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Calico/Thankgiving plans/E Reading/Sickness in New Beginnings
I need to write, but nothing of grand consequence has happened. Something fantastic on a personal level did happen last weekend. In one of my previous entries, I wrote about one of my Dad’s cat...
Beginning Dating? in New Beginnings
I’m wondering if I need to start dating. It’s not so much that I think I should as I worry that not doing it means something worse. All I can think about is Mr. Heckel. Perhaps people today ar...
How I Roll/Home Improvements in New Beginnings
I had an eye opening experience in Jiu Jitsu last week. Every Friday, we have a Reflex Development class after which, we roll (Note: Jiu Jitsu practitioners refer to sparring as “rolling”). I d...
Calico in New Beginnings
As I mentioned before, my dad bequeathed to me three cats. More accurately, I insisted upon taking them because I didn’t want to be one of those horrible persons who just leaves pets behind blit...
Still a Chump/Getting Choked Out/Cat Relocation in New Beginnings
I asked my realty about the price disparity between my condo and all the other condos that were for sale. They sent me a list of what all the other condos were actually selling for in my area. ...
$20,000 Lesson Part 2 in New Beginnings
I spoke with my sister who’s a realtor, she said there were some circumstances about what happened that seemed kind of odd. I’m going to write down everythings, so I don’t forget. About mid June...
$20,000 Lesson in New Beginnings
When I first spoke with my realtor about selling my condo, she understandably wanted to know how much I’d like to price my unit. She brought a list of a couple of condos in my subdivision comple...
Entitlement in New Beginnings
When I first looked at my new place, I presumed the washer and dryer would come with it. The day before we closed, I did my preliminary walkthrough with my realtor to ensure that the requested r...
New House?! in New Beginnings
I closed on my house yesterday, and I moved (some) of my stuff in today. I’m having movers pick up my bigger pieces of furniture on Wednesday. Before I discuss anything else, I feel compelled t...
Update with Pictures in New Beginnings
We’ve been going through the process of clearing out Dad’s house. I don’t recall how much I’ve spoken about the following, but my dad suffered from a hoarding problem. I think that quirk was al...
I Guess This is The New Normal Now in New Beginnings
I drove back to Atlanta today. I need to return to the office next week for the mid-year close. Normally, when I drove back, I would call Dad or send him an email to let him know I arrived save...
My Dad's Last Moments in New Beginnings
We moved my dad to a hospice yesterday. That move had been delayed because Dad wasn’t strong enough for it as I mentioned two entries ago. I suppose we got to a point where we had to take that ...
Final Dad Update in New Beginnings
My father just passed over. I held his hand while he took his last breaths.
I thought I was better at this... in New Beginnings
…compartmentalizing, I mean. I can sit in my Dad’s hosipital room. That’s all anyone can do in his room. After about an hour or so, I can turn on my laptop and bingewatch Netflix to stave off ...
Another Dad Update in New Beginnings
Dad had another bad night. He didn’t sleep much if he slept at all. He has becoming increasingly more zoned out. He just lays in his bed staring absent mindedly at the wall. The nurses starte...
Dad Update in New Beginnings
I arrived at my Dad’s hospital Thursday afternoon, and I stayed with him that night. He had restful night. He was very physically weak, but his discomfort wasn’t so bad that it was apparent. L...
Dad Update in New Beginnings
We received the results of my dad’s biopsy yesterday. He has stage four liver cancer caused by colon cancer. They did an endoscopy today to find he has tumors pressing in on his stomach, which ...
Buying a House in New Beginnings
I’ve decided to buy a house. I was hoping to save for another year, but considering my dad’s health problems, I think it may be best if I bought a house now, so he could live with me. I spoke w...
There's Always Room for Comedy in New Beginnings
I took my dad for his biopsy today. The procedure went as intended with no complication, though Dad was worn out afterwards. I expect we’ll receive the results in no more than a week. One humor...
Sad Hero in New Beginnings
I called my dad tonight to check on him. He sounds bad. I don’t think he’ll survive whatever he’s got. I’ll drive down to Eastman and take him to his biopsy next week. I’ll probably stay a da...
It's Probably Cancer in New Beginnings
My sister gave me a complete update yesterday. My dad has legions on his liver, and they’re probably cancer. He hasn’t had a colonoscopy in ten years, so the doctors don’t know how his colon lo...
Gallstones in New Beginnings
My dad is having health problems. He’s been nautious for the past month or so. Yes, he’s been sick for the past month, and hasn’t done anything about it. He wouldn’t go to the doctor. He does...
How Things Change in New Beginnings
I drove my dad to St. Simons last weekend for my brother’s engagement celebration. I was expecting my sister and her husband to be there (and possibly my niece and nephew), but they couldn’t att...
Marriage Ponderings in New Beginnings
My brother’s engagement got me thinking about my own lack of romantic prospects. My brother is 39, and this will be his first marriage. If that makes him sound like a socially inept virgin, tha...
Siblings/BJJ/Recovering Health in New Beginnings
My brother got engaged a month or so ago. He and his fiancé are having an engagement party in St. Simons Island mid-May, and I will have to attend. Rather, my dad obviously wants to attend and ...