Jasmine is out of ICU and back on her regular ward. The doctors still haven't shared with us what the problem is -- though they may not know yet. At any rate, if they've moved her out to the floor, it's because she's out of any immediate danger. More confirmation from the doctors today that … Continue reading Out of ICU
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Dragonfly Wings
Jasmine is back in the hospital in ICU. This time was BAD. Last night at about 2 I felt like I needed to come check on her. This was after she had slept for two days straight. My hands started tingling and I knew I needed to come out and touch her. As soon as … Continue reading Dragonfly Wings
The St. Louis Epiphany
I keep saying I'm going to write about this move thing, and it keeps getting pushed back. I do have some legitimate reasons, mostly pertaining to Jasmine being in the hospital in St. Louis with Jeff, while I'm here in Bloomington with Nina and Gabrielle. That Jeff and Jasmine are again in St. Louis while … Continue reading The St. Louis Epiphany
Getting an Indoctrination… er, Education
Remember September 11, 2001United We Stand! Or so proclaims the sign over the entrance to my children's elementary school. And as if the US flag on that sign wasn't enough, there's a faded paper flag two windows away that came out of the local newspaper in the days immediately following 9-11. And as if … Continue reading Getting an Indoctrination… er, Education
Barking at Dust Molecules
Being sleep-deprived makes me strangely motivated to do housework. Is it a sign of madness? Perhaps. Even probably. While my floors and dishes may appreciate the fact that I haven't had a solid six hours of sleep for the past week or so, I think I'm beginning to hallucinate. Jeff is barking at dust molecules. … Continue reading Barking at Dust Molecules
by the sea, by the sea, by the beautiful sea 