Love my family and show it

Actually “too busy” looks like the most lame excuse for not expressing love…work will always be here, but my family won’t. I don’t know what I wouldn’t give to be able to tell my mother once more that I love her, but I can’t. But my father is still here, and I should either be calling him or emailing him or sending him things every day. It’s so stupid that everything seems to take precedence over that. One works hard, accomplishes much, then turns around, and the family you told yourself you were doing it for are gone. Maybe it’s better to have moderate dreams that allow for placing the real energy and emphasis of your life on the people you love most. I’m going to email Dad right now…

She just got back from a business trip in the FL keys. I missed her and thought about calling her but I did not. When I finally did call her she was just walking in the door.

I really need to be a better caller.

It took three tries but together we got them done. Hoorah for us he is getting a refund.

She called me yesterday to tell me she has hired a personal trainer. My Mom is 60 and for the first time in her life she is taking exercise. She told me her muscles hurt! I am so proud of her. I am glad she is getting out of the house and trying new things.

Everyone is allowed to change. I am in progress. Give me time. I don’t always realize what I say and do can be irresposible. Help me stay honest.

I miss her very much.

I am just going to start by keeping in touch. I am guilty of not checking my email and forgetting to return calls. So I will start simply.