Hey folks!

Ok, I'm alive and somewhat well. My mom had a rough last week as well as me. Long story, but her BF is gone (another long story, but we kicked him out) and she had a heart attack and a few other small medical problems. Good news is she has little to no permanent heart damage. I took off last week week and stayed with her night and day and will stay at her house until this coming Sunday. Came back to work today, but have people checking in on her and have her on a "call me" schedule to keep me posted. So, instead of being in my Oklahoma City home, I'm back in my hometown (3,000 people) and it is way way weird. I finally got to the point where I would have to say "I don't mean to be rude, but I haven't lived here in so long I just can't remember your name." Then I'd ask, they'd tell, we laughed about getting old, etc... And what's worse is DIAL UP. Oh well. BUT, if you've never had to handle all the medical decisions, financial issues, settlements between people in a break up, and all of this on about 8 hours sleep since last Monday, it sux. However, she is my Momma and I WILL make sure she is ok healthy and otherwise. We have made an agreement...no more men. Liz

Good to hear you are alive and well. Sounds like things have been hectic. Your in my thoughts and prayers.

Thanks Amanda! It's sad to say I'm glad to be back at work to get some rest...

Big Hugs, Liz.... You are a GREAT daughter.

Thank you Jen. Hugs are great things... No, not a great daughter; great mother. When you have a great mother, you have no other place in the world to be but beside her or in front of her fighting for/with her when she can't. Well, that is if you don't have kids of your own, which I don't. Besides, I told her if she died of a heart attack I'd yank her up by her hair out of the grave, bring her back to life and then kill her again! My daddy died of a heart attack the week of Christmas 15 yrs ago. I made her promise years ago not to do that to me (like she has control ) and she wouldn't go around the holidays. And it won't happen on my watch!

okay.. no men but how many cats will you both be taking in.. good to hear from YOU.. all will be in thoughts/prayers

One cat and she's mine, but visiting her "Mimi" right now while I'm at work. Sophie (my cat) is a very needy cat child who is a bigger baby than my ex husband. So, mom is having a great time having her take naps and cuddle with during the day. Thanks for the thoughts/prayers.

So glad to hear from you....as usual, you have been on my mind....especially when you don't post in awhile I am so sorry for your mama....but like Jen said...you are an AWESOME daughter....you have done so much for her and you really are a gem....I will keep her recovery in my thoughts and prayers.... So sorry on the man front too....what a stress....but my prayer is still that the man of your dreams knocks you off your feet....you are an amazing person..... Please keep us posted and know you are in our thoughts and prayers.... All of my love, Annie

Hey, Nannie! How's that baby makin' going? Do we have a little Nate or Annie on the horizon yet? I still have it in my head (for some reason) you got pregnant in Hawaii. thank you for the well wishes, but like I said to Jen, not a good daughter. I have a good mom and would be no where else in a time like that. Family... And thank you for the amazing person thing. I'm not, really, but I try to play one on tv. One thing about dealing with stress for someone else, I lost 5 pounds. So, I guess there's one upside to all this crud. But no more men for me or her.

Hi Suga.... Well I am hoping that the baby making works out well this weekend....wooo hoo...heading to see Natie Poo tomorrow...until Monday night....CANNOT WAIT....but we did not get prego in Hawaii...although I wish I could use that as my excuse for the 10 pound gain I have going on right now....but it must be the damn carbs and portion control...dangit..... You really are a good daughter btw....in the short amount of time I have known you you have consistently done amazing things for your mama.....so take the compliment dear!!!! AND SHUT UP...you are an incredibly amazing person and someone who I would totally love to meet....I know we would get a long great.....so take another compliment....HELLO!!!! Congrats on the 5 pounds but again am sorry for why...please keep us posted...you are in my thoughts and prayers..... ALSO, I have your gift sitting here and will send after I go and try to make a baby this weekend..... I love you my sweet friend, Nannie