Kathy,

You guys are in my thoughts.

Enjoy your time alone. I'm lucky to get an hour alone in the house a week. I don't know what I'd do with a whole week! LOL Enjoy that extra sleep. And if you start talking to the goats, don't worry. They won't tell.

Lisa

Ah but I already do talk to the goats and the sheep and geese too... what does that tell you? :tongue:

Gotta watch them geese. They tend to run off at the mouth. *grin* Sometimes I talk to my animals like they're human. My old dog will sit in the kitchen, with her head cocked to the side and listen to me rant and rave sometimes. At least someone listens attentively in this house! :biggrin: My cat, well...she's a crabby old broad. Must be why she and I get on so well.

Kathy,

Try and enjoy your time alone...Well sort of alone. I'm sure the animals will give you plenty to do...Try not to worry to much about Evie. She's in good hands....

Prayers, and thoughts are with all of you..

Many ((((((hugs)))))

Wendy

Enjoy the serenity Kathy!

Thank you ladies. Yes Marlene I am not certain either what I am doing with an entire week! Talking to the animals and working in my garden will be a big part of it! I will try to enjoy the serenity Jodee, however so far it has seemed unnaturally quiet as I am used to teenagers and babies and assorted people being around.

I spoke with Jim yesterday evening. Evie had a bit of a breakdown last night. She was happy to have the surgery initially, however now as the date approaches and she has had the first several pre-assessments, she is afraid it seems. Thankfully Jim convinced her to go ahead with the surgery, she NEEDS to have it, as there is that slight possibility the polyps are cancerous. We would much rather she go into surgery willingly than with Jim having to force her.

Additionally she feels homesick for the farm and is dealing with more difficult and confused feelings regarding the "family secret" we have shared with her. I am relieved Jim is with her, he is very good with her, very calm for the most although he nags too much. He mentioned they would be going to the cinema this afternoon, to see a Harry Potter matinee. That should be pleasant for Evie as she loves Harry Potter.

Hello Kathy, send Evie my best wishes and enjoy your time this week. I didn't know Evie was a Harry Potter fan!

Oh my yes Evie is a huge fan of Harry Potter, the books and the movies. Unfortunately she was not able to see the film today, as she spent a large portion of the day at the hospital and is now tired. They plan to try going again tomorrow.

I just completed my nightly talk with Jim over the telephone. Today was rather tedious. The pre-assessment clinic took over 6 hours, during which Jim and Evie mostly sat in waiting rooms. Luckily Evie brought her art supplies along and was able to do several sketches whilst waiting. She is creating some personalized avatars for individuals here and something else for the PTSD Shop I believe, so that is keeping her occupied. She was disappointed, as the hotel they are staying at has a lovely pool, however Evie is not permitted to go swimming. There is a video game hookup in the hotel room however; so she may play her precious video games! We shall see how tonight is, I do hope a repeat of last night's anxiety attack does not occur.

Kathy,

I think she will do just fine. I'm sure there has to be a lot of anxiety on her part, just knowing it's another surgery. She has had so many.....No it doesn't get easier. It just plain sucks... She is a scrapper though and just keeps on going. The energizer bunny maybe????

6 hrs in a waiting room.....They have more patience than I do..... I would have been climbing the walls.....

Wen

Simply for clarification to anyone who is wondering, I have merged my thread about my son Brian with my diary. I simply had too many threads open at once to keep track of! :crazy-eye