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Originally Posted by JoMar
Those that deny and put their grandkids at risk in the face of facts continue to amaze.
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When we Facetime with the two sets of Grandchildren in N.J. we observe the other set of Grandparents at their home. Instead of coming unglued and causing an irreparable rift in a family that is otherwise inseparable I wait and catch my son's when they are alone and I calmly point out the facts as I understand them. This past weekend another twist. Great Grandpa who is 102 got on to say hello to us on Facetime because he was at the house with The Grandchildren. I stated my case to our sons calmly. Normally on any other issue, I don't point out any wrongdoing or try to improve their parenting skills. Keeping my mouth shut has drastically improved the relationships in the entire family. I won't be a part of this wrongdoing and there is a whole lot more of this going on than we could ever imagine with other people.
We desperately miss the friends we've made in The Villages but they mingle with others and have family from Hotspots come and stay with them here. Mask's, Washing Hands & Social Distancing be damned. I'm never going to try and straighten them out unless they asked for my opinion. They Sheepishly explain their reasons for the family visits without me prompting from me. I listen quietly and just ask if they are aware of the everchanging guidelines.
We cancelled our vacation to the north for this summer that was going to be between one and two months but we don't want to be part of harming anyone. Sometimes it is not popular or comfortable to do the thing that is best for all but as the Patriarch of Our Family, I'm gonna do the tough things that need to be done.
When the coast is clear and all stars are in alignment we will begin our lives in full again. It will be even sweeter if we do the best we can now.
