slacking...

It's hard to believe I am slacking on this again so soon.... ok so it's really NOT hard to believe that. lol :)

Things at times have been too busy to think much about this blog. Unfortunate, I know..

Here are some updates:

• Mom - she is ok.. I say that with a little hesitation because she has not been feeling well lately. Her stomach has been upset which has caused her to not eat much, plus the fact that the meds make nothing taste good :( She lost 13 pounds in a WEEK!! Not good. We saw the Dr's PA yesterday and after checking mom out, talking, & me talking to her privately she decided to put a hold on the study meds and do an MRI today - three weeks earlier than scheduled. We will get results tomorrow. I would like to be at that appt but don't think I will be able to make it. I'll put in a request for the PA to call me if possible. I did here from my Aunt this morning and after talking with my mom Aunt Ellen said mom sounded a bit more chipper this morning. We (she & I) have decided that the drugs were really bringing mom down... Time to either stop them or try a new one. We'll see what Doc Hottie (my name for him) has to say on Friday :)
• Kids - They are struggling. Not with school, they LOVE that. :) We are blessed to have gotten such a wonderful and caring school. The administration is amazing and the teachers so understanding. At home though, it's usually a different story... I know they are trying to adjust to all the changes in their lives and it's a lot to take in. Along with their beloved gramma being so ill. I think once she is a little more "up" they will be a bit happier. :) For now though, Autumn seems to be the more emotional one and Patrick the more angry & aggressive one. I am trying to be patient but firm with them as is my sister. Routine is the best.
• Me - I'm hanging in there.. Mainly taking it moment by moment, day by day. That's about all I can do right now.. that and lean on Jesus. It's hard to watch my strong, beautiful, energetic mom be so tired and sick. :'( On a positive note: I had a job interview yesterday!! I am very hopeful I will get a chance to go to the next step in the hiring process. I have put out many applications and also heard from another that asked me to go online and fill out another application. I'm hoping to hear something from them soon also. I do my best to keep Bev's house the way she likes it, although I have been on an organizing spree.. lol I have also been out seeing what types of assistance the kids and I qualify for. We have been blessed in what we have been able to get.

Time to help with homework.. I'll try to update again SOON!!