Warm Memories

I didn't get to finish my story yesterday. It got late and I was so tired. Yesterday was my mom-in-law's birthday and today is my dad's birthday "Ramon Bustamante." My dad is this short man but he thinks he's about 6 ft tall. So funny though. We danced (pictured above) "Las Mananitas" with our parent.

I also had some friends that were still laughing at my fall today (YOU know who you are!) My poor hunny wishes I'd more careful. Every time I think about it, I say "AY!" I can picture how I went down in slow motion. It's not the first time but I sure hope it's the last :-/ Still, that deserves an LOL.

You might think I put the same picture as yesterday, BUT it's not. I had forgotten TWO gifts. Can you figure out which ones? Again, Thank You to all who were able to attend. And for those who didn't..... Sorry, you missed out on the show, hee hee

My Dad

"Honor your mother and father" I don't know if I'm being stubborn, or just plain disobedient. I have not seen my dad in well over a month or maybe even two months? And to top it off, we live in the same town! It has been bothering me! Just about everyday, something crosses my path that reminds me of him. I haven't even made the attempt to call him. He has been the one calling me, when he would never do that before. There are no excuses for my actions. What he has done or is doing should not matter. The problem is that when I do think about him, I get this grrrr feeling.

I spoke with a person the other day and she told me that she had a similar relationship with her dad. One day her dad was gone, due to a car accident. It was hard on her and she wishes it would've been different. That is one of my fears.....
I say I'm not holding a grudge, but maybe I am? I hope not. Several months ago, during a family meeting, I told my dad the way I have always seen his priorities.... himself, work, drinking, buddies, then maybe FAMILY. I don't remember what he said to that. But I do remember him telling me that we would continue the meeting the next day, he had to go to a pool tournament..... go figure. I have always been praying for him, have had patience for him, and have been understanding, a person can only do so much. I should leave this in God's hands, but what am I supposed to do with this feeling inside? I don't want for him to end up alone!