yesterday we managed to go through ma's stuff in the garage and organize and throw out stuff that isn't useable or sellable. But I got super cold yesterday, when I got home, I felt a fever starting.  So I had to just climb into bed and rest.

I talked to Lauren last night.  she said they have the C.O. visit this week, and she was so encouraged by the meeting.  She had had kind of a rough day yesterday.  It started out ok, but with Ma getting hurt, it really worried her all day, as she just really wished she could have just taken her right to the ER.  Well, at least Ma was doing ok, and she will be going in this morning. 

I on the other hand am not doing good today.  My lymph nodes are swollen in my neck and I am painfully tired.  It took Jehovah's strength to get up for morning worship.  I will be going back to bed soon.

EO will be going up town with his dad today.  He doesn't have anything much else to do, other than bring some stuff to Lauren.  So it is really nice that he will be able to go up and spend the day with his mom.  Most of the time when he goes up, he has to run and do something or other.  Which allows Bill to have some one on one time with Carol, but it interferes with EO getting much time with his mom.  I haven't seen her in awhile now, although Lauren took a picture one day and sent it to me.  My heart just aches for her. 

EO wrote me a letter the other day (well a card)  He thanked me for my help and support and how I never complain about him being gone so much of the time.  How I encourage him to spend as much time as is needed with his parents.  It was just so sweet.  I wish there was more I could do.  If I am able, I try to help him around the house.  Much of the time I can't do much of anything, but when I know he is extra stress, I pray for help to do what I physically can that will benefit him the most. He also wrote letters to each of the kids.  I know it will mean a lot to them, because he just doesn't write letters.  The kids know EO has me be the writer in the family.  So i know it will mean a lot to them to see he is the one writing to them.  He just had feelings he needed to express to us that day.  It was very sweet.

The other day, i tried eating chicken.  i was in the mood for bbq chicken wings.  i got sick.  so i still can't eat chicken :(  but i was willing to see if i could.  i wonder what the deal is with that?  oh well, at least there is other stuff i can eat. :)  Last night Colton made stake and shrimp for dinner.  that was so yummy!!  it makes me hungry for fondue!  

Well, I need to go lay down for awhile.  I sure hope i perk back up later.