PISTOL PACKIN' MAMA

Don't mess with grandma!

Some of you may be surprised to know dad & I enjoy target shooting. We went out with our bishop & his wife (that's them behind me; good place to be!) a few weeks ago (pre-hospital visit). He has an artillery & is very generous to share. Our local shooting range is great (border patrol practice there too). We get to try out a lot of different weapons. I even shot our own shotgun this time. Not as much of a kick as I thought it would be.

I'm a pretty fair shot, I think. Dad & I took a personal protection class in Idaho a couple of years ago, which allowed me to obtain a concealed weapons permit. Doesn't stand in Arizona tho and will have to take another class to get one. So now I'm shopping for a pistol....thinking of a Smith & Wesson 38 cal with a crimson trace! What a lovely mother's day present that would be! ha ha

HE'S AT IT AGAIN

All of you know this....dad is not a 'sitter'! Me, on the other hand, world-class! (I've won awards!) Even while beating up little kids when substitute teaching, he's managed to crank out a new piece of furniture for our bedroom. We purchased the large piece at Costco Home in the "dent" section at a great discount. We decided he could build matching night stands. Unfortunately, I was in my sick mode and didn't get on-going pics of the process, but it's nice & roomy & has space for me to pile all my junk on top! (he hates that!) Another one will soon be in the works for his side of the bed. The man has sawdust in his veins!

"COME ON DOWN, YOU'RE THE NEXT CONTESTANT

I was sure I heard the "ding, ding, ding.... & Bob Barker (ala Drew Carey) saying you've won a 3-day, two night stay in a resort hotel near you, CONGRATULATIONS! So why are my souvenirs bruises & a kidney transplant diagnosis?!



It was just a 'tummy ache', I said. Probably something I ate. 'Not so fast there lady.....you're not going home today.' And then it began. All the sticking, poking, cathing, peeing, I-V-ing, shots & any number of humiliating and painful 'treatments'. Three days and 5 doctors later.... Oh yes, let's talk about those 5 docs. Four were from India and one from Russia....couldn't understand any of them! Forget about dad hearing them or comprehending what was said! But I had my ace in the hole...SALLY! She's got good hearing & an iron-clad memory. Between all of us, (dad included) we got most of what was said. Can you say "Nephrologist"?

So where does it all stand today? I go in for blood work and shot on friday & meet with the nephy guy monday afternoon to see what my new kidney numbers are. We're praying for 30 or better. I was at 11 in the ER and 10 is automatic dialysis! Argh! I'll keep you posted.



What can you do? You know the answer to that one already. PRAY & if you're so inclined & want to: FAST. I'm not allowed to at this point, for obvious reasons. I DO KNOW the Lord is mindful of this situation and WILL help us, even if does require a transplant. I've had two blessings (with anointings) & I'm doing what the docs say and taking masses of pills, etc. We do all we can do and then allow the Lord to do the rest.



Oh yeah, here's a picture of my resort! I wouldn't recommend it for relaxation & rest & it's VERY pricey!!