes me want to cry; sob, or whatever it takes to accept 'it is what it is'.

I didn't want to post this in the Dream section as I've been feeling this way for quite awhile, knowing I would not be able to go and hug them all and just hold them in my arms!

kathy · 05-22-2008, 11:09 AM

That sounds awful luba, just keep thinking you will be with them soon when you feel better.

I can understand how you feel, when my daughter was staying with my parents, i was so upset, i couldn't stop crying, i just couldn't wait to hold in her in my arms again. When i did, it was the most amazing feeling.

Just be patient and the wait will be worth it.

Luba · 05-22-2008, 01:13 PM

Thanks, Kathy,..if I didn't have a job I'd be at their doorstep more often...I've been told I'm 'Low maintenance' by Duke's ex, one of the nicest things I've ever heard said about me!

IvyRose · 05-22-2008, 01:35 PM

Sorry you're still feeling sick, Luba. I'm sure that adds to your emotional state.

Luba · 05-22-2008, 01:46 PM

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Originally Posted by IvyRose

Sorry you're still feeling sick, Luba. I'm sure that adds to your emotional state.

Thanks, IvyRose! I think my emotional state is also due to these drugs I'm on, so I've asked the doctor if I can cut down the dosage and he said it was a good idea. Plus I'm missing my Coast family SOOOOO much! I'm a mess....I used to be a nice person (so I've been told) now I'm just a floppy mess and a b***h besides....

The GOOD news is that I'm going to lunch with a friend that makes me laugh everytime!

I just hope I don't start crying when the waiter/waitress asks for my order...I'm SO up and down...d@rn medication!