Weather Update

As you have most likely heard we have been having some bad weather on the west cost.  It has hit all around us but lucky for us it has missed us completely.  It is a little strange to know that just a few miles in any direction the high winds have caused extensive damage but we have had very little wind at all.  It is like it has just went around Grants Pass completely.  Do not get me wrong I think we are very fortunate right now!  And I hope it lasts!  It is just a littlte weird. 
 

I'm back!

Things have been a bit hectic around here for us lately.  Just a lot of stuff happening.  A lot of it is just the general hectic lifestyle we lead but some of it is added pressures.  My Mom is starting to realize just how bad her memory has gotten.  I am in the process of getting the paperwork together for power of attorney.  I have to do this in order to make sure that all her bills get paid and that I am able to be contacted and handle her medical issues.  It is not easy seeing your parent go through this stage of life. As the saying states " we have to do what we have to do!"   She is finding it more difficult all the time to even make the simplist of choices.  This last time I took her shopping I ended up having to tell her what she needed in the way of groceries because she was just sort of wandering around aimlessly.  She could not even remember if she liked certain things. This last week she handed me her checkbook and told me " it's all on you now!"  I am still sorting through things trying to figure out what she has and has not paid.
   It makes for some extra work but I am glad that I am able to be here for her and able to help her out a little. 
 Other than that we are doing good.  It is suppossed to snow this weeekend here.  This is the time of year we normally when we get snow here.   The coast has been getting hit with some pretty nasty storms lately, but we have managed to have them slide by us without to much problem.  Hopefully that remains.   The tenants are really struggling right now because of the cold weather we had, their power bills doubled.  My Moms power bill for last month is $127.00  Almost double from the month before. 
  Many of them have been after me stating that it is because there has to be a problem with their heaters.  So we have to go check them out and have found no issues at all.  In a way it is madening and in a way it is heartbreaking.  These folks live on an average of $500.00 per month.  I think our politicians need to take lessons from the elderly!