Text from my daughter

Dad

What's up kiddo

Are you disappointed I didn't want to go to Branson. I just don't think it would be a good idea

Absolutely not. I would never want you to do something your not comfortable doing.

Are you sure

Yes honey we'll have a great time watching the games this weekend by the fire, make s'mores.

I'm sorry I'm weird dad

Well I'm sorry I'm weirder

Dad

Well it's true. I am way weirder than most people

DAD!

Love you kiddo

Love you too Dad

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robbie2499 · 61-69, F

This is so heartwarming!

Cigarguy · M

@robbie2499 she was come a long way. I'm so proud of her. We're going to make sure she was a great weekend and knows we're not upset about her not going out of town with her brothers

robbie2499 · 61-69, F

@Cigarguy She sounds like an awesome kid. Good job to you!

Cigarguy · M

@robbie2499 thank you very much. I try my best to do what is right her. Even is some people don't understand or agree

robbie2499 · 61-69, F

@Cigarguy Those people don't need to understand. Keep doing what you're doing because it's obviously working. There will always be those who agree. Ignore them.

Cigarguy · M

@robbie2499 yeah I just heard a lot of people tell me today that I should force my daughter to go on the trip so Joel and I could have a nice weekend alone. But the risks are not worth it and if she's not ready I'm not going to do it. I think it would really set her back if we were to force her to do something like this and if she were to have a panic attack while she was in Branson it would not be good

robbie2499 · 61-69, F

@Cigarguy You are very selfless. Those other people don't know/understand your daughter as you do. You will have many times to spend alone with Joel. Putting her first is how it should be.

Cigarguy · M

@robbie2499 and thankfully he understands that and totally gets it and that's all that matters

robbie2499 · 61-69, F

@Cigarguy He sounds like a keeper! Not that many would be so understanding. I'm glad you found him.

Cigarguy · M

@robbie2499 he is way out of my league and I don't deserve him not even close

robbie2499 · 61-69, F

@Cigarguy Oh, please don't say that! There is a reason he's with you and you are selling yourself short! How long have you been together?

Cigarguy · M

@robbie2499 almost 2 years. We meet at our support group and for some reason he really liked me. It took me 6 invites before I finally said yes for drinks with him. He wouldn't give up lol

robbie2499 · 61-69, F

@Cigarguy Well, there you go. He's sees in you what you can't or don't see. I hope you two have a long, healthy life together! Please accept the fact that you are special. I can see it in the things you've posted. :)

Cigarguy · M

@robbie2499 it's been a struggle for me, I am really trying to work on it. But thank you for your kind words today!