Dear Santa,
It's all about my mom this Christmas.
As you know, my mom has had a rough year, with some very painful dental work and the seizure that resulted from it (even though they can't "100% prove it").
Anyway, the state she lives in has this law that says she can't drive for 6 months, and she's got a few months left. I'd love it if you could open the hearts of certain immediate family members (and as you know, I only have two immediate family members) and make them a little more sympathetic to her situation, and not resent her for the fact that she might ask them to pitch in a little bit with the grocery shopping or give her a ride somewhere - she normally does everything herself, so they're not used to actually having to do anything, and they've both been acting like jerks.
Also, please make my grandmother say something - anything - to mom that can't be construed as saying she's a bad mother, because she's not. I got her a really nice present that she's going to love, and I can't wait to see her face when she opens it, but the initial excitement of opening it is not going to erase all the pain she's had this year. She sounds sadder and more defeated every time I talk to her. Please do something to help make her happy, because I think she's forgotten how to do it for herself.
And please, please find a way to help me hold my tongue if anyone says anything that I find objectionable in the presence of my mother. The way I'm feeling about certain family members these days, I'm not sure the dam will be able to be stopped if it's burst, and I don't want to ruin Christmas for my mom by fighting with everyone else.
She spoils the people in her life rotten, and it seems like they can't take two minutes to realize that and be thankful, or even acknowledge her goodness and generosity. I know it's a tall order, but if you could help out in that department, even just a little bit, I'd be grateful.
Thanks,
beenie