Congratulations, msbelle!

And, oh damn, ita. What everyone said, especially Ginger:

If only the concern and hopes of people who care for you could fix things.

If our wishes made a difference, you'd be the healthiest woman on the planet.

The iPhone, eventually, stops attempting to uppercase the I.

ita, I'm sorry you're having to deal with this again.

::sigh:: The backup shot took partial effect, so I had them cut me loose. What I really need are two things, one of which won't happen before March at the earliest, and the other might not happen period because the ER doesn't want to administer me meds in the way that's most efficacious for me.

Thanks for the good wishes. I'm frankly at a loss, but not for emotional support.

I'm so sorry, ita.

::piles on more good wishes anyway,and bonus Winchesters::

msbelle, house! That's so awesome.

I think I figured out the twist in Shutter Island (the book) halfway in, and I'm really hoping I didn't. I also hope the movie is as good as it looks in the previews.

Congrats to you, msbelle!

ita, I join everyone in their concern and hope that things get better soon. Is your appt. early in March, at least?

java - sadly Texas never really felt like home even when I lived there growing up. My parents being there makes it feel somewhat homey, and this particular house feels like me, so there is that.

we have 2 more gallons of paint, one is a shade lighter/paler than what was already painted and I will have him redo the entry room. Now to go room by room and mark everywhere that needs tough up. I am hoping if he does touch-ups in mac's room and the living room maybe tomorrow while we are at church that I can move furniture back to regular in those rooms and then pile up stuff from the kitchen and bath.

What great news, msbelle! What part of Texas?

What is not great news is ita's situation. I know you aren't lacking for emotional support, but here's a little more.

Jessica, I have been thinking about you every day and just don't know what I could possibly say beyond I'm sorry and my heart breaks for you and I hope the physical recovery goes as well and as quickly as possible. And the emotional recovery as well. We love you and are here.

ita, all the support I can send, and wishes for solutions, or at least, betterment.

msbelle, house! Yay, house! And good luck with the painting.

I have to go help unload the cut lumber that's going to be bedroom and the rest of the living room bookshelves. I just want to pet it. Ooh, splintery.

Congrats, msbelle!

It would be nice if we were told when the water was going to be shut off, instead of finding out when we go to wash our hands....

I'm frankly at a loss, but not for emotional support.

I just wish we could do something more tangible for you as well.