I just don't get here like I would like.  They tell me I am doing well , but still Slow. I just want to get out of here.  Weekends not enough help.  Keep waiting for someone to take me to the bathroom. Very frustrating!  My son is bringing me a crab cake sandwich for dinner.  Mary Ann glad you are feeling somewhat better. I get very tired from PT.  I did walk down the hall yesterday almost 200 feet, which was  good.  With the walker, if course. Tired out right now ,  have a good evening.

Joy, I wrote a post in answer to yours and lost it.  I was backing up to do something and away it went.  I know Pilgrim Manor has a reduced staff on weekend and when I was still restricted to help going to the bathroom, I waited a half hour.  I griped, but it wasn't the attendants fault so I kept  my gripe low.  My biggest gripe was getting a lot of pills all at the same time.  I got water-logged, burped and all of the water came out but not the pills.  They started giving me pills in smaller bunches.  I don't seem to have so many pills at home and I can take them slower. 

Mary Ann

A Good Sunday evening to ALL.

We had a bit of sunshine earlier this morning before the clouds moved in and now the snow has started.  This is like the 6th Monday in a row that the morning commute will be on snow and icy roads.

We did get out to get a few groceries in this afternoon.  Bob was able to spend a bit of time in the garage to clean out the sand and dirt that we have hauled in on the car.  This is the first big job he has taken on in awhile due t9 his dizziness.  The last two mornings he has felt much better and not nearly as dizzy, but still has a bit off and on during the day.  His next appointment is on Wednesday and he will go, but we are hoping maybe that will be the last one.  🙏

We had a very nice FaceTime with Son Mark and Jonah this morning.  That boy was telling me ALL ABOUT IT and laughing so hard at times....he is getting so interactive now and it sure is fun!  He is a smiley boy all the time. 

Yesterday Granddaughter Kate did her solo dance and got the highest score of all time and other awards.  She sure does enjoy her dancing competitions.  Daddy had to take her as Michele is still resting a lot after last Wednesday's Chemo. 

Tonight, the oldest grandson is fixing Sheppards Pie for dinner for his family.  He is taking a cooking class at school right now and is really enjoying it.  He did some cooking for his Eagle Scout Merit Badge and has always enjoyed helping with cooking off and on.   

JACKIE, I do hope the cream the medic ordered for you has arrived and you are feeling much better.

WOW, PATRICIA, good for you taking on the big job of cleaning things out.  You really did a great job!

JOY, I am sure you can get discouraged regarding gaining your strength, but it sounds like you are doing very well.  I bet you really enjoyed your crab sandwich...

MARY ANN, it is hard to believe it has been a month since your heart attack.  I think you are doing very well. 

Have a good rest of your evening.

Jenny

I did get both entry and utility closets done, which took four hours as many of the shelves had several overflowing baskets. I had seven watches that need batteries, and the rest are donations. I have so many because, like umbrellas, I would forget to bring one and stop on my way to purchase more when I worked.

The office will have to wait until tomorrow. I did do under the bathroom cabinet, medicine cabinet too, so all that's left is the bedroom shelves, kitchen, and living room shelves. The back walk-in gremlin filled closet will again be last.

I think of so many folks with medical issues and wish I could help in some way. My sinus infection from mid-January that went into my ears is concerning since this will be the second month. I tried nasal washes, ear drops, and Sudafed, which only muted it. I'm worried about what the doctor will say.

Then, of course, while my desktop was repaired and returned, I can't use it without a replacement monitor by sometime next week. I also need to get Farrah's vet appointment, so March is going to be an empty pocket month.

Jenny, isn't it fun watching Jonah trying to tell  you something?  Tom's twin granddaughters are speaking enough that we can understand much of what they say.  It makes conversation a bit easier.

I am going to see what has been posted in other folders I read, then head for bed.  It  takes me a month of Sundays to take my pills now, both in the morning and at night.  I used to have only four prescripts and I'll bet I take double now.  Some are suggested by the doctor but are OTC. I really can't complain when I think of what Norm paid via VA because mine are much less. 

You can't win, Patricia, when one door closes, another opens and it isn't always for good. You mentioned the size of your apartment, 850 sq ft, my unit is only 871 feet.  And I have two bedrooms, bath, kitchen and living/dining room. 

Mary Ann

Joy - I can tell that you have had enough of the rehab facility, and that you're anxious to leave.  I hope that this week, you will get the OK, to go back home, or to a new place where you will get some help with daily living.

Jenny - sounds like Bob is slowly getting better, and I'm hoping that he will be back to normal soon.   Glad you had some FaceTime with Jonah.  Talking to that adorable little guy, must help to lift your spirits, and Bob's too.    Congratulations to Kate for winning the dance competition!   Wonderful for her, that she has the talent and the interest to keep it up.   Even though she is still young, it's good to have a goal in mind.   Michele, is always in my prayers.  I light a virtual candle for her every week, at the online Candle site.  Also for Jean's grandson, Jason.

Callie - I agree, that there should be a shortened time frame for candidates to campaign.  Also a cap, on how much money can be spent for each candidate.  It just makes me sick, that billions of dollars that go down the drain every time we have an election. 

Patricia - Keep on, keeping on, until you're satisfied with the results of your cleaning spree!!  You are undertaking a huge job, and I know you'll feel great when it's all finished.  Especially because you tackled it, and did it yourself with no help. 

MaryAnn - I hope Robin comes today, and does all the things that you need doing.  Also that Tom is feeling better, and will be able to do some online shopping to fill your pantry and fridge.  Are the therapists still coming and going all day?   I know you'll be glad when they're finished.  Medicare only pays for a certain number of home visits, and when that exact time is up, you will no longer see them!

Good morning from another mild and sometimes snowy Interior! Nothing new here, still purging, cleaning, and rearranging. Farrah is the same, my little stubborn shadow. She loves being scratched around her head and stomach but not on your lap nor held.

MaryAnn, other than four efficiencies on each end of the building floors, all the others are one-bedrooms. They are all identical versions. There is an entry hallway intersected by the bathroom and bedroom hallway with the kitchen bisected by a wall separating it from the living room.
 

That wall has an opening for a bar area. Both the living room and bedroom have long, narrow windows. The living room also has an eight-foot long balcony facing either east or west.

Merry Monday,

Jenny,  your mention of Facetiming with Jonah reminded me of when Ellen was probably 3 (not yet old enough to make her own phone call) and would say to her Dad,  "Daddy, I need to talk to my Gammy".  So he would dial my number and she/I would have a "long"conversation about whatever was on her mind.
In contrast,  I'd be visiting on the phone with Carson when he was about that age and he would suddenly ask, "Do you want to talk to my Dad?"  I would ask if he was through talking and he would say, "Yes" and hand over the phone.

This is shaping up to be a very busy week so I've spent the morning doing the kind of things that are easy to put off because they don't take very long.

Hope I can find some time to read this afternoon (without dozing off) because I'm in charge of a book discussion next week and need to review and make notes.

Wishing Everyfriend an Enjoyable Day. 

Patricia, my unit is like a typical bungalow - enter in a hall way and at the left is my U-shaped kitchen which is open to the dining area.  At the end of the hallway is the dining room connected to the living area which has sliding doors to a 10-ft square deck outside.  Kendrick and I like to sit out there in good weather.  At the end of the hallway also is the stairway to the family room, Tom's bedroom, storage room, shower bath  and furnace/laundry room.  Back upstairs,  from front to back are the new den, full bath and my bedroom.  I've always wanted more room but I'm not going to move to get it.  The new den is the former computer room that now has plenty of open space and the trick will be to utilize the space.  I'm trying!

Marilyn, a therapist came this morning and had me do a few exercises.  She is the first one who has had me do anything; I think the others were nurses, getting information on my vitals.  She did take my BP and oxygen counts.  Unfortunately, this isn't one of my better days and I want to go for a nap before Robin comes. 

Jim's sister, also Marilyn, lives in Victoria, BC and told me about her recovery from her heart attack; it dook six months. It was six years ago and she is not as old as I am, nor as old as Jim was.  she sold her house to her daughter and SIL as she was alone.  If Tom's health holds up, I won't have to move - yet!

Callie, I used to have Carson's trouble with one of Norm's grandkids too, ready to hand the phone to his mom or dad but I don't remember which one.  Johanna, one of the twins, always wants to come to see me.

It is a beautiful sunny day here today and I cannot tell the temperature because the susn is on my  thermometer which elevates the temperature.  I think if I lie down, the cat will follow me.

Mary Ann

Today is a lovely day—a sunny 70°s.  Our grandson had another transfusion over the weekend.  He is scheduled for robotic surgery on Tuesday.  We are just praying and hoping it goes well.

My "hay fever" has been acting up so I think spring is almost here for us.  I always get enthused about this time of year to plant a few flowers.  I used to get enthused about a summer vegetable garden but those days are gone.

Joy, I hope you are doing well and will soon get to go home.

Mary Ann, you sound like you are getting along OK.  Probably Robin has come by this time to get a few little chores out of the way and hopefully Tom is over his cold/flu.

Patricia, you sure have had that cold a long time.  Perhaps the doctor's upcoming visit will provide you with some help.  I have my usual 6 months visit this week.

Marilyne, thank you for lighting the virtual candle.  I didn't know about that web site.

We both slept late this morning so that meant a late breakfast.  Now it is time to think about a bite to eat.  Hope everyone has a good day (what is left of it 😊).

Jean ,I do like to think I am getting along OK.  Hearing that Jim's sister took six months to feel more normal is encouraging.  I knew things would not return to normal in a month, but I had no idea of the time frame.  Now I do.  This week when Tom suggests we go out to eat, I will be more receptive because I know I should get outside of the house.

I hope the transfusion for your grandson works.  I hate to see a young person with cancer, especially one with a family.  Dot just told me yesterday of her neighbor, nearer Dot's age, who has pancreatic cancer and they give her a couple of weeks.  Her husband is older than I am, a retired dentist, who cannot take care of her.   Tom's maternal grandmother died of that about  three months to the day she was diagnosed.  Another horrible illness.

Robin is about to finish; I had a few putzy things for her today.  She does a lot more than those and does a good job.  I thought I should pay her before I forget how to spell her last name a complicated Italian name.

Mary Ann

You are lucky to have found her. I will have to start looking again for someone to take over on my place. Got where I am not crazy about housework anymore. People hard to find around here.

Now I thought that your condo was larger than that as it is 2 floors. My place 720 sq ft. That is enough for me. I fill up every inch but lots I could throw out if I got busy

Good morning from a warm Interior where the outside birch trees look like pussy willows with globs of snow hanging here and there on brown branches. Farrah is at the foot of the couch watching me type. Another typical Tuesday morning, we've all been fed, watered, and brushed.   

Today, I need to take the bus out to purchase or attempt to, a monitor for my computer, and some other errands. I have been inside my building for over a month and dread picking up something again!

However, I don't believe they'll accept my rent as they did last month, so needs must or "necessity compels."  I have a phobia of being out among others in close quarters as I seem to get sick each time I do!  I believe my tendency to stay home has isolated me too much as the general public has more immunity than I seem to.

I have other things to do, such as paying bills, but I thought I should check in here to let you all know that things are progressing as they should.  A therapist just left.  She is a nurse so she can tend to things other therapists - non-nurses - cannot do.  Tom has left for about an hour or so and Jan just called that she is coming over.  It will take her a good half hour to get here.  She has a key which makes it handy for both of us.  She also is a nurse which I appreciate.

Outside the sun is trying to shine but is not very bright.  Inside, I am enjoying my new den very much.  There is room for others to sit.  I was able to watch TV but if anyone wanted to join me, there was no room for another chair.  Now there are two chairs, one is a rocker, and the chairs are not too comfortable but they're doable for a while.  Those chairs probably are about as old as I am.

Tom and I had pizza for supper last night and we both agreed it was not as good as others we've had; it was vegetarian.  We won't order that from them again.

Jeanne, you're right, I do have a walkout and the lower level is where Tom lives.  He has the family room, a bedroom, a shower bath for living and the furnace room is there plus a storage room that Tim and Terry built.  I don't count the family room for my living because I don't go down there.

Jan will be here soon.

Mary Ann    

Well it has taken two plus months for an Odd fellows Society committee member and his wife to come to visit me after the one who said at the Christmas church where i had met a handful of members went on holiday and said he would come visit me when he got back but due to medical commitments he passed this over to another male committee member ( said he lived nearer to me ) who came with his wife today to my home for an hours chat, and again, they too cant take me to any of their weekly meetings, said something about not having enough seats in there car, as far as i am aware it is just the two of them, and most cars have at least 4 seats...once again, money spent to become a member, is just another waste of my money...

Jan was here and we did a lot of talking.  She not only is a Methodist minister, she also is an RN so we talk about my health and if I have questions, she can give me answers.  We also talked about her children and grandchildren.  Her younger grandson is 3 months old.           He doesn't have the Chinese look that his older brother has, but you can see some in his face.  Both boys are adorable.  I have some darling  great-great nephews and nieces.

During my time with Jan, Tom came home with a Sprite for me.  I asked him to bring one home because I wanted something that had taste; Sprite is decaf and I can drink it. 

Tom is checking with my dentists to see if they practice at another location weekly.  Their present building is a bi-level and I think I should not go up their stairs.  The original owner, Tom, said he was sorry he had it built that way and he knew what he was saying when he had a heart condition and had had to give up his work at the time. 

When Tom departs, I will try to take a nap myself.

Mary Ann

Patricia - You'll probably be exhausted when you get back home, but I hope you will also feel refreshed and rejuvenated!  Push yourself a little every day, and be happy that you don't yet have Coronavirus in Alaska! 

We can't seem to get a straight answer, here in the overcrowded Bay Area, as to the number of cases that are now being treated - not to mention the many that haven't been confirmed yet, because of lack of testing kits!  Some reports say 25 cases, and others say 50?    Unfortunately, people are commenting on various news articles, and message boards, that there are many people here, who aren't reporting the fact that they are sick, and that they are staying home, rather than go to the ER or urgent care.  So no way of knowing what the actual numbers are, and probably many more are getting exposed to CV.   Easy to see how things like this get out of control.

I stayed home for four days, and that's about as long as I can stand it. Yesterday I went to the grocery store.  AJ thinks nothing of going to crowded places like the library, Costco,  plus doctor appointments in stuffy waiting rooms.  Tonight he's going to a Sharks Hockey game with Brad, at the arena.  He is not one to worry about getting sick.  In fact, he is not one to worry about anything!   

Mary Ann - glad you got a nice visit with Jan, and saw some new pictures of your great-great-nephews.  I knew Jan was an RN, but I didn't know she is also a Methodist Minister.  It always impresses me when someone has multiple degrees in different professions.  Maybe you could skip your dental appointments, until sometime in the future, when you are back to normal?  I don't go to the dentist anymore at all, unless I have a problem of some kind. Knocking on wood here! 

Jackie - Sorry that the folks from Odd Fellows, have disappointed you. I hope that it won't be much longer, until you can move away, and start a new life in a new area.  It would be great if you could be in a facility of some kind, with others who also have MS. 

Either someone posted it or I found it on the computer (I think it came from Patricia) but Tom bought the ingredients for a Chili Mac and Cheese concoction and made it for supper tonight.  It was a big heavy for my constitution but good.  I would have preferred more ketchup in the ingredients, and maybe a bit more moisture, but if I was served it again, I'd eat it and like it.  Tom's back is killing him so I wouldn't dare complain. 

Tom found another dentist for me, Robin's dentist.  She likes him a lot.  Since I am nothing like Robin, I wonder if I will like him as well.  I probably will like him and I'll stick with him "until death do us part".  I just do not want a new dentist to remake my mouth, as one dentist started to do. 

This may be my last post for the night.  I still have not paid my bills and I want to do that before the next slew comes in. Kendrick is sleeping the sleep of the just and when I go to bed, he'll go where he's most comfortable, then join me sometime during the might.

Mary Ann

Well coming to my last couple of days taking my antibiotic-penicillin tablets and each morning when i first get up my leg still turns bright red, even high up on the back of my leg, it does fade as the day goes on but i am still worried over it, especially that i had ignored it for so long in the first place..Still waiting on the leg cream to be delivered, think he only delivers here one day a week..i am now into my 6th day..

Marilyne...
...the only negative with being in a facility within others who have MS is the reality that i too have it, although of course i do have it, but i am trying to live as if i dont have it but, and it is getting worse but that is only expected with everything i have been through, still going through, called ( MS exacerbation's ) these past 9 or so months...My back garden has been a building site for the past 5 weeks, every day workmen and machine noise, i dont recognise the garden now with its higher brick wall that i cant get up on and the grass has all literally gone, just soil-earth, all my grapevines torn out and thrown away, all my flowers gone pulled up and destroyed...and to top all this off, i have a buyer, but before the garden change not during and she is coming back next week to confirm she is still my buyer...I have no say as to what is done with the garden as i dont own it only pay ground rent on it, and although the workman have started putting back bits of bushes they are cutting off from other bushes, none are gardeners just chopping away at any bush...These past 9 plus months i have been living a nightmare (one thing following the other ) and dont know how, if or when i will ever get out of it...I just want my nightmare to end, one way or the other...

Edited: large dispensing tub of Dermol 500 ( 500 ml e ) lotion turned up an hour ago...enough to keep my leg going for the rest of the year..

Still have no idea as to why the top bar of my computer is showing our N's B & T room is " Not secure " which means hackers could get in, so i will be careful what personal stuff i post for the outside public to read, or post then delete later on..

Not much to say, but I did want to at least say HELLO.

We worked in the basement again today...oh my, this going through things is not fun.  UGH🤣🤣

Tomorrow a bob goes back for more PT for his vertigo. 

MARY ANN, seems things are going well for you.  Nice that Jan was able to visit you.

MARILYNE, there are no known cases here for the virus, but then today I heard there are not many test kits available, so that might be the reason. 

JACKIE, I am sorry folks this group has once again disappointed you.  I do hope by now the meds have kicked in and you are doing better.

PATRICIA, I thought today was the day you were to see the doctor?  I hope it is soon as this has bee; going on for much too long. 

JEAN, I heard on the news just now that your part of the gulf will have some bad weather tomorrow.  I sure hope nothing like Nashville had....the devastation is terrible there.  So sad.

CALLIE, I know you cherish the memories from when your grands were younger.  We had another chat time with Jonah tonight.....this Jonah  boy is something else.  So cute and just taking away to us🥰🥰

OK.....it is time to say good night, sleep tight! 

Jenny

Jenny...we both posted exactly the same time...well you are soon heading for bed and i am up and about to start another day...

Good Morning Everyone
from the cloudy,  warmer,  windier rocky
coast of Maine..  Spring is
apparently right around the corner,
unless it changes..  which is very likely..

Kelly is bringing over my groceries
that I ordered from Hannaford's   

Kelly is very concerned about keeping
me "flu free" so we won't be going
out to places with a lot of people
for a while.   She will pickup
what I need from the grocery store
and the drug store and we will just
get out a mosey around staying away
from crowds until further notice. 

With the goal to be "keep Grand Mother
safe"  because if I get sick it will
be much more work for the whole
family ... and not good for Gramma.

We will see just how long this lasts..
as it is going to be a long flu
season.   

Well crazy Super Tuesday is over and
done with and I am thrilled at
the outcome.

Finally the future is beginning to
look brighter for us here in the
US. And that will spill out
around the world.   

love to all
SAndy
   

Good Morning from Grand Rapids.  It looks like a so-s0 day, but the temperature is 38 degrees so it can't be all bad.

To prevent myself drowning from within, I have had to make myself a schedule for taking my pills.  I take 17 total, most once a day, but some twice a day.  I found myself being waterlogged by the time I got to the last of the daily pills.  So I take a few pills, then compute, eat breakfast, putz around, more pills, eat lunch, putz, nap, have supper then to bed.  There are gaps in the schedule but you get the general idea.  I hope it works because it is a very uncomfortable feeling with water up to my throat!

I do have a variance this morning as a therapist is coming this morning.  I don't like them to come in the morning but she said she makes her appointments in the morning so I said OK.  She is the one to monitor the "necklace" which I hope never to use but would if necessary.  Most of the therapists stay a half hour or less although one or more will have me do some exercises.

Poor Kendrick kept looking at me and I finally looked at his food - the bowl was nearly empty.  I managed to get the bag down to fill  the bowl but I cannot get it back on the shelf.  There are some magazines or similar next to the TV and I'll see if I can get there to put the bag.  I have to have it where Kendrick will not try to get into the bag or we will have a mess.

Tom is up but he usually works downstairs for quite a while anyway.  He is to go to the doctor about his back today and I hope someone will help him as he is miserable.  And I caused it!  I caused it when I got down on the floor to look for a hearing aid and got myself into an awkward position and Tom had to help me up.  My  position made it hard for him to get me up and he strained and/or sprained his back.  I do not get down on the floor on purpose now!

I'll look at my mail, then get dressed, I hope before the therapist comes.

Mary Ann

Mary Ann...
... that is a lot of pills you have to take in one day...the one thing i find awkward is some pills specify when to take them before or after food which like the penicillin ones i am taking which the package states, take on an empty stomach which means, take this an hour before food or two hours after...when there are 4 of the same to take during each day it is getting this timing right and not forgetting to make something to eat in between, so easy to forget...I have always found it hard swallowing large capsule type pills so i take a knife and scrape a very small piece of honey from a jar, this makes the pill slip down nice and easy, then i take 3 or 4 sips of water to help it go down..

Good morning from another minus 22 Interior, heading for a high of minus 11. It looks like February's weather decided to stay awhile longer. I finished my errands yesterday only to find something interesting. Two clerks that I had to ask to speak louder, confirmed that they had the same issues with one man admitting to only hearing one out of every three words. So, it wasn't just me!

I did get a new monitor and a small table lamp as well as bills paid. However, I have yet to start on my desktop. It also took some time to download the needed items onto my cloud account. My desktop will be done later today.   

Marilyne, I wish I could share some of our rain with you.  Yesterday was mostly nice and sunny until evening.  Today is a warm 72°s but overcast with an occasional shower.  It rains much more here than it did in Ocala.

Sandy, I am also happy with the crazy Super Tuesday outcome.

Mary Ann, we had a gift card and went to Carrabba's Italian Restaurant yesterday evening.  Neither one of us are big eaters and we brought home enough leftovers for today.  We had veal piccata and it was so good! and will be good again before long as it will be soon time to eat.  They have the best bread ever which they serve in little loaves.

Jenny, we haven't gotten any bad weather from the recent storms, just some rain today but no wind.  It is just heartbreaking to see all the devastation in the Tenn. tornadoes.

Patricia, glad you seem to be feeling better.  Jackie, well at least they delivered enough ointment to last you awhile.

Our grandson came through a grueling operation with terrible pain.  They could not remove the large tumor because of the sensitive area where it was located but did a bypass so he will be able to eat.  He has been fed through his veins.  I couldn't sleep last night thinking and worrying about him.  He was my first and only grandchild for eight years and we've always been close.

Well, I'm getting hungry so think I'll close for now.  I read all your posts and enjoy them but don't often comment although I think about everyone who writes.

There have been three therapists here today and that's enough.  Plus Annie came to do some work.  I don't know if she's managed it or not because when the last therapist came Annie was doing dishes.  I forget which therapist is here for what.  The last was a speech therapist and the second worked on my leg activity and that went well.  I have the feeling that all of their work will go by the boards when they're done.  I don't have all of the time for what they want.  Besides, I have a cat who needs attention!

The sun is shining brightly, always a nice day.  The temperature on my censor is 51 nice degrees.  I can enjoy it inside as well as out.

Jackie, none of my pills say to take with food, without, only one or two daily and I have one that specifies "nighttime".  I have the "two daily" in one section and take one each day with the other "one daily" batch.  This is only the first day but I think things will go down easier being bunched like that.  If I have more pills added, I will go to my PCP to see about changing some.  I also think if I have no problems, I won't ave additions. 

Patricia, my speech therapist is trying to get me to open my mouth wider when speaking in hopes I will be understood easier.  Perhaps that is the problem with the clerks who you encountered while doing your errands. 

Jean, I hope that in time doctors can get to that largest tumor for your grandson.  He has been through a lot lately. 

I'm going to see if I can squeeze in a nap now.  I will be so happy when the therapists are finished because they use up time for other things.

Mary Ann                                               

Mary Ann
Now are many of these pills new to you. Can't believe so many. In other countries America gives or should I say sells more drugs than any others . One in the uk. Told me that US pas out the most expencive urine anywhere and lots of them just go through kidneys so fast they have not done a thing. But worked on their minds making them think they are doing good.

Terrible frustrating day.  Had almost 2 hours of physical occupational therapy this morning and did well. Went to surgeon's appointment and when we got there they said the appointment had been cancelled. Still not sure why.  Different reasons from several sources. Came home so upset.  Son has taken off work to go.  Right hand doesn't know what the left hand is doing.  Did get an appointment for next week. I still can't do much without someone with me. Even tho I feel like I can do things and can.  Dinner just came  still hanging in there

Jean - So sorry that your grandson Jason, is having to endure such pain and  suffering.  It just doesn't seem right that he, and other young people, are stricken with such cruel and painful diseases, when they're in the prime of their life and have so much to live for.   Maybe sometime, when we are gone to wherever we are going after this life - we will learn the answers to questions like that?   Until then, all we can do is hope and pray for recovery and remission, for those who are so sick