My brother... always a bit difficult, hyper kid, dyslexic but no one bothered to notice, young enough to get royally screwed around by my parents' seperation; we always fought, all the time, he's 5 years younger than me.
After my mother died he didn't really deal so well, smoked a LOT, all the time. Always had great friends, but had no sense of responsibility, no interest in me or the kids...
And now, in the last year and a bit, he's suddenly got his shit together. A solid job, a totally different energy, and then last summer he brought a sweet girl to Bodhi's birthday party... and presents! Well, no, he brought a present over last Christmas and actually talked and laughed with the kids while he set it up for them. So different to how he was when Olivia was small. Some months ago, he moved in with the lovely gf and they seem sweet and comfortable together. It's so great! And they babysat!!! With spectacular success... it was like a dream come true. A family member... babysitting!
So for ages everyone was all worried about him. And somewhat condemnatory. And now, well, it is all good. He's all fit, and healthy, and hansome and happy.
And I'm so happy, and proud of him. And I want a wedding!!
Well.
No. But yes. But no. You know :)
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It's amazing what time (and the right woman!) can do for a man.
In fairness, he was getting on track well before he met her. Props to the boy, really.
Though. My mother did always think, if you don't make it at 16, you get anohter chancve at 26. And 36...
fingers crossed for me!
What does he make of this wee 'this is your life' post dedicated to him?
He doesn't read. I asked him if I could put up a pic, he said yes and didn't ask for details.
And anyway. It's just a happy post.
No harm done.
ha thats a lovely post..and hm..he reminds me on someone..thinks*..anyway..i m happy you are so happy and proud..:-)
I've got one of them around. I hope he makes it soon.
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