Blank stones 2...

The other day, I asked Y'all about a blank stone, I guess this here is going to be part two and more in depth.

As most of ya know, I lost both parents. Its now just my two older brothers and myself. I never thought that I would lose my parents a year apart. To this day, it rips me apart.
Through out my life, i watched my Mum go in and out of hospitals. Every time, she beat all the odds and was home in a few days or a week or two. Her last stay was her last...
My brothers and I all felt that in a few days we would have her back at home, and back to a normal life. That was not the case.
My dad found out that he had cancer. This was one of the strongest men in mind that I can think of. Once again, we thought he would beat it, and be with us here today, that man had strength of mind that would cripple most.
Just last week I lost a school mate who was one of the few back then not to look down on me for who or what I was. Some one who I would dearly call friend...
What am I getting at ya ask?
Its simple...
The blank stones... They are no longer Blank.
They now hold the names of those who are going to be missed. Folks who had an impact on my life one way or another.
The next time ya pass a graveyard, take a look at all those stones. Keep in mind that at one time they was all just plain, bare, blank stones. But now...

Big Man Out
Tank  

No more...

No matter what I do, I try to do the best I can at it. I really try to go above all else and out do myself. And that also goes for what I do for others whether its family, friends, work, a neighbor, or even a stranger.

I know as of lately, a few have taken full advantage of me without blinking an eye. I do all I can, and its done without a single simple "thank you".

What should a person do in this case I asked myself, and here is what I came up with. A few of these ya might not agree with, or ya might even try it ya'self...

1. Start doing less, maybe they will take notice

2. Kindly tell them in a sugar coated way

3. Come right out and say No more

4. Pay up time...

A. in either time

B. What it cost ya

5. Start just saying NO

There are a few who I will admit, I am really struggling with this. I feel I am being down right used. And its the folks that ya just have a hard time saying anything to. 

Big Man Out

Tank