tiggerspoohbear
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Not so much random, but my dad. I called him on more than a few occasions when I've been really down or something bad has happened. I called late one night last year and he told me the next night that I couldn't do that to him anymore. It upset him too much that he was so far away and couldn't do anything about it. He preferred that I keep it to myself. I hung up, miffed at his response. I took the time to think about and called him back the next night. I told he he was my rock, my support, my cheering section. That although I was 47 yrs old I was still daddy's little girl and needed to hear his voice for my own comfort and security. He thought about it for about a minute, then in tears, told me to call him anytime, that he'd learn to deal with it in his own way. I always make sure to tell him I love him before we end any phone conversation, when I'm with him. And there's always a kiss and a hug waiting for me. Sometimes he was the only physical contact I had with anyone for months. He knows this and is always there with open arms for me.
He's got white and grey hair now. I used to tell him the greys were mine, but now he's changed the story. The grey ones he earned on his own, the white ones belong to me. He makes me laugh when I'm sad and I love him to pieces. His g/f has also been a Godsend to me. They've been dating for almost 3 yrs now (I lost my mom to cancer almost 4 yrs ago) and she's more of a mom to me than my own was. I know I can tell her anything and won't be judged. She lets me gets things in the open with her about the rocky relationship I had with both my mom & dad while growing up and always keeps the secret. She also knows she can talk to me about my dad and that it will stay between her and me. I treasure the time I spend with her, I love her and also never fail to tell her.
4 of her children (all around my age) have now accepted me as a sister. No matter what the event, I'm always included, even if it's at the last minute. They listen to me, make me feel like I have something worthwhile to contribute and treat me like we've been a family forever. They're forever in my heart and nothing will ever take that away. And dammit, now you've got me crying after reading this thread and typing this post. 
< Message edited by tiggerspoohbear -- 7/6/2011 3:30:31 PM >
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