I told my daughter finally

I just don't know why I wasn't able to tell her up until now. She lives 3 hours away and remarried and had another baby and seemed to want to live it this go-round without me. I was very much involved in her life when she was married before and had 2 of my grandchildren. How I loved those times! But when she moved, she wanted her independence from me. I understand though. However, when this disease came along and I went to the lowest point of my life, she was not there to tell or find help and support in. It crushed me. And yet I wanted to tell her in a way that was not pressuring her or would cause her guilt. So I prayed, and others prayed. Then one day a friend suggested that I email her and ask her to call when she gets a quiet moment because I have something that I need to talk with her about. She didn't call right away, but after 2 days she called me at work. After exchanging the pleasantries and "how are you's" I was able to break into the subject gently. I told her that I am doing ok and holding my own, and that I have a great doctor and supportive friends and this discussion board! I don't need anything from her...I just want her to care about me...and love me.

And guess what?!! She is coming to visit me today with the 3 grandchildren, all day! So, girls, I have to get off of here and go to the grocery store. What should I fix? Tuna salad? I need something to drink for them, and some ice cream cones for my grandkids!! The fun fun fun stuff!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! I'll let you know how it goes.