LJI Week 19: Kindling

[deza]

I had a beginning and an ending today.

I interviewed for and was offered a new job. It means packing up an moving, yet again, but that has both good and bad sides. I'll miss my friends and co-workers here. I wont miss the crime or the "you're not from around here" ostracization of small towns. I really won't miss the family of the father of my grandson, a family that has made no effort to meet the child in the two months since he's been born, after doing everything possible to block placing the baby up for adoption.

I'm kind of glad for that. How could you not love that face?

We'll be in a much more open, diverse environment. The kids will have access to cultural institutions that just aren't available in rural Pennsylvania. They'll meet people who value education and personal growth for growth's sake. I think it will be a good move.

The other thing that happened today was my children's grandfather died. I haven't spoken to him for nearly two years, and we parted on bad terms. I still loved him. I knew his health was declining rapidly, but since the divorce I haven't been welcome in that family. I wish him peace in his transition.

Comments

[jem0000000.livejournal.com]

*hugs*

[libwitch.livejournal.com]

may the new beginnings go smoothly for all and and be bright!

And may you have fond memories of your former grandfather in law that pass beyond any bad blood.

[millysdaughter.livejournal.com]

**hugs**

I am sorry for your loss.

[wordweaverlynn.livejournal.com]

My God, you're in Berwick? Some of those people who've been ostracizing you are related to me.

[tsuki-no-bara.livejournal.com]

i'm sorry about your kids' grandfather. :( but congrats on the job! and your grandbaby is freakin' adorable.

[peachette48.livejournal.com]

That baby is absolutely adorable...bright eyed and pink...I bet the sweetie is squeezable and huggable, too. What you are doing is for the best, kiddo. Into the future, no looking back...onward and upward!

[jerel.livejournal.com]

The moments of watching a baby grow up are precious, and you can never have them back. You, your daughter, and your son are blessed to have the memories of them. Some day, the father and his family will regret having missed them. But they have made their choice.

Congrads on the new job!!

[halfshellvenus.livejournal.com]

I'm sorry about your ex-FIL's passing, and that things feel unresolved because of how things ended.

That is a beautiful baby, though, I must say! I hope your family will enjoy your new city. :)

[mamas-minion.livejournal.com]

Good luck in your new beginnings, hoepfully a fresh start will help to ease the grief a little.

[roina-arwen.livejournal.com]

That is one adorable baby! Congrats on the new job. :)

[karmasoup.livejournal.com]

Oh, so much death this week. So sad. So sorry for your suffering. I am glad you have an exciting new adventure to look forward to, though.

[adoptedwriter.livejournal.com]

So sorry for your loss, but yay for the new job! (Does The Job Dance!!!!!!!). That is one precious little guy! So does the baby live with you? AW

[eternal-ot.livejournal.com]

Aww..<3 that kid is adorable..Best wishes for the future and *hugs* for you loss from the past. Take care.

[whipchick.livejournal.com]

Change can be so terrifying and so good. Good luck to you and your family!

[dmousey.livejournal.com]

Congratulations on both job and grandchild! May they be blessings to you. :)

Hugs on the passing of your former FIL...

[grail76.livejournal.com]

I'll keep a thought that it's all going to work out well.


Thanks for sharing.

[favoritebean.livejournal.com]

Best of luck in your move.

[hosticle-fifer.livejournal.com]

That IS one cute baby.