Cape Girardeau, Missouri is a wonderful place to both work, and live in. The folks that live there are kind, and generous with both their time and themselves.
Unfortunately, due to unforeseen health issues with my parents, I had to cut my time short in Missouri. We were able to close up the RV and head back to Florida in record time. Amazingly, we blew a tire as we pulled into our garage in Florida. We were lucky.
I was truly upset about having to leave Cape Girardeau. I very much enjoyed working there and will miss everyone.
After arriving in Florida, we were able to get the family situation settled. In the interim, I decided to put away things in the garage. After falling off the ladder, I was given the opportunity to check out our local ER. It was nice, my broken leg, was not. I have a tibial plateau fracture. Basically, a broken knee. I will be unable to put any weight on my leg for up to 12 weeks, after that, hopefully, I will be able to progress to weight bearing. At least I do not need surgery, and I am in an adjustable hinged splint system instead of a long leg cast. I broke my leg on July 12. Not only does this prevent me from returning to Missouri, it also prevents me from helping out in a local hospital. I place high value in providing solid work and being reliable. But, my situation is making this impossible.
So, my Aunt has been out, it was wonderful to have her here. Now my brother, his wife and their two youngest kids (adult kids), are arriving this week.
Just to make things more fun, the kitchen floor flooded August 5th. We (Ian), mopped up and tried to figure out what was going on. Seems we have a leak in the shower behind the kitchen. We called the insurance company, now we have contractors, leak detectors, mold detectors etc. All the damage is between the walls of the kitchen, bathroom (x2) and bedroom.
So hopefully, if things come in 3's, we have reached that number. (sick parents, broken leg, flooded house).
The great things are, of course, #1, my husband, but the wheelchair from Craigslist, has been very helpful. Best friends visiting! Aquatic exercise provided free in my community, My parents improving. Grocery ordering through Walmart, really, try it. Publix grocery also delivers. Cracker Barrel to go! Starbucks......
Really cool things are rocket launches.
Break a leg!
3 comments:
You can’t catch a break! Oh wait,you did that already. I want to come up. Let me know when your company is gone. Sending positive vibes to you my friend😘
I'd gladly cover for you except that I'm waaaaaay too retired. Sorry to hear about your string of bad luck but at least you are slowing down to catch your breath !!
Deb (Utica)
Hey Rave On! I love the story of how you got your name, and your blog. Good to know that you, Ian, and your parents are better now. We are in the process of orienting 5 new employees. Looks like it is going to be a good group of people. We all miss you and the excellent help you provided to our patients here at Southeast.
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