my soap opera

What can I say??? Its just getting better........ Not only is my mother in the hospital, but now my dad is admitted as well. He was admitted two doors down from my mom, with pancreatitis. What next????? He has been having some epigastric discomfort, and had chalked it up to stress. Then, this morning, apparently had some vomiting issues. My sister booked him in for a clinic appt, and after being seen by the doc, and bloodwork done, tada, an admission. He is on IV fluids tonight, without having anything by mouth. We'll see. A possible CT will come next week, depending how the weekend goes.

And, I'm not there. I'm starting to think, that when I go to the southwestern portion of the province, that bad things are bound to happen. Del, I, and the boys, left yesterday, for Jayde to go to his tournament weekend. And it all hits the fan! Good thing the rest of the family is there to take over. I've spoken with mom a few times tonight. Stressed of course. worrying about whats wrong with dad. What the heck is going to happen next?

So, hockey. Jayde's team played two games today, in the Director's Cup. Jayde had a good day. Scored a goal and an assist in the first game. They won the first game 6-2. They lost 6-2 in their second game. I didn't see much of that one, cuz I was on the phone, figuring out what was going on at home!!! After that game, Del went to the WHL parent info meeting, and the banquet. Kyle and I left to travel south 3 hours to his tournament. And we made it. Felt like forever.

So, I had my mountain top experience on my ride to here. I had to drive over Riding Mountain on my way south. Linda, don't tell Del if you're reading this tonight, okay??? :-) I opened the engine on that truck, and cranked up Nickelback, and we flew over that hill. Ha ha. Therapy at its best. Speed and loud sounds!!! I wasn't an idiot, I tell you. Just a little bit extra sometimes. My, that felt good. I came out driving at speed limit, and all was good. Cleared the cobwebs out of my brain!

We're calving at home. Del's brother is checking on the cows. We're at 11 so far this last week. Hopefully it goes okay.

I have to mention the motel room we stayed at last night, and Del is at for the next two nights. What a dump!!! We had a kitchenette suite. I don't know how to adequately describe the rooms/suite. Other than, not clean, and outfitted with greatly used furniture. And the smell, acutally the stench-pure stale smoke! Off to Walmart across the street for Febreze. And the laughs we had when we pulled back the blankets. Torn blankets and sheets. Oh, the joys of playing hockey and renting motel rooms in rural Manitoba! The kitchenette-well i wouldn't want to cook or eat there. I only put a couple things in the fridge and thats it. Bought Lysol wipes to clean table and counters/dressers. Cable tv-well, supposed to be, but that was the most farmer cable I've ever seen in my life! At least we didn't have to drive an hour to the rink. 5 minutes. And a great many laughs. Remind me of the laughs when I start scratching cuz of bed bugs next week. Ugh!! Better not!!

The motel room tonight, is small, but clean. Big move up for us from last night!!!

Well, thats my life today. Tomorrow might be a whole different story.......who knows.........

Oh, yeah, have to comment about making it to the NHL. The chance of making it to the big league, is probably as good a chance as making it big in the lottery. You'd never guess that by the parents conversations at the rink. Not all, but certainly some. No pressure, boys. Just play your hearts out, while 150 scouts with big white clipboards watch you. And parent and coaches, expect the world!!!! Meat market, is what comes to mind.......things said like-he's so small, or, hmmm, his parents are small, or, his parents are big, or , he's too slow, or, his hair is too long, or, he doesn't brush his teeth, ha ha, got ya? But, seriously, its rather nerve racking, I think, for the kids. Need nerves of steel, or a really good focus to stay focused on the game, and not the show on the sidelines. Great experience for the kids on the team. Team bonding, making friends, listening to other adults, responsibilities-all that good stuff. Wonderful experience for Jayde! I'll check with him on Sunday when its over, and see what he got out of this weekend....

I'm off to meet the parents on Kyles team. Apparently they're meeting in a room down the motel line. It's all about people, you know!
Have a great night!