MrSpkr's random thoughts . . .: I've been trying to blog, honest . . .

Tuesday, November 29, 2005

I've been trying to blog, honest . . .
but things just keep going wrong.

I had a couple of great posts yesterday about the immigration problem and Bush's refusal to address it, but my poor laptop crashed before I could post either one. I think my motherboard and/or video card is thrashed, and, since disposable personal income is not a luxury to which I have access, I can't replace it and must suffer through. When I lose posts, though, it's hard to replace them.

Second, I'm still a bit down in the dumps. Last weekend, my beloved grandparents gave me a large amount of stuff -- old tools, a tool chest, some antique chairs, a pair of ancient firearms, etc., etc. -- that they are trying to get rid of as they prepare to move this February to a retirement community. They are having an estate sale early next year -- I hope I can attend and purchase a few things (unfortunately, the estate sale coordinator had already earmarked a number of items, so I couldn't take them this weekend).

The reason they are having the sale is two-fold: my grandmother has Parkinson's, and my grandfather has Alzheimer's. I knew about the Parkinson's; I was only dimly aware of the Alzheimer's until my grandfather and I spoke about it this weekend. I was too afraid to ask him if he was scared, though I did ask him what his prognosis was (what a stupid question that one is -- like anyone EVER has a good Alzheimer's outlook).

In addition, it is the holiday season, a time that is supposed to be joyful but can often turn stressful fairly quickly. Sigh.

Pray for me and my family. We need it.

Thanks for your continued interest. I'll try to bring back some verve and political fire soon.

Steve
- posted by MrSpkr @ 16:28

Comments:

Steve,

Keep your chin up.

You and your family are in my thoughts and prayers, and if you ever need to bend an ear - or eyes - feel free to email or IM.

BTW, with your computer going down the tubes, you might want to post in Office or something and save it as go along. This way you won't lose everything.

Again, try to keep your chin up.

# posted by

kateykakes : Tuesday, November 29, 2005 5:03:00 PM

Prayers coming your way for you and your family.

Terri

# posted by

Anonymous : Wednesday, November 30, 2005 9:22:00 AM

I can relate to what you're going through; my grandmother has vascular dementia. Watching the decline is hard.

May there be good things around the corner for you soon.

~Lachlan

# posted by

Anonymous : Wednesday, November 30, 2005 6:14:00 PM

We'll being praying for your grandparents and your family, Steve.

Dan.

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