The Approaching Summer

It's supposed to be this great season.  Summer break.  But navigating with Susie around is tough.  She is refusing to meet with me.  But I want some feedback from her.  How much does she need me around?  Should I spend half my summer at Mark's?  Just come home when she's working?  
And what about this weird relationship between her and her cousin. Slapping her on the butt?  Giving her a huge hug after the lift?  It makes sense and then again it doesn't make sense.  
I'm just at a loss for the most part.  In my career.  In my relationships.  In my spiritual life.  
Journaling helps.  Thank God for journaling.  

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