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Prayers for Nana & Papa

This post originally appeared on my private blog.  It posted January 19, 2009... After running errands and visiting friends this afternoon, I arrived home to find a very out of sorts father. He had lots of bad news to share. My grandmother has been sick with various organ failure, which they believe could be to several years of undiagnosed  Celiac  disease. Regardless of what caused it, she's been in and out of the hospital for almost three years now. She's been there more often than not lately, since she is barely responsive these days. My grandfather, in caring for my grandmother, has not taken care of himself. His diabetes are out of control, he doesn't sleep, he's battling depression, and his just a grumpy old man. Well, he's been in and out of the hospital having procedures done on his legs, trying to save them from the lack of circulation and sores from diabetes complications. All week he would check himself out (keep in mind all of the other conditions...

Accomplished

This post originally appeared on my private blog.  It posted on January 4, 2009 shortly after we were engaged.... I want to take a moment to brag about Eric and I's awesome wedding planning skills. Many thanks to our parents and recently married friends, too! In three weeks (with Christmas & New Year's thrown in the mix) Eric and I have booked: DONE: Church: Saint Brigid Clergy: the good Monsignor and favorite deacon :) Reception, catering, and possibly cake: Carlyle House Florist: Summerfields DJ: AMS Entertainment Sunday Morning Brunch: Sky Lounge of the Manhattan Engagement Party Date: Feb 21 WORK IN PROGRESS: Guest List: need 1/3 addresses left Bridesmaids Dresses: starting over My Dress: picked out, not ordered Photographers: three appointments this week Grooms Cake: list of good and bad baker's to choose from Rehearsal Dinner: chosen, not booked AT THE BEGINNING: Honeymoon Guest hotel Selections Hotel gift baskets HAVEN'T STARTED: Registry Shower Dates Invi...