GeckoFood's Journal: Just shoot me... Someone... Anyone... Please?!!

After a serious scare, my father-in-law has stabilized and is doing moderately well, in spite of the fact that he is still quite terminal. He is able to eat real foods again instead of requiring an IV drip, which is great progress.

Yesterday, my mother-in-law was diagnosed with colon cancer, and will be operated on next week.

My brother-in-law, who is supporting my wife's parents while they go through their trials, is also having medical issues and has a procedure next Wednesday.

As a result of all of this, I will again find myself as a single parent for a week while the wife drives out to the midwest to support her family. If this were a family reunion or some such thing, it would be no big deal at all. Instead, this is another medical adventure, with no end to the story in sight.

So, here I shall be, tending to a 4-year-old and a 7-year-old, working a full work week, making meals and trying to play referee. I do not see how single parents survive.

Ah, another neverending sequence of VeggieTales, Finding Nemo, and the Magic Schoolbus...

shoot you?

[SolemnDragon]

I'm nominating you for a sainthood merit badge. And sending you and the wife a hug. Can i pray for you if i promise that it will be to pagan gods and goddesses?

Re:shoot you?

[GeckoFood]

Consider youself hugged...thank you for your kind words this morning.

I am never opposed to prayer. Prayer is a good thing. And I am of the opinion that it works.

Hang in there!

[VivianC]

The kids can be a trip, huh? I get to play single parent once of twice a week depending on the wife's school schedule. I have learned how to sleep face down on the floor with a 2-year old and 4-year old jumping on my back and yelling "horsey ride!"

Remember to be thankful when it is all over. And delivery pizza is your friend!

VeggieTales?

[bakuretsu]

VeggieTales is a great way for your children to grow up with blinders on, praise Jesus!