When Blood Collides
Viewing comments for Chapter 59 "A New Addition to the Family "A family's love is tested.
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Comment from w.j.debi
You are a dedicated parent, finding ways to see your kids. It doesn't seem like families stick as close as they used to in past decades, still it is worth the effort and one Nichole will not regret in the long run.
reply by the author on 17-Oct-2015
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You are a dedicated parent, finding ways to see your kids. It doesn't seem like families stick as close as they used to in past decades, still it is worth the effort and one Nichole will not regret in the long run.
Comment Written 17-Oct-2015
reply by the author on 17-Oct-2015
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That's what I worry about. She's not making the effort except through phone calls. Will she feel guilty if something happens to either of us. I wouldn't want that to happen.
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Hopefully, she realizes that. At least she has a great mother who keeps trying. That is all you can do.
Comment from IndianaIrish
I missed this chapter with being sick and life hubbub. a Some babies do cry loud and strong from the moment they are born, and others cry a soft, "come get me" cry. Most doctors now offer previous c-section moms the opportunity to try regular deliveries. Most moms want that experience, but some don't want to go through labor. I enjoyed your chapter an
D am curious about Nichole's visit.
Smiles,
Karyn :-)
reply by the author on 17-Oct-2015
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I missed this chapter with being sick and life hubbub. a Some babies do cry loud and strong from the moment they are born, and others cry a soft, "come get me" cry. Most doctors now offer previous c-section moms the opportunity to try regular deliveries. Most moms want that experience, but some don't want to go through labor. I enjoyed your chapter an
D am curious about Nichole's visit.
Smiles,
Karyn :-)
Comment Written 17-Oct-2015
reply by the author on 17-Oct-2015
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Thanks, Karyn for catching up. Hope you are better now. Yes, Nichole had colic and cried a lot. Now it shows up as complaints about life! Joanne just liked to plan her life!
Comment from Muffins
Your family is always a work in progress. You and Frank have your own adventures as well in the senior plus community.
I chuckled through the part about Anna. My niece cried all the time and had temper tantrums, but now she is a sweet, lovely 10 year old I love. Anna will grow out of it. If not, the world will force her to. Now, the problem with Jeff. It's not an unusual one, don't feel your the only one with this type of son-in-law feeling.
reply by the author on 15-Oct-2015
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Your family is always a work in progress. You and Frank have your own adventures as well in the senior plus community.
I chuckled through the part about Anna. My niece cried all the time and had temper tantrums, but now she is a sweet, lovely 10 year old I love. Anna will grow out of it. If not, the world will force her to. Now, the problem with Jeff. It's not an unusual one, don't feel your the only one with this type of son-in-law feeling.
Comment Written 15-Oct-2015
reply by the author on 15-Oct-2015
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Thanks, Muffins, for the encouraging words. Anna loves school because it's structured. Her parents give in to her most of the time. She wants that discipline!
Comment from mermaids
I can't believe how your daughter is acting about visiting you, expecting a plush motel. I hope she has changed. The grandchildren sound interesting, not affectionate but in gifted classes.
reply by the author on 13-Oct-2015
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I can't believe how your daughter is acting about visiting you, expecting a plush motel. I hope she has changed. The grandchildren sound interesting, not affectionate but in gifted classes.
Comment Written 12-Oct-2015
reply by the author on 13-Oct-2015
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You're spot on about my grandchildren.
Nichole just knows I'm not fussy about where I stay and want to save my money for other things.
Comment from MaBaker
How do you indeed. My youngest son's first wife is Italian and before the wedding I advised my son about a girl who was a size eighteen and who effortlessly dropped nine dress sizes before the wedding. I cautioned as I thought she could have an eating disorder, but no notice was taken. I saw red flags flying everywhere not only the dress but culture and the biggest shock when my son expressed no desire in starting a family, his wife took in into her head to go off the pill and conceived their son, who sadly, has an IQ 40. My son divorced this woman and has remarried a much happier and lovely daughter-in-law whom I treasure. Regards MaBaker.
reply by the author on 09-Oct-2015
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How do you indeed. My youngest son's first wife is Italian and before the wedding I advised my son about a girl who was a size eighteen and who effortlessly dropped nine dress sizes before the wedding. I cautioned as I thought she could have an eating disorder, but no notice was taken. I saw red flags flying everywhere not only the dress but culture and the biggest shock when my son expressed no desire in starting a family, his wife took in into her head to go off the pill and conceived their son, who sadly, has an IQ 40. My son divorced this woman and has remarried a much happier and lovely daughter-in-law whom I treasure. Regards MaBaker.
Comment Written 09-Oct-2015
reply by the author on 09-Oct-2015
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That's quite a story! Seems your son had some insight after all that something was wrong or he would have wanted a family. How tragic. So glad your story has a happy ending. Thanks for sharing.
Comment from judiverse
Nicole did seem hard to please. It surely wasn't pleasant for you to have to check out the various motels. I see that Jeff isn't on your list of favorites. Interesting how kids have spats. Sometimes when my parents were gone, my brothers and I would get into fights, and I don't even know what they were about. It must have been something important at the time. Funny about your reaction to baby Anna. They can't all be entirely winsome babies. Maybe she's grown on you. judi
reply by the author on 08-Oct-2015
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Nicole did seem hard to please. It surely wasn't pleasant for you to have to check out the various motels. I see that Jeff isn't on your list of favorites. Interesting how kids have spats. Sometimes when my parents were gone, my brothers and I would get into fights, and I don't even know what they were about. It must have been something important at the time. Funny about your reaction to baby Anna. They can't all be entirely winsome babies. Maybe she's grown on you. judi
Comment Written 08-Oct-2015
reply by the author on 08-Oct-2015
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Thank goodness, my son married a woman we like. Surprisingly, she's a neatnik and a control freak like Nichole! Anna has her good points. Her biggest flaw--she demands your attention all the time, but she's getting better at it especially since her dad started saying, "Anna, you're being annoying!"
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Maybe the child is learning! Maybe she's paying attention to her father. judi
Comment from boxergirl
i like the addition of the descriptive details about your grandchildren, Shari. They sound pretty typical... i mean special. ;-)
Nicole's request or should i say requirements for her hotel room were amusing. Being a mother must require a lot of patience. I feel your pressure about entertaining in a small town. my mom feels the same way when we are all home at Christmas.
reply by the author on 07-Oct-2015
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i like the addition of the descriptive details about your grandchildren, Shari. They sound pretty typical... i mean special. ;-)
Nicole's request or should i say requirements for her hotel room were amusing. Being a mother must require a lot of patience. I feel your pressure about entertaining in a small town. my mom feels the same way when we are all home at Christmas.
Comment Written 07-Oct-2015
reply by the author on 07-Oct-2015
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I realized that I hadn't said much about Chris. He never created any problems and is so loving and not afraid to show it.
Entertainment at its best in the next chapter... LOL
Comment from sibhus
Ah, the joys of family bonding. Um, your children and grandchildren sound, ah, interesting. And I'm sure that it is always a pleasure to spend quality time with all of them, ha, ha. Sorry, but they sound like they are very high maintenance, still it's an interesting chapter, and I'm curious as to how the visit will turn out. Good stuff there, Spitfire.
reply by the author on 07-Oct-2015
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Ah, the joys of family bonding. Um, your children and grandchildren sound, ah, interesting. And I'm sure that it is always a pleasure to spend quality time with all of them, ha, ha. Sorry, but they sound like they are very high maintenance, still it's an interesting chapter, and I'm curious as to how the visit will turn out. Good stuff there, Spitfire.
Comment Written 07-Oct-2015
reply by the author on 07-Oct-2015
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Thanks, husky. I love both my children but four hours at a time is enough!
Comment from joann r romei
You told the reader a lot of history, and what book told couples how to make girls? wonder if they had a boy one, The grandkids sound like typical siblings.
reply by the author on 07-Oct-2015
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You told the reader a lot of history, and what book told couples how to make girls? wonder if they had a boy one, The grandkids sound like typical siblings.
Comment Written 07-Oct-2015
reply by the author on 07-Oct-2015
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Just google "how to make boys" and see what happens. I'm betting if you do the opposite of how to make girls, well...
Comment from Dean Kuch
So, Nichole's afraid of flying, is she? I guess a career as an airline stewardess is out of the question, lol.
It sounds as if Joanne was the extremely domineering sort--one of those people who like to control everything including her husband--even Mother Nature herself. Can't say I care too much to be around those sorts of folks too much. Too bull-headed and closed minded for my tastes.
"The first time I saw my granddaughter, scrunched up in a carriage and crying, I thought, "I don't think I'm going to like you very much."-----Hahaha! I can't say as I blame you much there, Shari, lol...
I suppose I'm more fortunate than I'd come to think While my daughter can be a bit pouty and whiny at times when things don't go just her way, she really doesn't ask for, nor expect, too much. Based upon what I've read here in yet another well written chapter of your book, I should count my blessings.
~Dean :}
reply by the author on 06-Oct-2015
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So, Nichole's afraid of flying, is she? I guess a career as an airline stewardess is out of the question, lol.
It sounds as if Joanne was the extremely domineering sort--one of those people who like to control everything including her husband--even Mother Nature herself. Can't say I care too much to be around those sorts of folks too much. Too bull-headed and closed minded for my tastes.
"The first time I saw my granddaughter, scrunched up in a carriage and crying, I thought, "I don't think I'm going to like you very much."-----Hahaha! I can't say as I blame you much there, Shari, lol...
I suppose I'm more fortunate than I'd come to think While my daughter can be a bit pouty and whiny at times when things don't go just her way, she really doesn't ask for, nor expect, too much. Based upon what I've read here in yet another well written chapter of your book, I should count my blessings.
~Dean :}
Comment Written 06-Oct-2015
reply by the author on 06-Oct-2015
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My daughter and I were so close until she moved to California. My aunt told me it would change her and not for the better. Sigh...
Joanne is the boss of the house. Chris doesn't fight it. He's passive like his son Alex. Joanne, Nichole, Barbara, and even Anna all knew how to get their way! Boys are so much easier to raise. Glad your daughter doesn't do more than whine. That's typical of a teenager which I'm guessing she is.
