An update!

Hi, Home now! For a tid anyway.

An update! Shortly after I published my earlier blog, we made our way downtown, for Alan to see his doctor. On route, we had a bit of info to pick up re: our future business expansions. Then Alan saw the doctor, then we picked up some tids of financial data re: Alan's parents. The primary POA does not want to be involved in the financial matters; and nor does she have spare time at this point. Because things are of the essence, she has "passed the torch" to Alan, who is the 'alternate Power of Attorney'. He will speak on her behalf; and his background, ironically is finances. Because Alan's siblings are 'what they are'; Alan was sagely chosen as the 'alternate' POA; so that a decorum of reasonable behaviour and conduct could occur between the siblings. Not so; they are not a happy lot, anyway. So, now we are going to resort to "hard ball" tactics; because the "soft ball" of being "nice" and "passive"; DOES not work, in this case. Then on to the hospital to see the old chap of 80+, whom we were originally told, had a stroke / heart attack. As it happens, he has been diagnosed with pneumonia; so that is preferable to what could have been as an outcome. The longtime female friend, died 2 weeks ago; hit by a semi-truck. We do not have the bit details; save that she got into her car, pulled out and directly head-on, collided with a semi-truck; and that was that. It has taken our friend 2 weeks to let us know; he just feels like you know what. There is a memorial / wake for her this upcoming Sunday afternoon. We will also be seeing Alan's parents on that day as well.

Most importantly, Alan! It turns out, or what the doctor believes; is that it is a reaction / outbreak of 'hives' due to a bite or "something in the air" outdoors. We were outside doing our bittidz fall/winter cleanup on our tidbitz patio on Saturday; so, possibly a nasty spider bite or ??? It was Sunday night that Alan noticed the welts etc. We are relieved, that it 'supposedly has nothing to do with his leg injury' of 2 mons ago; and also, it is NOT food poisoning! So, Alan has been equipped with "antihistamines"; and hopefully, this will do the job.

We also went to our favourite safeway; and there were some hunky hunky ribs on sale!!! You can guess what we are going to be enjoying tonight for dinner! Mmmmmmmm yum! And, with a sauce, 'extraordinaire', for basting and glazing purposes! Our house will smell wonderful! We have some beautiful scented candles, with a gorgeous fragrance; so you can imagine just how with these simple touches, will be a delight to our senses. I will light a cosy fire tonight; and it will be all the more appeciated! And, I think a glass of red wine will also be in order too!

Tidbit - Just reaffirms, that we never know; and that we should be truly grateful and thankful for what we have! Forget about the "stuff" we do not have; focus instead, on the positives; and make the most of it! Enjoy!

Bittid - Amazing what a 'good hair day' does for you too! Washed & styled my hair; and when you feel / look good, your whole outlook shines! Not only within you; but it spreads contagiously on to whomever you meet. A smile is a gift; and when it is returned, there is a wonderful appreciation, transformation, and empathy.

God Bless.