Is This Thing On?

Had a good time camping at the beach and relaxing, but now it's back to work! Gotta get cars moved and a ramp built since it sounds like the parents' arrival back at the homestead may be imminent (though the story varies depending on who you talk to).

Here is what we know:
* Mom's ablation is set for Thursday.
* I have made all transportation and scheduling arrangements.
* Doctors do not talk to eachother, even when they work on the same patient or when they work in the same building.
* Mom's ablation is an overnight procedure, so she will return to Maryville on Friday to rest and will likely be there through the weekend.
* Stephen the social worker is allegedly coordinating all efforts on Mom's and Dad's behalf, but I have yet to see results or get a set date on when they may be released. Gonna have to hassle him about that.
* Mom's sprained ankle from her fall last week (well, the week before, now) is apparently OK under the x-ray, but still swollen and sore, which keeps her from effective physical therapy. This is obviously a troubling setback that the nurses are watching closely
* If you visit, you may notice Mom's fashionable, Avril-esque arm bandages. These were put on because her skin is very delicate and when she lets her arm drop, it sometimes gets nicked by the wheelchair, creating a small cut that won't stop bleeding. So far, the bandages are helping that tremendously...plus they look cool.
* I have tons of nibbles on the Dodge Pickup, one on the Polara, but no one wants the Ford pickup. Anyone know any Ford-heads? I'd hate to see it just get hauled away for scrap...
* Gizmo misses her parents and is getting very very skinny
* Dad is spry but there is still no word on when he gets out. Hopefully, we'll know more this Tuesday when Stephen and the Maryville crew have their weekly meeting. If not, heads will roll...or something.

Look for details on work to come this weekend...