sj, I'm so sorry you're dealing with this, but very glad for F that she has you there. This is TCG's step-grandmother, right? I think it's wonderful that you're spending so much time with her now. It's a gift to be able to be there with her, as hard as it is.
Yes, she is a wonderful, amazing woman who made me feel like a part of the family immediately. And, she adores TCG, so she is obviously a smart woman. It will be awful to lose her of course, but the hardest part really seems to be seeing her this way all weak and helpless.
Teppy, have you explained it to your doctor? They may be willing to try to squeeze you in more if they understand the urgency.
I'm worried about an upcoming change in insurance also--at the beginning of the year, they sold off my part of the company to another. They said it would happen (and insurance would change, etc) end of Q1, and then they said end of April...and now they're saying end of June. But each time I start wondering when I can make my doctor's appointments and stuff, and if the insurance will be irksome and if the docs will be covered, etc. Just made an eye appointment, and was like "no, I need to do it soon, so it's under this insurance!"
In happier news, I just bought tickets to see Neil Gaiman next month in New Hampshire. I can't wait.
You know, I wouldn't be so irritated by my mother wanting to ask me for advice for every little thing if she would just take the advice and make a decision. Don't ask for advice and then try to convince me that I'm wrong. I don't really care what she does, so I am disinclined to argue with her. She asks me what I think, I tell her. I don't need to defend my opinion.
My mother invited herself along on my working trip to New York next week. Only for the two days I don't have too many set commitments, but STILL--
I've already informed her that I will not be at her disposal. We all know she doesn't really believe that, right?
Tell me the Universe is giving me Karma points.
Two words for you Barb -- Separate Rooms (even if you have to pay for hers yourself, it will be worth it)
I should not engage in facebook arguments about Israel with my cousin. This could not possibly end well.
I must share this lethal cuteness:
Kitten riding a tortoise
Speaking of lethal cuteness, I've uploaded new photos of Ryan. [link]
Highlights include his baptism: [link] and his 2nd birthday: [link]
In addition:
Young Jedi: [link]
Devouring his cultural heritage: [link]
Ready for (undoubtedly messy) action! [link]
bt, it's just not right, that you allow the cuteness to continue unabated.
Do you understand just what havoc that's going to wreak as it develops?
