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sjc wrote:
> At 08:03 PM 11/16/2006, you wrote:

> I had a similar situation (14 parents and step-parents total plus seemingly 
> untold numbers of full, half-, and step-siblings), and like Bev, left it 
> behind. I had 3 kids of my own and was often the butt of such 
> accusations.  But the kids never had even one (and that is never, ever) 
> card, letter, or phone call from any relatives, including their 
> grandparents, so when my family complained, my stock reply was something to 
> the order of "I'm sure he'd enjoy a card on his birthday; do you need the 
> address?" and I let it go at that.  As to the kids themselves I hardly ever 
> mentioned family, so it wasn't high on their minds.  They were busy being kids.

Susan Jane, you DO know, don't you.  That was my situation, too.


> The 'new' grandmother McKay caught on right away and fortunately, she 
> thought it was hilarious.  My dad, otoh, never spoke to me again.  Oh well, 
> nothing new there.

I'm truly sorry.

> So even these unbelievably wacky family situations have their funny 
> moments.  That's the one all my kids remember and the one I choose to 
> remember, too.
I do have a few good memories, too....lately, they are coming to the 
surface.  I think I repressed them for a long time, but they are there.

Bev

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