Angels sweep in!

Just when I was in the greatest dispair this morning, wondering how I was gonna do everything that needs to be done, Vicki swept in and took over, doing laundry, washing the kitchen floor vacuuming and best of all, helping me get Ben upstairs for his first real bath in over a month! By the way, Vicki has a house cleaning business and I HIGHLY recommend her- she's AWESOME and I've had many people attempt to clean my house over the years. Vicki can be reached at 456-8278. Shelley came a walked Bones as she has done 5 days a week for him since tgis happened- what a god-send. She has a dog-walking business which I also HIGHLY recommend- Bones does too! He's been in a great space thanks to Shelly. Then Mike and Jessie, the guys who were working on our house remodel stopped by- Ben was thrilled to see them. Ditty stopped by last night and Ben told him, "You know, I love you so much, you're a man I could kiss." So sweet- and funny if you know Ditty, Ben's brother with a different mother. Then son Tom stopped by which was awsome- I was able to catch up on the copious piles of laundry that seem to grow each minute. Then Medicare delivered Ben's new wheelchair- I bought him a good walker at Costco. Cappy researched and located a good GPS system so Ben won't wander off so we'll have that in place shortly. I got approval for Medicare, Medicaid so everythings good. Now I have to apply for handi-cap stickers for the car- Ben's excited about that- I keep telling him there are so many gifts coming out of this experience. Tomorrow Ben gets his EEG again. Then we have to pick up even MORE medical supplies and stop by the nursing home one last time and pick something up from his cardiologists. Next week we can start back at Yoga at the Y, as per his physical therapist. Then the 10th he gets his heart surgery.
I was wondering if some of you could help us with a few things such as moving a few items around and installing some safety handles for the bath tub and the stair case. I was thinking this Sunday the 7th after noon-ish if that works- it shouldn't take long. And my friend and writing mentor Jessica Morell (who is teaching at Evergreen) will be here from Portland this Friday at 7pm reading from her latest book on writing- she is AWESOME! Hope to see you there- I hope, if all goes well, to bring Ben with his walker or wheelchair. A little culture never hurt nobody! She'll be helping us with a few things Saturday morning before she heads back to Portland if you want to visit with her as well. Again, thanks- just when I am in the greatest need, someone appears to answer my prayers. We are truly fortunate to have such good friends. The only bad thing was Ben fell, flat on his face, hitting the stone fireplace, lots of blood from his nose but he's okay. He tried to get up and go to the bathroom himself last night- tonight I've got it wired so that can't happen again.