Ides of March?
Your last comment was hilarious and I only hope your humor continues on through September 23rd. I do wonder why only three have signed up for the trip. I should mention that my former student, David, monitors this site and makes frequent comments so remember to stay on his good side. David is a straight arrow Republican who works at the Lighthouse for the Blind in Seattle.
These days have been spent trying to give practical help to the sick and infirm as Brett tore his Achilles tendon in Judo so now in addition to surgery he also has a six month rehabilitation regime. The physical therapist instructed him in the use of crutches but she didn’t really know how to work his long, white cane into his walking. Next Miles contracted rotovirus at his daycare and they therefore do not want him back until he is well. He’s been through a stack of diapers a day for the past 8 days but this week should be better.
Finally Bill’s bff Raymond ended up in the hospital for a few days as he faces end stage liver disease. He is able to be back at home but we’re all hoping he soon elects to get on a transplant list. Lucas says hugs will help him get better too and Claire is taking such good care of him.
My mom by comparison is very healthy. We were coming home from her doctor’s appointment and she was asking about my children and grandchildren. I gave her the grandson run-down.
Mother: And then you have a husband at home?
Me: No, my husband died several years ago.
Mother: I’m so sorry and you’ve never remarried?
Me: No, and you never remarried either but I think we’re both getting along just fine.
Mother: Oh, look at the birds.
I hear someone named Carlos who was a former employee of Hogue Cellars remembers you. It’s amazing what an impact you make on people. Unforgettable. Anyway it would be nice if you could stop by Prosser after Memorial Day as Nancy is coming this way so we can babysit for Taylor and Colton while their parents are in Greece. It is only for three days as Diana is doing the major amount. Still Nancy and I will have to hit all our grandchildren for babysitting next to make it fair you know. Aren’t you glad you live in Chicago?
posted by Arla @ 11:58 AM
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I hope more people sign up for the trip. Did you call Earthwatch to ask how many? I noticed the trip after is on "call" status so it must be full.
Sorry to hear about all the medical problems..Ray's sounds very serious..yikes.
And you worry about your Mom's fellow inmates being able to carry on a conversation?
Gee I'm busy right after MD...can't remember what but I'm sure it's very important that I get back to Chicago right away!
Now that was an honor. So Brett hurt his foot. Well, I'm having to do exercises with my finger, so it won't get totally stiff. By the way, I got my stitches out last Monday, and went back to work today. I don't like doing those exercises for they are very painful, but it's the only way it's going to get better. It may take a few months to fully get better.
With Miles being sick, now that is a good time to get him a new toy. For brett's surgery, I'm sure they had to put him out. They didn't put me out when they operated on my finger; usually they don't do that in these cases.
That's a lot of diapers.
Your conversation with your mom was classic. I can just hear her saying those things. I'm sorry to hear about Raymond. I hope he'll get on the transplant list. Tell Claire and him that I am wishing them well.
That babysitting sounds good! Aunt Judy protests too much!
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