Well, let’s see. I have to start somewhere. I suppose I’ll start with not this last Sunday, but the Sunday before that, which resulted in a family member’s involuntary hospitalization at our local hospital, and then to hospitalization at our state mental hospital. Sadness, misery, and woe. The entire week was spent making sure that he received adequate care, and that he wasn’t let out prematurely. It was a hellish nightmare. And a lot of hard work for someone who currently hates me because he had to go in. I just hope he gets help and gets better.

This weekend was spent in Draconian fashion as well. The good news is that Kristi arrived on Saturday to help with the disaster area left in the wake of the mental illness.  My brain kept surverying the mess thinking, it looks like Hobbits ate acid and started a project and didn’t finish it. Like maybe a tornado got them all. But there was so much metal and other debris everywhere, my brain finally added the thought that it looked like Hobbits and Terminators had a war, and everyone died, because that’s how it looks and smells. I spent 9 hours with a shampooer yesterday. More needs to happen. I called professionals today. My body hates me right now for all the bending and moving back and forth motion.

It seems like a lot of people in my life are sad right now. Wendy is sad-my heart is broken for her.  Bridgy is sad-my heart hurts for her too. But she was a tremendous help yesterday, and no mistake. One thing I will say about all my girlfriends and bridesmaids is that they are incredibly resiliant people. They bounce back. I love them all. Wendy will be a kickass helper when she gets back here. Her sorrow could never make me happy, but I am grateful that she’s leaving a bad situation to come to a better one. And Sweet Donnie, as always, was helpful and kind this weekend.

And I’ve been meaning to mention this for awhile….I can see in my stats that many people read this blog, or subscribe to RSS feeds-WAY more than I would have ever thought-it’s just amazing. Who are you? You lot hardly ever write to me or tell me things. =) Feel free anytime. I welcome feedback. I’m interested in what my readers would like to hear more about. I can certainly be far more specific than my own ravings and rantings. =)

To everyone: Be Well.