I've said for years that the worst days are Mondays in August. Haven't changed my mind. The heat is here and it is a wet heat. Ugh! I finished "finishing" my SW and have decided to take Lori's Christmas one to the fair. I'm thinking probably a red ribbon, oh well. I considered a Christmas one (I think I keeping for a CC Christmas table) but there doesn't seem to be room for the IHS and I'd like to get an opinion on mine so am taking it. Promptly started Whitney2's green one with Kim and Jaci's coming next. I'm using up the cloth I already have so am not doing "wants" for those yet. I can't believe there are a lot of "potting soil" folks in Ron's family. Egad I'm going to have to get YARDS of it. Oh well.
The twists and turns of life. One never knows do they? Ken and I took Mona, Mike and the two little girls to dinner Saturday night. It was very relaxed and enjoyable. Mike seems to be a nice guy and he isn't a stranger to the cold and wind so perhaps they will survive up here. He has a job with one of the earthmoving companies at one of the mines. It was nice to visit with Mona - extremely pleasant since there seemed to be no oneupsmanship between us. She seems willing to accept what anyone wants to give with no expectations. She is staying up to date with Lucky and I give her kudos for that. According to Lucky (one never knows though) they haven't talked much at all during the last 20+ years. But they seem to have reconnected which is good. She's been gone for 22 years from Gillette. She isn't hiding from her past but she sure isn't living in it either. I'm so happy that she got lots of counseling. Taking it slowly and quietly. BUT she DOES want to learn SW. Hmmmm!
Whitney and Travis are taking Ken/me to dinner Wednesday night - the official month of birthdays for the Colpitts. 3,5,10,13,26,30,31Sept2! She invited her sister to go so Gdad has two of his four children in attendance. I'm not sure Mona really realizes Whit is her SISTER (half). Now that they are adults maybe they can forge some type.........something. Whitney and I have really talked and after 9+ years. She finally feels she can tell me how unjust some of the folks here in town were toward her over K.C.'s death and why she steered her life the way she did. The counseling she was mandated to have in 2008 has done wonders. She has gotten herself back on track and I am so proud of her. The fire only serves to forge stronger steel. We are better NOT bitter. Whit is hoping Mona has the positive outlook not the negative one Lucky has tried to force on her. And I do believe Travis is truly growing up. The move to Gillette has honed him also. I have just kept saying for years "Look how immature ?>?> and *&%# were and they have become good men - it's got to happen to Travis at some point - AND IT HAS! Hallelujah!!!
I started this about 3pm. At 5 Whit and Travis came to an understanding with the current apt management (mold in the basement under their apt; management didn't want anyone to know this but Aedan hasn't been doing well and doc said to get him out of there) and we began moving them out to the apt that has been waiting for them at Whit's work. I just got home and they are spending the night there. Trav left the trailer backed up to the door and help will be there at 1 pm to load what we get ready. Then Trav will take it out at 5 when he gets off - I'm thinking we'll be done on Wed. Another hallelujah as this has central air; no stairs; is only attached to the community room; there is a playground 30' away; Wiley can go visit and the little boys CAN OPEN THE DOOR THEMSELVES! Yeessss! Life is goood!
Over and out from the Gizoo!
Jul 28, 2011
Hotdog creating instructions and other tidbits...
Summer seems to have come to WY. We are using the air conditioner often; however is does cool off at night. I am scurrying to finish all my SW so I can pick something to take to the fair - next Wednesday. Hurry hurry.
Lori's dad isn't doing well. He now has a colon blockage and may have to do another major surgery on him today. She and Melody are in Rapid so Ken is doing the freight pickup for Kevin and Kirk. Two major surgeries in less than two weeks isn't good. Praying he made some progress overnight. Before I could get this posted we got the word that Jack will be going back into surgery. Praying all will be good.
I am still watching the boys as Whitney learns about government compliance; bug eradication; roof management, etc. at the Village at Gillette. One of our supposed friends tried to make trouble for her but was thwarted. I think I need to update my entry on viral friends.
I go to their apt most days. Monday the boys wanted hotdogs for lunch. KaCe wanted catsup on his so I zigzagged the bun, flopped on the weiner and handed it to him. He looked at the plate then at me shrugged and went to the table to eat. Tuesday he wanted another dog. However their were specific instructions: Grams you need to put catchup in two (holding up two finger for emphasis) LINES not squiggly like yesterday. AND you need to make another line on TOP of the wiener. Almost 62 and still learning how to make a hot dog.
Ken has been over to Mike's to visit with Mona twice. I, of course, CAN'T go as I'm watching the boys. Hey it's my story. However I HAVE made her a DVD of all pertinent pictures from the past. They have hashed out several things and he has given her much to think on. During the first visit she said she sure wished she had had more couseling. His response was you got what was available which in 1976 was a "social worker" who was also a personal friend. Counseling wasn't readily available in rural Oregon. During the second one she acknowledged that she'd never thought about that. Her S.O.'s name is Mike and he found a job on one of the mine sites. They want to save to get into a house so will be staying at Mike/Rachel's for a few months. Rachel had a pg scare (Alexa is only 3 months old). We are all relieved to hear it was just a scare. Three babies in less than 3 years wouldn't be good for her health.
And then there is Lucky. She called her dad last night to tell him she was home; that the pancreatic cancer has spread to her liver; she will be doing 2 rounds of chemo shortly. AND they talked about Caleb and Eli. I have been waiting to find out what could happen in the next few months so haven't called Jean and Robert. Last night we called them.
Caleb turned 18 in Feb and will be a senior this year. After living in a group home for awhile he is back with the family doing good. He is big - over 6 feet and 220+ lbs. Jean has fought for this boy for years; but it is paying off. A doc up there finally gave them a diagnosis for him. He weighed over 10 lbs at birth; the cord was wrapped around his neck; he had swallowed meconium (?) and came out in respiratory distress. They now feel that his brain was starved for oxygen too long. Finally - something that makes sense to us all. Jean fought for 14+ years to give him the best schooling and preparation for life. They have accomplished that. He is on SSI; understands that he need to save some money for "later"; and will do okay in life,.
Elijah is 16 and a huge PIA to Jean. He will be a junior this fall. He also knows how to push Caleb's buttons which was one of the reasons Caleb was out of the house for awhile. At this point Jean/Eli just want to beat each other up so Robert has taken the lead there. :) Teenagers! That sure does bring back memories of the battles Lucky and I used to have. My final Rule for her was: You communicate with your dad. If you don't hash out what you want out before he leaves for work at 3 pm then the answer is NO. And if you walk out the door on me I will make two calls. The first to the police to report a runaway and request you be turned over to the judge as a child we can't handle and the second will be to the locksmith to change the locks on the door. THEN - we'll discuss IF you come back into this house. Ahhh yes teenagers. I remember when I was that age and my folks had this really HOT Olds 98 (or was it 88?) What I did in that car...........(shudder)!
Anyway we wanted Jean/Robert to have some notice so they can decide how/when to tell them about Lucky. They have always told them they would know ALL their history when they turn 18. Lucky asked for pictures and I'm thinking she might even get a Skype call when we visit in September. The boys will ultimately have to decide what/how they want to proceed.
We are contemplating going to the Oregon coast next summer and then coming back through the north way to visit them. Of course that depends upon the weather (crappy this year) AND the price of fuel.
Lori's dad isn't doing well. He now has a colon blockage and may have to do another major surgery on him today. She and Melody are in Rapid so Ken is doing the freight pickup for Kevin and Kirk. Two major surgeries in less than two weeks isn't good. Praying he made some progress overnight. Before I could get this posted we got the word that Jack will be going back into surgery. Praying all will be good.
I am still watching the boys as Whitney learns about government compliance; bug eradication; roof management, etc. at the Village at Gillette. One of our supposed friends tried to make trouble for her but was thwarted. I think I need to update my entry on viral friends.
I go to their apt most days. Monday the boys wanted hotdogs for lunch. KaCe wanted catsup on his so I zigzagged the bun, flopped on the weiner and handed it to him. He looked at the plate then at me shrugged and went to the table to eat. Tuesday he wanted another dog. However their were specific instructions: Grams you need to put catchup in two (holding up two finger for emphasis) LINES not squiggly like yesterday. AND you need to make another line on TOP of the wiener. Almost 62 and still learning how to make a hot dog.
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| Whitney2 and Alexa - GGD #3 |
Ken has been over to Mike's to visit with Mona twice. I, of course, CAN'T go as I'm watching the boys. Hey it's my story. However I HAVE made her a DVD of all pertinent pictures from the past. They have hashed out several things and he has given her much to think on. During the first visit she said she sure wished she had had more couseling. His response was you got what was available which in 1976 was a "social worker" who was also a personal friend. Counseling wasn't readily available in rural Oregon. During the second one she acknowledged that she'd never thought about that. Her S.O.'s name is Mike and he found a job on one of the mine sites. They want to save to get into a house so will be staying at Mike/Rachel's for a few months. Rachel had a pg scare (Alexa is only 3 months old). We are all relieved to hear it was just a scare. Three babies in less than 3 years wouldn't be good for her health.
And then there is Lucky. She called her dad last night to tell him she was home; that the pancreatic cancer has spread to her liver; she will be doing 2 rounds of chemo shortly. AND they talked about Caleb and Eli. I have been waiting to find out what could happen in the next few months so haven't called Jean and Robert. Last night we called them.
Caleb turned 18 in Feb and will be a senior this year. After living in a group home for awhile he is back with the family doing good. He is big - over 6 feet and 220+ lbs. Jean has fought for this boy for years; but it is paying off. A doc up there finally gave them a diagnosis for him. He weighed over 10 lbs at birth; the cord was wrapped around his neck; he had swallowed meconium (?) and came out in respiratory distress. They now feel that his brain was starved for oxygen too long. Finally - something that makes sense to us all. Jean fought for 14+ years to give him the best schooling and preparation for life. They have accomplished that. He is on SSI; understands that he need to save some money for "later"; and will do okay in life,.
Elijah is 16 and a huge PIA to Jean. He will be a junior this fall. He also knows how to push Caleb's buttons which was one of the reasons Caleb was out of the house for awhile. At this point Jean/Eli just want to beat each other up so Robert has taken the lead there. :) Teenagers! That sure does bring back memories of the battles Lucky and I used to have. My final Rule for her was: You communicate with your dad. If you don't hash out what you want out before he leaves for work at 3 pm then the answer is NO. And if you walk out the door on me I will make two calls. The first to the police to report a runaway and request you be turned over to the judge as a child we can't handle and the second will be to the locksmith to change the locks on the door. THEN - we'll discuss IF you come back into this house. Ahhh yes teenagers. I remember when I was that age and my folks had this really HOT Olds 98 (or was it 88?) What I did in that car...........(shudder)!
Anyway we wanted Jean/Robert to have some notice so they can decide how/when to tell them about Lucky. They have always told them they would know ALL their history when they turn 18. Lucky asked for pictures and I'm thinking she might even get a Skype call when we visit in September. The boys will ultimately have to decide what/how they want to proceed.
We are contemplating going to the Oregon coast next summer and then coming back through the north way to visit them. Of course that depends upon the weather (crappy this year) AND the price of fuel.
Jul 20, 2011
The best laid plans...........and all that
What a week! Hayden came for a visit, Kevin's truck got here, Lori's dad had major surgery & it appears that Whitneytoo is back! The Snapon truck swap has been scheduled many time since June 25th. All of the schedules included many hands to do the work. Maybe that was just too many hands. The bottom line was the truck got here Sunday with Kev, Ken, Adam, Phil and Jaci helping out. Where were the rest of us??? Kim is working the Roder (9:30a-9:30p); Erick and I spent 10 hours taking Hayden to her mom; Lori went over to SD to help her dad. Saturday night Mike/Rachel/Andy and Alexa came over to see Hayden. I love this first sequence of interaction between Papa Kevin and Andy. She was helping, pushing buttons here and there over and over. She flitted in and out for about 20 minutes. Poke, punch, see this Papa. He finally just gave up!
Erick, Hayden and I got to Ft Collins two hours early. Why? Why to have lunch with Whitneytoo!! And she cheerfully took the help wanted ads that Erick brought for her. She'll be up next weekend. Yup I'ma thinking we just might have two Whitney's after all. Hayden spotted her first and yelled, (what else) Mama!
Back in Gillette the changeover schedule went something like this: 4:30-10:30 pm Sunday; 5:30a-9:30p and the new truck is ready to rollout on Tuesday. Then Gdad and I collapse. Kevin can't collapse - he has to work! And Lori's dad's surgery went well. I think he may come here next to recover for a couple of weeks. Yup! Gizoo is thumping along! OMG! I'm hearing noise about another GGbaby! More on THAT later!
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| Mike Gson #2, Andy and Lori. |
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| Hayden and Andy |
Erick, Hayden and I got to Ft Collins two hours early. Why? Why to have lunch with Whitneytoo!! And she cheerfully took the help wanted ads that Erick brought for her. She'll be up next weekend. Yup I'ma thinking we just might have two Whitney's after all. Hayden spotted her first and yelled, (what else) Mama!
Back in Gillette the changeover schedule went something like this: 4:30-10:30 pm Sunday; 5:30a-9:30p and the new truck is ready to rollout on Tuesday. Then Gdad and I collapse. Kevin can't collapse - he has to work! And Lori's dad's surgery went well. I think he may come here next to recover for a couple of weeks. Yup! Gizoo is thumping along! OMG! I'm hearing noise about another GGbaby! More on THAT later!
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