Invites to Post

Hello. I thought I had sent out "invitations" for all to be able to post...maybe I didn't. Anyway you should be receiving a request to be able to post to our blog. They are calling it a "team blog"..so try it. I have contiuned to look for another blog, but this one seems to be the most useable...and I really believe it will help us all, including Mom and Dad(the energy produced), to have us knowing what is happening between us. Let me know...still have to write a post about our time with Mom and Dad this week. It was pretty good, I think. In some ways, I am in awe of their determination and stubbornness. smiles and hugs...love, Toni

A Copy and Pasted comment from Celeste.

just want to make sure you all have seen this note...I didn't know Cis had put it in a comment ...sorry I wasn't observing enough...I still wish all of you could "post" a note....and we could all check this blog at least once a day. I am tired tonight, but will post a note about Celeste's and my time and Steve and family with Mom and Dad. I will say that they BOTH made it to the Osteopathic Dinner Celebration tonight...I left them this afternoon getting dressed...helping each other to prepare for a nice time...they are energized (one way or the other!) by our involvement with them. Here is Celeste's "pre-Arlington visit":

Celeste said...
Hi Everyone ~ I'm going to visit Mom and Dad Sunday. I'll be there till Friday. I'm not sure what I'm hoping to accomplish. I have some lofty goals. I'm going to start with the simple ones, like I want to get Mom out of the house for a walk up the block. Not out of sight of the house. Maybe she could do this on her own with Dad watching from the steps. I want to take Dad to the movies to see "the Wrestler". He expressed and interest. I want to have a substinative conversation about what THEY WANT. I don't want to eat, I'm on a diet for lent. I need to shed my beer belly a bit. Got a really nice note from Aunt Mary Ellen today in response to my phone call a month or so ago. She and Uncle Joe are concerned and have been trying to encourage them to move to a safer environment. It was a very heartfelt note and she offered any help we might think of. Well, I am trying to run a business and need to go check my messages. It is really storming here now. Yes, Spring showers are here. Love you all. Give me a buzz if you have any concerns or ideas for me to bring to VA. Celeste
February 26, 2009 3:29 PM

Probably closing this down!

Hi all. Mike is still having problems with posting comments, and obviously everyone is having problems, so I am going to look for a more user friendly blog system....i really wanted your responses to my list of wishes for Dad and Mom....Mike called me today and basically disagrees with what I wish for. he believes that Mom and Dad will make their own decisions on their own time....I thought I was saying that too...but he said, "if Dad thinks one of us is telling him what to do, he's not going to do it!" We shall see. I just think strongly that we all need to know what each of us is thinking. I strongly believe that inventorying any of their things needs to be their thing...and perhaps we can have a request or two....but they will need help and who will help them? I'm not sure. I think it better be an objective, non-family member to get them started...anyway, that's all for now....Steve and I and Celeste are going to try to have a 3 way phone conversation. If I see anywhere that we can do more folks at the same time, i'll let you know. bye for now. I'll keep this going until i find another site. love, Toni