GET REAL CHALLENGE - February 08

[Jodi]

Kat thanks so much for the comments.
I am proud of me and the person i become. But its only thanks to my Mum who always loved me and showed me and told me everyday!!!
WHen you think that Mum was in this lvoeless exsistance with this man too, than its increadable that she was still able to convey that to us kids..
I find that remarkable!!!
But its been alot of work dealing with... Lots and lots of tears....
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[Bibby]

After reading and seeing your layout, darlin', it still breaks my heart that your father had no love to give. Your words brought tears to my eyes. I have tried to figure it out over the years but I am bewildered still. Never to be told you are loved or is proud of you, is so terribly wrong. He was such a selfish, nasty person. I often wonder what I saw in him but being young, (20) all I saw was this great looking bloke who seemed to care for me a lot. I soon found out different hey? As I have always said, the only good thing that came out of that marriage was, my three beautiful children. One who has followed in his father's footsteps, which hurts a lot. One who is a kind and caring person, who was too afraid to show his emotions until after the death of your father and the other child, what can I say? Is the most wonderful, caring, loving and funny person you can meet. This child has saved me from going bananas many a time. Has shown me what family life is really like. Being able to show openly your affections and not be yelled at. Being able to talk with your husband about anything. Having the respect you so deserve. You are loved by all for being yourself. No airs and graces about you. Take me as I am. No Mother could more proud and love more then i do you Jodi. It is your father who missed out on a wonerful daughter and I tried to tell him that but you know what he was like. He'd rather a fight then a feed. I'm the lucky one baby because you and Stu have shown me how life really is, so thank you once again. Ich leiba dich my leibling.x
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Jodi's Mum

[Jodi]

I know you love me, and am proud of me..... And im pleased that we could do that for you. Its really really great to have you here and to be one big happy family..... And ken too.. Hes stuck with us now!!!

The muturral admiration society..... thats what i call us!!!!
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[nerita]

Hi Jodi, I to was brought up without a dad, I had my mum and three sisters but sadly never a letter, a phone call absolutely no contact for 30 years. UNTIL I discovered his whereabouts and made contact with him, strangely at first he had no idea who I was and didn't make contact back to me for another 6 months or so. But I met him a couple of times before he passed away and well I think that my family situation has made me be the best mum I can possibly be and after reading the correspondence between yourself and your mum I can only hope that my teenage daughter and I continue to be best friends (what more could you hope for)?
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Wishing you all joy and happiness

Nerita

[Jodi]

Hi Nerita

Im so sorry that was your situation with your Dad. Im glad you were able to make contact with him before he died, that would have given you some resolution??
Dont get me wrong, mine was around..... he was just an arsehole!!! Did everything he could to make life miserable. I suppose i should be thankful that i did know my father at all, unlike so many other children. But i grew up alright i suppose, i ahve a great life now and a wonderful relationship with MUm and that the most important thing....
I too hope that you and your daughter have that special bond always. I know i will with my daughter. We fight and argue but at the end of the day she knows she has me and that i am always without compromise on her side..... Thats a huge thing for a kid!!!
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[nerita]

Yeh Jodi, I agree it is certainly important for your children to know that they can talk to you about any situation that life may put in their path. I don't always agree but I always will listen.
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Wishing you all joy and happiness

Nerita