We are home! It looks like I missed a busy weekend with proms and birthdays and dr and hospital visits. Hope all is well with everyone!
We spent the weekend in the hospital. Stan did have a drain installed, poor guy. His temp was 103.2 on Thur evening. So we took him in through ER on Fri. They pumped him with antibiotics and it finally broke last night. This drain is really weird, not like his other one. this one is very noticeable and can't be hidden in his pants. I'm afraid he will hook it on something and pull it out again. They said this is the last drain they will install...if this doesn't resolve it the next step is surgery to remove the offending section of colon. I half wish they had just done it this time and gotten it over with. And I am not one to jump at surgery.
HAPPY BIRTHDAY TERRY! I'm so glad to hear that you had some good news and will keep you in prayer for the rest. Don't borrow tomorrows troubles, take them one at a time.
Lyn - I am so sad for you that your son won't be able to make it home. Employers really need to be more family-friendly. I know you tried not to make your son feel bad. That is what moms do. But I sure want to cry with you!
Bev - Lindsay looks like she enjoyed her Prom! How cool to go in a carriage. I didn't go to my senior prom because my "boyfriend" (future 1st husband) had already asked someone else and I didn't want to go without "him". Boy was that stupid. I had gone to the Prom as a Junior so I didn't miss out entirely. But I sure wish I had that decision to make over again. To make up for it my oldest son went to 4 Proms! By the time Sandy goes I may need to take out a loan! JK! How are you feeling?
I know I am missing some important stuff, like DORI - Soap Opera stars make big bucks. But it's not an easy place to live...hope everything smooths out for you pronto!
going out for Marty, Diane's DD, Terry's dad and sister, and Dave.
HAPPY MEMORIAL DAY!
Darlene
We spent the weekend in the hospital. Stan did have a drain installed, poor guy. His temp was 103.2 on Thur evening. So we took him in through ER on Fri. They pumped him with antibiotics and it finally broke last night. This drain is really weird, not like his other one. this one is very noticeable and can't be hidden in his pants. I'm afraid he will hook it on something and pull it out again. They said this is the last drain they will install...if this doesn't resolve it the next step is surgery to remove the offending section of colon. I half wish they had just done it this time and gotten it over with. And I am not one to jump at surgery.
HAPPY BIRTHDAY TERRY! I'm so glad to hear that you had some good news and will keep you in prayer for the rest. Don't borrow tomorrows troubles, take them one at a time.
Lyn - I am so sad for you that your son won't be able to make it home. Employers really need to be more family-friendly. I know you tried not to make your son feel bad. That is what moms do. But I sure want to cry with you!
Bev - Lindsay looks like she enjoyed her Prom! How cool to go in a carriage. I didn't go to my senior prom because my "boyfriend" (future 1st husband) had already asked someone else and I didn't want to go without "him". Boy was that stupid. I had gone to the Prom as a Junior so I didn't miss out entirely. But I sure wish I had that decision to make over again. To make up for it my oldest son went to 4 Proms! By the time Sandy goes I may need to take out a loan! JK! How are you feeling?
I know I am missing some important stuff, like DORI - Soap Opera stars make big bucks. But it's not an easy place to live...hope everything smooths out for you pronto!
going out for Marty, Diane's DD, Terry's dad and sister, and Dave. HAPPY MEMORIAL DAY!
Darlene
Starting Friday, I started stripping the wallpaper off DS14's bedroom. Then yesterday (Saturday), we finished stripping the wall paper, filled in the holes, sanded the entire wall surface, primered the ceiling and walls, painted the ceiling, painted the walls, then today finished up painting the trim. In between all this painting I took DS14 shopping for new bedding, curtain, area rug, lamp, and some wall decor. He's decided on a "medieval" theme, of sorts. I'll post pics once he has everything moved back in, and tomorrow DH will hang up the new mirror, shelf, and other wall decor. My rheumatoid arthritis is KILLING me this weekend 
I've been doing most of the painting myself. John's been doing the cutting in work, and Craig and Robby have been doing painting and other work, here and there. 
I am tired, in pain, and have way too much to do before Friday, and my house is a wreck (it's not usually!), and now I'm having company tomorrow. 
(Sorry, I dont mean to complain really....but I have to vent. LOL) 
to all of you!!!
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out that DS, DD, and I drove to Atlantic City. The traffic at 10 am was not bad. We walked on the boardwalk; went to a buffet lunch; got our funnel cake (so much for my diet - there's always tomorrow, hopefully) and just enjoyed the weather. Tonight we went to a bar-b-que at Lindsay's prom date's parents house. 
Before Lindsay's prom, her date asked her to marry him and gave her a "pre-engagement" ring. She said yes. 
They are both graduating high school in June and I don't know how serious Lindsay is about this. They have known been friends with each other for over 9 years. Joking around Lindsay said they were getting married on 
If you're running away, can I come too?? 
You know, I feel the same way you do; the house can and will wait for you, but having experiences with your family while they're still "kids", won't wait. It sounds like you had a wonderful weekend with your mom, too! I wish my mom was still around to do things with, so please enjoy spending time with your mother, on my behalf 
And you know, if they DO end up together, then you're right about another reunion cruise 
your way.
