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I am a below knee amputee. More importantly, I am also Mommy to two boys, a very active 10 year old (Robby) and an mischievous toddler (Timmy). I have learned that being a parent with a disability can create some unusual and sometimes humorous situations. This blogger is available for hire! Let's talk and learn how a blog can expand your business.

Thursday, November 21, 2024

Uncomfortable

 Hopefully (fingers crossed) our septic will be repaired today. I was overly optimistic yesterday with my expectation that we were done. Apparently yesterday the electrician's repairs were completed. They also pumped the septic in preparation for the pump installation. Unfortunately, they failed to verify that they had the necessary pump in stock. It turns out that they do not, so project completion was bumped to this afternoon.

Because they already pumped the septic, we are under a strict 'no water waste' restriction. I filled our sinks up with boxes and put signs on each toilet to warn against flushing. Hopefully we will be able to resume water use this afternoon. Our bathrooms are becoming odoriferous and the dishes are piling up on my countertops. At this point in the move, living in this house has become unpleasant.

While Scott is dealing with the septic issues and repairmen, I will be picking up Robby from school. It is hard to believe that we are already at Thanksgiving break! I'm so excited to have him home for an entire week. The timing is perfect because I plan on using the time to prioritize and complete packing this house.

Wednesday, November 20, 2024

Septic

 Sigh.  

Our yard is filled with holes and my house is overflowing with boxes. Everywhere I turn I see more boxes, moved furniture and items waiting to be boxed. I can't watch television anymore because of the anxiety that it causes. No matter what I do, I cannot seem to escape the physical and mental chaos surrounding me at the moment. 

In order to sell our house we need to provide an inspection certificate stating that the septic system is in operational order. I have been worried about the state of our septic system because every neighbor has experienced catastrophic failures. After much digging and deliberation, it was determined that the majority of our septic system is just fine, with the exception of the blown pump. 

About 9 years ago we experienced a lightening strike which resulted in a mixture of damage, including blown electronics. Because the pump was covered, we had no reason to suspect that it was impacted by the strike. But the burnt marks on the nonfunctional pump is a pretty good indicator of the cause of damage. Regardless of the cause, a new pump has been ordered and will hopefully be installed today. Once the system is cleared, the holes and be filled and there will be no more barriers to our move.

Fingers crossed!

Monday, November 18, 2024

Still Hate Texas

 Perhaps in what ultimately became an act of grace, I have been so busy that it has been relatively easy for my mind to become distracted from the pain I feel over the decision to not indict the officer who killed my brother. Lt. John Ellen received the news that he would return to his life without consequence.  When I think about it I become so angry and upset that I cannot focus. At this time, I need to keep the pain contained and out of my consciousness because I would not be able to focus if I allowed myself to ride the wave.

Because the weather was gorgeous on Saturday we all put on gloves and worked in the garage. Within three hours the structure was purged, cleaned and organized. My home is being transformed into a maze of boxes and furniture. It is hard to believe that we are going to be in a new home in three weeks! 

Today I am back to work, organizing and packing. Right now, I'm so grateful for the distraction to keep my mind from Texas.