We had the wake last night. Things went surprisingly well. Everything was well done by the funeral home. everyone seemed to come. I was amazed by the people who came to pay their respects. Some I haven't seen in over 20 years ( Read more... )

It's strange how life takes such twists and turns. Until today we were looking at my father going into a nursing home for a long time. But that's all in the past ( Read more... )

Well, things are getting better with my father. he is finally out of intensive care and is awake and talking. We got him into a rehabilitation center today ( Read more... )

Dad is still in intensive care. Things have been going up and down with him. Some days he's doing better then others. The doctors tell us he still has some blood on the brain but the bleeding has stopped. They do not want to operate again to drain the bleeding because it might cause even more damage. They are hoping that the blood will be ( Read more... )

The news is still mixed. My father is doing better today after the operation. he is still hooked up to a dozen different cables and tubes but his color looks better. He is still sedated and will stay that way for another few days. He needs to rest and recover his strength. They are slowly weaning him off the ventilator - longer and longer periods ( Read more... )

Why do I only seem to post here when I'm depressed or i have something bad to say? I can never understand that. But posting here does help me feel better. and I do post some GOOD news once in a while ( Read more... )

9/11/2001 ( Read more... )

My friend Matt (matthiasrat)hit the big 30 today! 30 years old! I have to admit I am a lot older then 30 ( Read more... )

Been watching the news especially those fools at CNN. Everyone is celebrating how the war is over.CNN even had a countdown clock ticking off the minutes and hours till the ceasefire. But is it? The UN seceretary general is calling it a great thing ( Read more... )

I spoke with Mikes widow Jenn this week. I wasn't an easy call to make. I had to work up my nerve to make it. At least she and the kids are doing well. They are getting Social security so at least money is not an issue. Thankfully Mike took out a large insurance policy ( Read more... )