A Nice Visit with My Brother
Saturday, December 6, 2008 – 2:55 P.M. This weekend has started out nicely. I hope that it continues that way. My brother (Lee), one of his daughters, and one of his grandchildren, brought me a live, Pine, Christmas tree today. They put it up, strung lights, and added a wide variety of ornaments to it. They also put other decorations throughout my living room. For the first time in a very long time, I felt at ease being around my brother. I no longer felt any fear or apprehension about it. Both of us were in good moods, which made it easier. During most of the time that my brother was here, he went around my apartment and pointed out pieces of furniture that he thought should be replaced. He said that if I accepted his previous offer of money I would be in a position to do that. Growing tired of hearing him trying to talk me into taking this money, I thanked him and said that I would take it. That seemed to make him happy. (Even if I do not take anything from him, I will at least get some peace and quiet for the time being.). The only thing I have to figure out now is how I can tell my sister that I am not going to accept her offer of her old Christmas tree without hurting her feelings. I guess that I will cross that bridge when I get to it.
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Hugs and Mojo my friend...
Weebs
I guess the best thing to do Jim, is to tell your sister that Lee and the kids surprised you with the tree. Hopefully, her feelings won\'t get hurt.
We just bought our tree on Saturday and decorated it last night. I sooo love the smell of a fresh tree!
I hope you continue to feel happy and content. I\'m always thinking of you. :o)
Jana
xoxo
I agree with the last comment Just tell your sister that your brother surprised you with the tree. hugs-Stephanie
Last night called my sister to tell her that my brother had brought me a live Christmas tree. as it turned out, my brother had written to her earlier in the week saying that I had asked him to get a treat for me, bring it down, put it up, and decorate it. Maybe if we had a little more communication in our family. I would not have to go through so much needless worry and stress.
My brother told my sister that he was very happy about my asking him to get a treat for me. See also seemed happy when I was talking with her, and said that I could use her old tree next year. (Not if I can help it!)