I need a vacation. Who's got a room.

As you may have noticed, I haven't posted too much around here lately with the exception of a couple of recipes and things ... sigh.

It's been a long couple of weeks.

We are in the final countdown to the end of school (HURRAY! HURRAY! HURRAY! for about 2 weeks, you know, before the "I'm bored-s" set in) and it's been a walk in the park like pulling teeth oh heck let's be honest, it's been murder around here. Just keepin' it real.

I've got one childwhoshallremainnameless that's so far ahead in their year end work, they could wrap it all up tomorrow.

Then there's the childwhoshallremainnameless who fights and pushes back on sitting down to get it done, starting to get it done, getting it done, asking for help to get it done, blah blah blah on time.

And I'm at my wit's end.

Or as I used to say when they were young, "I have one nerve left, and YOU are stomping on it".

So, my days have been filled with, stress. Negotiating. Cajoling. Asserting authority. Screaming and gnashing of teeth. Crying.

And the child hasn't been too thrilled with the process either.

On another note, we are CONFIRMED! IN WRITING! with DIRECTIONS! and a MAP! for my transplant eval at Mayo.  Were were talking the 2nd of June, and I was waiting for a call back. When we didn't hear, I called and found out they were waiting for me to call back (huh?) so the date filled up. We bumped it out a week and it's official. It seems like forever (well, it's been since February) since we started trying to get this scheduled. So HURRAY!!!! We're looking forward to a few days away as we will be down there for a couple days to go through the motions.

Once we are seen, then the process should move quickly to list, I think. I'm waiting for a call back (it seems to be the story of my life) for more details. I'm kindof in the dark as to how Mayo works on this.

At the same time, I'm still trying to arrange transportation to Denver and housing to stay for my annual evaluation to stay on their list. I've found out my frequent flier miles won't help since the airline doesn't fly from here to there, but there are various organizations that work with transplant patients on this, but again- waiting for return phone calls. Ugh. Ugh. Ugh-itty ugh. I'm hoping to secure a good rate for someplace to stay in Denver, since medical housing (like Ronald McDonald House) units are plentiful there, but won't confirm availability until you walk in the door that day. I am abit nervous about getting there, cab fare to trundle around Denver to find an open bed and still end up at a full price hotel since I won't be able to look for better rates now.

Oh the joys of the transplant process!

But, in the end, it will all be worth every bit. I'm confident of that.

SO, if I'm not around as much through the end of the month, you will know why.

Or, should you get a knock on your door from some haggard looking woman- just smile, and toss her a blanket and pillow.

I'm sure she'll appreciate it.

Comments

[Tammy and Parker]

I started offering you a room, what?, SIX months ago?

Offer still stands.

And I so stinkin' excited for how far this transplant process has come...I can barely stand it!

[Barb]

You must jump a foot high every time the phone rings, Kelli. Good grief, you're waiting on a LOT of calls.

I'd offer you a room in a heartbeat. But I live on the wrong side of the Rockies to be of any use to you. It will all work out. And the news about the Mayo is just fantastic. I'm telling you, those people are a class act.

[Linda]

I'm so glad things are beginning to move along Kelli. You are welcome here any time - I may even have a spare pillow and blanket for you!!

[mike golch]

I feel you pain.When I was a corrections officer I delt with grown men and women going thru the treible twos and I'l get around to takling about the inmates later.

[Shalee]

Kelli, should you decide to extend your vacation and come to KC, you know that I've got a room for you! In case you were wondering...

[Dawn W]

Kelli, I've been "lurking" but had to come out of my cover to say "Yippee" about your appointment! I've prayed for you and will continue as you begin this next step!

You know, I think anyone who has more than one child in their home has a "childwhoshallremainnameless." Hang on... this too shall pass. And, summer's coming!

Blessings! Dawn

[Laurel]

Kelli,

I am so excited to read this news and know that things are finally moving along for you. Prayers are being answered in His time. About the one childwhoshsallremainnameless, I am sorry for you. They can be so tough to handle on the best of days. It has to be ten times as hard with all that you have going on right now. Praying for you sweet friend and for all arrangements to fall into place in God's timing. Love you girl.

Laurie in Ca.

[julie]

I am so excited about your Mayo appointment.

Hang in there with your "not wanting to do the work kid". I think we all have atleast one of those.

Have a blessed day my friend,
Julie

[Linds]

June is just weeks away! This is so good to hear, Kelli. Grit your teeth re the childwhoshallremainnameless. And then think of me. Our schools only close on 19 July. I have a whole lot of those kinds here.