Still alive!

[piplover]

Hi, all!

I just wanted to do a quick post and let you all know what's happening.  My dad is out of ICU but is not doing well.  My sister is with him now, but I will be flying down to take her place in a few weeks so she can get her flat and classes sorted out before flying back to England. 

Apparently my aunts, my father's sisters, are being total bitches about the whole thing, won't even let us stay with them.  And in order not to upset my dad even more we can't say anything, so even though I want to just yell and scream and totally give them what for, I'm going to have to bite my tongue and be a dutiful and good daughter and just have a few pillows close at hand to punch. 

My brother, who has had a bad relationship with my dad for several years, has not even spoken to him or that side of the family.  Things are just falling down around me and, honestly, I feel like I'm about to shake apart I'm so tired and stressed.

The only good thing is that my classes are wonderful and I love my professors, although there is a lot of homework to do.  All of them have been very understanding about me having to take a few days off and are working with me on getting my assignments in.  Also, the 7 Straight Nights candlelight vigil is still planned, and I have a few more people who will be attending.  No speakers, but at this point I really just want it to be done with it  and hope it doesn't turn out too bad. 

So, yeah, that's my life right now.  Oh, one other thing in the good category is that I paid off my car and now own it.  Yay, me!  If anyone asks, I'll be in that corner over here, trying to burry my head in the sand.  Take care, everyone, especially those of you in the path of Ike. 

*HUGS*

Comments

[sila-lumenn.livejournal.com]

*hugs*

[piplover.livejournal.com]

(((HUGS)))

Thanks, hon.

[tarlanx]

{{{hugs}}}

[piplover.livejournal.com]

(((HUGS)))

Thanks.

[shirebound]

Pip, what a marvelous achievement to pay off your car! You should be very proud of yourself. I know how hard and long you've been working on your finances and becoming independent.

*sigh* Family can be so hard to handle. Try not to let the squabbles drag you down too much.

*hugs you*

[piplover.livejournal.com]

(((HUGS)))

Thanks, Shirebound. I am so thankful my car is now my own, since that's one financial burden I won't have to to worry about anymore. As for family...sigh. Things will be as they will be.

[dreamflower]

(((((((((((*hugs*hugs*hugs*)))))))))))

Family conflict at a time like this is just horrible! Oh, sweetie! I'll be keeping you in my thoughts and prayers!

((((more hugs))))))

[piplover.livejournal.com]

(((HUGS)))

Thanks, hon, that really means a lot to me.

[songspinner9.livejournal.com]

Oh, I'm so sorry things are rotten just now, my dear. *HUGS* It always amazes me that family can simultaneously be a source of joy and deep frustration like that. But I'm glad your project and school are okay and that you took care of the car and all.

[piplover.livejournal.com]

(((HUGS)))

Family can be very annoying, especially on my Dad's side. But they are family, so I just grit my teeth and try to grin. At least my car is my own now. Yay!

[feaxede-steorra.livejournal.com]

*hugs* I hope your dad's condition will improve and that your relatives won't give you a too hard time.