Remembering

Hi,

This is the first time I have attempted blogging...

The 17th of August, 2010  was the second anniversary of my father's death.   The 18th of August 2010 was the first anniversary of my mother's death.  On August 19th, 2010 a memorial service was held in Calgary for my 35 year old nephew, Keith, who was killed in a car accident near Vermillion, Alberta.  

And to add to the losses is Lisa's marriage on Saturday.  I have known her since she was 10 months old; she is now 28.  But I won't be there.  I never thought it would turn out like this.  Her mom, Mary, and I had been friends for years.  But several years ago, we parted company.  I was very ill and had to pay off a debt.  I phoned and asked her for financial help, and she refused me.  I was so overwhelmed by my circumstances, so puzzled and angered by her reply which I perceived as cold and unfeeling that I phoned her mother and explained the circumstances.  How could she let me down like this.  I had spent 6 or 7 years, at incredibly low pay, taking care of her daughters.  Many mistook me for their mother.  I loved the girls with all my heart.  A few nights ago I phoned Mary.  We talked for a couple of hours.  She told me Lisa was getting married on the week-end.  It was hard to contain my emotions.  I always thought I'd see her marry.  I always thought Mary and I would be friends.  I didn't think $1500 and a desperate call to her mother would result in such a permanent break.