They often fall through and leave one feeling very disappointed. Yesterday the plan was that I go to work in the morning for about 4 hours. My daughter Amanda was going to cook the Thanksgiving dinner at my house. Dinner was supposed to be me, Amanda and her boyfriend Rob, My son Brad and his girlfriend Brit and of course Presley.
Amanda had a huge meal going. She went home to go get Rob (they only have one car) She came back alone because he decided he wasn't going to come. Next comes the text message from my son saying they won't be coming. They say their washer broke, the basement has water all over it and his drains are plugged. That left me, Amanda and a ton of food.
My day started off really well, my spirits were high, and I felt like I could make it through the day and be OK. After my son said he wasn't coming over I just lost it.
I was very thankful for Amanda doing all that cooking and then staying to sit and eat with me. This post was supposed to have a nice family portrait but there were no pictures at all. I had the camera set up on the tripod all ready and waiting.
I think Amanda and I might agree that this could possibly be the worst Thanksgiving ever.
24 comments:
I’m so sorry your day sucked 💕
Too bad. But you still could have taken pictures of the both of you. And how wonderful that she was there. And now you will both have enough leftovers for forever!
Oh Ann.... I am so incredibly sorry this has happened to you. :-( Now you know who you can rely on and who you can't. I think Amanda does too. The reliability, strength, character and compassion of women... don't you just love it! ((((((((((Ann)))))))))))) ~Andrea XOXO
Thank goodness for Amanda - bless her for staying and dining with you.
what a giant sized BUMMER of a day!!! I might say I noticed all the trouble makers were MEN... need I say more?? so glad Amanda cooked and ate and visited and did what daughters do.... I agree with Ginny, both of you will have leftovers for a week.. alas, we ate out and no leftovers, which was fun to do but now I have to COOK...love you, ehugs coming your way.
Crap. That was horrible. I can't believe everyone bailed. Well, except Amanda. She is a good egg--thank god. I know that this holiday was the first to overcome, and I guess a good cry was in order, but not due to others letting you down. How disappointing. I'm so sorry.
Oh dear Ann, I am so sorry for this 'downer' of a holiday. Glad to read that you and Amanda did have a nice dinner together.
FlowerLady
I'm so sorry, Ann. I think all families have this happen at one time or another. I so remember it happening to me and no one showed up. It was just hubby and I and a ton of food. I'm so sorry honey.
Have a better day today and tomorrow is a day off. That's a good thing. Big hug to you and tons of scritches to Gibbs. ♥♥♥
I'm sorry your Thanksgiving plans didn't pan out. I realize no one wants the washer to break but what a poopy time for that to happen. I'm thankful that Amanda was with you and you had a Thanksgiving meal with her. I wish I was closer because I would've been with you too. Hugs to you.
So sorry your Thanksgiving was a bust. Glad Amanda came. Things will get better. Hang in there.
Thanks. At least it's over with.
I should have gotten a picture of us but I honestly just wasn't even in the mood for that and I don't think she was either
Thanks.
My sentiments exactly :)
Yeah, I couldn't either. Yes, Amanda is a good egg ;) and yes on the good cry and even bigger one after I was alone and could let loose...lol
families really do suck sometimes don't they :)
aw, thanks. yeah, it was a bummer all the way around.
I read your message on FB and asked who Amanda was but glad I read it here. Amanda knew that you needed her, she cooked, she stayed and that tells me she is amazing. Sorry about your son. Things will get better as time goes by just remember, the time you need might not be the same as others so DO NOT let anyone tell you that you should be dealing better or be over it.
Oh my, that is so sad. I'm sorry that happened to you. ((Hugs))
That is a sad Thanksgiving, but how good Amanda came through. We had our third Thanksgiving since my hubby's death, and the first one was a blur. We each grieve at our own pace and in our own way. Hugs from California.
Amanda is real big on tradition and family. She insists on cooking the dinner at my house every year. As for my son, I should have expected it.
This one started out so well I was amazed. I think I could have made it through the entire day without a meltdown had everyone shown up. But then again, maybe I needed the meltdown :)
I'm sorry! Thank goodness for Amanda! What a sweetie. Big HUGS
I'm so sorry to hear that! :( It sucks!
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