Holiday weekend

[averygoodun42]

So, I said in my last post that I would go into why we didn't go down to NY after all. I have since decided that I have no desire in wasting the energy needed to describe the events beyond: Friend is a lying sack of shit (i.e. an addict) and I'm done with him. I know Geoff isn't yet (that is, he still feels responsible for him), though I'm pretty sure even Geoff recognizes that there isn't anything he can do for him until Friend actually, seriously wants help. And, I have the feeling that Friend is not going to get there until he is completely alone, with even his mom turning her back on him.

She is who I am praying for at the moment. She needs (and will gladly accept) it.

*grumbles about idiots* *without an ounce of compassion for them*

Anyway...

Thanksgiving was wonderful once we got to church. We didn't bring anything to share, because we didn't know we'd be going there, but there was soooooo much food. So much that not only could I avoid all the foods I needed to avoid and still end up full, but we brought home four bags of leftovers. Yay!

It was fabulous. We got to know more people, play games (omg, Ruckus should require health risk warnings for those with high blood pressure!) and generally have a great time. I truly hope that this was the first annual Thanksgiving event.

However, it took all of yesterday before I could deal with anyone. I was so peopled out.

Today, I managed to recover enough energy to make a loaf of gluten free bread (which isn't nearly as satisfying to make, btw. It's batter, not dough) and then go out for the Holiday Stroll that happens round here. It was a surprisingly nice night for it, though perhaps a little warm for the ice sculptors. We got to listen to snippets of several nice performing groups; I didn't hear as much as I would have liked because of Babe's impatience, but it was nice to wander through everything as a family. And we ended back at the church where I got to listen to two nicely done songs of madrigal singing and three wonderful tunes by a fiddle and guitar duo. I would have happily listened to more of them, but it was late and we were all getting tired.

And, seeing as I have a sinus infection, I really do need to rest more, play less.

So, it's been a lovely holiday weekend, for the most part. Since all the drama was contained to the morning hours of Thursday, it's easy to compartmentalize and forget. :-)

Comments

[junewilliams7.livejournal.com]

Friend is a lying sack of ... there isn't anything he can do for him until Friend actually, seriously wants help

Yay! I'm glad you discovered that WITHOUT going all the way to New York and letting him drain all your energy. Yay for church potlucks with plenty of food and music. What's Ruckus?

[averygoodun.livejournal.com]

Going to NY would have drained our energy in the short term, but it would have been a HUGE relief and weight off our shoulders, because his support system is down there. But... it is his choice to kill himself (by whatever means he chooses), and I will respect that. I just hope his mom will be okay.

Ruckus is a card-matching game, where you need to steal to win. Actively steal, like, reaching across the table and so on. It's fun, if very rude. =)

[junewilliams7.livejournal.com]

?? how do you win or end Ruckus? seems like stealing never stops.

[dickgloucester.livejournal.com]

Yes, you need to protect yourself from toxic people.

Glad you had a good meal.

[averygoodun.livejournal.com]

Figuring out who is toxic is difficult until it's late in the game, though. I wish he'd just accept himself (pretty sure most of his problem is due to being in the closet even to himself) and get over it, but, well, that's his choice, and he's choosing toxicity over health. *shrug*

I am, too. I'm even happier that we spent the day around people who do care. :-)