Grief and Gratitude, Grok - Shifting

[MamaG]

Oh G, I've been saying that when it rains, it pours (also literally on-and-off pouring for weeks over here, lol). Reading through your update makes me realize my 'hard' Saturday was not so hard after all.

Yet, in your update, I found so much positive. And, great delivery in Clint Eastwood style.

You've redecorated. NICE! A fresh feel and update without W reminders.

Pet care is in place - kid friends come handy, and I'll bet they're excited to step up to the challenge.

Impressive that you found an AC for purchase mid-August! Where I live, they've been severely discounted for some time with few left on shelves - it was a HOT July here.

Thankfully, W is comfy with current state (smh):

W’s only remark was D17 and D19 are fine for the week.

The benefits of Grok2.0 to the rescue:

I will just be Dad, the emotional rock they can rest on and count on. Tell them straight.

I am so sorry to hear about your fur baby. If yours are like mine, they've been a bit of a lifeline since BD...well, since adoption really. Mine are two 12-year-old doggies and one of them is in the same predicament...taking him on Friday. Hoping for the best.

And, to close with another positive...

I'm gaming the system a little putting it all on interest free credit cards for a year +. I am being safe though, I do have investments / emergency funds I can tap to pay it off if most of this isn't resolved by then.

Using the noggin' to not tap investments when the option of interest free borrowing is available. Love it! The expenses don't get forgiven but at least you're capitalizing where you can.

Keep the positives flourishing. CA is a short couple weeks away - wishing you a great trip with the family.