It has been one of those years that we seem to be so busy doing a lot of little things and doing a lot of flying. It even caused us to miss getting a card and a gift to Elizabeth for her birthday. For that we are sorry.
I was in Colorado for two weeks helping Jennifer. It was a difficult time for her as she separated from Mark. I helped her find a new place to make a fresh start. I was also offering moral support and continue to do so during this difficult time. Jennifer had tried everything to make the marriage work but she reached her limit with the verbal abuse she had been receiving from Mark. Jennifer is on to a new start. Her business is doing OK but just a little slow. She has been applying for work but she is competing with those many other people also looking for work.
I was only back from my trip for a week before I was flying back to Colorado for another week. This time it was to help her move and set up her new place. It was tricky to be at two places at once, so I was at her new place waiting for deliveries while Jennifer was at the old place waiting for movers. Noah and Madilynn like the new place. They are also getting use to going to Daddy's house or Mommy's house.
Once I returned from Colorado, I was home for a day before boarding another plane to San Francisco for an awards dinner for the AGC (Associated General Contractors). Dad's company was up for an award for a project they did in Pasadena. The company was one of three nominated in their category. They WON! It was a happy time.
We don't have our house on the market any longer. The market is so depressed around here as it is across the country. At least we do not have an urgent need to sell as other people. We will wait until the market rebounds.
We thought we were going to Bethesda around Jon's birthday but that trip was cancelled. Our next big trip will be to Monterey California for an AGC State Board Meeting. Dad is on the State Board so a trip we will make. He will also have an opportunity to play golf at Pebble Beach. The views are supposed to be spectacular and the course is great too. Dad has passed this opportunity up in the past but he isn't this time.
Dad had to go to the doctors today because he had been seeing some blood in his urine. The doctor wants to do a cat scan to see if he has a stone in his bladder or kidney that is causing the problem. Dad does not know what they will do if this is the case. He is doing OK and is in no pain. We are just waiting to get an OK from the insurance company for the procedure and then set the appointment.
I have been still doing fine. I do get fatigued if I do too much and it takes a little bit to recoup. I know what you are saying - I also get tired from doing too much but it does not take you a day or more to get your energy back up. It doesn't happen that often. Dad and I will be walking for the MS Walk this Saturday. Actually, I will be in my wheelchair as I am not able to walk the full two miles without having some leg problems. Dad feels better if I don't give him a reason to be concerned. So either I stay behind and wait for them or go in my wheelchair. Hmmm, I guess I will use my chair.
Dad has been playing a lot of golf by invitation of sub-contractors. He tells me it is "for work". Uh-huh, I believe that one....
Dad will be getting a new car to replace his Buick. He asked for a Ford Explorer. Dad had looked at a Ford F-150 with the Harley Davidson package but for some reason they won't go for it. It might be the cost? ;-) We aren't sure when he will get one as the 2009 models will be coming out soon so the company might wait until then.
We are having refrigerator problems and we may have to get a new one. We are going to have another company give it a shot to fix it but if this doesn't work, then we will go shopping. We have been having water coming out from the bottom of refrigerator. We had Sears out to look at it and the repairman said it was due to a defective filter. We replaced it but we still have the problem. Of course, the water problem started up when I was gone so Dad had to deal with the water on the floor when he returned home from work. Not a pleasant thing to have. He turned off the cold water line to the ice maker but this also closed off the cold water to the sink. Now when I do dishes, I just have hot water. It makes for a fast washing. This too will be fixed but not until next week. The earliest someone can come for the repair.
Whew! I think I have caught you up with everything. I am a big one for making lists, as I tell everyone, and thank goodness I do. I could not have made it without one. How are your gas prices? Ours are close to $4.00 - $3.80 a gallon for regular. Aren't you glad you aren't here...OK
Stay happy. Things will be OK. You just have to trust. Love you.
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