Thursday

We got power!! It finally came back on about 10 last night. So.. today should be a better day for Bill & Lotus. I was beginning to wonder how I was going to get everything done before he head out tomorrow without any power (cooking.....laundry...SHOWERS!). Needless to say, we are gonna be busy pre-campers when I get home from work today!

But before I do that, I gotta get through my workday..so...you all have a good day today!

Sherri

Let there be light!  Don't you just hate it when you lose power for so long like that? Have fun camping.
My day started out slowly due to the fact that I couldn't get up this morning. I am just so tired today. Both Bill and I are just about wore out from this septic issue. The septic installer that has been repairing our old system gave us an estimate for the new system, $12,000. +. They need to put it way back on our back lot and run the pipe from the field and back behind the garage to come up to the house. We just can't afford that kind of money so we are checking into other options on perhaps cleaning the finger system. There are those companies that say they can actually clean your septic system and at this point, that is a better idea and at $1,600. instead of $12,000. its more affordable too. I love my house and yard and my willow tree that my husband planted for me when we moved in. I just can't imagine moving but, this house is becoming a money pit.
The best thing about today is that my daughter and her school band will be performing tonight for the parents. It's their first performance of the season and my daughter who is in the color guard will be doing a solo. I can't wait to see them. It's so good that she is involved in an activity like this at school.
I hope everyone has a good day.

van is packed, we have directions! We are good to go to Middlebury. Don't know if I have packed everything we need, but at this point I am thinking if I forgot something we can buy it or we don't need it in the first place. See you happy campers Friday! Wendy

Afternoon everyone!
I started my day today taking my son to a speech evaluation so that hopefully someday soon he will be able to talk. It may take awhile but it will be a very blessed day when he does. Then on to school to view what I thought was his kinder classroom. NO...since he is special needs he will be housed in a room that is basically extended daycare. I am so upset. Andrew is capable of learning and has picked up over 100 signs yet they think he is an invalid and I am furious. They take the kids to eat, teach them to dress themselves, but they do NOT learn actual school subjects. I dont know what to do and am so upset.

I hope you all that are going have a wonderful campout. It will be a much needed time of relaxing and reconnecting with new and old friends. I hope that each of you finds joy and peace this weekend.

Johnna my prayers continue to be with you on this septic issue. You have to be so worn out and frustrated. Thank  goodness you can get out and go watch your daughter shine tonight.

Take care everyone and have a blessed weight loss day!

Kristie you must be really upset, I would be too.  What school district are you in?  I used to work for Warren Township schools in the special ed program for pre school age children and ALL  children were included in class.  This seems so unfair for you lil guy. 

Keep your head up and try to remain calm, you want Andrew to be happy going off to school and not pick up on the fact that you are stressed over school.  It should be a positive experience for him, I hope it is for you too once you get over this hurdle. 

Jeannie