[Sca-cooks] OT: updates on dad, me, mom, events

[Ian Kusz]

Hmmm....if I fronted you some money, would you be able to make me a decent
t-tunic in red?

On 1/29/07, Kirsten Houseknecht <kirsten at fabricdragon.com> wrote:
>
> I forget who I have updated, so if you get this twice, please forgive
> me....
>
> rev. Roger Pickering, my dad.. is now doing much better.
> his first pacemaker got a staph infection, and landed him back in hospital
> for some time on IV antibiotics, but they were able to implant a new one
> after a few weeks.
> he lost a lot of weight
>
> unfortunately when he got home he got a virus,  couldn't eat or keep down
> food , and was in touchy condition for a while.
>
> he is now much better, walking again... and having more energy.
>
> they are going to try to keep their usual "trip to Florida" vacation this
> weekend and next week but will be flying down instead of driving and
> visiting people en route. they think it will be less stressful
>
> Sandra (mom) has Rheumatoid Arthritis, and her  RA has been brought back
> under control for now.  the stress was very hard on her.
>
> both of them appreciate any prayers, reiki, and etc that you wish to send.
>
> my finances have been pretty appalling.... I canceled several shows to
> stay
> near dad, and commuting three hours to visit the hospital, with the gas
> prices and such make this a difficult time.
>
> my cat Small Kidd continues to do well, but the vet bills were put on high
> interest credit cards, and we are no where near paying them off...... with
> another cat needing dental surgery, and me needing eye surgery soon, the
> finances are...... ugly.
>
> we have been selling off my back stock of jet, and my entire collection of
> rubber stamps, most of the backstock of jewelry, as well as other odds and
> ends to try to make payments.
> (anyone need anything?)
>
> I may have to cancel some more shows owing to lack of travel funds...
> adding
> to that the fact that when Wayne and I both go, we have to board the dog
> and
> the cat who needs meds.... which adds to the expense.
>
> still, I have a roof over my head, and internet access, so things are not
> that bad.
> blessings, and if you know any good money spells, I am all ears.....
> Kirsten Houseknecht
> Fabric Dragon
> kirsten at fabricdragon.com
> www.fabricdragon.com
> http://fabricdragon.livejournal.com/
>
> Philadelphia, PA     USA
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>
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