Phone Calls

Yesterday, I got a call from my dad. Dad usually doesn't call me unless something is going on, so I was a bit surprised. Right before my graduation in May, Dad informed me that he allowed his ex-wife to move back in. I was upset because this woman had really hurt my dad in the past and I didn't want to see him hurt again. I have always been supportive of my dad's relationship choices. I just want him to be happy. When he called yesterday, he told me that he had asked her to leave. He explained to me that he just didn't love her like that anymore and couldn't continue putting on a ruse. I had a lot of respect for him at that moment. He could have chosen to let her remain there under false pretenses simply to keep from being lonely. I was proud of my dad yesterday because he realized that sometimes being alone is better than being with someone you don't care about. I know that was a difficult decision for him. I told him about my upcoming nuptials and he seemed to be happy for me.

I also got a call from my sister this weekend (on Friday). Her life is usually filled with drama, and this time was no exception. I listened patiently, but couldn't really muster up a whole lot of sympathy. She got a call from her boss and to let me go, but she said she'd call back. She didn't...and I wasn't really surprised. I haven't even had a chance to tell her about the ceremony. I know she's not going to be happy, but it's not about her. I wish her happiness, but I also wish she would make better choices for herself. At the moment she has been making some destructive choices, and while it is her right to do that, I hate to see her throw her life away when she has so much potential.