I knew the trip to my cousin’s house wasn’t going to go well. They kicked him out! And they didn’t even drive him to the airport! He had to get a cab! And they didn’t even help get him a plane ticket. I had to get him the ticket. I am so angry! My uncle has paid for so much stuff for them! He bought a bedroom suite for the guest bedroom thinking that he was going to move there. And then they kick him out? I am not sure – but I even think my cousin’s wife called the police at some point. She claimed that my uncle was out of control and attempted to hit her daughter. I am sure that would go over well with my uncle’s probation officer. My uncle bought LOTS for Christmas for them. He bought groceries. He took them out to eat. And the kicker of everything – he signed the car loan for my cousin’s stepdaughter (yes, the same one they claimed he attempted to hit). What 18 year old needs a $36,000 car? Holy cow! Did I mention I am SO ANGRY?
Now my uncle is back home – only he doesn’t have a home. Currently he is staying with a family friend (my guardian angel), but that can’t last more than the next week or two. Fred doesn’t see this as a problem. I wanted him to move back east with me, to a retirement center. But with his spending, he can’t afford it. I am afraid for him to live alone – that is if he will even let me look for him a place.
My uncle appeared in front of the family judge this week. He officially filed for separation. And, of course, my aunt counter filed for separation. There is $1000 a month in alimony and then $500 a month for her car payment. I have no idea where my uncle is going to get all this money.
Oh – and how can I forget this little tidbit information? Without consulting anyone, he purchased a new car last week. In my opinion, he doesn’t have the mental capacity to understand what that means. He does NOT have it in his budget to pay the car payment.
Oh – yes – today he also appeared in front of the criminal judge. Same postponement. This is getting old.
Whoever is patient has great understanding, but one who is quick-tempered displays folly.
Proverbs 14:29
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