Still Kicking in Muddling Through As Best I Can
- Aug. 26, 2016, 9:47 a.m.
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It’s been a bit since I’ve been in. Things have been extremely busy around here with trying to get the old home place put back together.
Things are well, just working and renovating as cash flow allows.
Brian and Liz are trying to get everything ready for the new baby in February. Not sure they’re going to stay together that long, but at least they’re working together. Brian is showing all the signs of wanting to break up with her, but seems to be determined to be responsible. That’s all I can ask. And Liz is a challenging young lady.
Jill and Brandon are doing well. He’s working too much as always, and she’s doing an outstanding job of coordinating the household, running their home business and her photography business, and watching three (four on the weeks we have Raina) kids.
Had a meeting between all parties in Raina’s custody case last Friday and the ad litem, which is the court appointed attorney for Raina. A lot of things were discussed and some problems ironed out. The attorney, Charlene, pretty much told Pamala that she will cooperate with us and stop all her pettiness. The only thing I objected to was her being able to take Raina out of state to visit Buddy (Pam’s father) and Rodney (Pam’s husband). She has a history of running, and seeing as how that’s the way she originally kidnapped Raina, no way. She was also told that she will have to answer for violating standing court orders in doing so.
I’m also fighting with the parole board. The young man who killed our kids already has a parole date set. He was supposed to serve a minimum of 20 years before even being eligible for parole. The lady I spoke to told me I have the power to help him with another chance at life. Really?
I’m not vengeful, and after a time I can accept letting him go early, but not yet. He killed my son and daughter in law and orphaned Raina, so punishment is in order. While I know he didn’t get on the road with the intention of hurting anyone, he chose to drink, do drugs and get behind the wheel. He took two lives and devastated many more, so I will do my best to see he’s held accountable.
Anyway, enough of that. I spoke for Mother’s Against Drunk Driving last month, and am scheduled again in October in Houston. As well, we are donated Brad and Shea’s vehicle to an organization to help raise awareness of impaired driving. I am glad that I’m able to do something that will possibly impact someone along the way in a positive manner.
I know I’m rambling today, too much time and nothing to do this morning. Can’t call anyone, I slammed my cell phone in the car door because I’m JUST THAT TALENTED! I was doing to do the lawn, but we’re getting a lot of rain here in Texas from the tropical depression entering the Gulf of Mexico. Looking like a hurricane may be in our future, keep your fingers crossed. I’m far enough inland that I will not likely see the worst of it, but power outages, wind, flooding, no water supply and stuff like that happen a lot when we get big storms. I will be stocking storm supplies this weekend just in case.
It’s been a personally productive morning. Got up early, read my bible, cleaned my room a bit, made Isabelle breakfast before school, and have been playing on the computer since, but now it’s time to get Brian up and make him spend a bit of time with Dad, so I’ll relieve you of your suffering and go for now. Take care all.
I need tea. ⋅ August 26, 2016