Hard to believe it's been so long that I've made an entry. Today is very blustery and the snow is flying, very cold. Made it through Christmas, didn't get to see the kids, weather working against us, we cancelled going to Olive's birthday party the week before Christmas because sleet and ice were predicted, which we got. They ended up rescheduling her party for January and had to cancel that for same reason and the Berkshire Mtns got hit bad so glad we didn't try it. That part of the trip isn't great in good weather much less in bad. Lauren doesn't get that, thinks we just don't want to come. I just don't get her mind set.
Jim and I have been cleaning, only 2 bedrooms left--guest room and Shannon's. Shannon's just needs a vacuum leaner and dust rag but the guest room needs help, been putting things in there that I don't know what to do with. Scrubbed the kitchen this weekend, I did cupboards inside and out, jim did floor when I was done.
Linda retired Dec 31st, they hired someone who lasted 2 weeks,now trying to get someone else. It's tough working short everyday. We are swamped, 5 docs, 3 PA's and 3 schedulers instead of 4, plus I have to do prior authorizations for genetic testing which means being on the phone with insurance company while trying to take care of patients in front of me. We are all feeling the stress.
Two of my friends have family now stationed in Korea, one for a year, the other for 2 years -- my Hugs and Prayers are with them all. It's tough enough having them serve but then to be so far away for so long........
My brother that hasn't had any real contact with me for quite a few years is starting to reach out. He has been on dialysis for a couple years now as he has the same kidney disease that killed our mom, nana, and many others on that side of the family. He's now had a couple heart attacks and just recently had a valve replacement and by pass surgery. Think it's finally hitting home that his sisters and brother are his only family. We are all so different, but when mom died, things changed and got worse when dad was going downhill and then he died. There's hope though!
So time to get back to cleaning and get dinner started.
Hugs and Prayers to all
1 comment:
Karen - good to see your post. Life gets so busy. Sorry to hear that Lauren doesn't understand why you don't come during bad weather. It's difficult sometimes to explain, and yet rough weather is what it is and shouldn't be taken lightly. Hope to hear soon that the shorthanded situation at work is getting better, especially because your patients are in need of compassion. They are blessed to have you.
I know what you mean about putting things someplace just because you don't know where else to put it. Story of my life. :-)
Before long (or so we can convince ourselves), we'll each be cleaning out the campers and getting ready to head out to the campground. Well, we can dream, anyway, right?
Blessings and hugs to you and Jim.
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