When the Beast finally spoke to his sister today, he decided he is leaving to spend time up in the Chicago area to see his sister, brother-in-law that is dying and his youngest brother, Ted and his wife. He will be staying at his brother's house, however, since he's familiar with it and he's comfortable there with them. Whatever it takes! At least he will be spending most of his time during the day and probably early evening with his sister and her hubby. I truly feel bad that he is dying. Especially the way he is. I just pray that he is not suffering a lot of pain.
He plans on leaving early in the morning (around 5am) so that he will arrive at his brother's house by 5pm or a little later, depending on the traffic because of the upcoming Holiday. He went tonight to pick up dog food from Petsmart for me so I don't run out while he's gone. Like I am unable to buy any myself if needed...sheesh! But it's the thought that counts. He IS trying to make things easier for me when he's gone since I will have Chewlee more since she is out of school. I have to touch bases with the Princess to find out just when I will have her because I can do a little shopping for the kids with the Beast gone. He has always been a *bah! humbug!* person over ANY Holiday especially if it involves giving a gift to someone. He was always that way about our anniversaries, too. And forget birthdays!
I know we can't afford to buy for everyone this year because we had some unexpected bills that came due in December (mostly due to his buying the new cars) plus we had to pay our property taxes and for our license plate renewals. And new car renewals are EXPENSIVE. I shouldn't complain because most of our streets are decent and not under repair for long when they DO repave them. It's not like in Chicago or even in Florida where it seems like they barely get them done and they are under repair again, creating havoc to drive anywhere. BUT...we can buy for the kids. After all, isn't that part of the Christmas tradition? They are the important ones. Even Chewlee still believes in Santa Claus and it is sooooo cute. I will hate when she has that sad awakening and finds out the truth. Oh well! It is what it is!
But the main thing (beside my not having the Beast here to kill all MY enjoyment of the season), I feel better that there IS some of that *family* feeling there for him. He says he will read to Teddy Bear since he isn't able to read even with one good eye. Apparently, he sees double out of that eye due to something about the cancer in his spine or at least that's what his sister told him.
So, tomorrow we will get his clothes ready and put into the car so all I have to do for him is make sure he has some snacks, maybe a sandwich or two, and his thermos of coffee on Monday. I will try to make his ride up there as easy as possible for him. It's bad enough that he is going to drive for 12 solid hours without stopping except for gas and to pee. But I know that his sister always needed her big brother when she had any major problems. She hasn't been an easy person to love but that's beside the point at this time. She needs and wants him up there with her and he is going. That's good enough.
Our weather was warm today...it got to 70 degrees and, to show how acclimated I've become, I was outside with just a short sleeve shirt. When I lived in Florida and the temperature dropped down to 70, I was wearing a coat! I kid you not. LOL! But our weather will be taking a turn soon to cold and rainy from the front heading towards us from the West. Whatever will be, will be.
Love you all. Take care if you are doing last minute shopping like me. Drive carefully. Stay warm and dry. Hope all your Holiday plans are set and don't forget those *orphans* with no family or family nearby. I always kept an extra present or two for those people and tried to have them come for dinner, too. Think about it. **Wink**
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