Deb, I am absolutely delighted with your news. Lots of us standing by asking if anyone had heard anything yet. I counseled “patience” but whoa....you blew that out the water. Now, I’m putting my “mommy” hat on.....be good, go slowly, move as much as you can safely tolerate so pneumonia doesn’t become an issue, and know that we love you! Okay, mommy hat off. For now!
We’re off tomorrow for two weeks in South Dakota so you all know the drill if you don’t hear from me. I’ll still try to keep up, but probably not post much. I’m so tired of all the traveling, and this trip is not only a long one in duration, but it’s a long drive with the van as packed as it is. Shoot, Kendra’s wheelchair, walker (which doesn’t fold either), and braces take a chunk of the back cargo area. Then her meds bag and catheters (do the math....cathing 5xdaily for the next 14 days is a lot of catheters), her enema supplies and suitcases for Jenny, Katie, and Kendra’s clothes pretty much take up their half. 2 garment bags, one with Ken’s Grand Lodge Uniform, his tuxedo, and his dress shoes, and the other with my 2 formals, Katie’s two formals, our dressy clothes for the public installation, mine and Ken’s suitcase with our casual clothes, 5 pairs of shoes, our game bag, the cooler eat up the rest.
I told Jenny not to let Gramma Gail (her mom) go overboard on taking the girls shopping again this time. Doubt that Gail will listen. She’s always calling me to chat and she’s just so grateful for all Ken and I do for the kids and grands that listening gets downright embarrassing at times. She has MS and lives in an gorgeous assisted living place that I sure would love myself. But with her illness and not being able to come out and help the kids, she overcompensates by taking them shopping and the sky’s the limit. She managed to get a vacant, furnished 2 bedroom apartment there at the Westport Inn where she lives, right down the hall from her apartment, so Jenny can be more comfortable taking care of Kendra’s needs yet be close to her mom. The Westport is only charging $75.00 a day, far better than a one room hotel room at $150 or more, and Gail is paying for it. Love that lady to pieces!
Okay, you all be good. Sean, no funny business - protect that hip. Debby, wear armor to work. Bruce, you keep ‘em in line. Cap, updates with baby pics if you please. And I’ll need to see more videos of The House That Love is Building and the progress. If I didn’t mention you, sorry. I’ve already taken my muscle relaxer and ...... shoot!! I just realized that my walker isn’t gonna fit in the van. Anyway, I’ve taken my muscle relaxer and my Ambien and my eyes are crossing here. Love you all!!