I spent the day yesterday upstairs in my office. Every year, I go through every single file as I store away the old, and set up files for the new year. My office is well on its way to completion though I feel I still have so much to do. Now with our shed up outside, we can move out the extra furniture upstairs and out into 
permanent storage. Eventually when the garage is finished into a family room, those items will be used there.
The kitchen and dining room are completed! Whew! The second bathroom is still under construction, but I hope to have it finished by this weekend. Davy bought me a magnificent chop saw for Christmas which will allow me to accurately cut all the molding that is needed to go around the bathroom. It is a beautiful piece of equipment that sits on an interesting table that is designed to lean up against the wall to get it out of the way when not in use. He also gave me a nice set of hand tools to go in my two tool boxes. Because I ordinarily do most the inside house repairs (and occasionally a few outside projects), a good tool assortment will come in handy. I am also considering crown molding in the living/dining room area, but worry it may look too busy.
permanent storage. Eventually when the garage is finished into a family room, those items will be used there.The kitchen and dining room are completed! Whew! The second bathroom is still under construction, but I hope to have it finished by this weekend. Davy bought me a magnificent chop saw for Christmas which will allow me to accurately cut all the molding that is needed to go around the bathroom. It is a beautiful piece of equipment that sits on an interesting table that is designed to lean up against the wall to get it out of the way when not in use. He also gave me a nice set of hand tools to go in my two tool boxes. Because I ordinarily do most the inside house repairs (and occasionally a few outside projects), a good tool assortment will come in handy. I am also considering crown molding in the living/dining room area, but worry it may look too busy.
I like all my tools, but the chop saw is my "baby."
Dave will be coming up this weekend to spend the weekend with the boys. I am glad he is taking time out to visit because it won't be long and David will be gone for a year. I think they plan on snowmobiling and going to see the Blazers game on Saturday. David bought tickets for all of them for Christmas.
School starts Monday and I will take just three classes. This term I will take Prehistory Africa, North American Geography, and Writing 323. I really miss my science classes, but there is nothing I can do about that. I have considered finishing up several science series at Clackamas Comm., but they would only add to my knowledge, not my degree requirements for graduation. At this time, I need to focus on my goal working towards graduation.
Monday, Arby went into surgery to remove a large toy that he had swallowed. It is my fault because I gave him the toy in the first place. I had thought it was a safe toy, but I obviously forgot I had a pitbull on my hands! We brought him home on Monday night and continued with his IV solution, gave him another pain medication shot, and babied him all through the next day. I not only learned how to conduct proper IV use, but to also remove the catheter when he completed his bag. I learned a lot about medical procedures through this experience. It is always fascinating to have my hands on anything that is of a medical nature. That has been a good thing because I have experienced many crises throughout the years between animals and children. One of my more fascinating adventures was when I removed a maggot embedded deeply into the upper eye of a baby blue jay. Unfortunately, the baby still died, but the experience was amazing for me.
I wish Debbie was not as sick as she is. Unfortunately, the removal of her spleen has not permanently stopped the destruction of her platelets. As I understand it, her body could become immune to the platelet transfusions which would give her just two weeks to live because she would internally bleed to death. Even a small tap to her body would cause uncontrolled internal bleeding. Another consequence is that she would not be able to have kidney dialysis because she would bleed to death that way. She attributes her healthy look to her good attitude, her artwork, and working on her gallery. Those are some of the reasons she remains optimistic and in good spirits in spite of her sensitive health status. She also desires to have a place at home where she can invite people in to share her work with them, and display other artists work as well. Before she was smitten by Lupus, her work as a Washington County sheriff kept her out with people. She loved her work. and she loves people. But now with dialysis every other day, she finds herself more tied to the house; and without her work to keep her busy, she accidentally discovered her passion for art! If you want to visit her website go to followyourartgallery.com.
Dave will be coming up this weekend to spend the weekend with the boys. I am glad he is taking time out to visit because it won't be long and David will be gone for a year. I think they plan on snowmobiling and going to see the Blazers game on Saturday. David bought tickets for all of them for Christmas.
School starts Monday and I will take just three classes. This term I will take Prehistory Africa, North American Geography, and Writing 323. I really miss my science classes, but there is nothing I can do about that. I have considered finishing up several science series at Clackamas Comm., but they would only add to my knowledge, not my degree requirements for graduation. At this time, I need to focus on my goal working towards graduation.
Monday, Arby went into surgery to remove a large toy that he had swallowed. It is my fault because I gave him the toy in the first place. I had thought it was a safe toy, but I obviously forgot I had a pitbull on my hands! We brought him home on Monday night and continued with his IV solution, gave him another pain medication shot, and babied him all through the next day. I not only learned how to conduct proper IV use, but to also remove the catheter when he completed his bag. I learned a lot about medical procedures through this experience. It is always fascinating to have my hands on anything that is of a medical nature. That has been a good thing because I have experienced many crises throughout the years between animals and children. One of my more fascinating adventures was when I removed a maggot embedded deeply into the upper eye of a baby blue jay. Unfortunately, the baby still died, but the experience was amazing for me.
I wish Debbie was not as sick as she is. Unfortunately, the removal of her spleen has not permanently stopped the destruction of her platelets. As I understand it, her body could become immune to the platelet transfusions which would give her just two weeks to live because she would internally bleed to death. Even a small tap to her body would cause uncontrolled internal bleeding. Another consequence is that she would not be able to have kidney dialysis because she would bleed to death that way. She attributes her healthy look to her good attitude, her artwork, and working on her gallery. Those are some of the reasons she remains optimistic and in good spirits in spite of her sensitive health status. She also desires to have a place at home where she can invite people in to share her work with them, and display other artists work as well. Before she was smitten by Lupus, her work as a Washington County sheriff kept her out with people. She loved her work. and she loves people. But now with dialysis every other day, she finds herself more tied to the house; and without her work to keep her busy, she accidentally discovered her passion for art! If you want to visit her website go to followyourartgallery.com.
She is still accepting donations to help her complete her gallery. If you feel moved to make a donation, access her gallery site and look for the donations section, then click on it. Deb lives on disability and her monies are limited. It would be a great gift to her to be able to get her gallery completed as soon as possible. For me, I worry something will happen to her before that point. I don't like to focus on the negative, but then that is a reality for that dear girl. Every little bit is appreciated.
Time to get back to the house. Today is work on my office upstairs, and on the second bathroom. I have four more days to complete scads of unpacking and construction. A little at a time our home is shaping up, but oh, what a slow process it has been!
Love, Linda Rose (Mom, Maajsha, Mumsie, and Mom Forney).
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