Christmas is right around the corner and I know many families are strapped because of our economy. I hate thinking about all the children and families that will be without this year so we donate to the Red Cross and others that help so many. We have been lucky so far and the small company that Bill works for is still in business thus far.
Bill’s son and daughter told us what to get for their children. Billy wanted a Battat Easel for his two girls which we were okay with and it will help with their creativity. Billy is artistic so it’s only natural that he would like to develop any skills they might have. We could only order it online not at the store and it was originally 140 dollars, but at the time I ordered it was 40 dollars off, what a deal.
Jodi wanted the Lego Brick Street Customs for Nate because he loves to build things and since we had to order that online also and they were both from Target we got free shipping. So we took care of 3 grandchildren very quickly. Baby Natalie is getting money to open a savings account plus a Harley bear of course. We sent money to Eric and Chris plus money for Ethan’s highchair for Christmas.
So we are all set since the adults will be getting money. No more shopping to do. Bill put the Easel together last night and I took a couple of photos. I’m not a good photo taker however, but you can at least see what it looks like. It’s two sided with a chalkboard on one side and a white board on the other and it came with 5 colored bins underneath to hold supplies.
It’s a very sturdy piece of furniture and both little girls can do their drawing at the same time. We had to buy some supplies to get them started like colored and white chalk, dry erase markers for the white board, and a small roll of paper which we finally found at Walmart which fits on the roller on the inside and it pulls up through the top. I couldn’t find a roll of easel paper, but I thought the roll of banner paper was fine for right now.
We also had to get some non toxic paint markers for the paper so any other supplies needed their parents can get, they’re all set and ready to show their artistic side now. I need to figure out how to wrap it since it’s so big. I added a drawing that Billy made for his Father when he was in the 8th grade, if you could see it in person you could see all of the fine details.
I lived in Nevada for several years back in the 80’s and I loved it especially Reno because it was a smaller city than Las Vegas and the people were also a lot friendlier. It was a party all the time, but it was very sad to see all of the homeless people and it wasn’t very pleasant to see people lose everything they had. They have pawn shops all over the place and people would also actually sell their cars for more money to gamble with.
At the time it was a big adventure for me. I tried Las Vegas first, but couldn’t find a job. I joined the Culinary Union and got my health card, but it was back when the MGM had burned down and so many people were out of work. I would have loved to have stayed in one of those fancy las vegas suites, but couldn’t afford that. Instead I lived in one of the cheap motels for about a month before I was forced to find work in Reno.
The very day I got to Reno I found a job in a small casino called The Colonial on Arlington. I was waitressing there and they had a good reputation for their food so we had a good clientele among the casino workers and were always busy. I made very good money in Reno and had a ball for 3 years, but it got old and I returned to a more stable life where the streets rolled up after a certain time of night, I’ll never regret those years though.
I hate to keep apologizing for pouring out my feelings right now, but it did help and I’d also like to thank Annie from Annie’s Savvy Cafe for her heartfelt comment. I really appreciate all comments and many times I don’t answer so I give link love instead because even though I have comment luv installed I haven’t gotten around to do follow yet on comments, but I intend to do that next week.
I am actually okay and I am very strong even though I might sound weak at times and I am a survivor. I read “A Course In Miracles” or have for many years and it helps, but I haven’t lately because I fell back into the human reality of believing this is my true reality which I know it’s not. Sorry that may sound weird to many of you because this world is all we know.
I wont take that any further because everyone has their own way of thinking and I just wanted you to know that I certainly appreciate all of the good energy that I felt from your typed words. When I talked to Eric last night he just sounded so weak and when he told me the cancer was actually in his bones now I just kind of lost it. I know in my heart it’s only a matter of time.
I will probably be going down as I mentioned in January and I don’t know how long I will be there, but I wont have access to a computer unless I get my laptop then I would keep in touch. I really need to spend time with my son, but I also hate leaving Bill because as I said before he has glaucoma and the pressure in the one eye is up to 36 which the Dr. said is unacceptable.
We go Tuesday to see what is going to be done. Bill is really worried that he will lose his eyesight one day. I’m also worried about him and leaving him alone for a month, but the kids and other family members always come over to comfort him when I’m away. I’m beginning to think they don’t like me because they always wait till I’m gone to come over, but they know he’s a wimp and hates to be alone.
I’m tired so I’ll say Goodnight and wish a good weekend for everyone and thanks so much to all you great bloggers.
I feel really bad that some people don’t know what is going on with my son when they come to my blog and just catch a glimpse of my life and for that I apologize. My son is 38 and will be 39 if he lives to his next birthday which is in May. He just had his first and only baby during the same time that he was hospitalized, Ethan was born while I was there and I received the worse news that any Mother could have that my son was dying with cancer.
I have tried to live from one day to the next and for a while it was okay I do have unipoloar if you want to read the post on my other blog. I have prayed and prayed and even begged for prayers and many people responded which I am grateful for. You know, even though I love God and believe I don’t believe in miracles any more, but I never asked for a miracle I only asked for courage for my son and the family. We have received courage or at least my son has, but he is having a hard time letting go now and so am I.
I have an additive personality and I’ve dealt with alcohol all my life, but I’ve dealt with it and I will type about it at a later date. These past 6 years have been the happiest I have ever been in my whole entire life until 5 months ago when I received word that my son was dying. Now I don’t know how other people deal with things in their life, but I don’t judge what or how they cope, but I’m not coping very well in my old age, but I do appreciate all the feedback and caring wishes.
I can deal with anything that happens in my life, but when it comes to my one and only child then I don’t know how to cope well apparently. For my friends that have left messages I appreciate them very much and I give link love for very different reasons than many of my friends. When people care enough to leave me a message because it’s something they care enough about and are concerned about then they deserve love back and I really appreciate everyone so Thank-You all very much.
These are some past post for those that don’t know what is going on with my son and myself or my life and I do appreciate very much all of the concerns.
Please Say A Little Prayer For My Son
Erics Pond And Jack Russell
Bloggers Who Believe In The Power Of Prayer
More About My Trip To Kentucky
Below are the blogs and people that I chose to give link love to.
Mark at World Travel Blog
Jan at Better Spines
Judy at More Than Sew So
Carol at Pentimento
Man In The Moon
Anna At A Rose By Name
Jenny at Pushing The Angry Button
Lea at Ocean Of Perspectives
Dawn at Iowahippiechick
