Sorry,

I'll get here eventually. I promise.

I know, I know

Its been a long time since I have been here. I just never feel like my life is that interesting that I have something to talk about on a regular basis. But, now, here I am.
I am at the point now with school that I am looking forward to graduation & becoming certified in the field of Health Information Technology. In 9 or 10 months I may actually have credentials listed after my name. If my efforts could be a part of anything to bring about health care reform in our country I would feel better about the degree. But I'm otherwise quite sure that I have improved myself, if no one else, by making my first real effort towards a college degree. Jury is out on where I will go with this AAS degree. I'd like to continue toward some sort of BS degree, but I don't know what kind, so I think I'll just be happy to have accomplished what I have.
Making my studies easier has at the same time brought me closer (I know, how much closer could I be?) to Mom & Dad. I've taken up space in Dad's library to study. It feels good to just be there on an almost daily basis. Dad & I talk. I can hear Mom walking around upstairs. I watch their shenanigans - I'm telling you, I no longer have any doubt where our crazy sense of humor comes from!
The best thing is talking to Dad. I've always been able to talk to Mom, but never felt like I had anything to say that Dad was interested in. I mean he has always been interested in my kids and we could always talk about how they were doing, but beyond that I just didn't have much else I felt I could to relate with. Ted, Bill & Phil always had golf, sports & other guy stuff to talk about and I always felt a little left out, but just could not, and still cannot relate to GOLF! Ugh. That's all I have to say to that! And I always felt like my "girl" opinions on football & other sports were not worth the time of day to them. Now that I have learned to study, and to research and to learn, I find it just fascinating to talk to Dad about things & listen to his perspective and feel that I have something valuable to contribute to the conversation. I love being in the office & knowing that he's there working on something in his office, as I'm working on my studies in the library.
I wish that I could be as passionate about my field of study as he is about the law. I don't see how until real health care equity exists for all citizens of the country. If I could find a way to dedicate my efforts toward that end, I would be truly excited. I'm keeping my eyes & ears open, and I'll continue to learn.

Today

I talked to Dad & for the first time in months he sounded good; better; like the way he normally is and should be.
I went to the Dr. about this horrible pain in the neck I've been having. I start physical therapy tomorrow. I don't have the time or money for it, but I'll do whatever I have to do. Also the Dr gave me the name of a chiropractor that he trusts so I can check into that for future use. While I understand his reasoning for preferring PT over chiropractic, and I will follow the path of least resistance, I have found that over the long term, chiropractic has been more cost effective.
Gonzo is looking at me right now & wondering why Marv is making so much noise on his electric guitar, and additionally, why we have not gone to bed. I have tried to explain that I cannot explain Marv and his noise, and that now we will at least curl up in bed & read Lamb for a while before checking out for the night.

Another day

...in the life of this Weeble. Family meeting today. It's important to be united. I know my Dad is worried about how things are going in his life and at his age and state of health. Yet the fact that he organized a meeting to discuss it is just one more piece of evidence that he is still a strong and capable man who is just traveling through unfamiliar territory. What he needs to know is that we are here for him, and for Mom. We are, and there is no question that we can take care of them when needed.
I got quite a lot of homework done today. I have quite a bit more to do. But I don't feel the futility that I felt last semester. Tomorrow I will plug away at more of it.
The "thing" about school is I have to miss time at work. I do enjoy being at work, especially because when I am at work I get paid for that time! Beside that, I like the people I work with, and enjoy spending time with them. I am beginning to get to know some of the people in the program I'm in at school and suggested we have a night out to have some fun & get to know each other better. The suggestion was well received by one or two - we'll see what happens.
I miss Biff. I miss grooming him & petting on him. I miss the whole barn experience. Riding was only a small part of what I enjoy about having a horse. I miss the whole Stacey/Biff/Barn experience. Hangin out with other people there & watching them ride & take lessons; watching Stacey work horses. I'm missing it a lot.