I wanted to say thank you to those who became Christmas Angels and helped with the foster kids this year . I also wanted to say thank you to the folks who helped with some of the money and supplies to fix Beths sister Carrie's house . I wanted to update everyone on the progress and pains so far . We have removed all the rot , carpenter ant damage and removed the toilet before it fell through into the cellar just to my right in the photo . I am standing where the shower and remainder of the bathroom once was . We have had family and friends help get us to this point . We hit a road block with Lowes in Champaign who would not help us with store gift cards from the Lowes NC store . We had the receipts but apparently someone at the Pittsboro store entered our drivers license numbers for the cards incorrectly . This poses a problem as they have no working shower in the house now . We are at least $1500 short from being able to complete the bath . I would have never thought I would be Grinched by Lowes and I intend to have a discussion with the manager when we get home .
Beths mom had to be placed in constant care facility in Olney about an hour away after having mini strokes and being diagnosed with rapid onset dementia . Shirley is 84 and has had her covid shot and all boosters but we were informed yesterday she tested positive . She spiked a fever over night and tried to get out of bed on her own and face planted into the floor . They transported her to the hospital for observation .
Beths dad has been a saint about all the hammering and sawing . He will be 90 Jan 11 . We are trying to make the house safe for him as well as Carrie and Matt . This wasn't a want to remodel it was a have to fix to keep the house safe . They have health problems and limited resources plus look after the two above mentioned elders .
We have exhausted all or resources and I'm standing in a pit that needs to be a functional bath so we can come home for Christmas . I am not happy ,, I hurt , the meds for my joint failure aren't working and I'm determined to leave them with a functional bath . With this said ,, Miracles happen this time of year that don't any other time . I will keep everyone updated .
Something else very interesting , folks out here know about Chatham County , guess why ? When I tell them I'm from Bear Creek , their reply , OH You are near the Fruitcake factory !!! Southern Supreme Fruitcakes have put Chatham on the map even in Charleston Illinois ! Goodnite Mark 🙂
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