So the day started with a brisk walk around Willow Lake, about 3 miles and today warm enough that no coat was needed, nice morning to enjoy sunshine, others out walking and the fresh air with blossoms in some trees, birds singing.
Then I went to Kaiser hospital for lab work for my blood thickness level, crucial measurement for the time being. In about 5 months I may be allowed to stop the blood thinner and the heart meds. Would be nice to take fewer pills and be free of their side effects. The work done to my heart has been totally successful, what a huge blessing.
Moon and I have talked a lot today, I often react to what she is saying, not one that likes to hear new things about myself but she never means to be mean or destructive, just open and honest from the way she sees things. Our cultures program us to see many things differently, also man and woman, I'm older and she is younger, many reasons we don't always agree on things but after the talk is over the phone turned off the thinking begins, she never urges me to see it her way, she just says what is on her mind and then I get to decide what to do about it. We face many challenges before our lives come together for good but we are both very committed to a future together.
Tonight she is watching the Oscars, I have no interest in hearing my president bashed by these people, paid to act out others words, lives, no morals, no ethics yet so sure they know the answers to everything, I put up with 8 years of their love fest with a president that I felt was the worst president in my lifetime, who let american down over and over again. But the movie that is winning per Moon's texts La La Land is the movie we say together in Houston and we both enjoyed it a lot. It was a decent movie with great music and I'm glad it is winning. I wish Hacksaw Ridge wins something as it is the true story about a wonderful man who had convictions and lived by them, Desmond Doss.
Just took Keanna and Kallie to dinner in Brentwood, last minute decision and great fun.
Soon I sleep, early tonight, no more midnight bedtimes.
Sending love to all,
Tim
Sunday, February 26, 2017
Tuesday, February 21, 2017
Avoiding the rain
Its been a few years since we've seen this much rain.
Today I had no appointments out so just settled in to work, set up orders, make appointments, make delicious meals, chat with Moon, text with Moon, shop with moon! and enjoy the day.
Having promised that I would write an appraisal this morning when I first woke up I came down and did that, no breakfast, just some hot chocolate and several hours later it was shipped out, of course its back with many request for things to be different, this company is unbelievable in their "conditions", glad I don't work for them that often.
Once the appraisal was shipped and there was a break in the weather I ventured out and did my 3 mile walk. Sure there were a few rain drops at times but it was pretty enjoyable to just be out and even see a bit of sunshine but the clouds were so dark and low and sure enough this afternoon its been more rain.
Tomorrow I'm out at noon and then at 4 pm with an hour of travel in between the two locations, Dixon and Stockton. Just very thankful for the work, thats my mantra.
The new ATM card arrived today replacing the one I misplaced when in Houston. Glad to see it, like to have options in my wallet.
So thats it for this evening, just working, staying warm, enjoying having work to do and hoping for a lot more to come in, would love to be able to hire helpers again because I'm so busy, right now thats not the case.
Love to all,
Keep warm, dry and we all know the sun is coming, day after day of sun and then we would like a day of rain!
Tim
Today I had no appointments out so just settled in to work, set up orders, make appointments, make delicious meals, chat with Moon, text with Moon, shop with moon! and enjoy the day.
Having promised that I would write an appraisal this morning when I first woke up I came down and did that, no breakfast, just some hot chocolate and several hours later it was shipped out, of course its back with many request for things to be different, this company is unbelievable in their "conditions", glad I don't work for them that often.
Once the appraisal was shipped and there was a break in the weather I ventured out and did my 3 mile walk. Sure there were a few rain drops at times but it was pretty enjoyable to just be out and even see a bit of sunshine but the clouds were so dark and low and sure enough this afternoon its been more rain.
Tomorrow I'm out at noon and then at 4 pm with an hour of travel in between the two locations, Dixon and Stockton. Just very thankful for the work, thats my mantra.
The new ATM card arrived today replacing the one I misplaced when in Houston. Glad to see it, like to have options in my wallet.
So thats it for this evening, just working, staying warm, enjoying having work to do and hoping for a lot more to come in, would love to be able to hire helpers again because I'm so busy, right now thats not the case.
Love to all,
Keep warm, dry and we all know the sun is coming, day after day of sun and then we would like a day of rain!
Tim
Monday, February 20, 2017
We needed rain............well it came alright
Good evening
Since 9 this morning I've been in the rain, first the 1.5 hour trip to San Jose in nearly blind conditions with so much rain on 680, glad to finally get to my destination but then it was still pouring rain, this time I got to measure inside the townhome, great property and super nice owner.
Once that was done then it was time to turn to lunch, Panera Bread! Small bowl of mac and cheese and a huge green salad, green tea to drink. Then back into the rain to drive to Bay Point, near Pittsburg. Nice house and more rain. Then it was time to drive to Tracy once again in the driving rain and my great Kay Scarpetta book finished CD 11 and I was stuck with news or old radio programs on XM. Fortunately Moon texted me from time to time which really are nice to receive.
Tracy was a little rough, beneath the present condition I could see upgrading and good bones but the pool was empty, lender won't like that and there were lots of things to sort of clutter up the photos, great people and overall nice. Once that was done I was out of the rain finally so I headed home finally.
Now I'm home, made brown rice and a slice of bread with acocado, had a hot chocolate which is so good.
Settled in to write two reports tonight yet and then find rest. I have beautiful music playing on the Bose speakers connected to the computer from Pandora. Moon introduced me to David Garrett music and I've sent her 3 CDs from Amazon for her car. I also enjoy listening to Chris Botti, a great performer and his channel on Pandora is just so nice.
Last night Moon had a scare, her mom texted to say her father had been moved to the ER and was choking but after she talked more to her mom the choking had passed and he was back in his room. His health is not good and that concerns Moon deeply.
Sending love to all tonight,
Tim
Since 9 this morning I've been in the rain, first the 1.5 hour trip to San Jose in nearly blind conditions with so much rain on 680, glad to finally get to my destination but then it was still pouring rain, this time I got to measure inside the townhome, great property and super nice owner.
Once that was done then it was time to turn to lunch, Panera Bread! Small bowl of mac and cheese and a huge green salad, green tea to drink. Then back into the rain to drive to Bay Point, near Pittsburg. Nice house and more rain. Then it was time to drive to Tracy once again in the driving rain and my great Kay Scarpetta book finished CD 11 and I was stuck with news or old radio programs on XM. Fortunately Moon texted me from time to time which really are nice to receive.
Tracy was a little rough, beneath the present condition I could see upgrading and good bones but the pool was empty, lender won't like that and there were lots of things to sort of clutter up the photos, great people and overall nice. Once that was done I was out of the rain finally so I headed home finally.
Now I'm home, made brown rice and a slice of bread with acocado, had a hot chocolate which is so good.
Settled in to write two reports tonight yet and then find rest. I have beautiful music playing on the Bose speakers connected to the computer from Pandora. Moon introduced me to David Garrett music and I've sent her 3 CDs from Amazon for her car. I also enjoy listening to Chris Botti, a great performer and his channel on Pandora is just so nice.
Last night Moon had a scare, her mom texted to say her father had been moved to the ER and was choking but after she talked more to her mom the choking had passed and he was back in his room. His health is not good and that concerns Moon deeply.
Sending love to all tonight,
Tim
Saturday, February 18, 2017
The challenge of being alone.....
My dear friends and family,
Its Saturday evening, I'm sitting here at my desk with its big monitor and fast computing system, I have a Starbucks Americano that I've been sipping on for a couple hours, fresh groceries in the kitchen, just had a multi grain bagel with avocado and am now sipping a very tall glass of water which I know I need.
I'm missing my Moon, a woman I met over a year ago, younger than me, certainly more beautiful than me, a bright, strong, loving and caring woman, fast driver, incredibly loyal and faithful to those she loves, every day she spends hours on Face time audio with Crystal, her 20 year old daughter who lives with a grandma in Singapore, is in school, performs by singing popular songs both sacred and secular, does some modeling and depends on her mother, Moon, for advice, emotional strength and a foundation to life. Moon never turns her away but listens, argues, cares and is there for her. Its pretty amazing to observe and I enjoy talking to Crystal too when I'm there since she mostly talks on speaker and Crystal speaks perfect English as well as perfect Mandarin.
Each evening as Moon's day comes to a close she calls her mom who has spent her entire day with her dad who has been in the hospital for nearly as long as we have known each other. He is older and has many health problems, has little memory of the past and does not always cooperate with mom, drives away nurses with his medical conditions. Mom is ready for her precious time with Moon, a time of peace and normal with the daughter she loves. This time together happens every day and sometimes in the morning as well as mom is on her way to the hospital. Both Crystal and her mom just want Moon to come home as soon as possible, Crystal knows about me but her mom does not. The concern is mom might be against me being in Moon's life since I am older and in light of her life with an older man she might not be accepting. Our plan is for me to go to Singapore sometime after Moon gets home and is settled and meet mom and try to win her over, once she can meet me, learn how I cared for my wife for 11 years after she became ill and understand that I'm one of the good guys and will take good care of Moon in the future.
So this woman I care so much for knows how to really love her family and she extends that love to her friends too, she is often at her sewing machine fixing their clothes, putting zippers in, altering the clothes to be more attractive and fit better. She is a caring and skillful friend and will listen and advise her friends on what to buy, how to dress, what works and what does not work as they live their lives.
So I'm lonely tonight, having spent 4 fun days with her where we tried many kinds of food, all of it amazingly good, where we shopped, took in a great movie, LaLa Land, she loves music but was critical of some of the decisions the characters made in the movie. She is vastly different than anyone I've ever known before and sometimes we argue, heatedly but her love is solid and deep and I trust her with my heart.
I'm working, cranking out appraisals and at my feet is George, my orange and white kitty and in the doorway to the office is MooMoo the black and white kitty that looks like a cow. When I'm here they tend to hang around and rub against me purring and enjoying life.
So I send my love and affection to each of you tonight, today I took Kallie to lunch, then napped at Nikki and Steve's house when I came back and finally made it home.
Tim
Its Saturday evening, I'm sitting here at my desk with its big monitor and fast computing system, I have a Starbucks Americano that I've been sipping on for a couple hours, fresh groceries in the kitchen, just had a multi grain bagel with avocado and am now sipping a very tall glass of water which I know I need.
I'm missing my Moon, a woman I met over a year ago, younger than me, certainly more beautiful than me, a bright, strong, loving and caring woman, fast driver, incredibly loyal and faithful to those she loves, every day she spends hours on Face time audio with Crystal, her 20 year old daughter who lives with a grandma in Singapore, is in school, performs by singing popular songs both sacred and secular, does some modeling and depends on her mother, Moon, for advice, emotional strength and a foundation to life. Moon never turns her away but listens, argues, cares and is there for her. Its pretty amazing to observe and I enjoy talking to Crystal too when I'm there since she mostly talks on speaker and Crystal speaks perfect English as well as perfect Mandarin.
Each evening as Moon's day comes to a close she calls her mom who has spent her entire day with her dad who has been in the hospital for nearly as long as we have known each other. He is older and has many health problems, has little memory of the past and does not always cooperate with mom, drives away nurses with his medical conditions. Mom is ready for her precious time with Moon, a time of peace and normal with the daughter she loves. This time together happens every day and sometimes in the morning as well as mom is on her way to the hospital. Both Crystal and her mom just want Moon to come home as soon as possible, Crystal knows about me but her mom does not. The concern is mom might be against me being in Moon's life since I am older and in light of her life with an older man she might not be accepting. Our plan is for me to go to Singapore sometime after Moon gets home and is settled and meet mom and try to win her over, once she can meet me, learn how I cared for my wife for 11 years after she became ill and understand that I'm one of the good guys and will take good care of Moon in the future.
So this woman I care so much for knows how to really love her family and she extends that love to her friends too, she is often at her sewing machine fixing their clothes, putting zippers in, altering the clothes to be more attractive and fit better. She is a caring and skillful friend and will listen and advise her friends on what to buy, how to dress, what works and what does not work as they live their lives.
So I'm lonely tonight, having spent 4 fun days with her where we tried many kinds of food, all of it amazingly good, where we shopped, took in a great movie, LaLa Land, she loves music but was critical of some of the decisions the characters made in the movie. She is vastly different than anyone I've ever known before and sometimes we argue, heatedly but her love is solid and deep and I trust her with my heart.
I'm working, cranking out appraisals and at my feet is George, my orange and white kitty and in the doorway to the office is MooMoo the black and white kitty that looks like a cow. When I'm here they tend to hang around and rub against me purring and enjoying life.
So I send my love and affection to each of you tonight, today I took Kallie to lunch, then napped at Nikki and Steve's house when I came back and finally made it home.
Tim
Busy, wet and wild Friday
Dear Family and Friends,
Still sleepy after my late arrival on Wednesday I woke reluctantly today. The weather was wild outside so there was no walk to the park, just a short walk to the shower. Then breakfast and quickly to the office to do research.
The day started with Tracy and the rain was not too heavy, cute place and fairly quick to measure and inspect. Then it was a long trip to Rio Vista where I arrived on time at 3 pm. Another small little house in Trilogy, a 55 and over community, nice agent and a great talk with Moon before and after the inspection and then it was a short drive along a swollen river to Isleton, a tiny town located along the river and with only a few hundred homes.
The young couple living there were troubled because the power had been off for hours and they were worried about the inspection. It went fine and they had a nice fire going in the fireplace. Then I shot the only 6 sales in the last year in Isleton and headed home. Yes there was rain and wind most of the time, but in any job there are easy days and some tougher ones. When it rains I pull out the big ski coat, I stay warm, dry and I'm always glad to get back into the little care and crank the heater, heat the seat and relax.
On the way home I strayed to Olive Garden for soup and salad, ate at the bar and had my food in two minutes, as I left the lobby was jammed with people waiting for 40 minutes to get to a table, no thanks to that on a work night.
I've talked to Moon and texted a lot today, she is running a fever and not feeling great, slept in late and then went to Walmart to get a few things and some meds. I hope and pray that she feels better tomorrow, I hate for her to be sick there beyond my ability to help her. We have had some warm and meaningful conversations today, really nice.
I plan to go to church tomorrow, not sure if the girls will be available at all, they have appointments is the way Nikki put it, we will see.
Perhaps Bob will be available for lunch, to late to check now but I'll email and see.
I hope your week has been good, that your health is strong and that you have found happiness in your relationships.
God is good, all the time, oh that we could love others like He loves us.
Good night
Tim
Still sleepy after my late arrival on Wednesday I woke reluctantly today. The weather was wild outside so there was no walk to the park, just a short walk to the shower. Then breakfast and quickly to the office to do research.
The day started with Tracy and the rain was not too heavy, cute place and fairly quick to measure and inspect. Then it was a long trip to Rio Vista where I arrived on time at 3 pm. Another small little house in Trilogy, a 55 and over community, nice agent and a great talk with Moon before and after the inspection and then it was a short drive along a swollen river to Isleton, a tiny town located along the river and with only a few hundred homes.
The young couple living there were troubled because the power had been off for hours and they were worried about the inspection. It went fine and they had a nice fire going in the fireplace. Then I shot the only 6 sales in the last year in Isleton and headed home. Yes there was rain and wind most of the time, but in any job there are easy days and some tougher ones. When it rains I pull out the big ski coat, I stay warm, dry and I'm always glad to get back into the little care and crank the heater, heat the seat and relax.
On the way home I strayed to Olive Garden for soup and salad, ate at the bar and had my food in two minutes, as I left the lobby was jammed with people waiting for 40 minutes to get to a table, no thanks to that on a work night.
I've talked to Moon and texted a lot today, she is running a fever and not feeling great, slept in late and then went to Walmart to get a few things and some meds. I hope and pray that she feels better tomorrow, I hate for her to be sick there beyond my ability to help her. We have had some warm and meaningful conversations today, really nice.
I plan to go to church tomorrow, not sure if the girls will be available at all, they have appointments is the way Nikki put it, we will see.
Perhaps Bob will be available for lunch, to late to check now but I'll email and see.
I hope your week has been good, that your health is strong and that you have found happiness in your relationships.
God is good, all the time, oh that we could love others like He loves us.
Good night
Tim
Thursday, February 16, 2017
An Excellent Day
Dear Family and Friends,
So to bed at 2 am after sending out a completed report that had jammed up in my desk top computer when I was working remote from Houston, nothing I could do could free it and of course if you turn off your home computer by remote control then it does not come back on and you've lost total control. When I got home and turned on the monitor there it was, the appraisal program frozen in place on the screen, no key stroke would free it up, in desperation I finally reached down and did the unthinkable, I turned off the power on the computer, holding in the power button for a few seconds. Then I restarted it and the appraisal program was off, I started it, opened it up and was asked did I want to load the backup copy of the appraisal that had been saved in a special back up file. I did and the report was all there including the photos and the changes I had made. So I locked it up and turned it into PDF and XML files that the lender needs to have and sent it out. So far I've not heard anything back on it and the client seemed pleased.
I've had a chance to talk to Moon and text her many times today, we are missing each other and I think our caring for each other is stronger than its ever been before. I'm not that secure about how I look at 68 years old and she is younger and pretty, she loves Asian food which includes a lot of meat and I am a veggie which troubles her. Last night we were eating at a great Chinese place and she brought back a couple things for me to try, for those of you who know me I'm not willing to try new things but when your special friend is asking........... So I tried and both things were totally veggie and totally good, she was pleased that I liked them.
Today I saw a nice place in Pleasant Hill, great lady recovering from a hip replacement, moving slowly, then I drove to Lathrop to see a property that was well lived in, Nice people, then it was back to the office to work up things, get things organized and start catching up. Now I'm ready to sleep.
At 6:30 Moon texted me to gently remind me to eat and to go to bed early tonight. I just stopped work and went and made soup and had a slice of wheat bread with avocado spread over it, tasted so good. Our different cultures present us with a challenge, how men and women relate is different in Singapore and America so sometimes we just don't agree on things but I have known her long enough to know how her heart works, she is so loving to Crystal, her young adult daughter and her mom who spends every day caring for her older and sick father, she spends several hours mostly listening to them and giving her love to them. I know how she feels about family and she always encourages me to do things with my family and compliments me when I can help out in any way. Family means every thing to her and she considers she and I to be family as we try to help each other.
Sending my love and prayers to each of you,
tim
So to bed at 2 am after sending out a completed report that had jammed up in my desk top computer when I was working remote from Houston, nothing I could do could free it and of course if you turn off your home computer by remote control then it does not come back on and you've lost total control. When I got home and turned on the monitor there it was, the appraisal program frozen in place on the screen, no key stroke would free it up, in desperation I finally reached down and did the unthinkable, I turned off the power on the computer, holding in the power button for a few seconds. Then I restarted it and the appraisal program was off, I started it, opened it up and was asked did I want to load the backup copy of the appraisal that had been saved in a special back up file. I did and the report was all there including the photos and the changes I had made. So I locked it up and turned it into PDF and XML files that the lender needs to have and sent it out. So far I've not heard anything back on it and the client seemed pleased.
I've had a chance to talk to Moon and text her many times today, we are missing each other and I think our caring for each other is stronger than its ever been before. I'm not that secure about how I look at 68 years old and she is younger and pretty, she loves Asian food which includes a lot of meat and I am a veggie which troubles her. Last night we were eating at a great Chinese place and she brought back a couple things for me to try, for those of you who know me I'm not willing to try new things but when your special friend is asking........... So I tried and both things were totally veggie and totally good, she was pleased that I liked them.
Today I saw a nice place in Pleasant Hill, great lady recovering from a hip replacement, moving slowly, then I drove to Lathrop to see a property that was well lived in, Nice people, then it was back to the office to work up things, get things organized and start catching up. Now I'm ready to sleep.
At 6:30 Moon texted me to gently remind me to eat and to go to bed early tonight. I just stopped work and went and made soup and had a slice of wheat bread with avocado spread over it, tasted so good. Our different cultures present us with a challenge, how men and women relate is different in Singapore and America so sometimes we just don't agree on things but I have known her long enough to know how her heart works, she is so loving to Crystal, her young adult daughter and her mom who spends every day caring for her older and sick father, she spends several hours mostly listening to them and giving her love to them. I know how she feels about family and she always encourages me to do things with my family and compliments me when I can help out in any way. Family means every thing to her and she considers she and I to be family as we try to help each other.
Sending my love and prayers to each of you,
tim
Just home from 4 days with Moon in Houston
Its 1:55 and I'm pretty tired. Home safely after interesting time with this beautiful but challenging woman.
Loved spending time with her!
Love to all
Tim
Loved spending time with her!
Love to all
Tim
Thursday, February 9, 2017
A wet one
So measuring homes in the rain is never really fun but a must do if one is to stay in business. I had two relatively small homes in Stockton this afternoon, complete with 4 Pit bulls, caged and nice but still keep one on guard.
Art and Connie are still parked in my driveway, a perfectly safe place so I have a walking buddy in the morning, just to the park but still nice. Their family is facing real challenges right now with illness and people dealing with people, you know how complicated that can be and it is.
Art could not sit still this morning so out came the weed eater and my yard looks a lot better, he is an amazing worker and a few stray palm trees are in the trash can, the edges are cleaned up, thank you Art for this encouraging help. Looks great!
I was able to crank out several reports yesterday and 1 today plus seeing the two properties in Stockton. I'll have plenty to get completed before I leave early Sunday morning to go see Moon in Houston but I'm so thankful that more work came in, just what I need.
I'll be in Houston from Sunday through Wednesday night, we will shop, eat some great food, walk, talk and plan as well as we can with the limited information we have about our near future. what is nice is that I'll be there for Valentines day, got that gift this evening! Also for the final days of Chinese New Years. Should be real enjoyable.
Now I work until about 11 when my eyes refuse to focus on the screen any more. I'm so thankful to our Heavenly Father that my heart is in the best shape its been in for years and that in general I'm feeling good, still some pain in my legs where brusing took place but mostly I'm better now. When I drop into bed having prayed for my family and friends I fall asleep very fast. Usually Moon has just called or texted to tell me good night, by then she will have talked to her mom and Crystal who are up for the next day in Singapore, 14 hour difference. I respect her for her faithfulness in caring for them every day and she is super faithful to me as well.
Now I sign off, sending love to all,
Tim
Art and Connie are still parked in my driveway, a perfectly safe place so I have a walking buddy in the morning, just to the park but still nice. Their family is facing real challenges right now with illness and people dealing with people, you know how complicated that can be and it is.
Art could not sit still this morning so out came the weed eater and my yard looks a lot better, he is an amazing worker and a few stray palm trees are in the trash can, the edges are cleaned up, thank you Art for this encouraging help. Looks great!
I was able to crank out several reports yesterday and 1 today plus seeing the two properties in Stockton. I'll have plenty to get completed before I leave early Sunday morning to go see Moon in Houston but I'm so thankful that more work came in, just what I need.
I'll be in Houston from Sunday through Wednesday night, we will shop, eat some great food, walk, talk and plan as well as we can with the limited information we have about our near future. what is nice is that I'll be there for Valentines day, got that gift this evening! Also for the final days of Chinese New Years. Should be real enjoyable.
Now I work until about 11 when my eyes refuse to focus on the screen any more. I'm so thankful to our Heavenly Father that my heart is in the best shape its been in for years and that in general I'm feeling good, still some pain in my legs where brusing took place but mostly I'm better now. When I drop into bed having prayed for my family and friends I fall asleep very fast. Usually Moon has just called or texted to tell me good night, by then she will have talked to her mom and Crystal who are up for the next day in Singapore, 14 hour difference. I respect her for her faithfulness in caring for them every day and she is super faithful to me as well.
Now I sign off, sending love to all,
Tim
Wednesday, February 8, 2017
A busy Wednesday
Today I stayed home and worked up reports from about 9 am until now, 11 pm.
I've had breaks, Moon anticipating a yearly inspection of her apartment but not knowing when they would come, finally the text came, its over and I'm good. Then she could relax, go eat and start breathing again.
Jason called to say the van was failing again, lights on and flashing on the dashboard, he prayed for green lights so he could limp it home and God was good, then he put a little charger on it and set about working on getting the washer and dryer that were delivered today working. Tonight he and Jo were car shopping, it was probably time, car was 10 years old and had many problems, some serious.
This evening Art came in and we visited for awhile. Rough news about their relative, only a short time to live due to the stage 4 cancer... rough news indeed.
I've settled into my chair and written appraisals as fast as I could all day, problem is this, I'm used to having a writer do much of the basic work and now I can't afford a writer since there is so little work to do, so what gets done I have to do myself. Its been a good day and I feel like God has blessed, two new orders came in and I have them scheduled for tomorrow afternoon, a third came in but I can't see it until next Thursday after I return from Texas.
Oh how I look forward to Texas, to seeing the woman I love and enjoy. Bright, cute and loyal, Moon is some woman and I enjoy getting to know her better and better.
For now its bedtime and I'm dead tired, up at 7:15 to walk to the park with Art before he and Connie head home to San Jose. Its been so nice to see them and enjoy their friendship once again. what nice people.
Sending love to all,
Tim
I've had breaks, Moon anticipating a yearly inspection of her apartment but not knowing when they would come, finally the text came, its over and I'm good. Then she could relax, go eat and start breathing again.
Jason called to say the van was failing again, lights on and flashing on the dashboard, he prayed for green lights so he could limp it home and God was good, then he put a little charger on it and set about working on getting the washer and dryer that were delivered today working. Tonight he and Jo were car shopping, it was probably time, car was 10 years old and had many problems, some serious.
This evening Art came in and we visited for awhile. Rough news about their relative, only a short time to live due to the stage 4 cancer... rough news indeed.
I've settled into my chair and written appraisals as fast as I could all day, problem is this, I'm used to having a writer do much of the basic work and now I can't afford a writer since there is so little work to do, so what gets done I have to do myself. Its been a good day and I feel like God has blessed, two new orders came in and I have them scheduled for tomorrow afternoon, a third came in but I can't see it until next Thursday after I return from Texas.
Oh how I look forward to Texas, to seeing the woman I love and enjoy. Bright, cute and loyal, Moon is some woman and I enjoy getting to know her better and better.
For now its bedtime and I'm dead tired, up at 7:15 to walk to the park with Art before he and Connie head home to San Jose. Its been so nice to see them and enjoy their friendship once again. what nice people.
Sending love to all,
Tim
Tuesday, February 7, 2017
Another day
Dear Family and Friends,
Some days are not remarkable at all, today is such a day. Up this morning for a short walk to the park in the mist, thought I might have a walking partner since Art and Connie have parked their beautiful motorhome in my driveway but when I went out this morning no one was up so I walked alone.
Everywhere I turned there was flowing water, last night had incredible rain and winds and the water was still running off over the sidewalks and streets, almost no one was out and only the foolish would be, nasty night, time to be warm and sleeping.
I came back, made oatmeal and banana, took pills, went to work, I would shower later. Art came in and we talked briefly before he and Connie headed out to visit the very sick relative in Sacramento. I settled in to work and eventually Moon said her good mornings. At 2 I left to see a local property for an estate. It was in Bethel Island and it was a great property, water views and recently updated it was great.
Then since next week I go to Texas to see my Moon it was time for a haircut with Amber. Then it was back home to make some soup and settle in to work again, Art and Connie came home and we talked for awhile. Now he has gone to bed and I've just completed an appraisal, now its time for me to go to bed, I did get to talk to my brother, no matter how many times we talk I always enjoy that time.
Moon called as she was driving home from her friends who had made a big meal, she was sleepy but still had to do some cleaning as the yearly inspection is happening tomorrow and she wanted her place to be ready for them, I think she is still working now.
I'm tired, a bit down emotionally, I don't deal well with having no orders to go see, very scary times at the present. Going from buried with work to no work causes alarm. But I know God will help, He always has.
Sending love to all, what a blessing life is and we do have so much to be thankful for.
tim
Some days are not remarkable at all, today is such a day. Up this morning for a short walk to the park in the mist, thought I might have a walking partner since Art and Connie have parked their beautiful motorhome in my driveway but when I went out this morning no one was up so I walked alone.
Everywhere I turned there was flowing water, last night had incredible rain and winds and the water was still running off over the sidewalks and streets, almost no one was out and only the foolish would be, nasty night, time to be warm and sleeping.
I came back, made oatmeal and banana, took pills, went to work, I would shower later. Art came in and we talked briefly before he and Connie headed out to visit the very sick relative in Sacramento. I settled in to work and eventually Moon said her good mornings. At 2 I left to see a local property for an estate. It was in Bethel Island and it was a great property, water views and recently updated it was great.
Then since next week I go to Texas to see my Moon it was time for a haircut with Amber. Then it was back home to make some soup and settle in to work again, Art and Connie came home and we talked for awhile. Now he has gone to bed and I've just completed an appraisal, now its time for me to go to bed, I did get to talk to my brother, no matter how many times we talk I always enjoy that time.
Moon called as she was driving home from her friends who had made a big meal, she was sleepy but still had to do some cleaning as the yearly inspection is happening tomorrow and she wanted her place to be ready for them, I think she is still working now.
I'm tired, a bit down emotionally, I don't deal well with having no orders to go see, very scary times at the present. Going from buried with work to no work causes alarm. But I know God will help, He always has.
Sending love to all, what a blessing life is and we do have so much to be thankful for.
tim
Monday, February 6, 2017
Wreck on the Levee Road
This afternoon as I was driving back home from Stockton the car in front of me suddenly veered to the right, went off the road, struck a tree, had a fireball of flame, kept plowing down the edge of the levee and landed in the canal. No one else was in sight, I was the only one that saw it. I pulled off the road onto the narrow area beside the lane and the downsloping levee. I called 911 and after three tries reached the Highway Patrol, then I turned to helping the young man and woman who was driving. Eventually they figured out how to get to shore by throwing a big speaker box into the water and standing on it.
Soon they were standing with me and told me they did not need the police, they put some papers and a backpack in my trunk as the California Highway Patrol pulled up. Soon it got strange, they had no insurance, they had no driver's license, then the patrol officer told me I was free to go so I left, I gave the two my card and they said they would call me later so they could get their stuff back.
when I got home I looked at the papers, dozens of wet pages with names and credit card information and two checks, uncashed. But the shock came when I saw that one check was made out by my friend and the builder of my home some 30 years ago. I tried to reach him but no answer.
This evening the lady driver of the car called to see if I could drop off their stuff at a hotel room in Stockton. Before I left I took some photo copies of some of the papers including the checks.
At the hotel I returned papers, was invited in for pizza, I declined. I think I happened upon a ring of thieves.
Later I was able to speak to my builder friend who had written the check. He said someone had broken a window out of on of his workers pickups and stolen tools and papers including that check.
How amazing that I happened to witness the accident, they left the check in my trunk, I was able to photocopy it and this evening before the knew the details I had returned all the papers to them in a hotel room in Stockton.
Now the Highway Patrol knows the details, the hotel room and perhaps is taking action. I don't know but I know its been a very interesting afternoon for sure.
Once again tonight its raining and the phone just rang, it was Connie, my friend who is married to Art and they are driving to my home to park in my driveway this evening in their motorhome. Connie's sister is recently married to a very sweet man who is in the battle of his life with cancer, he is up in Davis Medical Center and they will leave the motorhome here and drive up to spend the day with their loved ones. They are about 80 miles away yet so won't get it for awhile on this rainy nasty night.
I'm sipping hot chocolate and going to complete a report before I give up for the night.
Sending love to all, life has many boring days and then some very interesting ones too. God bless you all.
Tim
Sunday, February 5, 2017
Sunday evening, the world watches Super Bowl in Houston
Good evening friends and family,
As I write I can hear the tapping sounds of rain drops falling on my window AC in the office, yes once again we are having rain and I have mixed feelings about it. I know we need it and we are thankful yet its no fun to measure a house in the rain, my page that I write down the details gets wet and the ink lines run a bit, usually I can get under the eves to write down numbers and mainly keep the sheet sort of dry but it often looks like a rare parchment by the time I'm back to the office, yet we always get the job done.
This morning I woke late, was dreaming about my precious friend in Houston when series of texts came in, she was up early, preparing to attend church, was very tired and sleepy and would call later, that was good news, I feel good when we both get a chance to attend worship services and take time to pray for God's help in our troubled lives. Later she texted to say she was having lunch with her girl friends and even later she had been invited to a girl friend's house where they were preparing a mini feast together. I relax when Moon goes there, it s warm caring group of women and the food they prepare is always something she enjoys.
I drove to Stockton to see a property and then called about seeing another property, the order just came in Friday afternoon, they were glad to let me inspect so I drove across Stockton and inspected a highly updated home, just about everything was replaced and nearly new, during the week its a day care for 14 busy children so seeing it on Sunday was better, glad it worked out.
Then Keanna texted me as I drove the levee road back home to see if I had time to take her to lunch, when a grandchild calls, yes I do have time so we went to BJ's and then shopping for awhile. There is a common trait with Nan, Nikki and now Keanna and Kallie, they like to shop and seem to really enjoy the process, Target yielded some kitty litter I needed, some vegefood, some low fat Starbucks Mochas for a lower price than Safeway, like 2 dollar less per each four pack, Keanna found many items she wanted and eventually we left the store.
Once I reached home I took time to try to start the motorhome, the battery was low so I folded up a tarp, folded up rope and plugged the RV into electrical power to top off the batteries. Now I'm at my desk, having eaten soup and am sipping a hot chocolate, so good! And yes I'm working, preparing for tomorrow, to see houses and generate income. I'm also waiting to hear from Moon, been waiting for her call all day but right now she spends a lot of hours talking to Crystal, its a critical time for her and Moon has advice that seems to help a lot. I'm not about to get in the way of a mom spending time with her daughter, nothing I have to say is that important.
I'm avoiding the super bowl, even if I don't care who wins I still get upset it seems with the calls or the momentum of the game. I guess I wanted New England to win and I'm afraid at this point they will not win, it does not effect my life in any way, I have no money on the game, would never bet on a sports event so why do I get so uptight watching a game? Have no idea but getting work completed is much more important, especially this week, why? well next Sunday I fly out of Oakland early in the morning to arrive in Houston at 1:30 for 4 days with my very special friend. I want to be ready, packed and there on time at the airport on Sunday and that involved what I do each day between now and then.
So now its back to work and yes I'll go check on the game again, should be over by now.
Love to each and every one of you,
Tim
Saturday, February 4, 2017
Living life, such a privilege and honor
So today is my Sabbath, but how I keep my Sabbath is different than in the past. Example!
I woke this morning, crawled painfully out of bed, dressed and took a short walk to the nearby park, every step evoked pain, its just the way it is after the Ablation procedure with Dr. Han. My legs are still black and blue and the fronts of my legs hurt from knee to thigh and on the right lower leg just above the ankle, my shin hurts with every step and my ankle is black and blue on its side, just on the right foot, can I explain all of this? Not a chance but I'm determined to keep walking until I'm normal again.
At 9:10 I caught up with Kallie and Nikki where Kallie and her basketball team were playing another team. No they did not excel over the other team, I think the final score was 7 to 38 or something like that but the girls enjoyed playing, the coaches are very faithful and its a good experience. Kallie knew I was there and I enjoyed the time watching and witnessing family in action. Nikki had brought doughnuts for the team and others enjoyed them too, Nikki, having just lost over 100 pounds did not have a doughnut!
It was time to drive to Tracy to church, I caught a coffee at Starbucks and let it be real this time hoping to wake up, I did. At church I shot a photo and texted it to Moon, told her I was praying for her, her daughter Crystal who is performing this weekend, her mom and dad and us. She texted back her thanks. Our pastor just does an excellent job of communicating and giving us the word from our loving Father. I think he and his wife are doing a great job and I appreciate the worship hour, it was fun to sit near the Ahns and see the little girls in action during church, great family, blessed to know them.
After church it was vegeburger at Burger King along with salad and a drink, then it was drive back home. While the weather was so calm and sun shining I retrieved the ladder, extended it the full 12 feet and scurried up onto the motorhome roof where I installed the new AC fiberglass cover I had picked up yesterday from Manteca Camper and RV store. 4 screws later and with Ray handing things up to me the cover is safely installed and once my feet hit the pavement I felt better, being on the top of the motorhome with hurting legs and decreased mobility was not fun but the job is done now.
Then it was time to pick up Kallie since she was about to be alone for the afternoon, the other three all had places to be. We eventually drove over to Concord and had dinner at the Old Spaghetti Factory and while we waited the 45 minutes to be seated we worked the 1/2 price book store next door, Kallie searched carefully and selected a few things and then our table was ready. The food was great and we had a delightful time.
Then I drove back to Discovery Bay, spent some time relaxing with Steve who was now home and Kallie headed for bed.
Getting to spend quality time with a grandchild is a huge gift of meaning, joy, excitement and privilege. I have 4 bright, energetic, delightful grandchildren and that is why I am rich and blessed. Moon has taught me a great deal about valuing family, about thanking God for special moments with these unique individuals. She is so right, they are precious.
Now I'm off to bed, since the open heart surgery in August and the Ablation procedure two weeks ago I really need to rest up at night. I'm thankful to sleep and dream pleasant dreams.
I hope your weekend is progressing nicely, tomorrow is the Super Bowl, I'll check in from time to time to see the score, I just never feel like I have the time to sit for several hours watching a game. I'm happy for those who enjoy the day, the hype, the fun, its great for them but I would prefer to spend the afternoon with Moon or family.
Good night, it was so great to see friends at the Tracy Seventh-day Adventist Church today, spending time with these very special people reminds me that life is more than working all the time.
Love to all
Tim
I woke this morning, crawled painfully out of bed, dressed and took a short walk to the nearby park, every step evoked pain, its just the way it is after the Ablation procedure with Dr. Han. My legs are still black and blue and the fronts of my legs hurt from knee to thigh and on the right lower leg just above the ankle, my shin hurts with every step and my ankle is black and blue on its side, just on the right foot, can I explain all of this? Not a chance but I'm determined to keep walking until I'm normal again.
At 9:10 I caught up with Kallie and Nikki where Kallie and her basketball team were playing another team. No they did not excel over the other team, I think the final score was 7 to 38 or something like that but the girls enjoyed playing, the coaches are very faithful and its a good experience. Kallie knew I was there and I enjoyed the time watching and witnessing family in action. Nikki had brought doughnuts for the team and others enjoyed them too, Nikki, having just lost over 100 pounds did not have a doughnut!
It was time to drive to Tracy to church, I caught a coffee at Starbucks and let it be real this time hoping to wake up, I did. At church I shot a photo and texted it to Moon, told her I was praying for her, her daughter Crystal who is performing this weekend, her mom and dad and us. She texted back her thanks. Our pastor just does an excellent job of communicating and giving us the word from our loving Father. I think he and his wife are doing a great job and I appreciate the worship hour, it was fun to sit near the Ahns and see the little girls in action during church, great family, blessed to know them.
After church it was vegeburger at Burger King along with salad and a drink, then it was drive back home. While the weather was so calm and sun shining I retrieved the ladder, extended it the full 12 feet and scurried up onto the motorhome roof where I installed the new AC fiberglass cover I had picked up yesterday from Manteca Camper and RV store. 4 screws later and with Ray handing things up to me the cover is safely installed and once my feet hit the pavement I felt better, being on the top of the motorhome with hurting legs and decreased mobility was not fun but the job is done now.
Then it was time to pick up Kallie since she was about to be alone for the afternoon, the other three all had places to be. We eventually drove over to Concord and had dinner at the Old Spaghetti Factory and while we waited the 45 minutes to be seated we worked the 1/2 price book store next door, Kallie searched carefully and selected a few things and then our table was ready. The food was great and we had a delightful time.
Then I drove back to Discovery Bay, spent some time relaxing with Steve who was now home and Kallie headed for bed.
Getting to spend quality time with a grandchild is a huge gift of meaning, joy, excitement and privilege. I have 4 bright, energetic, delightful grandchildren and that is why I am rich and blessed. Moon has taught me a great deal about valuing family, about thanking God for special moments with these unique individuals. She is so right, they are precious.
Now I'm off to bed, since the open heart surgery in August and the Ablation procedure two weeks ago I really need to rest up at night. I'm thankful to sleep and dream pleasant dreams.
I hope your weekend is progressing nicely, tomorrow is the Super Bowl, I'll check in from time to time to see the score, I just never feel like I have the time to sit for several hours watching a game. I'm happy for those who enjoy the day, the hype, the fun, its great for them but I would prefer to spend the afternoon with Moon or family.
Good night, it was so great to see friends at the Tracy Seventh-day Adventist Church today, spending time with these very special people reminds me that life is more than working all the time.
Love to all
Tim
Friday, February 3, 2017
So its Friday evening
Dear Family and Friends,
Just home out of very slow traffic from Oakland. In Oakland at 3 pm I pulled up in front of a little house, I had been warned that the occupant was hostile so I slowly trudged up to the front door with my ladder in tow, the purchase was with a FHA loan so an inspection of the attic was required.
Yes, the man answering the door was abrupt and not happy. So what approach was the right one, silent treatment, forceful and rude, kind and thoughtful?
First I measured around the outside, did not take long, it was raining lightly, not enough for a coat but chilly. then I knocked again and entered. I mostly listened. This young man had lived in the house with his grandfather at times, the grandfather had been there 35 years. Others in the family wanted the money selling the house would bring, our young man felt betrayed by family.
It was quickly established, he worked long hours, was hoping to start his life over in this little family house and now it was not to be. I listened and he warmed, I learned a lot, we shared observations about the women in our lives, he has a girl friend too and a 17 year old son. Since it was a little house it did not take me long to finish my inspection, he was a friend and friendly as I left.
Confession, this morning when I was asking God for His blessing, safety, health and praying for Moon and her family too I stopped and simply said, God if there is anything I can help with today let me know. I think my visit to this little home in Oakland was that appointment and I felt good as I drove away to shoot comp photos and then enter the freeway to deal with traffic all the way home.
Moon taught me that yesterday was a day when all Asian people wish each other happy birthday even though it is not their real birthday. Its a part of the New Years celebration. This evening she was going to friends for dinner and to celebrate birthday party, not sure if real or part of the New Years ongoing celebrations. Crystal, her 20 year old daughter was performing this weekend again with her beautiful and gentle voice. Moon wants to be home with her family so much right now, last year she was here with me. Every day we wait for a letter from immigration which will invite her to one last interview with officials and then she can fly home to Singapore. We have waited over a year for this final step and she is just bidding her time in Houston waiting to take the next steps.
Today was a day of doing needed chores, first I shot comparable photos in French Camp, the to a Staples for toner for the very busy office printer and to turn in 5 used cartridges for a small refund. Then it was to Manteca Camper and RV to pick up the cover for the AC system in the motorhome. The high winds has blown the fiberglass cover off and shattered it the night I was in the hospital after the heart Ablation, LeAnn, my faithful neighbor called to tell me that it was in many pieces so now I have it, just how to get it up on the motorhome without me falling off. I move so slowly right now and have such pain in my legs that are still bruised from the heart procedure. Not really fun to live right now.
Work is extremely slow right now, hardly any orders and I'm so thankful for a company called United States Appraisals, without them I would be out of work. After a year of turning down many orders every day now any order is such welcome news.
I've been invited to go to Kallie's basketball game at 9 in the morning and then care for Keanna in the afternoon, its a huge blessing to be so near my precious family. Moon always reminds me to be thankful my family is so near. She is very right.
Thankful for another week, for work, food, warm house and the people that make life real, enjoy texts and visits with my family, with Art and with Jerry my brother who lives in snow country.
My hope is that you have a good, solid, caring weekend, love while you can, say good words while you can speak them, be kind and gracious.
All my love
Tim
Just home out of very slow traffic from Oakland. In Oakland at 3 pm I pulled up in front of a little house, I had been warned that the occupant was hostile so I slowly trudged up to the front door with my ladder in tow, the purchase was with a FHA loan so an inspection of the attic was required.
Yes, the man answering the door was abrupt and not happy. So what approach was the right one, silent treatment, forceful and rude, kind and thoughtful?
First I measured around the outside, did not take long, it was raining lightly, not enough for a coat but chilly. then I knocked again and entered. I mostly listened. This young man had lived in the house with his grandfather at times, the grandfather had been there 35 years. Others in the family wanted the money selling the house would bring, our young man felt betrayed by family.
It was quickly established, he worked long hours, was hoping to start his life over in this little family house and now it was not to be. I listened and he warmed, I learned a lot, we shared observations about the women in our lives, he has a girl friend too and a 17 year old son. Since it was a little house it did not take me long to finish my inspection, he was a friend and friendly as I left.
Confession, this morning when I was asking God for His blessing, safety, health and praying for Moon and her family too I stopped and simply said, God if there is anything I can help with today let me know. I think my visit to this little home in Oakland was that appointment and I felt good as I drove away to shoot comp photos and then enter the freeway to deal with traffic all the way home.
Moon taught me that yesterday was a day when all Asian people wish each other happy birthday even though it is not their real birthday. Its a part of the New Years celebration. This evening she was going to friends for dinner and to celebrate birthday party, not sure if real or part of the New Years ongoing celebrations. Crystal, her 20 year old daughter was performing this weekend again with her beautiful and gentle voice. Moon wants to be home with her family so much right now, last year she was here with me. Every day we wait for a letter from immigration which will invite her to one last interview with officials and then she can fly home to Singapore. We have waited over a year for this final step and she is just bidding her time in Houston waiting to take the next steps.
Today was a day of doing needed chores, first I shot comparable photos in French Camp, the to a Staples for toner for the very busy office printer and to turn in 5 used cartridges for a small refund. Then it was to Manteca Camper and RV to pick up the cover for the AC system in the motorhome. The high winds has blown the fiberglass cover off and shattered it the night I was in the hospital after the heart Ablation, LeAnn, my faithful neighbor called to tell me that it was in many pieces so now I have it, just how to get it up on the motorhome without me falling off. I move so slowly right now and have such pain in my legs that are still bruised from the heart procedure. Not really fun to live right now.
Work is extremely slow right now, hardly any orders and I'm so thankful for a company called United States Appraisals, without them I would be out of work. After a year of turning down many orders every day now any order is such welcome news.
I've been invited to go to Kallie's basketball game at 9 in the morning and then care for Keanna in the afternoon, its a huge blessing to be so near my precious family. Moon always reminds me to be thankful my family is so near. She is very right.
Thankful for another week, for work, food, warm house and the people that make life real, enjoy texts and visits with my family, with Art and with Jerry my brother who lives in snow country.
My hope is that you have a good, solid, caring weekend, love while you can, say good words while you can speak them, be kind and gracious.
All my love
Tim
Thursday, February 2, 2017
I'm back, God is so good to us my family and friends
Dear Family, Friends,
Its Thursday evening the 2nd of February and after wading through pages of Google help I finally managed to find the right page, discover that the email address for this blog is one I have forgotten, mustards@jps.net. Then they helped me reset the password and here I am finally, I've tried over and over without success, thought I might never be able to blog again but I asked God help me tonight, I really enjoy this connection with some very precious people, friends and family for many years.
On Sunday I'll fly to Houston and spend 4 magic days with the woman I love. Moon has been very busy with her precious 20 year old daughter Crystal who is in Singapore and this week was featured on TV, she sings, is a 6 foot tall beautiful woman and is a really good girl, Moon spends hours with her on face time audio, a very inexpensive way to spend hours with someone in Singapore. Moon really cares for her family there and talks to her mom every night for at least an hour, a dear lady who has spent the entire day at the hospital with Moon's dad, he's been there for over a year now with multiple health issues, mom is so faithful to him and Moon is her sounding board, a safe person that she can share her fears and joys.
Moon and I will celebrate Chinese New Years and I'll be there on Valentines day too, will be fun to see her instead of just talk, we talk and text every day and share our day, try to take care of each other from a distance as well as we can.
I'm recovering from a heart Ablation procedure on the 18th of January. I am very fortunate to have found Dr. Han who is with Kaiser and operates in the Santa Clara facility. Ray, neighbor, took me there that morning, a Wednesday in driving rain and I waited for over 2 hours for the process to start, its like that with hearts, if someone has a severe problem, they deal with it and then do the routine work. I was taken in, prepped and told what could happen and what they hoped would happen. Incredible team! Jason was with me for the day, once I was taken away hours passed quickly, they inserted 5 lines into my arteries successfully and then moved to my heart, Dr. Han was able to make my heart go into A-fib and then moved quickly to burn various spots where the heart was misbehaving, shorting out, then she was able to make my heart do flutter, another issue and she then proceeded to burn many spots in my heart and arteries until the flutter was dealt with. she took as extra hour and a half but feels very confident that she was able to solve both A-fib and Flutter, so far I've had neither and its been two weeks.
The downside: I was ordered to lie perfectly still, not lift my head, not move after I woke up, the pain was intense and after going through open heart surgery in August I know a little bit about pain. I had to lie still for 6 hours until continual blood testing achieved a 170, not sure if that is blood thickness or blood sugar or something else. Finally the number was 162 and they moved to the next step.
They call it removing the sheets, they told me it would hurt like hell, they were not kidding. They removed the lines that were inserted in my arteries in my groin area, they would put enormous pressure on me, they said they were putting their entire body weight on what felt like a flat square which they were pulling out of me, pain like I've never known was the result, then they said the last two would be the worst and the girls said, this is like childbirth, wow, I can see why Nan did not want more kids! Intense pressure and pain engulfed me but eventually it was over and I was alone.
At 2 am a guy came with food and fed me, great food and very kind attention, it was a welcome moment.
The front of my legs and body is so bruised, I have solid black and blue to my knees and now two weeks later every time I stand up the front of the legs hurt and burn and one shin feels like a horse kicked it but I am better. I did see two house the next day, Friday but I moved very slowly due to intense pain.
Work has nearly stopped due to the raise in interest rates. So far this year I've logged in 36 orders and last fall I was seeing them at a rate of about 5 to 10 orders per day. But I'm so tired after this latest heart episode that I need lots of sleep every night and naps during the day. Still I'm so thankful for God's leading and blessing, I enjoy my time with Moon even if it is long distance, I love meeting homeowners and seeing their homes, every check that comes in the mail is a little thrill and I'm thankful for a warm home, food, an incredible family and great friends, a brother who calls me every night and a life that is busy and interesting.
I've missed being able to blog, thank you for asking where I went and now I can say, I'm back.
Love to all
Tim
Its Thursday evening the 2nd of February and after wading through pages of Google help I finally managed to find the right page, discover that the email address for this blog is one I have forgotten, mustards@jps.net. Then they helped me reset the password and here I am finally, I've tried over and over without success, thought I might never be able to blog again but I asked God help me tonight, I really enjoy this connection with some very precious people, friends and family for many years.
On Sunday I'll fly to Houston and spend 4 magic days with the woman I love. Moon has been very busy with her precious 20 year old daughter Crystal who is in Singapore and this week was featured on TV, she sings, is a 6 foot tall beautiful woman and is a really good girl, Moon spends hours with her on face time audio, a very inexpensive way to spend hours with someone in Singapore. Moon really cares for her family there and talks to her mom every night for at least an hour, a dear lady who has spent the entire day at the hospital with Moon's dad, he's been there for over a year now with multiple health issues, mom is so faithful to him and Moon is her sounding board, a safe person that she can share her fears and joys.
Moon and I will celebrate Chinese New Years and I'll be there on Valentines day too, will be fun to see her instead of just talk, we talk and text every day and share our day, try to take care of each other from a distance as well as we can.
I'm recovering from a heart Ablation procedure on the 18th of January. I am very fortunate to have found Dr. Han who is with Kaiser and operates in the Santa Clara facility. Ray, neighbor, took me there that morning, a Wednesday in driving rain and I waited for over 2 hours for the process to start, its like that with hearts, if someone has a severe problem, they deal with it and then do the routine work. I was taken in, prepped and told what could happen and what they hoped would happen. Incredible team! Jason was with me for the day, once I was taken away hours passed quickly, they inserted 5 lines into my arteries successfully and then moved to my heart, Dr. Han was able to make my heart go into A-fib and then moved quickly to burn various spots where the heart was misbehaving, shorting out, then she was able to make my heart do flutter, another issue and she then proceeded to burn many spots in my heart and arteries until the flutter was dealt with. she took as extra hour and a half but feels very confident that she was able to solve both A-fib and Flutter, so far I've had neither and its been two weeks.
The downside: I was ordered to lie perfectly still, not lift my head, not move after I woke up, the pain was intense and after going through open heart surgery in August I know a little bit about pain. I had to lie still for 6 hours until continual blood testing achieved a 170, not sure if that is blood thickness or blood sugar or something else. Finally the number was 162 and they moved to the next step.
They call it removing the sheets, they told me it would hurt like hell, they were not kidding. They removed the lines that were inserted in my arteries in my groin area, they would put enormous pressure on me, they said they were putting their entire body weight on what felt like a flat square which they were pulling out of me, pain like I've never known was the result, then they said the last two would be the worst and the girls said, this is like childbirth, wow, I can see why Nan did not want more kids! Intense pressure and pain engulfed me but eventually it was over and I was alone.
At 2 am a guy came with food and fed me, great food and very kind attention, it was a welcome moment.
The front of my legs and body is so bruised, I have solid black and blue to my knees and now two weeks later every time I stand up the front of the legs hurt and burn and one shin feels like a horse kicked it but I am better. I did see two house the next day, Friday but I moved very slowly due to intense pain.
Work has nearly stopped due to the raise in interest rates. So far this year I've logged in 36 orders and last fall I was seeing them at a rate of about 5 to 10 orders per day. But I'm so tired after this latest heart episode that I need lots of sleep every night and naps during the day. Still I'm so thankful for God's leading and blessing, I enjoy my time with Moon even if it is long distance, I love meeting homeowners and seeing their homes, every check that comes in the mail is a little thrill and I'm thankful for a warm home, food, an incredible family and great friends, a brother who calls me every night and a life that is busy and interesting.
I've missed being able to blog, thank you for asking where I went and now I can say, I'm back.
Love to all
Tim
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