When It Rains.....

Last night we were supposed to get some major storm.  I took the umbrella down and put the plants down.  Supposedly we were supposed to get lightening, thunder, hail.  Nothing.  

I had taken Mom up to bed, Bennett was on my bed, Melanie down on the den sofa.  As I was putting the birds to bed, I heard a tree go down.  I couldn't see anything in the darkness - but Melanie was barking her head off downstairs - she heard the tree go down.  If it is a raccoon or a squirrel - what a watch dog! I went and got her and she settled down.

So this morning I went out to see the damage.  Luckily, it didn't take anything out, except the fence and that is easy.  I thought we might have lost some of the roses or the deck.

Here is the first view. I am standing in front of it and the house is behind me.

I started cutting the branches that I could.

Here is where you can see the bend in the fence.

I cleaned it up - now we will get George and a chainsaw and then call the Long Fence guys to fix the fence.  And then I trimmed the hydrangea plants - took the dead wood off - why stop.

Here are my trusty tools.

Then, Amy comes over so I can help her with Snoopy (Lori's malti-poo) - we were on our way to visit Jake.  But, apparently, Mom had called Amy to come help her with her ipad.  Which frustrates Amy because Mom calls her for the ipad, the iphone, any bills, banking........Strange isn't it, that I am in the house and could help and have helped with some things.  Mom just loves to spread the love.

One of the issues is Delta Dental.  They are not accepting Mom's on-line payment - and Mom 

TOLD Amy (on the phone) that she has been getting statements from Delta Dental, but she didn't understand them so SHE JUST THREW THEM AWAY!!!!!!!!!

Amy and I discussed this and feel that one of us should handle all the bills - Amy volunteered. Which I think is smart.  So we get home and there is Mom, sitting with piles of Verizon paperwork - and I asked if she was having a problem.  And, Mom said there was.  And, of course, I had to add fuel to the fire - that is a pattern with me.  Supposedly recognizing the problem and taking ownership moves you closer to recovery.  NOT so much for me!!!!!!

I said to Mom "You know, we can take over these bills - we can help you" and Mom said to me "Are you going to give me an allowance?"  Honestly.    I told her that we could go over the bills and she could pay them - we would just assist.  (Yes, I folded.)

Well - that is life at home.  We will work it out.  Deep sigh.  

It is 5 o'clock somewhere.  Enjoy!

Love,

Leslie