Yesterday

Yesterday (Friday) was perhaps the most productive day I have had since leaving my house (and car) and becoming an exile here at my mother's house. As with Thursday, when he surprised me with a steak dinner at O'Charlie's, I owe and am thankful to my oldest son, Nick III. With his transport (a silver Mustang) and excellent advice, I (we) were able to accomplish more in about six hours than I have since I have been displaced from my home. In summary:

• I am now approved for Veterans Administration medical benefits at no cost to me for at least the next twelve months. I should be receiving my VA ID card and a listing of available services and clinics in next Tuesday or Wednesday's mail.
• All of the requested materials for my pension/annuity withdrawal are on the way to the United Church of Christ Pension Boards in New York City via Express Mail.
• Nick and Sibyl are reviewing all of the materials regarding the foreclosure on my home to determine if there is any possibility of saving it.
• We are developing alternative plans for a place for me to live if my home cannot be saved.

Of course, all of these issues have weighed on my mind for a very long time. I feel beginning sense of hope, even as I try not not worry about Alex or how all of this mess will turn out.

I intended this post to be much longer. I was going to write more about what I am learning from this trek/journey/Dark Night of the Soul that I am experiencing. However, the sun is brightly shinning and the weather is warm. I feel the need to be out of doors, perhaps watering my mother's flowers which are breaking forth from beneath the ground.

Blessings and many thanks to all of you, dear bloggers and readers!