70. Gene, my "real" father
We tried to make it work. For us, it didn’t. Not that way. I wished it could have, but then I wouldn’t be able to forgive you for ending it. Suicide is NEVER acceptable. You’re the one who taught me forgiveness.
posted by B Kiddo | 8:00 AM
3 Comments:
Your mantra "Happiness is a choice" is all becoming clearer now. YOUR choice! And I imagine one that is a WORK in progress esp. in light of this post.
Your last line reveal your internal strength and grace. Powerful!
Yes, it is a choice. Bang a gong, sweetheart.
forgiveness is one of the most complex actions a person can choose, yet it is always worth the effort. It isn't a "yes-no switch", but more of a degree of conscientious choice, (at least for me). It's a tricky one.
I wonder, sometimes, if people that don't understand the power of forgiveness have never (a) been grievously wounded, or (b) grievously wounded another. Then, of course, I realize that if they are breathing (and even if they are not), then they most likely fit into one or the other category (or both). They just haven't figured it out yet.
it is encouraging to see you acknowledge that through this relationship you learned about forgiveness ... that means you know the value of learning, and recognize that even the most difficult of circumstances have something of benefit to add to our lives.
Can I be as smart as you when I grow up? (if, and when?)
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