Dear Jen,
Your camping description is good.
It will be nice to be with the sister and nieces and nephews.

How has the move been with the heat and all?


M.

So far it was ok. My apt. really smells because of new carpet and paint and opening the windows made it soooo much hotter. Today is supposed to be in the 90s so am going to bring a floor fan with me and wash my dishes and see if can do some other things.

I asked my dad to help on Friday with the big stuff, and he said no that he can't do that. But yet we are moving all my furnature out into the living room Thursday so that it's easier to get to, not really getting it , but oh well. I did call 2 of my nieces and see if they can help, haven't heard back and have a feeling they won't help but don't know, am going to call them wed and see.

My mom and I got most of the garage things over there, that were stored in the garage. We got a lot accomplished and then bought cleaning supplies, I am less overwhelmed but wondering how, if my nieces can't help, that my step-dad, mom and I can do all this. My back was just killing me from moving the tubs and boxes yesterday.

I got everything in order as far as cable, internet and phone. The cable will be ready on Thursday so will have it for the weekend that am staying there...and the internet and phone are being hooked up on the Monday i get back. So am not going to have internet till the 16th. But am going to be gone for 8 days so that's ok. I do have it on my phone however, just can't do as much, but i do get messeges from email and can log into sites.

Thanks for thinking of me,
Jen

Jen

I think I'd just live for the moment. And I'd just give your dad a little
wording like. Well dad, I'm so sorry you aren't available to help me
move my things to my new place. But one day after I'm settled,
probably in 4 to 6 months I can have you over to help me make sure
its all in the right place. Maybe you can stay for dinner.

But you know that your mom and step dad will be invited lots sooner.
And I would make sure its known that those that have helped are more
welcome sooner.

donna

Well,

to my surprise my dad followed me over to my new apt. and helped me unload a load there and bring it to my apt. and unload it there. It was nice and he set up a fan for me to cool it down for tomorrow and he saw my bathroom all put together, and said it looks really nice.
my step-mom is coming over tomorrow to help wash dishes and laundry and start putting stuff away so when the big things come i won't have things in the way.
I wanted to get more done there today but is 90 and very humid and can't handle that right now, so tomorrow and thursday and going to get everything but big things over there and will be moved in by Friday afternoon.
Will keep everyone updated...
hugs,
jen

Dear Jen

wow. that's nice that your dad pitched in after all. and your step mom too. i am happy for you. i hope things continue smoothly for you.

~ waves ~

Jen

Sounds like a very good way for the day to end up. And I'm so glad
that not only did your dad help. But your stepmother is coming to
help also.

Donna

hi everyone,

just a quick update. My dad is actually going to help tomorrow with the big things. I am not sure as to why but not going to question it. I think he can see the pain in my eyes and the tears running down my face everytime I bend over. My niece who is 17 is also going to help so hope all goes well. I was in such severe pain yesterday that even bending over to open a box or lift a light one hurt so bad I couldn't keep silent anymore.

So tonight is my last night here. I won't have internet till the 17th but will be able to check in over my phone once in a while. I am leaving Sunday for camping and pray that my back is ok while there. I talked to my PT yesterday and she really thinks I should even go on the trip, but she told me it's up to me and just keep doing my exercises and if need to take a pain pill.

This back stuff couldn't of happened at a worse time, but that's what you get when you don't have a good back to begin with and all the wear and tear over the years has taken it's toll. I was diagnosed with degenerative disc since 16 and that's pretty young, but am pretty overweight and that has a lot to do with it. So am just going to do what I can and pray that things go well.

Thanks for everyone's support through all of this. You all are very special and i will get back to you asap.

Take care,
Hugs,
Jen

be careful with the moving and enjoy your camping trip!
bizi

Dear Jen

so glad your dad is coming through with help for the move, as well as your niece. please be careful.

i hope you have a good time camping.

see you soon.

~ waves ~

Jen
Try heat on your back.

Donna