Sunday, November 29, 2009

Post Thanksgiving Sunday

Finished the visit with Danielle. She is suffering from allergies. She needs to take non sedating antihistamines.

We played tennis. Our games are improving. Shots have more force. Less energy is expended. We ate lunch again with Marsha and Tom who are becoming close friends. Tomorrow is our second league match.

I biked to six mile cypress on a twenty mile loop. Sandy could not stand to let me work out alone and road her spin bike to the video on TV.

Einstein looks ill and Sandy will take her to the vet tomorrow.

I spoke with Mom today and told her that I would like to accompany her to her doctor visit on Wednesday. Her primary physician hooked her up with and orthopedic surgeon. I told her that the orthopedic surgeons are probable not the best manager of spinal problems. I think that Sue Mirra agrees.

Sandy and I are still entertaining the idea of biking cross country. Danielle's Law School graduation may be in the middle of the bike trip however.

Thursday, November 26, 2009

Trust

You can only trust yourself completely.
My mother is failing physically and mentally.
She left my father when his dementia became more than she could handle.
She has stated that without her money I would not care for her.
My sister states that my mother's medication is making her make such rash statements.
I have been a rock of stability for my family.
I have nothing to be ashamed of.
I took my nephew in when he became more than my sister and her husband could handle.
My sister and mother both feel uncomfortable because I have stepped up and shouldered their burdens when they became too heavy.
I will now do what I want to do and when I want to do it.
I will not have to ask permission. I will be strong and keep my own counsel. I will not let my guard down.

Investments are rebounding. Decisions made years ago have been proven correct. Inflation concerns are real. Income is low but principle is secure and diversified. Goal is to get some safe income without jeopardizing the principle.

The children will create new challenges. Danielle appears stronger. Joshua is going to get more education. How much support he needs is a question.

My relationship with Sandy is evolving. She is beautiful, caring, and expensive. My mission is to manage our budget without being repulsive.