Yet Another Update

Hiya, Hey, Howdy, and Hello too! I figured I was well overdue to post an update. I’m still lurking and reading occasional posts, but I’m also still very, very fried!

Daughter is doing really well. The Liver Transplant team is closing her case. Her liver did what everyone said was impossible, it healed. Ninety percent of the edema is gone, which by the way was probably close to ninety pounds of fluid, and she has started physical therapy to build back her muscles.

We haven’t moved yet, and it’s constantly looming over me. I just want it done already! The problem is that Daughter ran out of state disability money, doesn’t qualify for federal help, and is waiting for welfare to be approved… or denied. We are also waiting to hear about Ben’s SSI, which should be raised and back-paid. I’ve explained the situation to the house owner, and he’s being cool about it, but it still stresses me out. We can’t move until we know what our income will be.

Younger was hired to be a mentor/tutor for “at risk” kids, but has to get all new certifications for CPR, a TB test, and background check. All these things cost money, and they just had them done for a different employer within the past year. It’s a mess.

I am continuing to take each day as it comes. My pain doctor is still messing with my meds and rate in my Pump, but we’re getting there. Still not ideal, but I’m riding it out. I’m still the faithful Peasant to King Ben, and doing most of the house stuff and errands. Daughter is getting stronger, but considering she almost died six months ago, and how ill she still was just in October, she’s making great progress. The point is… I’m still fried.

King Ben is doing really well. He’s much better at self-regulation and is spending more time doing his own thing in his room. There was one point this past weekend, where all three of us were in our rooms, when I thought “this is normal, even tho it feels weird”.

All in all, things are improving with the exception of our finances, which will get sorted… eventually. I’m taking the down time I’m allowed, and getting ready for the next step… whenever that happens.

I think about all by Blogging Buddies often, and I’m still planning on making a comeback… eventually. This life has taught me to be patient, even when I don’t want to be.

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HUGS!