Posted by Shar on November 27, 2004, at 23:43:00
In reply to such a thrill, posted by just plain jane on November 27, 2004, at 19:32:50
Jane,
Well, if MY child (and I do, indeed, have one) called saying all those things he's accomplished, I would be smiling, and saying "No Way!! Another 30 acres!" or "Two pairs of boots! How totally cool!" or "OMG, don't tell me you mean a REAL horse!"I would be so proud and happy, and so pleased that YOUR life is good. (Much better than mine, I think.)
I'm sorry you didn't get that. Everyone deserves it, even if they aren't as successful as you. That's not a diss to you....it just means, as a parent, if my son calls and says he's been made night manager at the local submarine sandwich shop, I'm just as thrilled as other parents would be when their child got their first, second or third college degree.
You've obviously done wonderful things, and I hope you can have a part of you be proud and celebrate INSIDE of you, maybe someday.
I understand not getting support for the 1, 2, 3 degrees, or the fact that there is a B on a report card instead of all A's. Or, a 3.78 is NOT the same as a 4.0!
But, that's the stuff that keeps us sicker than we need to be.
Anyhow, it sounds like you're doing wonderfully well, and I'm glad you can love your dad despite the lack of support, and I'm glad your son is doing well!
Woo Hoo! You go girl!!
Shar
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