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Feb 28 2008

As if she were never here.

Posted by: Rich | Championable in Life

It’s 12:31am, and I’ve erased her.  All the furniture that was in her room is gone, and all of the things that were moved out of her room are back in.  I also replaced the fan in the TiVo 3, which is somewhat beside the point.

I don’t know why I felt like I had to do this tonight, but I couldn’t go to sleep until the house was restored to it’s pre-Mother-in-Law condition.

Good night.

Love to all.  Even you.

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10 Responses to “As if she were never here.”
  1. even it up says: February 28th, 2008 at 1:00 am

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  2. Themom says: February 28th, 2008 at 6:53 am

    I completely understand the need to “restore” the house to pre-MIL state. You did everything humanly possible (and probably moreso), consider your family now. I know Maggie has to be heartbroken…love her, hug her. You know there are some things we cannot change in this world…and there is a stronger hold on the MIL than her family. My heart goes out to you, your compassion and strength are incredible. I am constantly thinking about you…you must be (are) a tower of strength.

  3. dawn says: February 28th, 2008 at 8:20 am

    How is Maggie handling it all?

    I went through something similar with my own mom many years ago. She never got the help she needed and was dead before she turned 60.

    I am so sorry for your family that your mil is doing this to herself and your family.

  4. Not Fainthearted says: February 28th, 2008 at 8:51 am

    The physical exertion was probably good for you. Hope you all rested reasonably well last night.

  5. Miss Britt says: February 28th, 2008 at 11:52 am

    I can understand the need to do that.

  6. Ginamonster says: February 28th, 2008 at 12:13 pm

    Of course you had to put your house back. You’re hurt and upset over her duplicity. So you need to get back to normal as quick as possible.

    I’m sorry you have to go through this. It really sucks. I know the feeling. Rock on.

  7. Juliness says: February 28th, 2008 at 12:38 pm

    It is so hard to watch someone struggle with sobriety and lose. They almost get to the top of the hill but instead of going over, they turn left. Or right. It doesn’t really matter which way they go because unless they are constantly moving forward - they are sliding back.

    I am so sorry.

  8. DCup says: February 28th, 2008 at 8:46 pm

    I get what drives you to do this. Were it me, there would have been a running commentary of what I wish I could have said, mumbled under my breath as I worked.

  9. po says: February 28th, 2008 at 9:08 pm

    If only people could be moved like furniture…

    I’m so sorry. More hugs to you all.

  10. renn says: February 28th, 2008 at 9:10 pm

    At the end of the day, making things “normal again” is really all you can do. Your wife and kids will take cues from you.

    If YOU are calm and collected, they will follow suit.

    I’m praying for ALL of you. Including your MIL.

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