Dad would come to Needles to watch boxing matches that were blacked out in Las Vegas. After one of those summertime visits we talked Tammy in staying with us for a week or two when Mom and Dad went home. Our 4 small kids were thrilled that she stayed and everyone went off happily together to make plans for fun.
Suddenly Tammy realized the enormity of what she had asked for. She saw the car leave the driveway and start down the road. Out the door she flew just screaming and crying! Too late. They did not see her. She sobbed herself to sleep that night.
The next few days she began to settle in and play with the kids. She kept a Kleenes tissure ever in her hand to wip a silent ear away every now and then.
After 4 or 5 days Dad missed his baby and called to say "Hello" We were not supposed to return her for a few more days but that phone call brought back that empty longing for family, the tears started gushing! She had to keep teh whole box of kleenes in her hands. She was inconsolable.
I felt bad that Tammy was feeling so unhappy and tried to lift her spirits. "Tammy, won't you stay just a few more days?"
"I want to go home!"
"But Tammy we want you to stay and play with your cousins."
"I hate it here! I hate your house! I hate your kids! I hate your dog! I hate your cat! I hat everyone!" and she burst into fresh torrents of tears. i could not help but laugh at this tiny thing pouring out misery and hate.
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