The power of Buffista ~ma is awesome! Sister reports that nephew is now in Kuwait and should be back in the States by the holidays! Thank you all.

Am now releasing all safety ~ma back into the ether towards any and all loved ones in harm's way.

Today is S's appointment at the transplant center, to get evaluated for the list. The decision won't even be made right away, but send all the "get a good position on the list while staying as healthy as possible" ~ma you can to spare today, please.

Good Travel-ma would be appreciated - my wee sister is flying out over the weekend, and please God I will find her at the enormous new Bangkok airport - she doesn't have a mobile phone, and I did give her directions to get to my place, because at the time I felt like it would help her in a 'worst case scenario' thing. But of course in reality it means that I'm already stressing about me missing her, her getting into a taxi and heading to my place and then me running around the airport like an overprotective Irish father on speed freaking out that she's been eaten by monsters. Or indeed her being eaten by monsters and me not freaking out, because I assume she's just got into a taxi and headed to my place.

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See? You don't have to be Jewish or a mother to be a Jewish mother, apparently.

Um. So apologies for the triviality, but I'd really appreciate your -ma.

KTHXBY

Meep! Our offer on land was just accepted! The SO & I are about to be landowners! Vagabonds, we thought we'd never see the day, but we're very excited and hopeful and terrified and we're embarking on what I'm sure will be an epic tale of housebuilding. I don't know if we'll really be able to afford it, but our supporters have been very generous, and since I'm sure I won't be able to afford to continue to rent at this rate indefinitely, here we go!

We also just got word that our major grant was, well, granted, so our organization will continue in relatively good health (although we've been trying to wean off them gradually) for the coming year.

So, we're getting up at 4:30 and off to the airport and 13 hours of flying and then, Holland! I will try to post from over there in that Europe, but may be too busy absorbing culture and eating lots of fab food. Have a great week, Buffistas!

Awhile back I asked for some mysterious wisdom~ma, and I thank any of those that gave it.

The mystery is over. Come mid-June of '07 I am going to be a father.

This was completely unplanned and was really unlikely to happen, statistically-speaking, but sometimes life laughs at statistics.

The mother and I care about each other very much, and are looking for a place to live together and raise our child, but we're not planning to get married yet. We don't want to get married just because we feel like we have to, but because we both want to.

We don't know the sex of the child, the GF's first ultrasound isn't until next week, but we both intend to find out as soon as we're able.

Asking for a little financial ~ma. I just applied for a loan that I hope will help me get contol of my debts. I am totally inept when it comes to money, so any help is something I need.

A heartfelt request for best possible outcome ~ma.

I've written a letter of resignation to the day job that has alternately given me healthcare and sucked out my soul for the last 15 months.

Seconds after doing so, I got an email from someone who wants me to do what I am really called to do for good money...and that seemed like a sign.

What I need is the confidence that submitting the letter tomorrow is the right thing (as opposed to the cranky, foot-stompy thing...which of course appears NOwhere in the letter but shrivels my heart) and a quick infusion of cash...clients...projects, etc. to keep me afloat and move me toward my dream/goal.

I just can't see entering 2007 dragging this albatross along with me...but I'd also like to keep the health care and ya know...pay bills. And have some fun...

Any good thoughts would be deeply appreciated.

You know, I mentioned in Bitches that I'll be moving back to the DC area next summer, but I was holding off announcing it "officially" in case my DH got directed to Iraq. However, if that happens, Mal and I will be moving to DC anyway, so...DCistas, plan for a housewarming party next summer!

I'm posting this here, because so many people are involved.

Buffistas are wonderful. At the moment, I'm overwhelmed by just how wonderful they are. When I posted that Stephen had lost his job, I never expected so many loving, generous people to keep the Grinch at bay this year. An iPod for Jake has already arrived, and I know that other gifts, including money, are coming.

When I say overwhelmed, I'm really not kidding. I feel incredibly loved, incredibly blessed, and so grateful to be part of a community that cares for each other in so many ways. Everyone who is part of this has all of my gratitude. I wish I could send everyone cookies and porn and plot bunnies and new TiVos and additional seasons of Firefly. Thank you all, so much.