"The Show Must Go On"

[wishing, hoping]

Thanks, Beatrice. Our situations are eerily similar. I hope mine does not go on for as long as yours has. I think maybe J has cooled his jets now that he has gotten what he thought he wanted. Time will tell.

J's lender said the refi closed without a hitch. So that clears my name up as long as J doesn't rescind the refi. He has three days to refuse the deal. I don't know why he would, but you just never know with that guy. In a few weeks, I will contact the bank to get J's name off the credit card and try to start paying off my legal balance.

I finally paid off my washer and dryer and now is the daunting task of picking them up. I can only fit one appliance in my van at a time, so today I am getting the dryer. I called the upstairs neighbor who can help me bring the dryer in the house, but he has a bad back and I felt bad asking him once I found that out. But he said for me to get the dryer first since it was much lighter than the washer. I have another neighbor who lives down the hill from me who is built like a rock (seriously hot) so I will ask him to give me a hand if I pick up the washer tomorrow or Friday. The landlord said he would give me a hand installing it tomorrow or this weekend. I'm both nervous and excited. I keep wondering what could go wrong. Anxiety is rearing its ugly head.

Looking for a patio table too. I thought about getting something new, but I just found something on Craigslist that needs some paint and cushions, but it has 4 chairs, a table, umbrella and umbrella stand for $75. It is located in the town where I live, so I can make a couple trips if necessary.

Kids are off with J for a few days. It is bittersweet. I have lots to do so it will be nice to have the free time, but I miss them so much. It stinks not having them every day.

WH