Day 28
Thursday, April 24, 2014
I know I’m writing at odd random times. That’s just how this week is going. The computer is not in a place that I get
good light except part of the day (unlike the lamp I have at home). And, too, it’s been a bit of a lazy
week. There have been so many details to
take care of, it’s good to just not worry about it for a while.
However, today I did have my phone interview
with a lady from SSA. It was really
mainly a matter of confirming information they already had. I was pleasantly surprised to learn I will be
getting a little more $ than I expected.
It’s not a lot more to be sure; but every little bit helps.
I still have a few phone calls to make, but I
*think* most of the stuff is taken care of.
I still need to finish paying off the funeral home; and until the $$
coming in catches up, things will be pretty tight. But I’ll manage. I hope to “hang on” at least until fall. By then I’ll have to make some decisions on
what to do next. I really love my house;
but I don’t know if staying there is going to be practical. I may have to check out income-based housing
.. but where? I don’t think there is such
a thing that’s decent to live in that’s at all close to any family. Well, I just can’t worry about it now. I’ll think about it *tomorrow*! J
I’ve been doing a lot better … although the
weepy spells do sneak up at unexpected times.
And it seems like everything we watch on TV (well, it’s actually on
Netflix here) is always about people dying.
I like being here, and appreciate all the
help. But I will also be glad to get
home. I miss my cats. And I’m always cold here. The ceiling fan (noisy) runs day and night,
and most of the time I feel like I’m sitting in a very cold draft. We haven’t spent much time outside yet, due
to DIL’s health issues.
The coming month may be a little busier than I
thought. That’s not a bad thing. I’ll be going home either Sunday or Monday
(it’s not decided yet). Whenever I find
out the the court has the funds from DH’s bank account, I think DSS will have
to take me to get that. Otherwise,
whatever shopping or errands I do will depend on when TGF has time I guess.
On Mother’s Day weekend I think possibly DS and
the kids will come visit. DIL may get to
go to CA to visit her family .. it’s been way too long since she’s been able to
do that (and her mom’s birthday and a family reunion are coming up).
On the 14th I have an eye
appointment. I will probably have to ask
DSS to take me to that.
The NB grandkids have end of school concerts on
the 19th and 20th.
We’ve talked a little about that … maybe DS will come get me and bring
me back here for those 2 days, then take me home. I hate to ask because he already works long
hours. But I’m not sure DIL could do it
.. tht would be not long after her getting back from CA, and only a week until
her appointment.
I’m going with her to WF at the end of the
month; we don’t know yet if DS is going too or not. We’ll need to go to WS on the 27th,
because her appointment is at 9:15 in the morning. (Note to self: notify DB
when we need to descend on him!). Since
we don’t know yet if DS is going along or not, I don’t quite know who will go
where .. except that after the 28th at some point I’m going with
DB/SIL on a camping trip in the mountains!
It all sounds so terribly complicated. But right now, keeping busy seems to be a
good thing. Although, I can’t say I’m
actually keeping very busy here. I seem
to just sit and do nothing all day. We’ve
watched a wide variety of TV shows and movies.
And I’m reading a book inbetween.
I need to get DIL to research some more books so I won’t run out too
soon. I have a $5 coupon and 2 “credits”
towards Audible books, so I can get up to 3 more books for less than $10.
I have emails I need to catch up on, but they
will wait until I get home. I’ve been
told I have repairs to my house to del with.
And I have to finish sorting and cleaning. I really hope during May .. especially the
first couple of weeks … I can find people who have time to help me sort through
some things. It all just needs to get
sorted and done, and I don’t like it hanging over me.
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