Posted by Toph on May 9, 2005, at 7:26:34
In reply to Re: I Love You » Toph, posted by jay on May 8, 2005, at 17:33:39
Good advice Jay. My mom cleverly developed a system so that we could verbalize affection for each other. When I was young she would say "91225" (I is the 9th letter in the alphabet; 12 is L; 25=Y), I would say "91225, too." None of my brothers or sisters ever figured it out, although my mom might have told them not to let on.
Then there was Audra, my step-daughter. My daughter Sarah was so sensitive to me showing any affection towards Audra as if I were abandonimg her that I was reluctant to telling Audra how much I loved her. Now that they are older I tell them both equally. I'm afraid the damage has been done, as Audra is somewhat skeptical of these displays. You're right though Jay, time is too short not to put aside any reservations and let those you love exactly how you feel. It's sad when it comes out at the funeral for the first time.
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