Caveat:

For Buffistas who are FB friends with me, my mom called this morning about my posting about Dad's probable Alzheimer's on FB.

So I edited some posts, and I will now use/prefer people to use "friends and family" rather than direct references to my dad on any posts of mine referring to Alzheimer's 5K, fundraising, or references. It was totally my bad; I didn't think, but mom was really upset and wants it to be a private thing for the foreseeable future.

But thanks for all the support, guys, It means a lot. This is really emotionally tough for me, and I'm SO GRATEFUL to have you all here.

You're the best, and much love to all.

I could use some job-ma tomorrow morning at 10:30 Central. I have a phone interview that I really hope goes well, both in terms of them liking me and me liking them.

Baltimore peeps! I have a niece in your city! She is studying law there. I told her I knew good people there and was wondering if anyone would like to share contact info? She's a little vulnerable after some bad experiences in her last home town.

My profile email is good. I'd like her to know that there is someone nearby if she is in need. Can we stretch the Buffista tent to cover her?

Hard week. Had to take 92 Mother to the ER Saturday. A friend was taking her to a movie and she managed to lacerate her shin badly stepping into the car. (7 centimeter deep laceration from shin to half towards knee). It started bleeding again Sunday, and I managed to stop the bleeding with pressure re instructions from consulting nurse. Monday, she went to her primary care. They changed the permanent dressing. (I'd been doing nonstick pads over the permanent dressing.) Said it was not infected. Tuesday, it was red and inflamed around the wound. Took her to urgent care. It was a severe infection which they treated with IV anti-biotic plus oral keeflex. They are going have her come back to urgent care tomorrow night to check if there is improvement. If not, an other antibiotic IV.

Just one quick last reminder (because not everyone is on Facebook):

i'm 3 days away from my first 5K to benefit Alzheimer's research! I've surpassed my $150 fundraising goal and am at $190 - SO MUCH SINCERE THANKS to all who have donated!

Can we make it an even $200 (or more)? I've been training hard, and today my training schedule finally includes the full 3.1 miles of a 5K!

(Couch to 5K in 2 weeks, and OMG, it's kicked my ass.)

Alzheimer's affects so many people: patients, partners, kids, other family, friends...If you can donate, even a little, I'd be deeply grateful.

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Holy frijoles, I woke up to find my $150 fundraising goal has burgeoned to $220. I haven't had much coffee yet, so I had to look 2 or 3 times to see if I was right!

You guys are THE BEST! So generous -- thank you so very much. My last two days of training are today and tomorrow, and I will be really inspired by not only my family and family of friends with Alzheimer's, but by all you wonderful, generous people.

Gracias, grazie, dōmo arigatō, merci, shukran, 多謝, rav todot, dhanyavād and go raibh maith agaibh!

Can I request some healing~ma directed at my niece in London? She went into hospital with pneumonia, but has developed confusion and amnesia. She had a spinal tap today that helped some, but we still don't know what is going on.

Can I ask you for 5 clicks?

The pet care company is vying for our neighborhood 'Oscars' known as the Hilly Awards. Today is the last day of voting and I would be grateful for your help in pushing us over the top.

The first click: [link] to the beginning of the survey.

Once you get to the ballot, second click in Category 6 Professional Service, Saving Grace Services

Third click in category 7 Home and Garden, Saving Grace Services

Fourth click is an email address in category 13. Rest assured, the Capitol Hill Chamber of Commerce does not keep your email.

And it does not matter where you live! You can, obviously skip the other categories unless you know someone one the Hill.

Fifth click to finish!

Thank you so much.

For those not on Facebook, I completed my first ever 5k walk for Steps for Alzheimer's yesterday morning, at 1 hour, 3 minutes. I had a good time, and exceeded my projected fundraising goal of $150...to $300!

Thanks for all the support and encouragement, both verbal and financial!

Y'all are awesome!

Today would have been Rob's and my 9th anniversary. I just wanted to thank you all for 10 years of love and support through it all, but especially on this day and after his death. You were my rock in a very stormy sea.