Hi Guys

[DiW]

I sure miss everyone. I know it's been awhile since I checked in. Between computer problems :compumad: and illnesses, I just haven't been around.

My email account and all my favorites got destroyed. I never realized how many sites I had saved until they were all gone. As usual, the timing couldn't have been worse (just as Courtney was getting ready to do college stuff). We had tried adding a new email account to keep track of college stuff - don't know if that's to blame. I think it has more to do with Kelsey downloading games to play and the viruses they bring...

I know Kelsey got emails from Beckie's daughter and Birol's daughter. Thanks for thinking of us. We're ok. Some illnesses, but nothing too terrible. Jason had us worried that some shunts weren't working but things have improved now...
 
Courtney has had months of illness - misdiagnosed at first but it came down to mononucleosis with numerous bouts of strep throat and sinusitis thrown in. To top it all off, she's now allergic to penicilin and whatever class of antibiotic ceflex is (I forget). She sure was funny looking with all those hives. Benadryl and mono make a potent mix   Since she couldn't drive, I have been driving her to weekly doctor appts and bloodwork, in addition to constantly being summoned by the school nurse to get Jason (or bring him in late).

Courtney's finally back to school and trying to catch up on tons of work while rushing to fill out college apps, etc. Luckily she applied to a couple schools early on, so at least we know she's going somewhere (last week, she was accepted to James Madison U in VA)....Not the senior year she was looking forward to. She was really sick for both Thanksgiving and Christmas breaks. I keep telling her the fun days are ahead. For now, she has to eat, sleep and breathe Calculus and all those other fun subjects. I've been bogged down in college info, trying to move things along. She has to get an art portfolio ready by next week, when she starts a week of reviews with different colleges. She's not ready but deadlines are approaching. We finally finished the taxes and FAFSA (financial aid info) so I'm hoping to move on to more interesting things...

It's been really depressing. I'm ready to camp. How 'bout you guys? I think I'll go read up on some of the threads and see if I can't find something to cheer me up. I seem to remember making reservations for Memorial Day weekend. Maybe I can find some more trips to consider. I have to bring Courtney to Rochester, Syracuse, and VA in the next month or so. After that, I should be free.

Di

[tlhdoc]

HI DI,

 
Sorry to hear things have been a mess, but I am VERY happy to hear from you.  Yes you did make reservations at RB Winter for Memorial Day weekend.  I hope you can join us for some of the other trips too.  I was worried about you and I am happy you posted.  It seems you are a bit of a nightowl.

[copcarguy]

Di - I am sorry that you guys have been going through so much stuff...  We all have been wondering/worried where you went.  I am glad you're back around.