What happened to AUGUST?

This month came and was gone in a blink of an EYE for me. It probably was because so much has happened.

I know it has been awhile since I have written. So here is a run down.

-Cousin's son Tyler got married in Boise to Carrisa it was wonderful to go and see them. It did make me sad I missed is brother Jared & Sam's as well as Megan's and John's wedding last year.

-Mom and Dad got a new roof put on the house done by my brother Matt, in-law's Jeff & Darren, friends Kevin and Matt (Beth's brother) They did a great job.!

-Matt had his trial and they took a settlement that they were very happy with and I have to agree it was good. This issue has been out there for a year plus and is now over and I am very happy for Matt and Beth.

-My father had surgery and though the surgery went OK, he had complications and was in the hospital several more days then expected. Now, I wasn't with my father when he had the surgery and when everything started to not go as well I had to get home (my mind was making everything worse as I kept thinking about it) so as soon as I could I took vacation and went to help out mom and dad. Funny thing....One by one my sisters all came home, I think we all felt the same way.

I got there just after dad moved to the new hospital, which is like a lodge, compared to the old one and it had a "bed couch" that mom and I were able to sleep on. This allowed at least one of us to get some sleep at night while the other helped dad get up, sit up and then lay back down. I am sure the hospital bed dad was on was not the most comfortable and I can say my CNA experience was good to have in helping out. Though patience with one another was a little difficult we did make it through and I now know where I get my strong willed, stubborn, determined personality from and I can say it is pretty equal from each parent. (not so good for me) One good thing We also watched a lot of the Olympics morning and night, which I wouldn't have been able to do if I was at home in WA, thanks dad, love those Olympics.

After a week 12 days I thought I better get home to WA and back to work. I was back to work about a week and was planning on going to a singles camp-out and the day before I decided I needed to go back home instead of the camp-out. I felt like I should go camping with Mom and Dad and Tricia's family for Labor day.

Just as I was leaving work for the week-end my boss gave me my paycheck and said that this was it. The business was closing. So I was out of a job. Nice way of leaving for the week-end. But I can honestly say I was so glad that I decided to go home. I needed that time with family. I am not sad to go, though I am sad my boss (& friend's) life long business is gone. It was time for me to move on any way and I really did need some way of leaving. I am not sure which way I will be heading and who knows the direction but I am excited to see what path I am ahead down. At least that is how I feel right now.

Update: Dad doing better and is home and though he does not have his full energy level back up he will day by day. He did have major surgery and will take some time.