The Butcher
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If by evangelical you mean "a Protestant who believes converting people to Christianity is vitally important" then yes, they were evangelical.
Sadly, it's halfway across the state from me. I live in Hell's unmentionables.That trip didn’t happen in 2019 but it’s happening in 2022. Any Pub regulars living there? (Reading up on the place, which seems a ton of fun)
Prayers and vibes my friend!Monday I have to go pay the retainer to my attorney to fight the ex's appeal of the family court decision that gave me 50/50 visitation with my daughter. She doesn't have any valid reason I shouldn't have 50/50, she just doesn't like the pay cut in child support. My lawyer had quoted 3-6k before, then his assistant mentioned 5k. So honestly not sure how much it will be, but have to pay it or the 15k or so already spent is just wasted. My attorney had said before that the only thing they can argue in family court appeals is that the judge did something wrong in the law. From his side, he said everything was done correctly.
So would appreciate prayers/vibes/whatever for any who are willing. I'm not sure how long this will go on. I'm hoping that the court awards me attorney fees for this appeal, but honestly don't know if it will happen.
I love hoodies. It's been in the 80s all week here and it's nice. I jumped in the lake twice yesterday and neither time did I get that wave of cold you usually get before you adjust to the temperature. Just cool without cold. Perfect.To be clear, I am not being sarcastic: perfect weather in Chicago today!
It's cool & overcast with light-but-steady rain. I got to wear a hoodie! You can take the boy out of Seattle, but you can't take Seattle out of the boy.
Today is the one-year anniversary of my brother's death. I'm feeling a lot better today than I expected to. Of course I'm sad that he's gone, and always will be, but I am also having fun remembering things he liked & some of the good times we had. My parents are currently headed out to his grave to clean it up & leave flowers.
By sheer coincidence, it's also Savage Worlds night tonight, which I'm looking forward to.
Sorrows for you and yours. Much love! We're pretty much all in this world together and people matter.Dad's funeral was on the 12th - we gave him a lovely, and loving, send-off.
This was meant to be mum's time - no nurses or carers, just her, the wee dog we got for her 4 years ago, and family around her.
Turns out she's been sitting quietly on a timebomb of medical conditions so that my dad got the attention he needed. She went into hospital with a perforated bowel on Sunday.
Alrhough she survived the operation - unexpectedly - and another one to close her back up, she's not recovering. Heart disease, circulation problems, and toxic shock from the operations. Liver and kidneys damaged, she's having a scan tomorrow to see if she has any higher brain function.
The best outcome is months in hospital with 24/7 care, followed by a care home. We've been warned that we may have to consider palliative care. Also that she as the person we knew may be gone already, and we may have to discuss switching off her life support.
With dad, it felt like a release from his pain. It was expected, and prepared for. With mum, it just feels so shockingly unfair and fast. She deserved a rest and a break.
Her last call to me, before hospital, was to tell me to look after her dog. I guess she needs to go and see dad now.
Also, wife and I both caught Covid, so we can only see mum via a video call.
Please tell your loved ones how much they mean to you, do it today and every today. You won't know the last time you get to say it until afterwards.
Atelerix, I am so sorry to hear this!Dad's funeral was on the 12th - we gave him a lovely, and loving, send-off.
This was meant to be mum's time - no nurses or carers, just her, the wee dog we got for her 4 years ago, and family around her.
Turns out she's been sitting quietly on a timebomb of medical conditions so that my dad got the attention he needed. She went into hospital with a perforated bowel on Sunday.
Alrhough she survived the operation - unexpectedly - and another one to close her back up, she's not recovering. Heart disease, circulation problems, and toxic shock from the operations. Liver and kidneys damaged, she's having a scan tomorrow to see if she has any higher brain function.
The best outcome is months in hospital with 24/7 care, followed by a care home. We've been warned that we may have to consider palliative care. Also that she as the person we knew may be gone already, and we may have to discuss switching off her life support.
With dad, it felt like a release from his pain. It was expected, and prepared for. With mum, it just feels so shockingly unfair and fast. She deserved a rest and a break.
Her last call to me, before hospital, was to tell me to look after her dog. I guess she needs to go and see dad now.
Also, wife and I both caught Covid, so we can only see mum via a video call.
Please tell your loved ones how much they mean to you, do it today and every today. You won't know the last time you get to say it until afterwards.
We need that hug emoticon. I hope for the best for your mom and you guys whatever that turns out to be.Dad's funeral was on the 12th - we gave him a lovely, and loving, send-off.
This was meant to be mum's time - no nurses or carers, just her, the wee dog we got for her 4 years ago, and family around her.
Turns out she's been sitting quietly on a timebomb of medical conditions so that my dad got the attention he needed. She went into hospital with a perforated bowel on Sunday.
Alrhough she survived the operation - unexpectedly - and another one to close her back up, she's not recovering. Heart disease, circulation problems, and toxic shock from the operations. Liver and kidneys damaged, she's having a scan tomorrow to see if she has any higher brain function.
The best outcome is months in hospital with 24/7 care, followed by a care home. We've been warned that we may have to consider palliative care. Also that she as the person we knew may be gone already, and we may have to discuss switching off her life support.
With dad, it felt like a release from his pain. It was expected, and prepared for. With mum, it just feels so shockingly unfair and fast. She deserved a rest and a break.
Her last call to me, before hospital, was to tell me to look after her dog. I guess she needs to go and see dad now.
Also, wife and I both caught Covid, so we can only see mum via a video call.
Please tell your loved ones how much they mean to you, do it today and every today. You won't know the last time you get to say it until afterwards.
On it.Silverlion thank you, it's true!
Ronnie Sanford I'm just overwhelmed, I don't know what to say. I'm so grateful, you're making a silly old man cry!
I think mum would like to hear your prayers very much, and I would too. I'm humbled.
I'm on it too!On it.
Monday I have to go pay the retainer to my attorney to fight the ex's appeal of the family court decision that gave me 50/50 visitation with my daughter. She doesn't have any valid reason I shouldn't have 50/50, she just doesn't like the pay cut in child support. My lawyer had quoted 3-6k before, then his assistant mentioned 5k. So honestly not sure how much it will be, but have to pay it or the 15k or so already spent is just wasted. My attorney had said before that the only thing they can argue in family court appeals is that the judge did something wrong in the law. From his side, he said everything was done correctly.
So would appreciate prayers/vibes/whatever for any who are willing. I'm not sure how long this will go on. I'm hoping that the court awards me attorney fees for this appeal, but honestly don't know if it will happen.
No apologies needed, at least for me. I know the pub is one of the few areas I feel comfortable sharing such things, and am glad to have it and everyone here.I'm not the sort to share my feelings, so apologies for my outbursts, but yesterday I just had to get some anguish out.
Well done. I am getting to that place after the loss of my wife, smiling at memories of our happy times.Today is the one-year anniversary of my brother's death. I'm feeling a lot better today than I expected to. Of course I'm sad that he's gone, and always will be, but I am also having fun remembering things he liked & some of the good times we had. My parents are currently headed out to his grave to clean it up & leave flowers.
By sheer coincidence, it's also Savage Worlds night tonight, which I'm looking forward to.
Oh wow. I am so sorry Atelerix. Sometimes troubles come in their legions. I hope you and your wife weather covid well and that you are able to spend as much time with your mum as possible. I have been through some of what you have experienced and it's very tough. Take your joy where you can and know the pain does ease with time.Dad's funeral was on the 12th - we gave him a lovely, and loving, send-off.
This was meant to be mum's time - no nurses or carers, just her, the wee dog we got for her 4 years ago, and family around her.
Turns out she's been sitting quietly on a timebomb of medical conditions so that my dad got the attention he needed. She went into hospital with a perforated bowel on Sunday.
Alrhough she survived the operation - unexpectedly - and another one to close her back up, she's not recovering. Heart disease, circulation problems, and toxic shock from the operations. Liver and kidneys damaged, she's having a scan tomorrow to see if she has any higher brain function.
The best outcome is months in hospital with 24/7 care, followed by a care home. We've been warned that we may have to consider palliative care. Also that she as the person we knew may be gone already, and we may have to discuss switching off her life support.
With dad, it felt like a release from his pain. It was expected, and prepared for. With mum, it just feels so shockingly unfair and fast. She deserved a rest and a break.
Her last call to me, before hospital, was to tell me to look after her dog. I guess she needs to go and see dad now.
Also, wife and I both caught Covid, so we can only see mum via a video call.
Please tell your loved ones how much they mean to you, do it today and every today. You won't know the last time you get to say it until afterwards.
Many sorrows and condolences for your loss. Peace and love to you and yours!Thanks zanshin. We were given special permission to come into the hospital today. Mum passed in the early evening - no pain or suffering, and surrounded by family. She never regained consciousness and other things were failing - her body was just exhausted.
Relatives got to see her too, and my daughter video-called to say goodbye from Japan. Brave girl.
Really sad, but she's at peace, free of pain and with dad.
Her last words to me were asking that I look after the dog we got her 4 years ago, so the wee one will join our hooligan schnauzers next week. I'm sure she will be howling at the postman in no time.