Yeah it's been one helluva week. Sunday I was visiting with Thorfin and Karessa in North Bend, found out via text from Mom that Dad was sick which isn't a good thing. Dad doesn't get sick like most people, it's not like *cough cough* I have a cold; no when Dad get's sick he's really sick. Mom was afraid he'd picked up hamthrax, and on top of it his diverticulitis was acting up. So I stayed the night in North Bend, and when I came home Monday morning I found out Mom took Dad to the E.R to figure out what was going on because he was shaking...definitely not a good sign. Hours later we find out he's been booked a room in Riverbend, and is pending surgery. The diverticulitis perforated his bowel, and caused intestinal infection, plus he did indeed have H1N1 which made it all the worse. Later we find out he needs part of his colon removed, the name starts with an S but I can't remember it; basically it's the colon's filter. We were concerned about how long he'd be out for and if he'd have to have a colostomy bag (not enjoying that thought). Mom's been spending time with him at the hospital every day.

He had surgery on Friday, from what I've been told it went well. He had that part of his colon taken out and all of his large intestine, plus in the days it took to get him ready for surgery he's developed pneumonia. The doctors have assured Mom that he'll be ok, he just needs to recover from surgery, infection and pneumonia. Thank goodness his short term disability kicked in the day he went into Riverbend, cause he'll be out for about 6weeks and even if he returns to work he'll need to be on light duty for a while. If we're lucky he'll come home Wednesday. In the mean time Mom has been at Dad's side, she hasn't been able to think of much else unfortunately this has left me as the responsible one in the house. Amypoo is using her having hamthrax as an excuse to not do anything, though she's well enough to to go class, work and almost daily trips to Walmart with Randy, Randy just hides in their room, Mikey doesn't do anything unless Mom leaves him a specific list or gives him verbal direction. So I'm trying to make sure things are getting done while trying to get my homework to quit fighting with me.

I went up to Blatha An Oir yesterday for their Harvest Feast event. I needed to get out of the house, I was starting to feel a bit overwhelmed. Baron Aleksii and Baroness Elsbeth are lovely people, the event was very warm and inviting. I brought the calendars up there as well and they did really well, I think we'll sell out of them at 12th Night but I'm not sure if we want to do another print run that late in the buying season. I do know one thing though I now know how a trucker feels, I spent most of my time on the road and boy was I glad to get a chance to stand, and get out of the car. I was also exhausted when I got home and practically fell asleep as soon as I sat down.

Oh before I forget Tadgh and Morrghan, a man by the name of Johanes(spelling) said to tell you he says "Hello". Thank you to those who sent hugs and well wishes, they were much appreciated. I may post more updates on Dad's recovery depending on how it goes. I'm hoping for a nice uneventful recovery, so that he can get back to as normal as things were for him.

morrghan92

So much to do, so much to organize and get done.

Walk the dogs
Turn in cans and bottles
Pick up around the house
Check air mattresses to make sure they can still be used
Make list for Frolic; stuff left to do and list of staff
Contact/ email a couple people to help with Project Bearway judging.
Make list for Coronet 2010; start organizing
Talk to a guy about horse stuff
Finish up bear hats. Waiting for scarywoman to get fleece to make a bear hood for her an possibly one other.
Fix under dress that goes with my apron dress, before Crown.

Okie doke time to get back to working on my to do list.