You know, Jamie, on the fairness issue with Mom and Dad, they DID get rewards while here on Earth! They got to live long enough to raise their children, see their grandchildren, and see their great-grandchildren! They got the pleasure of knowing that all their children turned out 'good' and have productive lives and care about this country, too! They got to have each other for nearly 70 years! They didn't really want for anything all these last 50 years or so! They did some traveling, had new vehicles, and lived in good houses. They had REALLY good health up until the last few years---I mean really good health! Mom has never had a mamogram or pap smear that I know of! I mean, if you think about it, they did get a lot of rewards here on Earth! It makes me sad for them that they have to go through what they're going through now because they were such good people and such citizens, etc. The truth of the matter is that none of us came with any type of guarantee. They have definitely gotten a lot of mileage out of what they were given at birth. I don't like their now, but they really did have a good life. How wonderful is that!

On a happier note, the SmileTrain fundraiser went well. It was colder than blue blazes, but it went off without any problems! YEA! We made it home tonight to watch Macie while Jeremy and Fara went to a Halloween party for all their friends and children---probably 40 kids in all! They did hayrides all out in Ridgepoint, played games, bobbed for apples, ate, etc! He said it was so much fun. One of the houses they went to, the lady ALWAYS dresses up like Cinderella and hands out candy. Maggie was Cinderella, too, this year. She asked Jeremy after they left if they could back Monday to see Cinderella. Is that not precious!!!!!!!! You've got to love the world through little eyes! So sweet! HAPPY HALLOWEEN, Love you all, Jeanie

Yes funny in a weird way! I have this song that runs through my head all the time that talks about these times are only the dark before the morning and someday we'll see the bigger picture and that we just have to hold on tight and keep believing. As for Brittney and Frank, Ft Campbell would be awesome for sure but I'm thinking that won't happen. As of now they head to Bliss in Feb I think. At least it is the lower 48 and maybe someday they'll be able to come get all their stuff out of my garage and house!lol When is it that you leave for Hawaii? I think you said you'd be there on Thanksgiving this year, right? I know you'll all have a great time! Love to all, Judy

Life is funny isn't it?...you work hard, try to do the right things, raise your children to be good people, pay taxes, vote, be a good citizen, support your church and school and then you're rewarded by losing your mind and physical capabilities and having to wear diapers and live in a nursing home... I know our rewards are suppose to come in heaven, but shouldn't there be some on earth as well? I just have a hard time dealing with the whole fairness thing...I know, no one said life is fair, but that doesn't mean it has to suck either!! Ok...that's my whining for right now... Judy, can't believe Brit and Frank are going back to Bliss...I wish they'd get Campbell...how awesome would that be?? When will they move and when will they know for sure that's where they're going? At least it is the lower 48...could be worse, I guess! I'll get that walmart card put in the mail to Jeanie along with a birthday card for Mom...there won't be enough time to mail it when I get back from Hawaii...so I'll mail it super early!:) I'm off to hit the showers, the commissary,the px, hair cuts for the boys and laundry...all before I put on a costume and handout candy to trick or treaters!! Happy Halloween....love you all, Jamie

Bless their hearts, Oh, Lord, I pray. Keep them safe by night and day. Amen. Love you all, Jeanie

Jerry and I went to see Mother and Daddy today. We got there around 1:00. Dad was flat on his back in bed, but wide awake. Obviously, he had just gotten in bed. Mother was sitting beside her bed all slumped over to the side. I have never heard anyone grit their teeth as loud as she was! It was crazy! I'm surprised she has any teeth at all if she does that often. It was horrible. She never knew I was there. I tried to talk to her, but it was no use. She had on a white turtleneck top and it was either dirty or very stained. I also noticed her feet looked swollen. Anyway, 2 girls came in and got her in bed and she never moved after that. I didn't get to talk to Debbie - I guess she was with some patient. Dad was very alert and talking, but he kept asking Jerry if his hip was better. Don't know what was up with that. He also said that Mother always falls asleep in the car before they ever get to where they're going. Okay, I'll go back Sunday and report again. love u, pat

went to see mom and dad. I had to go late, around 7p.m. I was afraid they'd be in bed, and they were, but Dad was still awake. I was glad I went. He was glad to see me. He was a little confused, but pleasant, and sweet. He's so precious. He actually liked me tonight!:)Mom was asleep, but I patted on her, and she was breathing and sleeping soundly. I spoke to the young lady on duty. She said they had been fine since she arrived @2. I had her check their supper eating, and dad ate about 75% and Mom 25%. I'm going to Nashville tomorrow with Cary and won't be back until Sunday afternoon. Pat, I hope you can visit with them some time this weekend. Jody is going to try to stop by to or from work one day. Love, Pam

I did go see Mom and Dad today--it's Wed. The Seriquel is for behavior--not depression. I'm like you in that there's no way to diagnose Mom with depression---NO WAY! That's what I told Debbie when she called about the Lexapro! I don't want the veggie out and the lack of response. Anyway, today they were both in the dining room waiting for lunch when I got there--about 16 till 12. I waited to just see how long before they got lunch---it was like 12:27---nearly 45 minutes! They didn't seem to mind, but I got SO antsy waiting! That's nuts. Mom didn't want to wake up to eat. She was leaning to the right and forward in her wheelchair. I kept trying to push her up (and Miss Bobbie kept telling her to sit up, hold your hear up, etc---she's another patient that's a MESS!). Well, about the third or fourth time, Mom goes: Jean Marie if you don't stop that I'm going to hurt you! I cracked up! I told Judy that she either knew me--VERY doubtful---or she's just used to me being the mean one! LOL! Anyway, Dad was ok--not great. He was confused today. He said he was really tired, that he'd been up since 3:30, that he'd been in there with all women at midnight, etc. They were clean and Dad ate good. In fact he asked me if I was going to eat my bread (it was actually Mom's). I said no, and he ate it, too. Ok, I'm off to bed. We're heading to Louisville tomorrow for the Smile Train fundraiser that's Fri. Annie seems to be doing ok. She HATES the shots, but I figure you can add it to the list of things we all do that we don't like to do! LOL! If it works, then that's fine. She's up to 4 units now twice daily. They've increased her insulin each time I've taken her back in for checking. I've got to take her again on Mon. They're trying to fine out how much she needs. I'll be glad to get it stabilized, so I don't have to keep running her back and forth every couple of days to be checked. Ok, Love you all, Jeanie