Well, HELLO, SISTERS!!!!! I'm not sure I REALLY want on here----it's kind of depressing! LOL! I've had a great vacation---probably a little too long for all the responsibilities I have, but WHATEVER! It was really fun in Florida! We literally went to the beach, napped, ate and went to the beach/pool each day. Pretty sad schedule, huh!?! NOT! Anyway, no news from DHS on Mom. I DID have a missed call from Faith Elrod (the DHS lady). No message, just a 'call me' message. Dad's due to begin Medicaid payments on Aug 21st, so I'm thinking it's about that. She's probably wanting bank statements for the last few months to make sure there's no hidden money, etc. Good grief! I'm going to pay LNC JUST for 20 days and then see if I owe the rest for Dad. Still can't tell you all about how much we'll owe for Mom because I don't have the final ruling on her appeal! Today is day 45, so that should come any day now. Bruce and I are going to go visit at lunch today. I'm anxious to see them. I always feel like a mother who's left her children and been away when I'm gone. Bless their hearts. I am glad Dad has had a couple of good visits with some of you. He's sad, too. Anyway, Pat, hope all is well with the mammo. I NEED to have mine---it's 2 years now---I vowed never to do that and just have let it get away from me this time. Jamie, don't worry about the trips here for now. Trust me, I know how much is on that plate with 2 kids heading off to college, a house reno and problems with cars/travel expenses and all---it's a little overwhelming! LOL! I'm back and can pick up the slack! Good job, girls, on the visits. We need to have a definite presents, but I don't think it has to be every day. They know we're watching and aware and concerned---that's the thing they need to keep in the back of their heads! It doesn't have to be daily for it to stick---just a constant coming and going at different times and days. Ok, off to try to straighten up my stuff! Good grief! I've missed Jeremy's birthday and today is Chris's! I have something for Jeremy, but nothing at the moment for Chris! All the stuff Bruce and I took is in a pile in my room, the stuff we bought is in a pile in the dining room and the stuff I brought home yesterday is everywhere! LOL! Oh, well, you have to pay the piper in every case! Love you all, Jeanie