Been REAL Busy

Tom and his girlfriend told us on Dec. 26 that they got airline tickets to come visit. I'm glad to meet Britany, but I wish he'd stated his intention to take Britney sightseeing more than helping me fix stuff here. Bob isn't that handy; the girls all cry "I don't know what to do"; and I'm limited in pain and position by the arthritis from my injuries. See my facebook wall for all the good stuff they've been doing.

Still Alive Here

Been at war with each other over tight money. To really help things out, Rachel, who has the only thing passing as as a job here, got a jury duty summons. Frankly, I she and Maria are enrolled at Delaware County Community College by the time Chester County wants her in a jury box, and that she can claim hardship.

Happy Thanksgiving

Hi nonexistent audience,
We've been to New York, didn't pass the test for contestants, moved some of Bob's aunt's furniture, and now am waiting for a 20 lb turkey to thaw. See you around when I get more time to tell the story of doing the champagne town on a beer budget.

Really busy on Facebook

besides Bob breaking a metatarsal in his left foot, Anne's Saturn starting to blow its transmission, and the Durango not wanting to start in the rain, it's been busy here.

Out on Facebook

I got enough people after me to show on facebook, so there I am if I'm not here. Easier to find the new babies, grandbabies, 2 zillion games from people my kids' age, etc.

Anne's out

It won't make any difference what bit her - Anne tested positive for MRSA. So that's why she got such a GROSS infection. She was released last Thursday, went back to the ER briefly on Sunday, and finally got someone to kick her Medicaid to allow the high-priced antibiotic.

She still has an open wound to keep clean until it heals. It puts a big crimp in working at the stables. Anne accompanies Rachel to drive - Rachel's still on a learner's permit - and then has to sit in the car and read a book. Bummer.

Prayers for Anne

Last week Anne got bitten on the left leg by SOMETHING - big mosquito, tick, brown recluse spider, we don't know. Over the weekend it got infected: redness, discharging, fever, pain.
She's in Brandywine Hospital, after 2 rounds of intravenous antibiotics. Staff is still waiting to see how she responds to it.
Of course I'm concerned! Mommy reflex has kicked in!