GEEZE!!!! At this point, I would like for it to be a hernia. I got a number of words, few of which I “got” ...... I really don’t know what was said ...... something that is a result of having had a kidney transplant (which was in ’93) ... ??? It seems to be getting something bigger (but, not too bad). I don’t know. I hold it with my right hand to turn over in the bed and I wear loose pants so as not to push on that area. I will see my doctor on the 8th (Mon) and then all things will become clear!!!!

I have finally put my foot down where Billy, cigs and beer is concerned. I have a slightly broken elbow where he is concerned ... also have NO $$$ where he is concerned and I have tried for the last two months to get this accomplished. Both sides of the coin are a hard place to be a part of when someone you love is an alcoholic . . . I’ll let you know later just how well I get it accomplished ... ???

Otherwise, I think things are finally moving back on my favorite path –> the one I understand ... the one that is truly me!!!

I’m going out over the weekend and get some things “that Billy’s been drinking for a while!!!!!” I’m headed for a calendar or two, a “tube” for Simon’s name on his collar ... I’m sure I’ll find another thing or two to purchase!!! :))

Ya’ll have a good January ... I don’t know what has happened to our winter weather ... but, 70°, in December?!!, in the central part of Virginia!!!! .... MANY TIMES I am most grateful for the fact that we don’t get harsh weather in this part of the country.

My new place has a great porch which I go outside and cool off often ... it’s great!!

thank you
Mandala