Grandpa is still hurting. I am getting really fed up with that so called doctor they assigned him. We are starting with a new doctor of our choice!!!

It was back in mid December that Grandpa fell the first time. He was cleaning up after our big wind storm. He was starting to get better then the last Saturday of December he fell again. He has been in Hell since then.

I took him to urgent care and him him check out, It is his psyatic nerve. Oh joy!! that causes a real lasting pain!!! I thought I already had a house full of those. Sorry...

It is hard to see him in pain. He doesn't handle pain well at all. Making it even harder is knowing that there is nothing I can do to help him.

So I am tired of seeing him in pain. I am tired of hearing him groan in pain. I guess I don't handle his pain too well either.

Bye from Washington,
Granny

Now doesn't this just say it all???

Granny

I try to call Branden at least twice a week and visit him once. We have been there ever weekend since he went away. We feel that it is important that he know we are here and always will be no matter what.

Where he is, he is required to keep 50 or more points a day. They start with 60. If they fall below the 50 point mark, they have to wear a pair of green overalls. When they are in the greenies as they call them, they can only have one call a day. They also lose other privileges also.

So, why do I get upset when I can not put a call through to him because someone else already has?? I should be happy that someone else is contacting him and giving him some of their time. So why do I feel cheated when I can not have "my" ten minutes to talk to him??? that is right, only ten minutes a call. I ask the staff person to let him know that I tried to call, and they do.

For tonight I will pout and I will call him tomorrow. I saw him on Sunday and he was great. But, knowing him as I do, not having school and the regular routine is a problem for him. Along with his mouth and his actions. Oh well, someday he will mature and all this will be behind us.

OK, I will go pout now,
Love from Wahington,
Granny

Ten good thing about freezing cold.

10. Dog poop doesn't stick to your shoes.
9. No need to lock the back door because it's frozen shut.
8. The dogs don't get on the sheets with muddy paws.
7. No need to worry about driving the car because it probably won't start.
6. You don't have to bathe the kids because the water pipes are frozen.
5. The house will get warm without electricity because it caught fire when you tried to thaw out the pipes. (Ask Gary Mobbs about the time the Globe had an article about him if you don't believe me.)
4. If it gets below zero you can entertain yourself by throwing water in the air and watching it freeze before it hits the ground.
3. Your nose doesn't run when you go outside. (Warning: It runs like a faucet when come inside.)
2. You get to buy new furniture because you use the old stuff for fuel in the wood stove when you run out of wood.

DRUM ROLL GOES HERE FOR THE NUMBER ONE GOOD THING THAT HAPPENS WHEN IT'S REALLY COLD OUT.

1. You can walk on water.

The children are again being attacked. I received a letter today from the Department of Social and Health Services. (DSHS) I have to provide proof that the boys are American citizens if I want their medical to continue.

The boys received medical from the State as they are considered other children. Not a very nice term, but it just means that I did not give birth to them. I have no problem proving that the boys were born here in the States, but what about the children who were not born in this country?? Are they going to be without health care?

Why would this move not surprise me?? Nothing this administration does surprises me. The total stupidity is completely unreal!!! Why is it that they always go after the helpless and young. The ones who can not fight back. I personally think it stinks. Don't get me wrong, I am not in favor of giving illegal aliens a blank check. But why hurt the children??

If people are willing to work hard, pay their taxes and follow the laws, why attack them??? Why make life harder for children who need help the most??

That is my rant for the day.
Hugs from Washington,
Granny