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November 18, 2006
Okay. Well alrighty then. This is entry #1, provided I have figured out what I am doing. Kudos to the computer illiterate of the world! For those of you who are thinking what the heck is up with the name of the web page, please let me illuminate. For those who know me well, you also know my penchance for amusing myself with odd funny little things, be it a quirky cartoon, wry musings on events of the day, and occasionally, funky rocket dog shoes. It helps take the edge off of all the big, not-so-funny things that happen in this world and usually keeps me light-spirited and young at heart (mostly). Sometimes it just leads people to think I am odd – hopefully in an amusing way. At any rate, when I considered the reason this site is being created, I felt the need to resort to my usual survival tactic and try to make it something that would make me smile when I log on. The thought of the funky shoes I recently purchased, that my teenage daughter hijacks whenever possible and that her social studies teacher is convinced is a sign of teen rebellion in me seemed to fit the bill perfectly. Anyway, hence the name!! For the time being, I do not have too much to report – my first appointment with the specialist is this coming Wednesday, Nov 22. At that time, I am sure there will be more information than I am truly prepared to digest. I am finding already that this means of communication will be not only comforting, but a release as well. Please do not take my attempts at humor as a lack of regard for the seriousness of what is to come. It is simply a means of survival I learned during my many years of employment in an emergency department where the only way to process some of the things we bore witness to was a somewhat cavalier approach, at least on casual inspection. I am sure, as the weeks unfold, that there will be entries that are not so light as this one seems. I guess the thing I want to communicate most in this first entry is how much Rube, the girls and I appreciate all the prayers, love and support that are being sent our way. It is an amazing blanket of strength and hope and we send our love to all of you. My first thought at the onset of this was “Oh God, my girls”. I have found over the last few days that, while I was worried how they would handle what I am being told is to come and a possibly lengthy separation, I now find that their grandmother may have to claim stake to her time with them as there have been so many offers to come stay at the house with them, for them to come stay at other’s homes and assurances that homework will get done, activities will continue and that they WILL TAKE BATHS (HINT, HINT). Kind of like “Clean up your room!!” I somehow think they will probably listen to all of you better than they do me! Anyway – I just want to say I am eternally grateful for your assurances and generosity!
I think I will close for now – for not having much to report, I am waxing rather long-winded. Perhaps I am making up for future entries where I may not be as forthcoming, positive or energetic. My sincere thanks to Jeremy for making this possible – bless you for giving your time and energy to provide a warm place for so many.
Lisa
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