Recoverer,

No, I haven't heard of that book but I'm definately up for going and getting it.  I was just at Borders today so I could've gotten it then.  I'll go this weekend because I'm itching for some retail therepy.  Thanks for suggesting it - can't wait to read it.

And I also wanted to report on how things are going at the moment with my in laws.  They finally realized I wasn't going to back down and I continued not having any contact with them.  When they wanted to see my son my husband would take him over there to visit.  6 months have passed now and they have extended a peace offering, and have said we should forgive each other for what happened, not speak about it or rehash anything ever again, and pick up where we left off in being a family.  Life is too short.

Tomorrow night they want me to come over and eat dinner.  It's my husband's late Mother's birthday and we always get together and have a family dinner to celebrate.  I've decided to go even though I'm anxious and feel mentally defensive but I'm going to keep a positive attitude and do my part to show them that I want us to get along again.  I know God will take care of me, of all of us, so I just need to have faith.

On a cheerful note, I think my Dad sent me another little message.  I don't think it's a coincidence.  My daughter and I stopped at Starbucks this morning for hot chocolate (her) and a White Chocolate Mocha (moi) and when we walked in and got in line a very familiar song was playing.  Willie Nelson was on and he was singing, "Mama's Don't Let Your Babies Grow Up To Be Cowboys".  My Mom and Dad taught us this song when we were little kids and we used to sing along to WN all the time.  He was one of my Dad's favorites.  It's ironic this happened the day before the dinner with my in laws.  I'm listening Dad.  


Thanks for reading,

Katie