I haven't posted anything about Ike and I really need to do that. But I don't have time right now. I hope to get pics up but can't do that right now either. I have TONS. Unfortunately it's on MY computer - which crashed yesterday from a power spike. (that's what happens when the power comes back on like they are doing it - from all the damage - you run the risk of power surges and spikes) So my motherboard took a hit. Hopeful my harddrive is still okay. But it means getting another computer that we can't afford. And it's not enough to claim on hte insurance b/c it's less than our personal property deductable. And I doubt PEMA will cover it.
Our insurance adjuster will be out tomorrow. We filed I think 4 days (??) after the storm hit. It took forever getting thru by phone and once our agent opened her office (she still didn't have power), we went to her and filed. THat would have been Sept 16. Looking forward but also dreading him coming out. We're still waiting on a FEMA person to get w/ us on our claim there. (I JUST filed on Monday so it will be awhile - which is good b/c I need my insurance claim done)
We are so far in debt right now - from fixing the roof and the electrical stuff; buying gas for a week on the generator; having to feed 6 people in a way we're not used to eating (we did eat out quite a bit once the restaurants opened up - just to get some air conditioning, I'll admit that! And a change of pace!) - and then restocking our ENTIRE freezer and meat supply that was lost from all this. Lost wages for Steve. (which I know are claimable but how long til it shows up??)
My body is KILLING me again. I had to go off my meds b/c I swear I was getting an ulcer. I would curl up in a ball and just cry b/c my stomach hurt so badly. And it just started a couple months previous - and it was getting worse and worse. We tried prevacid, and cutting back on my meds but it wasn't working. SO we cut out my meds altogether to see if that was causing it. After about a week or 2 - and it gradually getting better - less and less episodes, now it's virtually gone. But my joints are on fire again. And every day it's worse. I'm back to being an old lady again. I'm thinking of quitting my job. I feel like crying today - it's such a downer day. (I did cry last night to Steve. The finances building up - him telling me to just quit, we'll deal w/ the finances later but how do you just quit and not worry about how to pay the bills? It doesn't make SENSE!)
Well, I didn't expect to write much at all - except to say - I can't update about Ike yet b/c my computer crashed! And look what I wrote! I need to write something. And then update w/ pictures later I suppose. But now it's time to get the kids. I hate Steve's computer b/c I can't read what I'm writing - he has it set so the text is so small! I need my granny glasses. Ugh. I'll write more eventually.
WELCOME TO OUR HOLE IN THE WALL!
We're a crazy mix in this family, keeping busy and having fun! I made this blog as a way for our family and friends to keep up with us. But good luck with that cuz I'm not the best at keepin' y'all updated!
There's 5 in the family. There's Dad - he's a motorcycle buff, building his own business, making parts for bikes. Plus he works hard at a full time job too. AND being a full time dad and our chef! There's Mom (that's ME - since I do most of the blogging). I'm a nurse, I like to go on motorcycle rides to though I'm having to sell my bike (boo!) and can't ride like I used to. I LOVE to spend time with my kids and wish I could do more of it! I'm the family chauffeur most of the time and the organizer. I'm also the photographer. (not the best but I try)
The kids are: D - the oldest boy. He's a self proclaimed nerd, obsessed w/ D&D (dungeons and dragons for those "not in the know", one of the original role playing games - NOT a video game! Imagine that! lol!). He also loves video games and computer games. He hopes to design/make video games one day. Or write plays. He's a theater buff too. He's in 9th grade and does outstanding! He's got a great sense of humor too - which usually drives his nana nuts! haha! T is the middle child and other boy. He's in 7th grade. He currently plays football and is in the honor band playing trombone. He's in a magnet program at school and is doing very well in school. He's got a GREAT laugh and has this way of doing or saying things that just touch my soul or make me laugh so hard. He's terrific! The youngest is G - the only girl. She's in 3 grade (or nerd grade as D puts it). She's learning spanish and like T, does very well with it. She did swim team over the summer, and dances during the school year. She's also in choir this year and like to join in UIL and other school activities. She's very active and is always in and out of the house. She's a spiritual soul too and has been the driving force with getting me to church most of the time, or getting us to read scriptures or having FHE. She's my angel.
There's 5 in the family. There's Dad - he's a motorcycle buff, building his own business, making parts for bikes. Plus he works hard at a full time job too. AND being a full time dad and our chef! There's Mom (that's ME - since I do most of the blogging). I'm a nurse, I like to go on motorcycle rides to though I'm having to sell my bike (boo!) and can't ride like I used to. I LOVE to spend time with my kids and wish I could do more of it! I'm the family chauffeur most of the time and the organizer. I'm also the photographer. (not the best but I try)
The kids are: D - the oldest boy. He's a self proclaimed nerd, obsessed w/ D&D (dungeons and dragons for those "not in the know", one of the original role playing games - NOT a video game! Imagine that! lol!). He also loves video games and computer games. He hopes to design/make video games one day. Or write plays. He's a theater buff too. He's in 9th grade and does outstanding! He's got a great sense of humor too - which usually drives his nana nuts! haha! T is the middle child and other boy. He's in 7th grade. He currently plays football and is in the honor band playing trombone. He's in a magnet program at school and is doing very well in school. He's got a GREAT laugh and has this way of doing or saying things that just touch my soul or make me laugh so hard. He's terrific! The youngest is G - the only girl. She's in 3 grade (or nerd grade as D puts it). She's learning spanish and like T, does very well with it. She did swim team over the summer, and dances during the school year. She's also in choir this year and like to join in UIL and other school activities. She's very active and is always in and out of the house. She's a spiritual soul too and has been the driving force with getting me to church most of the time, or getting us to read scriptures or having FHE. She's my angel.
3 comments:
(((hugs))) and prayers, Mel! I'm sorry you're in so much pain!
Aw geez mel! I'm so sorry!
I guess I'm glad to see you have some valleys in your mountains of pain, but I'm so sad you're still in so much pain! I wish it would go away! you know I love you - it breaks my heart to hear you in so much pain...and I totally understand your hesitation to quit when you know how helpful the "extra" money is.
I wish you could get all the answers you're looking for!
MUAH!
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