Helping Out

Ok, on Sunday your dad and I had a philosophical discussion on our religion, our faith and what has influenced it over the years. Yes, we are firm believers in doing good for others. No, we do not believe only good acts get us into heaven. However we are constantly giving more than we have to give. We actually borrow to help others. Is that wrong, I havent figured that out yet.?
When someone ask me for help I will go out of my way to help them.
Case in point.
While I was in Arkansas in 2003, 6 months after open heart surgery. For some reason I had boundless energy. Perhaps I was high on life. I could not sit still for a minute. I was at Roys, and Faye and I were sitting around thinking, She said, I really need to get into that craft room and get it organized. I jumped on it. I love organizing. She has wonderful embrodiery threads and patterns from the 50,s. It was a joy. We also painted her big, Huge tree swing, actually it is so big, two people can lie in it. (Roy built it out of cedar).
I knew all along when My Mom passed away things would change, and as your dad put it, I am a stranger to my family. They know nothing of me or my generosity. How I relate to situations, Coy is your dads brother and he cares for him deeply, but will not take me to a bad situation. Believe me this is so hard. But he is right I am a stranger, They only talk to me because I am related by blood but not be heart. Your dad told me he can turn from something and never look back. How can you do that, I wish I could. But then I think he was alone so many years, 6 at least, taking care of himself, that he is independent of his family.
So tell us what to do. What would you do? Your dad is seriously considering not going to his class reunion, He really seems to not care at all. I am up for whatever he wants to do.
So guys if I have ever came across as judgmental or critical I am so sorry. MY family means the world to me, always has and always will. Mama used to tell me I was worse than an old mother hen. had to have my kids right under my feathers. LOL good analogy. But we released you kids into the world and our Love has made you strong and independent.
Never forget how much we Love you. Even if we do seem critical, we just want the best for you and we try to stay out of your lives, but we may be coming back in as we age.
But Hey life is short and getting shorter. So we have to enjoy what we have, when we have it, and while there is still time.