[adele shanbar]

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Hi GAil
the dentist said to come back, only if I had more pain. Not sure yet. It is still a little sore, but, nothing like it was. I am waiting to hear what Greg’s dentist says- that will be interesting. I am hoping mu ine will not be a root canal. I have never had one of those.
I had to make a double batch of chocolate chip cookies- that is what I decided to make for the Rosh Hashanah dinner today. Read the post to Barbara for more info on that one! We are going to the place my BIL is at right now. Very sad. Gary is having a hard time with it.
I am definitely going to make that pumpkin cake Angel made last year. It was fun, and looked so fabulous. I wonder if she will post something cool again for this Halloween.
Your sister and I could have quite a conversation. She sounds like a lovely woman….just like you!
I agree with Barbara- your line of work is admirable. It is a difficult population to work with, and takes not only special skill, but a lot of patience.
It is raining here, and will be stormy later. rest of week is supposed to be in the 80’s…..bring on those lovely 60’s!!!
Adele

[adele shanbar]

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Gail
That is great news that the grands are settling in, and enjoying their schools! Marissa was here yesterday, proud of her new tablet for her homework. It is nice to see them enjoying their new schools, be is Kindergarten or college. All good news- love that!
Poor Rocky. He needs a friend. I know a crazy puppy you could have…..LOL
Adele

[adele shanbar]

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Hi Barbara
I really feel it is more difficult to be a mother of adult sons, than adult daughters. The relationship between the MIL and DIL is so fragile. You are so right to make nice comments on things that are not hot buttons. My Dad said that same phrase a lot. He was big on just staying quiet to avoid family conflicts that only lead to more strife. My Dad, like your Paw Paw, were wise men.
I am glad you had that nice dinner and shopping with Joey. He sounds like such a caring person. I would love to have him care for any of my people, who are in the hospital.
I think when they all go to Florida for vacation, you and Jerry will be doing the dance of joy. jerry worries me. As you know, when we cannot move well due to an injury, we are not so steady on our feet. How is he progressing, with his injury? Men are funny- they hide when they hurt themselves. I think they are embarrassed to say they had a slip.
Rainy here.
We are going tot he home where my BIL is, for Rosh Hashanah today. Mt SIL had to sell the house, and move into a mush smaller house. She had to put Don into a “respite” for the end of the move, as he was becoming very difficult. She is laboring with the decision as to what to do. His doctors are saying to leave him there, as everyone is concerned for her at this point. he is becoming more difficult, and the sun downing thing is getting worst. So she is bringing dinner to the home, and we will all meet there. Very sad. I am bringing chocolate chip cookies, as he can keep the leftovers in his room for snacks.
It will be stormy when we go today, and will be nice tomorrow, and for the rest of the week. We are both feeling this weather in our bones.
Hope your Sunday goes well! You are in my prayers.
Adele

[adele shanbar]

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Hi Gail
I love that quote from your professor. I bet we would all have enjoyed reading that essay…..LOL
My instructions with the dentist were to call her, if the tooth still hurt. Then, we may have to do a root canal. She said they would drill through the crown to do the root canal. Yuck. I wonder what they will do with Greg. I am anxious to hear what they do with Greg.
All I can say is “WOW” on that adoption story. I never heard of it being so strict on who takes the baby out of the hospital. For us, it was the person who had custody that can transport the child….which means the State or foster parent, who is our designee. There is a clause in the Foster Parent Agreement that says, “You shall not give up the custody of the child to anyone who is not an agent of the Department.” So, you ask…..why does Adele remember this sentence………because I used it once to revoke someone’s license. Not one of my best days, I might add, but, certainly memorable
I always feel bad that Gary never got a way to deal with his learning disability. He taught himself how to deal. He has notes all over his desk, and never puts anything away- everything has to be within his sight.. Definitely have some ADD added in there.
Just finished washing the kitchen floor, and cleaning the counters- off to the showers I go……………….it stopped raining.
Adele

[adele shanbar]

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Gail- that is fabulous about your SIL. Prayers work. Also glad she sold the house. I love good news!
Adele

[adele shanbar]

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Gail and Colleen
OMG- that is what I got diagnosed with last week- an infection under a crown. I am on my last day on the antibiotic. It is still sore to bite down on that side. Let me know how greg feels, as I think this is the weirdest thing I have ever had.
Adele

[adele shanbar]

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Barbara and Gail…….
Well said, Gail. You have a nice way with words.
here is a good one…….for every holiday, or birthday, give them money for their “house fund”.
Bobby and his x lived here for a bit before they moved into their place. It was not easy, as you know. The hardest thing was to keep Gary quiet .He loses it really quick.
I hope you can find some middle ground, so you can have less stress in your life. It is so hard to have a DIL under your roof.
Adele

[adele shanbar]

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Hi Gail
You are so right- women were not encouraged to do what they wanted. Today’s girls have no idea how lucky they are. They know so much about learning disabilities today, and that is wonderful for these kids. Gary is dyslexic, and he hated school. He was never diagnosed. I figured it out in a second. If he had help, he would have liked school, and possibly gone on to college.
I have found that all adoptive parents are really scared that they will not get a child, or lose the one they have, before the finalization. it is really sad. But you can understand it, as they have no control over the decisions made on their life, not to mention the legal system. A lot of the worker’s time is spent on reassuring them all will be ok. the legal system is a nightmare to a lot of people. And scary!
Computers are strange. you press one button by mistake, and you are dead in the water.
Hope the beginning to your weekend is good!
Adele

[adele shanbar]

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Hi Colleen
I totally get it with you and the snakes. I would be the same way. We can now call Ron the Snake Charmer….LOL
That is so sad about your daughter, that she felt she had to go through with the marriage. You are right though, she would not have had Owen, and that is a blessing.
We are relieved Marissa got the classes, as we were afraid she would just drop out, and not go at all. That happened with Amanda- she kept pushing it off, and then did not go.
I love hayrides. But, the last one I went on, my face blew up like a balloon- allergies. So, I would not be any fun on a hayride at all….LOL
It is raining here, and I am glad as we really need it. It is supposed to stop some time today.
Hope you are having a great Friday!
Adele

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