Here we go!

The Support the Gap event is tomorrow. I believe everything is in place and I know have to depend on others to see this through. I had to deal with some trying personalities, but have persevered. I want this to be huge success, but I've come to a realization. If I see excitement and understanding in just a few attendees then I know I've done my job and I've done it well. I'll see you all when smoke clears, then again I may go into hiding until I recover.

Down to the wire

The conference that I have been planning, working on and getting ready for is this weekend. I can feel the tension in my entire body. I have a short fuse and I'm not getting much sleep. I don't know how people do this on a regular basis. I will be so glad when the event is over, but for now I just need it to be a small success. I think I may take a mini vacation afterward. Sorry to those who haven't heard much for me. The Support the Gap event has consumed every waking moment as of late. That will not be the case after Saturday.

Kim the pirate

"Arg me saucy bar wench"

Ok that was quick

This morning Kim and I drove to the outpatient service in Palmdale. We checked her in, signed paperwork and before I had a chance to think, Kim was in and out of surgery. It went well and she's resting now. Unfortunately she'll have to endure pirate jokes for the next 24 hours, at least, but I don't think she'll care once she is able to see. Thanks for the well wishes and I'll try to sneak in a pirate photo, if Kim will let me.

Surgery tomorrow

Kim is having the first of two cataract surgeries tomorrow. I'm sure everything will be fine, but I'll be glad when it's over. Then I can take care of my honey and wait on her hand and foot. I'll blog about the event tomorrow, but until then think good thoughts.

And yet still more snow

Snow pics

The backyard

The street in front of our house










Elizabeth Lake

Here we go again...

Looks like we are at this again! I'm anxiously waiting for Kim to get home from school. She has to come the hill, which is turning out to be a production and he vision isn't so great, so of course I'm worrying. This light dusting is only the beginning or so the weatherman says. The next round is supposed to be a lot worse and we already have a few inches on the ground. Sigh.

This may delay Janet and Garry's plans to head back to Wisconsin tomorrow. And I'm pretty sure our dinner plans for the evening are cancelled. I'm not sure if anyone is going anywhere real soon. Snow is beautiful, but it sure does wreak havoc on our tiny little town.

Ugh I'll let you know when we thaw out.

Wisconsin is coming to town

At this moment Garry and Janet are driving their way out West. They stopped in New Mexico first to attend a funeral. Garry's niece committed suicide last week after a similar failed attempt a few months ago. It is a really tragic story that does not need repeating. But it will be nice to have Garry and Janet here for a few days. Unfortunately the weather is not cooperating and it looks like rain or snow the entire time they are there. I was planning on cooking too a new chicken stew recipe that I've made before, but with our work schedules I don't know how feasible that really is. Well at least we'll have time to sit and chat and I think that's really the point.

Wish me luck

Saturday I am presenting an interpreting workshop to what now looks like 50+ people. I'm trying not to think about it too much so as not to get too nervous. But it's still there in the back of my head worming its way around. I'm ready, more or less, with the things that I need to bring: PowerPoint, handouts etc. I just wish I could convince my nerves that I'm ready. I'm sure it will be fine, but I'm a worry wart and that's what I do. So if by chance you get a moment and are thinking about it send some positive vibes my way, I would really appreciate it.