Hello again! As usual, the bar is open, and hugs are available! There are also a variety of appetizers, and perhaps even full meals available.
So, what is going on? Not much. S19 is back in North Carolina, soon to be in Africa. S18 is still a pain in the neck. W is still in the guestroom. I am still a bit discouraged.
I think that we are planning a trip up to the college that we would prefer S18 to attend the 16th to 18th or so. He doesn't want to go, but I don't think he will get a choice. I hoping that seeing it will help him see his parents' superior wisdom!
Then, W says that her brother (of the recently repaired hips) May be visiting around the first of April. Whether he will stay here, or at her parents' house is unknown. But she requested getting "our" room and bathroom into condition that she could sleep in here if he uses the guestroom. So, I guess I'd better get the far edge of the bed cleared off!
What's all that mean? I think that I will continue doing what I am doing, for the present, and put off pressing the issue until after that visit, or until I know it isn't happening. Then, I will ask her what we can do to make this better.
Tonight's interaction: She had a long day. She was a bit fed up with her "preceptor", or teaching nurse, at work. The preceptor didn't like visitors in the room when she was doing anything. W says a lot of the nurses feel that way. W thinks that in many cases the benefit of having family in the room outweighs the inconvenience. I told her that I really agreed with her. I think it was a compliment, at least it felt like one to me.
