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[jcribb16]

Kat,

I started playing the Ravenskeye recently but haven't been in for a couple of weeks.  However I still send people things they request of me - I sent you one Monday night.  It's like an extension game of Ravenwood Fair, which is one of my favorite games.  I noticed on Ravenskeye, that they guide you through when you are first starting.  There are goals to achieve, and a lot of your time at first will be to clear out all of those vines and weeds.  That gives you a lot of your points.  Visiting other player friends is good too, because you gain energy and points for visiting them and helping to clear their area (you are given free energy - 5 I think, to clear your neighbors - they don't take the energy from yours.)  On the top left they will list goals you need to achieve or buildings to build, etc.  I'll try to get back in so I can catch up some.  Let me know if you get stuck.  I'll send things to you for whatever you request!

I ended up not going to the doctor today.  I have 25 dollars to my name, and even though that would have gotten me down there and back, I wouldn't have anything for emergencies, or a small bill I could pay.  They were really nice about it.  I told them that and that I felt so lousy I just didn't feel up to going down there and back.  I told them I'm coming on Dec. 2nd to get my Xolair shots, so they switched my appt. to that day so I can make both in one trip.  If I get worse I'll go to the Urgent Care here - I went there one other time when I had bronchitis that he thought was going to go into pneumonia.  I don't have to pay a co-pay either since they bill the insurance first.  So, after a bad cough/asthma attack around noon, I did my inhaler, took my cough medicine, plus a Benadryl, and finally, about an hour later, all was quiet with me.  I rested for a couple of hours, because if I got up to move around, the cough would start back.  I hate having all of this, but I do know people who are worse off than I am, so I remind myself to be thankful it's not worse than it is.

Your "landing pad" sounds like it's going to be busy over the Thanksgiving holidays.  But, that's nice that they are going to spend time with you.  We're all going to my MIL's (she's hoping Randal will bring the girls and show up, but as of now, that seems like a big if...) and then to my FIL's for a short visit before heading back.  I love visiting Roddy's family.  We all have a nice time.  My MIL and SIL have been checking on me every few days, too.

There is a buyer for my mom's house.  The only thing left to finish is part of the roof - to repair where a leak is, and to replace shingles.  So that's good news.

I'm glad your storms weren't too bad and I hope Kaleigh made it fine.  I like her name - it's pretty.  Veronica's middle name is Leigh.

Indy sounds sweet  At least Bob is giving it a chance about him sleeping in the bed.  I hope it works out okay, for her sake.

That's not me with the picture of a soldier.  Mine is jcribb16. 

I hope you had a great evening and I'll "see" you tomorrow!

JuJu 

[golotomer]

Julie,

I don't like that the lack of money is keeping you from getting the tests and/or treatments you need.  Will you get some money from the sale of your mom's home that will hold you over until your SSDI is approved? 

Yes it seems as though it's going to be pretty busy around here over Thanksgiving.  I'm not really planning a meal as we don't know what everyone's schedule will be.  My son and his finace will eat dinner at her mother's, my daughter and her family will be taking her MIL, who is in a rest home, out to eat dinner and meeting up with his family.  Kaleigh is eating dinner with her dad's family.  My other daughter is eating with her boyfriends family.  I had them all two years ago so this time it's a rotation.  Bob's kids all have plans too.  He and I will just eat out on TD and I plan on making a couple of large pans of lasagna for the next day.  That way everyone can just nuke it warm when they are hungry.  We will try to have another gathering on Saturday and get as many of the extended families together. 

I have a real small kitchen here and there are only two burners available. They aren't broken but his wife had removed the cast iron covers and covered the right side with a board for more counter space.  It's not my house and I don't request too many changes but I could think of hundreds of things I'd change if it were.  I guess I've kind of given up when it comes to this house. 

The kitchen table rarely gets used and only holds 4 people.  We normally eat off of tv trays in the living room.  It would be difficult to fix a meal for a large group and it makes me nervous just thinking about it.  I always had a big kitchen, sometimes two cooking areas, and a large kitchen table in addition to a dining room table so this is a big change for me. 

But...kids grow up and leave the nest and for most of the year you only need the smaller spaces so it's pointless to want the larger for just one or two holidays a year. 

I have a Patho test today that I haven't really studied for.  I've been dealing with some bad thoughts and feelings, depressed and lonely the last couple of days and can't seem to focus on studying.  This always happens to me when he is gone for an extended period of time.  He is kind about it but doesn't understand why I get this way.  I turn to thoughts of just running away from everything...if money wasn't an object, if school was finished, and just not having to deal with all of this emotional turmoil all the time.  I am fine most of the time but when the whirlwind catches me I'm trapped in it for a while and I have to make an effort to stand tall. 

Gotta study for that test.  Hope you feel better today. 

Kat

[jcribb16]

Hi Kim,

I know what you mean with the whirlwind of depression.  Mine's trying to kick my but right now and I'm scraping fingernails to try and climb out of the valley.  We can lift each other out and up, right?
I'll try to get on in the morning - I'm on really late and these storms are making it where I have to get off.  I'll catch up with you!

Julie

[jcribb16]

Hi Kim,

So sorry about yesterday's note.  I should have gotten on earlier.  I'm glad the storms are gone from last night.  They were still heading up north and east late last night.  The one tornado was not too far from our dirt road out to the main road - It did some damage on the street around our church and some houses.  The church's grill was thrown from under the garage part to about 150 yards away.  There were other things thrown around from the houses.  The church bus was just ahead of it and got caught up in the winds - Roddy said those kids didn't know what to think; they were scared to death and just wanted to get home.  Most of them have never experienced high winds like that.

I'll get some money from the house when it's sold, but they won't finish that until the roof situation is done and fixed.  I know it won't be too much longer until the roofers are done (I hope, anyway.)

 I do have to go to another town in GA tomorrow (about 45 mins. away) and have a chest x-ray done at that hospital.  Then on Dec. 1st, I'm set up with a new pulmonologist about 1 1/2 hours away.  I was able to at least switch to this new one because he deals strictly with the asthma/lungs.  The one in FL only wanted to deal with my sleep apnea.  It's mild but she's treating it like moderate to severe and is more concerned about the equipment being used.  When she first had me on oxygen at nights, I did so much better during the nights and mornings - felt better for a few hours longer in the mornings.  On the equipment, I didn't do as well, and it messed with my nose too much by aggravating the perforation and dryness more, and I would have to yank it off for the coughing.  She would get on to me because of me taking it off, even though I told her why.  She would not listen to me about the oxygen and the fact that the asthma is the one not in control.  I couldn't handle that anymore.  So I'll try this gentleman and see if he will listen and help.  Several people go to him and are very complimentary of him in that aspect.  One person I know was tried on the equipment and the oxygen and is now on the oxygen because it works better for her.  I don't have to pay up front for the x-ray and the appt. so I agreed with Roddy that I would get this 2nd opinion.

That's nice that you and Bob will go out for TD.  I would probably rather do that myself if we weren't going to his family - I'm not sure I could handle the big preparations this year, even though I know Veronica would definitely want to help.  Your idea of lasagna sounds great!  That's a great idea and less worry for you with cooking/clean up.  Are Bob's kids close with him?  I know the one daughter must be, the one who keeps up with you.

I know it's kind of frustrating for you not being able to feel free enough to make changes in the house.  That would be hard just having 2 burners to use.  I just hope that you both could eventually get a house made for the both of you.  In the meantime, there's more of you and your reflection coming along than you probably know.  The way you've gradually attempted changes or asked about changing something has been thoughtful of his reactions and desires.  There's not too many women who would be so kind and understanding like you have about changes.  I know it's hard for you, and I'm really proud of you.

I hope you did better on the Pathos test than you thought you would.  I feel for you with those feelings of depression and loneliness.  And as much as I love autumn with the cooler weather and leaves changing colors, when the darkness sets in so early like it does now, that, to me, has more of a depressed feel to it than during the summer when it's light out until at least around 9:00.  So, I really believe that helps to contribute to those feelings some.  It's also good to have a few days to ourselves, but it's hard when it's too long.  When will Bob be back?  You have done wonderful in your efforts with dealing with so many things and you have come a long way and made great improvements for the both of you.  Keep standing tall, okay?  I do wish I could pop in for a visit or vice versa, or meet for coffee, tea, or something, occasionally - I honestly believe it would help both of us!!!

Still nada from Randal.  There's just no excuse for this kind of behavior toward his family.  Yes, I'm still hurting over this, and yes, I know he is under her influence right now.  But, now I'm getting a wee bit Irish tempered.  He has never acted this way toward any of his family.  Our church friends have asked so much about whether or not we've gotten to talk to him or see him when he got back; and to give him special thanks for what he does for our country and all, that we finally opened up to them and told them what's going on.  Of course they're shocked and upset.  Some of these people have met him and his little family before and just love the girls.  Bon knows exactly what she is doing by withholding those girls because she know's that's something that she can hold over me and make me hurt.  But I know, as with past experience, that pretty soon they'll start having their little problems again because of her attitude, and he'll get sick of her mom's influence over Bon even towards him.  That's when he will need all of his family and he knows it.

Another thing is I've been concerned about Roddy for awhile.  Arthritis is hitting him pretty hard.  But he's getting dark under his eyes and he's gotten more run down.  He does enjoy his bus job, and he enjoys helping with the bussing of the church kids to and from church.  Wednesdays he doesn't get home until around 11:00 because of both jobs all day.  He naps in between his daily routes on the other 4 days, which he needs.  He's been having some pains in his chest but acts like it's nothing.  He went through a similar problem years ago and even now is on some pretty strong meds for his blood pressure and heart.  The problem is he just will not go to the doctor unless he's half-dead, if you know what I mean.  I finally got him in to a doctor who's treating him for the arthritis but that took about 2 years to do that.  He'll listen to me and take vitamins with iron and more, and next thing I know, he's quit them.  I'm just worried deep down about him and hope he's going to be okay.  This thing with Randal is bothering him more than he lets on, too.  That doesn't help the stress level.

Good grief, I just noticed I have written a book.  I'm sorry - didn't mean to do an overload!  I really appreciate your listening, and in return, letting me listen to you.  Okay, now you hang in there and keep that standing tall posture!!!  I'll catch up with you some more later.

Julie 

[golotomer]

Never apologize for how long of a message you write.  Some days we need to vent and I've certainly had my days that you've had to do a lot of reading. 

I'm glad the tornado's stayed away from you and what damage they did do sounds repairable. 

I only got an 87 on the Patho test but nobody aced it and there were only three of us that did about the same grade.  She said this is usually the hardest test of the semester for this class.  We can drop our lowest grade so it shouldn't be a big deal. 

Bob will be home the Wednesday before Thanksgiving.  His daughter Jen lives in Cleveland and I guess she is going to cook and we're going to eat there.  She has to be to work at 3 so it will be an early meal.  He never sees his daughter Chelsea, who lives in Harrisburgh.  She was to his first marriage and they just became estranged.  His step kids, are Jess, the mother of Amya and she lives fairly close by and he has another step son Chad who lives in Buffalo.  Chad usually stops by a couple of times a year. 

I'm so disappointed that your son hasn't contacted you yet.  What's being said on FB? 

I've been popping in and playing Ravenskye when I need a few minutes break between studying.  You run out of energy pretty quick and there is a lot of clearing to do so it's just the game for me right now...doesn't keep you tied up for a long time. 

Does Roddy have any appointments with the doctors or tests scheduled? 

This is an early day for me.  I'm going to jump in the shower and let this mop of hair dry while I'm doing homework.  I want to try to get all of this done today and tomorrow as I'm planning on riding to Cleveland on Saturday morning with my friend Nellie.  She is going to visit her brother who is in the VA hospital there.  He is in his late sixties, early seventies and has been in a wheel chair since he was in a car accident when he was 17.  He has developed some sores on his feet and legs and some sort of a bowel blockage.  I've been to visit him at his home in Buffalo before so he knows me and probably would enjoy having some company.  She might stay the night her or at least not go home until later in the evening. 

I have so much housework to get done this weekend and first part of the week too.  I've let things slide while studying and because nobody is here to see the mess except me so now I have to play a furious game of catch up before the deluge of visitors happens next week.  Shame on me. 

I wish you lived closer too.  We could help each other out of the funks we go through.  Coffee, yardsaling, crafting...it would all be nice to have a friend to share those things with.   

Later girlfriend. 

Kim

[jcribb16]

Kim,

You responded fast, lol!  I just happened to go in and check my emails one more time and saw the notice of your blog.  I'm going to bed in a few minutes - I should have already been, but sometimes insomnia is my friend, like it or not!   :-

You mentioned Jen living in Cleveland.  How far away is that from where you live?  That's nice that she's cooking and invited you both.  That's a shame about Chelsea.  I'm struggling with the way my older son is acting in that area, so I can feel somewhat for Bob.  My step-FIL has 2 grown kids, the daughter is married with 2 kids.  He and his wife divorced and the kids took the mom's side totally.  They saw through a lot of her lies later, but the line drawn was too deep, and so it's like they only communicate with their parents in an emergency or they need money.  What's strange, thinking about that, is how Randal (being the oldest of ours) told Jim (step-FIL) that it was very mean of them to act that way.  Ha! 

Are Jess and Chad brother and sister?  I know how Jess is with Bob.  I guess it's good that Chad at least connects a couple of times a year.  I know you have a son and 2 daughters, and Kaleigh is your granddtr.  Do you have any more grands?

There is nothing new on Randal's wall on FB other than him liking certain pages and accepting friend requests.  I can't see DIL's and her sister's walls at all because they have me completely blocked.  I imagine she thinks she's got all of us completely blocked from seeing part of his wall.  SSHhhh! I won't say anything, lol!  It's the only bloodline I seem to have at this point in time.

Roddy is going to a rheumatologist finally in a couple of weeks.  That's a start.  But he still won't go for anything else right now.  If he gets bad enough, I know he'll eventually give in and go.

87 is still a pretty good grade when you think about it.  But when you're trying to maintain an A average, I guess the 87 is kind of like a sore thumb.  That's good she's letting you drop the lowest grade.  No tests tomorrow?  If so, I wish you good luck and an A!!   

Speaking of washing hair, that's exactly what I need to do first thing in the morning.  I have a 12:30 appt. at a hospital about 45 mins. away from here, for a chest x-ray.  I hate going somewhere new in a strange town with people I don't know there.  Hopefully, I can zip in and out and get on back home.  A friend was going to go with me but got sick today.  She lives between us and that other town.  We go to the same church.  I'll just hook my i-pod up and listen to my faves on the way to and from.

I do know what you mean about the housework.  It's amazing how quick things can build up or clutter up in such a short period of time.  I know you, though!  You'll get it down in a snap.

That's great of you to go with Nellie.  I'm sorry about her brother and hope they can help his feet and whatever blockage is going on.  You both be careful on the road, too!

Have a good day, remember to treat yourself to something special today, and I'll talk to you soon!   

Julie   

[golotomer]

Julie,

When I'm doing homework I'm at the computer constantly.  I use Google a lot and my English modules are online. 

Cleveland is about an hour and a half away from here.  Chelsea was fairly close to her dad when she was little but her mom moved to Harrisburg and it was difficult to see her too often.  When she was in her teens she started causing her mom trouble and she sent her to live with her dad.  While here she stole his car and took off to another state.  I think she was only 14.  There was counseling and legal problems but his second wife put her foot down and said enough...she goes back home to her mom.  Chelsea has been here for a couple of weddings, etc and the girls keep in touch somewhat on FB but no words are exchanged between her and her dad for holidays.  That bothers me.  I think he should at least reach out from his end.  I've tried and will continue to try to encourage him to do that. 

Jess and Chad are full brother and sister from Bob's wife's first marriage.  I have my two daughters, and my son and raised another step-child but now that her dad and I are divorced she doesn't keep in touch.  If I counted her 3 children I would have 6 grandchildren but without the step factor I have three of my own and two that died as infants.  My oldest daughter, Tanis, has two children, Dakota and Noah.  My youngest daughter is the mother of Kaleigh but she is the one that lost the infants at birth...twin boys, Kyle and Lane.  She isn't remarried but her boyfriend has two children so they are a potential addition to the group.  So....between me and Bob we have a flock of children.  We have never managed to get everyone together yet.  It would be hard with everyone's schedule. 

I got a lot of the homework knocked out last night.  I still have and will continue to have the English and Word projects each week and I know what days those projects are due and what they are so I try to work a week a head on those so I'm prepared.  I actually had a girl offer me money for my English binder!  I write all of the sentences down as I'm working through the modules.  After I have completed a module and gotten 100 percent I take those sentences and type them into an Excel sheet, sort them by alpha, print them and then label each word.  This way when we get to the Master test I can refer to my notes and get through the last module with a good score and quickly.  I consider it prep work.  Well as flattered as I am that someone would offer to buy my hard work I know it would do her no good if she didn't learn this stuff so I told her I would gladly give her copies of the Excel sheets but she would have to go through and label all the words and I would not accept money for it.  I type 70 plus words a minute but some of these kids are struggling to get an A in typing at 39 words so pretyping these sentences for someone is a real plus. 

Have you or Roddy sent Randal any emails on FB to see if he would reply?  Just a quick note to wish him a Happy Thanksgiving and to tell the girls hello might squeeze his heartstrings and get him moving in the right direction.  I'll keep thinking positive thoughts for you toward seeing your girls.  I don't know how you'll ever truly repair the damage his wife has done but if you can at least gain the ability to see the kids that's all that's needed.  How far do they live from you? 

Gotta run and chop down some more trees and rocks then get on this English.  You treat Julie to something good today too.  What will that be? 

Kim

[jcribb16]

Kim,

You seem to live in a pretty good location to be able to go to different towns for the kids, like Cleveland and Erie.  That's a real shame about Chelsea.  And the deal about stealing her dad's car at 14?  Goodness, that was bold!  I'm glad she and the girls at least keep up some, even if on FB, but it's sad there's no exchanges between her and Bob.  Maybe you'll be able to encourage him to make that first step to communicate with her.

I'm so sorry about Kyle and Lane not making it.  When you carry a child to full term and that happens, that's devastating.  That happened to Roddy's brother and his wife with their first child.  That reminds me that Veronica has a friend who gave birth today and the baby boy only weighs 1 lb. 9 oz.  I hope he's going to be okay.  You and Bob do have a flock!  That's like with Roddy's dad and his wife.  Roddy (our 3 plus 2 grands) has a brother (married and 2 children; they are the ones who lost their first one at birth) and a sister (married, with 3 girls.)  Nettie, his dad's wife, has 2 children who are each married and have 3 each and 1 has 2 grands;  so it's a flock at Christmas, especially at Roddy's dad's - when all are there. Roddy's mom has all of hers and the grands and great grands, but Jim (her hubby) has his 2 who never come around; he has 2 grands.  Sorry if mixed up and all rambly, lol!

Yay about getting a lot of homework done!  Good thinking on staying ahead with the English and Word projects.  That is a smart idea what you are doing with  the sentences, and labeled words to prep for the Master test!  I can see how someone would want to get their hands on it but offering what you are offering her with her having to do the rest of the prep on it, is only fair.

Roddy and I haven't sent any FB private messages, as of yet.  Roddy was wanting us to wait and see if he would call like he promised.  Well it's been 2 weeks and nothing.  We have both talked about it last night.  The only thing is, is whether or not he will actually see it first or if she will get to it first and delete it before he can see it.  That's only 1 of 2 ways we could maybe make contact.  The other is to send a letter to him in care of Bon's mom's address - if the mom knows it's from us she will either open and read it or throw it out.  We could just show up at her parents' house when we go down for Thanksgiving, but her mom would probably call the law on us or come out threatening us and yelling for all the neighbors to hear.  I like your idea, though, about a hello for Thanksgiving, and then it leaves the ball in his court.  I'm going to talk about it more with Roddy and see if he's thought about it some more.

I went to the hospital about 45 mins. away this morning, for my chest x-rays, and then found out the pulmonologist had also ordered breathing and lung tests.  I hate those tests but can understand why the new dr. would want to see what changes there have been since my others a year ago (and a follow-up one from 6 mos. ago.)  I was worn out afterwards, had some gagging/coughing problems for a bit, and then they finally let me leave.  Now I know why they said no inhalers or nebulizer treatments this morning.  I'm glad I'm done and home!  Veronica (and dad and brother) all got done with their routes 2 hours earlier since the kids got out at noon today.  After she got home, she took me to Starbucks with her and treated me to a Peppermint Hot Chocolate (they have buy one get one free, from 2:00 - 5:00, Nov. 17 - 20th.)  So I guess that would be the "good" thing for me today!!!

What did Kim do good for Kim today?

Julie 

[golotomer]

Julie,

I'm an hour and a half away from my son in Erie. Jen is an hour and a half away in Cleveland.  Tanis is about a 6 hour drive in West Virginia but at least her husband has family here too so when they come to visit they can kill two birds with one stone.  It was a lot tougher when I was in Indianapolis because they had to divide up their visits between two states. 

Kyle and Lane never made it to full-term.  She lost them at 7 months and neither of them weighed a pound.  They were identical twins.  They weren't getting enough nourishment.  The umbilical cord was like a thread.  I never got to see them as my X husband made the determination to close their casket's before I made it in from Indy.  He said it would upset me too badly.  I was mad at him for making that determination on my behalf.  I had made them little blankets that I wanted to put in the casket but wasn't able to do that.  I did get to go with my daughter to choose the headstone.  We got one with two little angels on it. It was sad but two years later she had Kaleigh so we had some joy again.

Poor Bob.  He called me today and as soon as I heard his voice I knew something was wrong.  He has been tuning all week for a guy from Mexico...a very rich one I might add as he has been tipping Bob 100 dollars a day.  Anyhow this guys son wanted to take his dad's shifter kart out on the track and it wasn't during a race, just warm up.  Bob knew it wasn't within the rules but figured it wasn't that big of a deal and let him.  The track noticed it and impounded the kart and fined the guy a thousand dollars.  Bob felt terrible.  He said he should have known better.  In the process he was banned from the track too.  He is hoping they will let him back in today and not keep him from the rest of the races but won't know until this morning.  If they ban him he will sit in Vegas for the rest of the weekend until the rest of the races are done before he can start home on Sunday night.  They won't even let him into the track to work in his tenting packing equipment or to watch the races.  They are so very strict.  He is very upset with himself and took full blame. 

I'm leaving this morning with my friend to see her brother at the VA hospital in Cleveland.  I'm taking some crocheting and a book to keep me busy so they can visit alone.  I'll stop in and see Tom for a while as I really like him too.  I got a bunch more homework handed to me last night but managed to get two assignments done last night.  Tomorrow I have to chart my own fluid intake and urine output for 24 hours and chart it as part of my assignment.  Oh what fun!  It's only ten points too which seems like a bunch of tedium in return. 

Idea...if you think she will delete a message to Randall you could just post Thanksgiving greetings to him and the girls on his FB page.  If the notice disappears you'll know she was the one pushing the buttons.  If it remains on the site both of them will see the notice.  Just sayin. 

Good for you on the Peppermint Hot Chocolate.  I've hearing it advertised.  I had a cookie and a meal at school that was being offered as part of a fund raiser...baked ziti and a salad.  I bought it at lunch but saved it for dinner.  I haven't been cooking so a meal tasted good for a change.  I suppose Nellie and I will stop somewhere for dinner tonight on the way home too.  She is going to stay the night and we're going to make some homemade bath salts so she can see how I do it. 

BTW...I can't remember if shipping is free on your Avon site.  I have a couple of things I'd like to order for Christmas and I want some of the Anew day cream for myself for over age 50.  Let me know.  I think I still have the email with the link.

TTYL,

Kim 

[alwaysinstyle]

i admire you for doing such a hard work.i know you like to do it so of course at the same time is a pleasure,but still...
greets

[golotomer]

Greetings to you always in style. 

I do like school and that's why I work hard at it.  But yes...it's tough. 

[jcribb16]

Hi Kim,

There is free shipping on any order as of now!  I sent you an email with the rest.

Wow, I feel really bad for Bob and what happened.  You probably know by now what else has come out of it, since I'm on here at night.  I should think the guy's son should share that blame - he probably knew he shouldn't have asked to do that in the first place.  I wonder how much trouble he got into with his dad.  As for the rules, if it didn't specifically say they could or could not warm up out there like that, then I would hope they would go lenient with Bob and then add it to the rules for avoiding future problems.  I hope it works out for Bob.

I'm sorry about Kyle and Lane.  I agree with you - I would have wanted to make my own decision about seeing or not seeing them before the caskets were closed, especially wanting to include 2 homemade sweet baby blankets.  When my sister in law was due with her first daughter, things seemed fine.  The doctor said if she wasn't dilating by the next week, they would put her in and go ahead to start pertussin (spelling, sorry if not right!)  It was only a couple of days after this that she felt like the baby just wasn't moving or anything.  So she had to go in - that's when they found out the baby had died.  While rolling her back to the room after taking the baby, she and Roddy's brother passed by a couple who were friends of theirs.  She was in labor on the way to delivery.  They were excited, of course, and started asking Roddy's brother and his wife what they had and Congrats to them.  That's when they told them what happened.  The other couple felt bad for them.  That was so sad.  Since then, they have a 16 year old son and 13 year old daughter.

How is Nellie's brother doing?  I hope you and Nellie have a great night with making those bath salts - that sounds like fun!  Also, how is your charting going - like you said "what fun!" (not!!,lol)  But hey, 10 points is 10 more than you would have had by not doing it, right!?

I can't actually post anything on Randal's FB page because of how I'm blocked.  It's just that I can read things people say on it.  I can send him a private message - I said something to Roddy about it and so am letting him think on it for a day or so.  From hearing about Roddy and his dad's discussing Randal on the phone, it sounds like his dad is getting to the point that he's ready to get involved again.  He's very disappointed in the way Randal is treating his family and is very upset with Bon and her mom.  Roddy's parents have never liked her and her mom but have bluffed them very well in how kind they have still treated them through the years.

Let me know how Bob is doing - I'm glad he called you and talked with you about it.  Some men bottle it up or are too macho for opening up about things.  Hope you've had a good day and evening and have a relaxed and restful Sunday.

Julie 

[golotomer]

Julie,

Well they do say they aren't allow to do what they did and Bob knew it but thought nobody would notice and he was trying to make the guy, and his kid happy.  He won't do it again I'm sure.  They will let him in at some point today so they can pack up the truck and he'll start home tomorrow.  He has been pretty depressed about it and bored just hanging around the room.  At least Roy and Tom are out there and they have been going out to dinner with him in the evenings. 

Nellie's brother is going to have surgery on Tuesday.  They are going to put a colostomy bag on him.  He is a parapalegic and moving his bowels has always been a problem.  This way he won't clog up and have the maintenance he normally had. 

I'm peeing in my cup today and charting.  Yuk.

Later...have loads of laundry and housework today so I'm just popping in to say hello and pick up my 17 cents. 

[jcribb16]

Hi Kim,

I know you'll be glad Bob will be getting home soon.  He probably will too, after everything.  It's good the guys were there for him with going out to dinner.  Will this affect future events?  I hope not.

Let me know how Nellie's brother does - I'll say a prayer for him.

Having fun with your cup, aye!!  Not the best of activities, lol.

Hope you are getting a lot done that you wanted to do today.  It got warm here today - around 82 with no breeze.  It seems like right around and after Thanksgiving, it gets a little warmer than usual.  Then finally it will get a little more consistently cooler. 

One of our younger friend's 11 month old little boy swallowed a nickel yesterday.  They went to ER, had mri's taken, and thought maybe he would pass it.  They had to take him back today as it seems to have lodged and not moving.  Just a little bit ago we received a text that they were possibly going to do emergency surgery.  Could you say a little prayer for him?  Thanks!  He and his 2 year old brother are the ones their mom told me that I am their adopted Nana.

Have a great night!  Talk to you tomorrow!

Julie  

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