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January 5, 2009

Thank You For Visiting

Dear readers of Stephanie's blog,

In the interest of sanity, we are closing comments to this blog.

Please feel free to meander through this wonderful journal of Stephanie's thoughts over recent years and enjoy reconnecting with her wit, wisdom and love.

You may leave comments with any of her family members' blogs, or, if you wish to leave her a private message, her gmail account is still open. If you don't have it, leave one of us a note on our blogs.

With great respect,

Mara

on behalf of the Dornbrook family

January 7, 2008

Funeral Services

Funeral Services for Stephanie Dornbrook will be held at Brunner Funeral Home in Mentor, at 8466 Mentor Avenue, today, the 7th of January, 2008.

Visitation begins at 12:30p.m.
Services begin at 1:00p.m.

We will go to the Mentor cemetary at 2:30p.m., then return to Brunner Funeral Home for a reception.

January 6, 2008

Goodbye.

Forgive everything.

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November 4, 2007

Yesterday was a busy day

I woke up when Daddy came in from work -- 7:30 am. Plenty of time to accomplish what was on my list. I'm glad he stopped at home, or I wouldn't have seen him for almost 24 hours. He took a shower and headed off to a doctor's appointment. (He's is the picture of health, thank God. No worries there.) I got up, ate, showered, the routine.

Then I went to Heinen's to order Thanksgiving dinner. That was more difficult than I thought it would be. For one thing, they don't have their brochures printed yet. I mean, come on, Thanksgiving is less than 3 weeks away! For another thing, I had to have this 10 minute conversation standing up. That is getting more and more difficult to do. (This would have been so easy to do on-line!) But the real difficulty was in letting go . . . letting go of the menu (I have to choose from what they offer), letting go of the image of good cook, hostess, etc. I realize I will probably never cook Thanksgiving dinner again. That made me sad, but I was in a hurry and didn't pause to think of it at the time.

I drove to Lakeland for my W2W workshop. I feel like such a failure in this arena. We are supposed to be focusing on Career Choices/Career Planning (The Myth). First of all, in the name of keeping peace between departments, I asked if someone from Counseling could lead this workshop. They sent two men to to a one woman's job. And they sent men to lead a women's workshop. Not the end of the world, but sort of not getting the point. Then, well, many of the women in the workshop are . . . fragile. Several are dealing with domestic violence, some dependency issues, self-esteem, basic security, isolation, to name the obvious ones. There was more pain spilled on the floor yesterday than I have seen in a while. The problem with that is that Counseling feels the Women's Center isn't actually qualified to run these sort of workshops because we 'are not counselors', which, indeed we are not. So, I am sort of afraid of the repercussions.

From there, on to the AFC (gym). I cleared out my gym locker and turned back my lock. Another moment of reality combined with grief. I can no longer walk the track. I have trouble walking all the way down to the gym. It just felt so final. And sad.

Then on to LakeWest. Lake West? you ask. As in Lake Hospitals System? Yes. I had an appointment for a two hour MRI. You might be wondering why I had an appointment for an MRI. This has not been part of the diagnostic tool box so far, why now? Last Monday I had a bone scan and a CT scan. The bone scan showed 'something' at my T12 vertebrae and on my pelvic bone. I have been having back pain, which is what triggered the bone scan in the first place. The CT scan also found a mass in the area of my stomach, which apparently wasn't there when I had my last scan in September*. That was then, this is now. Back to the MRI.

I am here to tell you that that was my last MRI. I will not do that again. I don't care why. I am not going through that again. MRIs are not in and of themselves painful. But laying on the very hard table on my sore and no longer well padded be-hind was. For three (3) hours and perfectly still. I was in tears. It was (while not a ten and not kidney stones) something I don't want to repeat. Ever.

I came home and Daddy had cleaned up the living room. Most of it migrated to the spar'oom, but it was out of sight. Because we were hosting feast. I was exhausted. Daddy was also tired from working, going to the doctor's and not being able to get back to sleep. But the community pulled together and brought refreshments. They must have enjoyed themselves because I had to ask them to leave at 10:30.

As I said, yesterday was a busy day.

Today we are going to Medina for the young Dornbrooks' birthdays. Actually, I think it is just Jaci. Garrett is staying down at OSU. Tomorrow Uncle Thom goes in for knee replacement.

And a few post scripts:

Look who came for dinner? And stayed the night.

Houston, I think we have a problem.
The funny part is that I knit the same socks (and yes, I count both the stitches and the row) with another brand of yarn with the same yardage . . . and had leftover yarn. Go figure!

I think this is why they are called Morning Glories.

We finally (after about 25 years) planted bushes out front. Don't worry. They will grow in and look beautiful in about 5 years or so. They still look just a tad scrawny at the moment.

This one is the Beauty Berry bush. Aren't these berries the most impossible color? When I first saw them, I thought someone had wired these berries to the bush.


*I do suppose I have to talk about that mass in the area of the stomach. It appears that that is what has been causing the full feeling, the loss of appetite and accompanying weight, and severe heartburn.

I'm still not really talking about either of these things very well, am I? Sorry. I know what they mean, but not just what the next step will be. What they mean of course, is that the cancer is progressing, breathing down the back of my neck, you might say. Anything we would do at this point would be strictly palliative. I do not want anyone suffering under the delusion that we can beat this beast. Anything we do will simply be to make me more comfortable. And, no, I haven't been all that comfortable for the last 3 months now. I adjust and cope as best I can, but things are going downhill.


October 14, 2007

I'm in Love, I'm in Love, I'm in Love . . .

I'm in love with the most wonderful guy!


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"See? I can sit up all by myself!"

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"From way up here, you all look like little ants!"


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"With Goompa, I can fly!"


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"Oh, dear! Was it something I said?"


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"What is Nannie whispering in my ear?"


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"Boy, are grandparents exhausting or what? I just can't keep my eyes open anymore!"

Pictures are worth thousands of words! Isn't he wonderful? I had the hardest time dragging myself away.

September 16, 2007

A New Song in my Head

My boyfriend's back and he's gonna be trouble. Hey Na, Hey Na, my boyfriend's
back . . .

July 15, 2007

Back to Work

Tomorrow (with sorrow), I go back to work. I know, I know. I love what I do and who I work with. Truth be told, I have rather enjoyed my "sick leave". I feel the need to qualify that because I only spent the first two weeks actually recuperating from my surgery. The next week was spent with Nathan and Ingrida, which was great because usually I am working when Nae is in town, so only see him in the evenings. We had a great visit and meeting Ingrida, his future bride was wonderful. They seem well suited to one another. The weekend was further enhanced by Mendon and Kristen and Rae, all coming into town to meet Ingrida and her father. We had a wonderful visit. Even Dustin, who was working 12 hour night shifts managed to participate. Gramma came out and we all went to a nice restaurant for a sort of "engagement party".

Mendon and Kristen left on Sunday. Nathan, Ingrida and her father left on Monday and Rae stayed around until Wednesday morning. You would think that I would have spent the rest of the week being busy and productive -- and you would have been wrong. I was lazy and relaxed and it was wonderful. We went to the beach. My Hospice nurse stopped by, but it was just a social visit so she could meet Liam, whom she had watch grow before he was born. I read several books. One, Stumbling on Happiness, was quite interesting. I recommend it. Another is a WWII novel set in the Philippines as told by three different characters. Also quite good. (When Elephants Dance) I am going to miss my reading time. Sigh. (The irony of this is that this month for our book club, we had two little fluff books and I had all this time. Last month we read a 660 page novel!)

Oh well, I am just grateful I am well enough to return to work.

June 26, 2007

See how I spend my time?

Yes, I have been "recovering from surgery", but I have been productive with my time. See?

Yes, that is our Baby Liam the Lima Bean. So different than his first photos. Isn't he growing up to be such a handsome boy?

June 20, 2007

The Fabric of My Life

I know I have been writing about my cancer and it has been depressing. Sorry about that. Today, instead, we are going to focus on what my life is actually like.

This morning I woke up just about the time my husband got home from work. I made myself a cup of tea and we sat together in the back yard, having our breakfast in the dappled sunlight. The morning was a bit cool and I was grateful for my bathrobe. When he had finished his breakfast and we had talked our fill, we went inside, he to the bed and me to eat my breakfast and read the paper.

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April 26, 2007

Okay Folks, Here it is.

Finally, we have a date for the Discovery Channel special on cancer. I am in it. I think I will be there for the town meet portion of it, too. I hope so. It should work out well because we are going to be in Philadelphia the day before for our neice's, Celeste, wedding. I think I am excited to share this with you!

Baby photos next time. Liam is growing! Not only has he officially passed the 6 pound mark, but he looks bigger to me, too! Mara and Mark found some smaller clothes that fit better, so he looks a little less lost in his clothes. He still tends to have a shoulder poking through his neck hole, but he is filling out. Poor baby (anyone remember Mara's babydoll by that name? We called her that because she never had any clothes on at all!) has two modes -- asleep and crying. He can do both at once, but he is always doing either one or the other. Don't get me wrong, I love this baby. But I think we will all feel better once he figures this world out. As I recall, the first six weeks are the toughest. Hang in there, Liam. It just gets better.

April 22, 2007

Confessions of a besotted Grandmother

First, I must apologize for not having posted for the last 3 three weeks. They have been busy. I know that most of you who read this already know most of what I am going to post but this will help me put it in order.

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April 5, 2007

Photos as requested

A picture is worth a thousand words, so I will shut up and let the photos do the talking.
Mara and Liam

Baby Liam

Liam too

Liam wearing socks Nannie made for him!

Liam with Goompa

January 14, 2007

Grampa's 88!

Yesterday, the majority of the Dornbrook clan and a few Balouns met at Harborside Nursing Home to celebrate Grampa's 88th birthday, which was on Thursday. We had angel food cake with whipped cream, strawberries and strawberry ice cream.
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Poor Dad was not feeling very well and could only stay with us for a short time, but we had his cake and he blew out the candles (with some help from the rest of us.)

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Okay, so this isn't the car or even the house next door. I promise I will have something very interesting next weekend! Promise!

December 17, 2006

Sorry it took me so long

Finally, here are the most recent photos of Mara and the Belly.

And from the side.

And this one is just cute! Sorry for the funny face; I caught Mara mid-sentence. She really isn't just making a weird face.

As you can see, we are making progress here! Yes, it is possible to tell that Mara is pregnant. Even without looking real hard. By the way, can you see that new color in the dining room?

And, maybe tomorrow, I will have photos of the house next door, too. It's all sided. And the builder bought Daddy's 'plank'. I think this must be a technical term.

October 24, 2006

Once Upon a Time . . .

there were two people. They happen to be mother and son, but that is less important than that they cared for and about each other. They hadn't seen each other in a long time and maybe had even felt a bit estranged from one another, having difficulty acknowledging how much they cared about each other.

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September 16, 2006

To Be Fair

I haven't been posting so much on my blog, and now I need to talk about it. No need to worry; it isn't bad. It just is.

Mendon and I have talked a little about this. We both feel a little reluctance to post the things we think might create a firestorm. So he has carved a place in MySpace and I have been posting here. I found that I was writing some things in the comments that I didn't feel comfortable posting here. But the more I thought about it, the more I feel that it is not fair to put it 'out there' and not out here.

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July 24, 2006

Nathan visited us

Okay, here is the test to see what kind of a student I really am.  If you don't see any photos, go to my flickr page (no, I don't know the address) to see these, or whatever you can't see here.

Nathan came to visit.  Here is proof.  He is sitting on the bench outside the back door.  He is wearing (only one of because I wasn't quite finished with the other one) one of his new socks.

Okay, for some reason I can't quite understand, I can only put one photo up here.  This thing (window) keeps disappearing behind Flock.  And I can't get the text to go below the photo.  So I might just return to Movable Type.  More later, I'm going to bed.

July 22, 2006

Another test

Okay, Nathan has shown me how to use Flock to upload photos to Flickr, which I did. If you would like to see them, go here. Have fun, and forgive the dupes. Now the real test is, will I remember tomorrow just how I did this? If so, then watch for garden photos, knitting photos, roadtrip photos... Or, just watch out!

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Well, visits with Nathan are always an adventure! Here is a new one for me; it's called Flock. I am just learning how to use it.

July 17, 2006

I'm Changing the Subject

Here are some photos from the 4th of July, that I promised weeks ago! Daddy had to work, so Rae and I went over to Gloria's house for a get-together.

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Oops! Here is one more photo from our Grand Canyon Trip. It is from the Navajo Bridge at one end of the canyon, close to Lee's Ferry. Impressive, no?

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And here's my Rae-rae! With me! In a skirt she made just the day before! And do I have enough pairs of glasses?!?!

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Here is the whole Women's Center staff -- well, almost. One of our students is missing and Terry (in the orange in the back, next to Merry) did volunteer in the Women's Center a few months back, but is not a part of the staff. Just a good friend.

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And here I am, in Gloria's back yard, working on Mara's sock. Yes, this should be waiting for you when you get back to Haifa. Or arriving shortly after you do.

June 25, 2006

More photos

I can't decide if you all are sick of my mediocore photos or not, so I will keep posting them for a while yet. Everyone else (really, Mensch and Kristen) are still asleep and Daddy is out in the yard studying for his certification test (Next Wednesday!) so I have a few minutes. Here goes. I think I still have some more in the camera, but I have misplaced my card reader. It seem so much easier to use than plugging the camera into the computer. But I took it to work and didn't put it right away when I got home. My bad.

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There was another couple there who had the same digital camera as I did. They asked me to take their photo for their annual newsletter. I did, and because I am who I am, I took three shots with varying amounts of background and close/not so close-up. They were so impressed (really!) with the results that they kept asking me to take their photo, and out of politeness, offered to take ours in return. As a result, we have a fair amount of photos of the two of us posed in front of scenic sights. This is one of them.

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And this is another one. I think I may have already posted several of the others.
At first I thought it was kind of silly, but then I was glad to have them. So often, it seems that I go on trips and take semi-pathetic snap shots of the scenery, then get home and can't remember what the picture is of and what it is not doing justice to and wish I had photos of the people I was with.


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Okay, this is shamelessly posed. I admit it. This was at the North Rim. In the lodge there, is this bronze statue of a burro. They were released into the canyon and became ferral, and a problem. But this one burro, Brighty, was re-tamed and used to bring water from the bottom of the canyon daily. And it seems that bronze statues like this (there is a bronze statue of a wild boar in Florence, too and another one somewhere else I was) carry with them good luck, or happy returns, or some such ledgend with them if you rub them on their nose. See how bright his nose is?

While I have you here, I will talk about my health. On days that I feel well, which is most days, well, then I am well. I felt rather dismissed and sort of given-up-on by Dr. Pelley when I saw him in May, just before going on the trip. But as I thought about it, I began to see it as a reprive from doctors, needles, long faces and bad news. Yes, I saw my radiation oncologist, but she gave me good news -- I look good! and I feel pretty good most of the time. I really have been able to feel better during this time. And I really do have most of my energy. You can double check with Mensch and Kristen who are visiting this weekend. I suppose I want to reassure everyone, including myself, I suppose. But I really do feel well and am really learning to take one day at a time. We have all heard the phrase or advice to live in the moment, but I have been able to internalize it. I really know what that means, and it doesn't mean ignore the future.

When I was first recovering from surgery, I read that the patients who do best are those who feel that there is a lesson they have learned from their disease, almost that it is a gift. At the time I thought, 'yeah, right! Like that will ever happen. What could be the gift? All I feel is tremendous loss.' Yet, I have found at least three. One is the love of my family; nuclear, natal, and extended. Another is this live-in-the-moment thing. It amazes me the number of things that just are not important to me anymore, that I used to spend so much energy on. Third and perhaps the most important is the trust and bond I feel for/with Daddy.

Now that I have found gifts, does that mean that I will do well? Maybe, but mostly it means that I am happier with life. And happy to be living it.

June 4, 2006

Grand Canyon

I promised photos and here are a few, many fewer than I actually took, but a start. My photos don't capture the shear enormity of the place, but this is an attempt. And there are many other better photos of the place, but none with Daddy and me in them

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June 3, 2006

"If a Tree Falls . . .

. . . in the forest, and there is no one to hear it, does it make a sound?"

I always thought this was a philisophical discussion, akin to how many angels can dance on the head of a pin, but I find that it is really a commentary on the feedback loop necessary for effective interpersonal communication.

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May 29, 2006

Graduation Day

I promised you photos, but I am going to start with Daddy's graduation. I will post photos of the Grand Canyon in a few days. So watch this space for more.

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Notice the gold chord (summa cum laude) and the bling-bling around the neck (Outstanding Student-Respitory Therapy).

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Notice the proud Mother. Notice the please wife. Notice the proud and pleased graduate. It was a good day for all.

March 7, 2006

I heard a rumor

That looks funny. Is it spelled correctly?

Anyway, Gramma called me and told me that Rahmat had called her and told her that . . .

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November 7, 2005

A Bientot

Well, I am on my way. I am sort of excited to be going. I am sorry to be making the rest of you ride this roller coaster with me, but sometimes life goes where we least expect it. Know that I am well, even when you see me I look more like hell. Even when I complain about hurting, remind me that I am well.

I have been so astounded by the outpouring of love and support and prayers and assistance and cooking that has been showered on me and my family. (I have to remember to be more supportive in times of need -- It really does make a difference!) Thank you, thank you, thank you.

November 2, 2005

Update

In my selfishnes, I told Mendon and Nathan not to come this weekend to see me before my surgery.

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October 30, 2005

Healing

Thy Name is my healing, O My God, and rememberance of Thee is my remedy. Nearness to Thee is my hope, and love for Thee is my companion. The mercy to me is my succor in this world and the world to come. Thou, verily, art the All-Knowing, the All-Bountiful, the All-Wise.

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October 24, 2005

It's been a long time

It's been a long time since I posted on the blogs. Sorry for the absence. Just life being busy, not really accomplishing anything, just busy.

This last week, I tested our family's ability to reach each other quickly. We have some weak spots in the system and should all work to identify the weak spots and fix them.

On my part, I have identified that I need a long distance card that will call overseas and that I need to get the sound on my computer working again. Rachael, I would like you to get a way to call over seas, as well. You can buy skype dollars and then call a phone from your computer. Mara and Mensch, it would nice to be able to leave messages.

September 7, 2005

To all my children (or most, anyway)

To those of you who are expecting something from me in the mail, there is hope. I finally got to the post office today. To those of you who were not expecting anything, don't bother checking because I didn't send you anything but my love and the post office refuses to handle that.

September 3, 2005

With Great Relief and Mixed Emotions

I am pleased to let you know that my cousin Charlotte and her husband Bill of New Orleans are well and have found refuge with her sister, Kit, in Northern Louisiana.

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August 27, 2005

This has been a busy weekend

Lots of things going on, comings and goings. Eric rode in yesterday on his bicycle

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August 6, 2005

Time Marches On

They say that time flies when you are having fun. Truth is, it goes by pretty quickly even if you aren’t enjoying yourself all that much. What triggers these thoughts?

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July 26, 2005

I'm the proud wife

Click here to see why! If you don't see anything that resonates, click on refresh until you do. Once you get the right spot, you will know it!

July 16, 2005

And Now For The Good News!

I didn't ask you how you wanted your good news, so I guess you just have to take it how it comes. . . and here it comes!


I don't have IT!

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July 4, 2005

Update on the Grandparents

I think I told everyone that Grampa has been admitted to the VA respite care center, right? That was 4 weeks ago.

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May 26, 2005

Newest News

1. Way to go, Rae! Congratulations! I am thinking of things I can send you, that you will hate and wonder what on earth I was thinking you would do with them when I bought them. I am so happy and proud of you! Good job. (Pun intended!)(If you don't know what I am talking about, click here.)
2. Grampa is moving into the Brecksville VA today. This is a good thing. He can stay there as long as, meaning his stay is not limited to one month, which is what we thought was the terms of Brecksville. Gramma can visit easily and frequently. We can take him out for family visits and events as desired. This is a very good thing. Grampa will recieve the medical care and attention that is more than Gramma can manage and Gramma will get a rest. She has been running ragged for the last two years or more.

April 29, 2005

Grampa Again

I hate to sound like Chicken Little or Henny Penny, but Grampa is in the hospital again.

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April 27, 2005

The Difference Between

The difference between me and your father is that when we both have to be at school at 8 am, he leaves at ten past seven. I leave at ten of eight. . .

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April 24, 2005

Most Recent News

Grampa.

I'm not sure what to report. He was admitted to the hospital on Thursday and diagnosed with an obstructed bowel.

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March 26, 2005

Lentils and Rice

This recipe is enough for a pot luck and maybe left overs. For a family of two (which describes most of us now), you will have plenty for a main dish and some leftovers if you halve it.

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March 20, 2005

Surprise!

Yesterday, I got up at 6:10 to eat breakfast before sunrise.

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March 14, 2005

Grampa update

I know it sounds as though I have been sounding Grampa's death-knell for a long time now, so the following news is really not news, but another notch down the slippery slope. (This mixed metephor doesn't quite work.)

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December 27, 2004

In Fourteen Hours

In Fourteen hours, Daddy and I will be on the road . . .

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December 24, 2004

Happy Birthday, Mara

Happy Birthday to you, Happy Birthday to you, Happy Birthday dear Maaarrrraaaa, Happy Birthday to you!

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December 20, 2004

Daddy made snow angels

. . . on the medial strip

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November 20, 2004

It worked!

Okay, maybe the trick is to upload the image, Then write the entry! Not that that makes any sense, but if it works, it works!!!!

Of course, I don't know where the other message I started writing went, but who cares? This is the important one.
Enjoy!

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November 4, 2004

Gramma's News

Well, good news!

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October 31, 2004

Gramma Update (I've lost track of which number)

Well, Daddy reports she is feeling better. She says she is going to be going home in a few days; U. Gene says that they will be moving her to the rehab section of the hospital where she will be for the next three weeks. The latter makes more sense. I guess we will just wait and see what happens. If that is the case, then U. Gene will only be there for about a week after she gets home from the hospital.

October 28, 2004

Gramm Update IV

I talked to U. Gene last night and he said she would be there a week, so I'm not sure if that means she will be staying over the weekend or not.

October 27, 2004

Gramma Update III

I talked to Gramma today. She says she is in a world of pain, but she is sure that it will pass. The doctor had talked about sending her home, but her physical therapist is helping her stay in the hospital to heal at least one more day. U. Gene wanted to bring Grampa to visit, but Grampa didn't want to come, but couldn't understand why Gramma wasn't home. Poor Grampa is surprised each time that he hears that Gramma has to have or has had surgery.

Gramma Update II

I talked to Gramma yesterday and she was in good spirits. She is sore from the surgery, but admitted that there were things that she could do now that caused her pain before. She had been up and around the day of the surgery, and again yesterday. I asked her if they had started to talk about sending her home yet, and she said, no, not yet. She also mentioned that the doctor, the hospital, the social worker (I'm not sure which of these) felt that she would need some help at home, so that is going to happen, much to Gramma's relief. I will talk to her again today and let you know how it is going.

October 25, 2004

Gramma Update

Gramma is back in her room, but when we called there was no answer so we think she may still be sleeping things off. She will be coming home either Wednesday or Thursday. She seems to be doing well, but this message is third hand and has gone through all three of the Dornbrook brothers, so is subject to communicator 'noise'. Maybe receiver 'noise', too. If you wish to call her tomorrow, her phone number is 1-216-957-3725 and the phones are on between 8 am and 9 pm.

Gramma's okay.

Daddy called me about an hour ago to tell me that Gramma's surgery is over and that she is in the recovery room. There was little or no bleeding, which is a good thing. Just keeping you posted. I will let you know of any developments as I hear of them. Keep her in your prayers, as I know you (who pray) have been.

October 10, 2004

Really, Really Good News

Yes, I do have good news! You probably think that all I do is complain about how horrible things are, but there has been a development in the Gramma and Grampa saga that is a win-win-win!

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September 29, 2004

Hackneyed Metaphors

Let me see. . . I have used tried and true; good news, bad news; for crying out loud . . . what shall I use next? How about from bad to worse? No, that doesn’t quite hit it . . . I got it! Add insult to injury! Yes, that will be the title.

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