Stanley

So as Dad mentioned last weekend was Field Day for Ham radio. It's a world wide event to see how many contacts you can make in 24 hours. We had a lot of fun. While yes we did miss some family events this weekend but we know that they understand because of how much Mom loves being out doors and she Loves going to Field day. It wasn't that long ago that she was on the radio trying to make contacts herself. I really think she enjoys camping so much now days because she doesn't have to do the cooking. I'm still trying to figure out how I ended up filling in for that job. We were up in Stanley and we camped up on this ridge that over looked the Valley with the beautiful Saw Tooth mountains in the background. What a breath taking view! Mom had a really great weekend. She did well on the drive up and fabulous on Friday. Saturday she had a few bumps that she was working through but by bedtime she seemed to be doing fine. Sunday morning we broke camp and were already to head home but not before we got this picture. We had a hard time getting her to smile at first but since she wouldn't say "cheese" for the camera I asked her if she would at least fart for the camera she thought that was pretty funny so we were able to snap this picture.

We're trying to decide where the next pictures will come from but we're thinking Lost Lake up by New Meadows So stayed tuned.

I miss my gal

I really miss my girl!!!!! Oh, Patsy is still here but I sure miss the gal that I have had by my side by so many years. 40 years in about a month and Patsy has always been there to talk to, camp with, work and play with, and most of all, just a companion to share my life with. I am not complaining but just wishing things were better.

We went camping over the weekend and she had a really good day and then she had a not so good day. All in all, it was a lot of fun and I believe that it is something that she really enjoys. We had Chad and Carey with us and the kids. It was great fun.

Since we have been home, Patsy has had a couple of great days. I went over to Carols on Tues and she worked on Patsy through me and I can't explain it but, She is doing okay.

While I was gone, someone brought over a loaf of cinnamon bread and it was delicious. I think it was Val and if that is right, thanks Val. And if I am wrong, thanks to whoever it was. Lucille always brings me bread and cookies but Thereasa said it was someone else. Patsy has so many good friends and i get to eat all the food that they bring her HEHE I think they all feel sorry for me because they know that I can't cook. Patsy is waiting for dinner so I guess that i will wrap it up for now. Thanks for being there, RAZ

We are going to try the camping trip again!!!

Looks like it is going to be another beautiful day. Patsy is doing pretty good. She has been sleeping a little more then I like to see her but the heat might be a factor. We haven't weighed her for a couple of weeks but I am confident that she is doing ok. My back says she is. I went over to help Chad and Carey with a little concrete project and took her with me. She got to see the grandkids and hold the baby.

If she doesn't have a set back between now and thursday, we are going to Stanley for the weekend to do a Ham radio activity called Field Day. We will be with Chad and Carey and several other good friends. I think it will be a good time. Getting there and back is the biggest problem. I am sure that I will have to stop somewhere along the way and do a pit stop with Patsy. That is kinda hard. In my truck, I have a console between the seats and I am hoping that I can roll her on her side on the console and change her and then roll her back. I have not tried it yet so it might be interesting. Carey and I changed her in her wheel chair the last time we went camping. I lifted her up and she did the changing. But, Carey will not be along for the ride until later.

I have been working on running new power source to the RV so that I will have enough power to run the air conditioning with out the generator. I forgot how back breaking digging a trench by hand is in order to put the line in. I got it done yesterday and the wire pulled through the conduit. Now I just need to hook the wire to the panel box and a little bit of wiring to the RV and I should be ready to go. I have to get it done or it will be to hot for Patsy in the RV. Lots to do so I better get with it. RAZ

Cry me a River!!!!!

I don't even know why I am writing this but here goes____ I need to find a stop crying pill!!!!!

I think I have always been a little on the tender feeling side of life but this is getting ridiculous.

Patsy has a set back I CRY

Patsy gets a little better I CRY

I see a performance of a special musical number I CRY

My daughter makes me a little birthday cake Yup I CRY

Today, a very special friend called and said he helped with the Bank Account again I CRY

I burnt a piece of toast this morning I CRY

Anthony Weiner resigned from the House of Representatives I Jumped for joy HeHeHE

I am not sure why but I think I need to go kick someones fanny or yell at someone to try to get it out of my system. In one way, I wished everyone could experience just a little of what I have this last year so that everyone would know how special life is and the people around us are.

Just some thoughts, RAZ

I told you she was beautiful!!!!

Bad, good, lousy. Who the heck knows!!!!!

It has been a terrible week and then a good week and then a terrible day. Here is the story.

Monday was my birthday and a pretty good day until bout 8:30 at night when patsy decided she was going to have a seizure. I spent 20 minutes trying to bring her back but she just looked at the wall like I wasn't even in the room. Concerned that she might do as she did last time and have a big body spasm, I gave her one of the pills. Kari came over and we put Patsy to bed. She did pretty good after that but I was up most of the night to make sure that she held on. Tuesday was a pretty much a sleep day because of the drugs and she indicted some pain so I gave her some Norcos to help her out. Wed was a better day and I had a meeting in Boise so I use a gas card the Don gave me and put gas in the car and went to Boise. I decided to cancel the camping trip for this weekend because I wasn't sure if Patsy was back. Today started out great. Patsy is doing much better and I believe she is 95% back to where she was. I love her so much that it is hard for me to watch her when she is going through these episodes. But, I love it when she smiles at me and follows that with a good kiss. Then I know that she is back.

The day was really going great until I went to go buy her some groceries. OOOPPPPPPSSSS!!!!

What the heck did I do with her Food Stamp card. I don't know!!! I had to leave the groceries and come home. I have looked everywhere with no luck. So I had to cancel the card and order another. 6 to 10n days. It is going to be a little rough going but we will make it. i will go later and get some milk and I will make some bread. Sometimes I get so frustrated with my self. I wished Patsy was back to help me. Days like this makes me want to start this bus and drive it off a cliff somewhere but Patsy would kick my rear end for giving up.

She is sitting in the chair by me and I wished you could see her. She is so special and anyone that has ever met her knows what I am talking about. She tried to reach up and grab my had a minute ago. That was pretty cool. So, thanks for listening to my feeling sorry for myself and start the truck and let's keep rolling down the highway. RAZ