So instead of lounging at home in pain, I've traded in my sweat pants and rejoined my fellow co-workers in business casual, with my mouth still a little sore.
A few weekends ago was Devon's birthday. Renee and I decided to make a dinner and dessert in celebration. I was afraid she would be down in the dumps since she has not made any headway on a job, car, or other savings of money beyond the bit she received for graduation. (Still waiting for Mother to ask to borrow that though).
She greeted us at the door with a chipper smile, washing away my worries. A few comments made me realize it's still on her mind strongly, but she is not letting her get that down. How long this attitude will keep up, I cannot say, but I know there will be a breaking point. And that breaking point will probably be her significant other breaking up with her, due to the long distance and the fact she will probably not be returning at the end of summer.
A break up happens every summer she comes to stay at Devon's, even though Renee is only gone two months. From the few details dropped here and there, the relationship doesn't sound healthy, but it's all she's known and Mother has not been a good role model for how they should be.
I know she'll be crushed, and I'm sorry she'll be hurt. But in the long run, I truly think it may be the best thing for her. So many more avenues and options will open up to her and now is the best time to pursue them.
I hope she will find something more positive, that enhances her life long-term. Something she truly needs.
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