Aug 16, 2014
Que Pasa
I’m getting ready to go East to Edmonton. Did five loads of laundry today as well as put in six solid hours at my desk. I’m trying to get everything done regarding our business till mid September. The only thing left to do will be invoices which Colin can write up and take a photo of and email to me and then I can do and send back as a PDF. I still have to teach him how to do a bank deposit the way I do it and how I want it recorded for the year end. Likely I will have to come back for a week or so to do taxes, etc.
The weather has finally cooled down to 79F with the odd rain shower here and there. My entire day is filled with the sound of the geese coming and going. They are very vocal as their flight preparations are underway. I always start getting us ready to head south to Mexico on September 1st by pulling out my master lists and start adding things here and there in my daytimer. That isn’t going to happen this year and if I think about it too much I start to panic. There is no way I can be ready to leave in under six weeks time ( it takes time because we are working at the same time and this is our busiest time of year ), not to mention another week of loading and storing things in the RV. I also need a full 10 days to sort out the business in order to put it on hold until the end of April. Colin thinks we can still head to the Isla for a few months, even if we just leave here in early December. Maybe it would be easier to just go as far as California or Arizona. That way I don’t have to buy a lot of food as I can get everything ( except for the soya products we eat ) in the States on a daily/weekly basis and not worry at all about preshopping plus it would be easier to fly back to Edmonton if I had to. Of course last year was the year we gave up our RV membership park, sigh! I can’t plan anything until we hear from the Dr’s next week, not even my trip to Edmonton.
My brother Andre just sent me this photo of Dad. He looks so cold.
As I have mentioned before I do have a number of things to post about and share with you. Most of the photos are still in my camera but now that I have things under control to a certain extent anyway, I just might have some extra time to edit them and share some stories with you. Here are a few shots that have been sitting on my desktop for a few weeks.
I took this of our resident beaver about three weeks ago. Haven't seen him since.
I don't think I've ever told you about the fish in our lake. They are large and they jump straight up and make a huge noisy splash. I believe that they are mostly catfish.
They can get rather large ( taken from the internet ).
Which would account for the loud splash noise. This one just kept jumping up over and over. This went on for over 5 minutes, I got tired watching.
We have yet another new visitor this summer.
He blended right into the rocks.
Thanks for your support and for putting up with my ramblings.
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Keep rambling, that way we know what’s going on with your dad. Sorry to see him that way and I hope he gets well soon.
Colin can manage for a while without you I’m sure and things will be under control. Your trip to Mexico can always be delayed a bit and like you said, you can always head to the southern U.S. for a couple of months.
Hang in there. Things always get better. Say hi to Colin. Tell him I am enjoying the CD that he gave me 🙂
Do what you gotta do, no regrets.
Deep breaths, one day at a time.
Shout out if you need help.
We will all do what we can to make life easier for you and Colin.
Well, I may end up staying around AZ and CA this Winter too. I’d love to get back to Mexico, but likely only have about 2 months and am not sure it’s worth all the expense (insurance, etc) for that short of a time. Of course, if it’s cold and miserable in the SW, I bet I’ll talk myself into Baja, San Carlos or something warmer and sunnier!
So sorry you’re having so much to tend to between your dad and the business, but remember to keep some time carved out for YOU to keep yourself from getting too worn down.
One day at a time, Contessa, one day at a time!
It will all fall into place.
Hugs and prayers!
Good luck doing what needs to be done and things will all work out.
I wish there was something I could do to help you right now.
Ah Contessa…..so sorry you are going through such a rough stretch right now. It is so hard when our parents get old, we want to help them and sometimes they make it really hard. If you cannot get south this winter, remember that it will always be there next year. Your Dad needs you right now but you also need to take care of yourself so you don’t get too worn out to help.
Longdog2 – you sure hit the nail on the head. He offers up good advice, Contessa. My father died at 57 which was far too young but my Mom lived to be 87 years and the last couple years were most difficult for her, for me as I was only a block away, my sisters and brother. Very trying times for you but many lift you and your Dad up in prayer.
Thinking about you, and your Dad, Contessa.