I'm back too!

[wadeallie]

Ahhh...
Life has slowed down (at last) to the point where I can breathe a little and think of the holidays. I have missed you ALL dearly as I faced many life challenges and personal choices. God had other plans for me than I had figured and I am just enjoying the ride as he leads me along my way.
For those worried about us and the flooding of Hurricane Irene, our mobile home park took a terrible blow. We lost 6 mobile homes from structural damage and about 9 more from water damage and mold. My home was spared any severe damage for which I am thankful. I have been supporting my neighbors and working hard to get us back to living normally.
So, with that said..........
Let the fun begin! I am ready for Christmas! (Oh did Pam tell you that the only debris in my yard from the flood was a pre-lit Christmas tree??) LOL
~Allison

 

[halimer]

Allison - SO glad to see you back!

 

[wadeallie]

Thanks Debbie!

 

[Ahorsesoul]

I am so glad you were blessed and didn not have all the damage your neighbors did and that you are able to help them.

 

[Snowey]

Welcome back Allison, good to see you !

 

[ChristmasPir8]

welcome back, glad you are ok and how wonderful of you to help the neighbors.

 

[Kim Loves Snow]

So happy to see you safe and sound. Welcom back!

 

[luludou]

Welcome back! glad you didn't have major damages. How is Ethan? and your other children?

 

[Pam Spaur]

Welcome back home!

 

[happy2bme]

Welcome home!!

It is so wonderful to see your post. You have been missed.

I think the Christmas tree in your yard was a sign that you needed to come back!!

 

[wadeallie]

Hi Lucie: Ethan is doing well. This summer was filled with lots of counseling from the incident last year, but he has been working thru it. One of the families whose home "washed away" was the family who made the false accusations against Ethan and me. It was karma!

This is Ethan's sophomore year of high school and he has a great schedule. He has classes on filmography and astronomy, which are both 2 of his fav things.

The other kids are also doing well. My oldest just turned 30 in June and he is now a stay-at-home-dad to his 3 girls. His wife has never been the motherly sort and she makes more $$ than he so he takes care of the home and kids.
Son #2 is getting his life back on line. He has made some life choices that were not very good but he is getting back to some stability now by working hard and in time he hopes to get custody of his sons.
And last is our dd. She is in LA working as a receptionist for Vidal Sassoon Beauty Academy. They do all sorts of weird things to her hair and then she is like a "walking billboard" for them. She just told me yesterday that they may be home for Christmas. YEAH!

As for me, I am still doing ambulance work. My crew chief kept me busy this summer with alterations and crafts for her son's wedding and now the couple is expecting in 6 weeks, So, I have been making receiving blankets and knitting. I prefer staying busy.
There, I guess that's all for update.
I am excited to begin the holiday plan and get some organization in my life!

 

[wadeallie]

Hi Mel:
I had to giggle when I saw the tree in the box, all covered in mud, just laying there. Out of all kinds of debris that floated into our park...and "I" the Christmas Nut, get the tree!

 

[teachermomof2]

Welcome back! I'm glad to see ya!

 

[CATZILLA]

Nice to know you

 

[HouseElf]

:welcome2: welcome back!

 

[girlsinmo]

Welcome back Allison, good to hear from you.

 

[missjane]

Allison, glad to have you back and thanks for the report about Ethan. I have wondered how things were for him. I love the Christmas tree being in your yard!

 

[SparkleNana]

Hurray! welcome back! thank you for the update.... and I love karma!!!!!

 

[Ahorsesoul]

It is really nice to hear how upbeat you are sounding now.

 

[Lana]

Glad to see you back and that Ethan is doing well along with yourself and the other kids.
Have missed you. Sounds like knitting no quilting?