DURANGO RV RESORT

This is Durango RV Resort where we are currently employed. It is a beautiful place to work and to stay. The staff here are very nice and very understanding of the time we have had to take off. So, thank you to Bill, Donna, Bob and Micki.

We recently received an email from our Son Michael. He is in Mambai, India, formerly known as Bombay. He is there to help coordinate security against terrorism for the hotel Taj Mahal. This is the hotel is the one that was held by terrorists not long ago. He said the traffic is crazy and it seems there is no rhyme or reason to the way they drive. He also said the food is great. He has lost 10 lbs though. Please pray for his safe return.

There is always things going on at my Mom's house. We have spent alot of time there. The county now requires that someone is with them 24My sister made it out from MO. to help out. David and I are very grateful to her. My Mom's husband, Jim has family but none of them would come and help out. They are upset at him because he changed his will when he and my Mom got married, even though nothing was changed pertaining to them. They told me they would wait until he dies to come here and only for the purpose of contesting his will. Nice kids, huh?

Our daughter Michelle and her husband Raymond just purchased a house. It is their first one and they are really excited about it. They will be moving in this week. Congratulations, Michelle and Raymond.

The weather here in Red Bluff has been very cold. It is snowing just up the road. There is alot to see here but it will have to wait until the weather is better. David has a pretty bad cold so we will have to wait until he is better. We hope everyone is doing well and encourage your emails to let us know what is going on in your life.

Still fairly happy campers

David and Carol

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OK, I'm sorry for not getting a post out in all this time. We have been here (Red Bluff) off and on for a few weeks. First we had to leave for the little surgery thing and then we have been caring for my Mom and her husband off and on. Jim, my Moms husband, has had prostrate cancer and now has bladder cancer. He has had to be on a catheter all this time so someone had to be there to drain the bag, give meds, and help him around. My Mom on the other hand is very healthy. Her main problem is dementia. This causes a problem with her trying to help with Jim which turns out to be more of a hinderence. She tries to give him meds that he shouldn't have and tries to drain his cateter bag. She also wakes him up all night long to check on him. So neither one of them are getting enough sleep and in turn neither are we.

We were made aware that the county did not believe they could take care of themselves. We were also determined to keep them together, in their home. That requires 24/7 care. The adult protective services came out to make sure they were being cared for. I think we passed their test. Jim's family have not been around. We have asked them to come but they say they are all too busy. We have nurses coming, nurses aides coming and a group of people from the county. It is very stressful to know you are being watched and judged.

So, we have been working three days a week (finding people to fill in at my mom's) and then going to my Mom's for the other four. My sister finally flew in from MO this last week. We spent some time filling her in on what to do and going to Dr. appts. These all have to be in a taxi cab because neither my Mom or Jim can get in our truck.

Anyway, we have been pretty busy so forgive me for not posting. We got back here last night and will be going to work in about an hour. Thank you to all for reading this little bit of drivel.
By the way, CONGRATULATIONS to our friend Paula....Arnold was finally approved to come to the US and be with his wife, Paula.

We are now kind of Happy Campers
David and Carol