Hmmmmm-do I write factual, or shall I write with emotion? That is a dilemna. Think like a man, or process like a woman? Sometimes that has to be a conscious decision, you know. I'll probably express a little of both.
I'm going with a rundown of the last 7 days-
-Thursday-stuff at home during the day-I think-oh, yeah, now I remember. This was the day I was going to cook, clean, etc.... make food to take to mom and dads house. Well, I got quite alot accomplished. I spent the morning on the phone; found some homes in town for sale. And, I cooked 3 pots of soup to take along to moms. Laundry, and a quick clean up. Afternoon-Michelle and I went to town to drive around to look at houses, and actually went thru one. Had Onyx with me all day. Poor kid, he was on his own; played happily all day, and then slept all the way to town and back. Then in the evening, the kids had hockey in the city.
-Friday-left home at 745, cuz Kyle had to be at the rink by 915. Game at 1015. Won that one. Then back to the rink for 3. Game at 4, which they won as well. Spent a good part of the day on the phone. Arranged to view 3 homes on Saturday afternoon. My sister met us at the rink, and then we went to my parents for the evening and the night. Did some little jobs for my mom, and then had some discussions with friends and family regarding the necessities of life. I think it was 2 am by the time I hung up the phone, again. (I'm so grateful for modern technology and cell phones!) Finally, fell asleep around 3-couldn't shut down!
-Saturday-up at 530. Had to be in the city by 7 for Kyle's game. They won. Alyssa brought my parents to the city and we traded off, while I took my parents to Arborg and she stayed with Kyle for his next game at 2. They won. I went to Arborg. Did a quick lunch with my parents, and then took my mom for her long awaited hair perm appt. I had asked around, and actually found someone to do her hair, last minute. (She had an appt for the day after she went into hospital and had to cancel!) Then, my siblings and our spouses, with my parents, viewed homes from 3-4. Circumstances in life sure change the perspective on house shopping! After the tours, we all went to Chicken Chef to mull over the possibilities. Pros and cons of each home. Went back to one of the homes and made an offer on the home, which was accepted. Worked out the details-possession date-1 week. Del went home with Kyle, and then off to camp to pick up Jayde from the church youth event. They were having an all weekend event, which Del took him to on Fri evening. Jayde wanted to come home early to spend some time with Grandma. I stayed in town until housing details were worked out. Home at 830. My brother and his wife stopped by, and then Del and I went across the road to my parents 5th wheel trailer, where they were. More arranging of details for the next week.
-Sunday-tried to take care of the tornado that has been happening in my kitchen, and then we went to the city for Kyle's last game. They won the final game 5-1. Gold medal! Yay!!!! Back home by 930. I walked to mom and dads for a quick visit.
-Monday-worked 12 hour day. home in the evening by 815. helped Del and the boys get the bulls on the trailer. Lucky bulls, got to get out there with the cows!
-Tuesday-worked 12 hour day. home at 815. went for a crop touring ride with Del, and then picked up Jayde at 11. He had his last practice. Del and Kyle moved the last little bunch of steers out to pasture tonight.
That brings us to today. Whats in the plans for the next week?? Gonna have to be super organized. Today -I need to do some paperwork this morning. Laundry and such! This after noon I 'm going to town to pick up more boxes, and then I'm picking up the boys from school at 330. My family and some friends are meeting at mom and dads house to pack it up in one evening. Work bee tonight! Want to have it all done, and moved into the garage in 3 hours.
Friday morning, Jayde and I leave for Fargo. This is Jayde's last tournament of the season. I've been anticipating this for awhile, and I think this is going to work out. The last week I was wondereing if it was gonna happen for me, but I think its going to be fine. Monday morning, the movers will load up mom and dads stuff and bring it to the new house. (no its not new in years) Some local church ladies have kindly offerred to clean the house, so thats one more thing taken care of. Hopefully, they'll be settled in Monday evening.
I just realized I'm supposed to work on Tuesday, but mom has some kind of appt on Tues. Have to check out the papers on that tonight, to see what she's actually getting done.
I spoke with Cancer Care yesterday, and they are hoping to see her within the next 2 weeks.
I know some of you are wondering-how are we holding up? I think we're doing ok. Really ok, I think. It's easier to cope with something like this, when you have a mission, and can actually do something about it. I know this move is something my mom has wanted for awhile, and she became desperate about it the last couple of weeks-asking about it every phone call. She is so relieved that we have 'taken over' and gotten this going. She needs to have peace about location and management of driving and care and such. She's so concerned about dad being looked after. His vision options are so frustrating right now, that she needs to know he's not stuck out there by himself. I think the move has also given her a bit of hope. Distraction too. I know the community will welcome them back with open arms. Great support system in place around them.
There is frustration for some at the wait period that mom is being put through. Yes, it would be nice to be seen sooner rather than later. But, there are so many people in this province, that are in the same shoes, or even worse. There are many hurting families that are waiting for medical care. And, sometimes a little wait can be beneficial in trying to find the right treatment, and building up the body in preparation for what it might be put through in leu of treatment.
There you have it-a whole lot of facts, with some emotion to make it reality. Anyone taken a good look at my lake front property lately? I have it made in my yard. Lakes, surrounded with bright cheery yellow flowers. I spoke with our municipality head hauncho yesterday regarding the lack of drainage options for our yard, and he said he'd make a recommendationt to our councillor. Time will tell if that gets us a ditch, culvert, or something to get rid of the impending mosquito breeding grounds!
Time to throw in a load of laundry! Have a great day!
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