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my brain is mush. i can't even think.

but, i have been true to my word on "unplugging" - although when you are not at home, it is quite easy to do. and, despite utter chaos - my quiet time has been going very well. it is amazing that if you do it the very first thing....no matter what happens during the remainder of your day.....it was taken care of. brilliant!

okay, scott and i have been searching for a new vehicle for weeks now. as always, despite whatever deal they strike or however nice the said vehicle is....I jump back into my paid-for vehicle and drive off that lot as quick as i can. it just KILLS me to make a purchase like that. well, that paid-for vehicle is now approaching a whopping 163,000 miles. she's been a really good one with a few hiccups over the past year. but, i do realize it IS time. so, deal was stuck and it was time to do the oh, so lovely paperwork. stroke. but, before i needed emergency treatment to sign on the dotted line, i needed emergency treatment because once again we got THAT call. the call that makes you want to throw up.

without detailing everything out, my sweet 15-year-old niece underwent emergency surgery yesterday afternoon. she was in a very bad situation very quickly and had major internal bleeding. even the surgeon was shocked. it went from a wait and see situation to a radiologist bursting in the room informing us that surgery was needed on an immediate basis. her blood counts were very low. it was too late for any of us to donate. and, they didn't know exactly what they would find when they went in. well, despite the fact the surgery went much longer than anticipated.....she is fine. she has a bit of a recovery. but, our prayers were answered. she was such a trooper! in fact, almost to her detriment. she was so stoic through everything that her reactions in reponse to what was occuring did not match. hmmm.....heavy shades of bernie. {smile} but, we are just very, very thankful. alot of prayers were sent up for her last night and we got an answer we are so grateful for.

so, if i have not returned phone calls - it was not due to the new self-imposed restriction, but, because my phone was turned off much of last night and even today when i was there.

and, totally not important. i did sign the dotted line. but, do not be confused if you see me in my trusty old suburban. i didn't give her up. how sad is that? and with that mileage, we did get a shocking offer. still can't figure that one out? there must be gold buried under the spare tire that we were not aware of? but, we kept her. with the miles i have to drive daily - she will continue to be my commuter car. ;) okay, and don't think for a moment that i am sentimental.

i'm nuts!