Reconciliation

[Snowflake]

What a great story, CP. I firmly believe fighting over religion (or lack thereof) is sad, and in the small family group, a terrible burden for all to bear. Kudos to your Father and to your Brother for both stepping up to the plate. Hopefully they will cut through any crap that needs be, get over it, so your Dad can enjoy being a granddad, and your nephew can enjoy being spoiled rotten by another great set of grandparents!

[Motorboat Cruiser]

What a great story to wake up to. Thanks for sharing that and I'm really happy for all of you.

[3894]

Originally Posted by Cadaverous Pallor

A year ago my brother had a son.
My father, who has never been known to do such a thing before in his whole stubborn life, accepted the fact that the divide in the family was doing no one any good. He invited my brother's family to stay at their house. He wants to meet my brother's wife, her daughter, and his first grandchild.

Your brother and his family should find a hotel. Both parties are going to need breathing space. Even if this costs a bundle, get the hotel.

[Ghoulish Delight]

Originally Posted by 3894

Your brother and his family should find a hotel. Both parties are going to need breathing space. Even if this costs a bundle, get the hotel.

No, that's not an option. Not only monetarily, but if it's going to work, it's all or nothing. If things become problematic, Grandma's close and we're close so they can always get away if necessary. But from the standpoint of the family dynamic, staying with them is the only option that stands a chance of success.

[Not Afraid]

Just have an "out" in mind. Knowing that it is there can sometimes make things more manageable - even if the "out" is not used. It's always good to have options - especially when going into a difficult situation.

[katiesue]

Lovely story. It's amazing when people can put aside their arguements and just decide to be adults about things. It happens so rarely, especially with family. Usually someone has to die for people to get a clue (at least in my family).

[NirvanaMan]

Wow. I am really honestly happy for you. outside of the movies, these mendings rarely happen. Not that I would ever personally be a victom of this, but pride (especially the male variety) can be quite difficult to overcome. This is a very good thing.

[blueerica]

Great story, CP, and all the better that it's real.

[cirquelover]

I'm so happy that things are working out for your family and they are trying to work together. Who could possibly look at the beautiful boy and feel anything but overwhelming love!! Plus you get an unexpected visit with the cute little guy!

I hope everything goes off without a hitch and fences can be mended.

[wendybeth]

Little ones can be wonderful fence-menders. Years ago, we had a major rift in our family that seemed insurmountable. The births of my nephew and daughter in 1995 helped to bring about an end to it, and I can't imagine what these years would have been like without us all being close once again. I hope everything goes great, CP.