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[Booknblues]

~*Kim*~ wrote: "So finally after 11 weeks, we finally got those 2 words we were waiting for from the insurance company: Total Loss
So now we have to drive an hour and a half to where the repair shop is and get the..."

Kim, finally things seem to be turning your way! Good news!

[Theresa]

Those two words deserve a Happy Dance!

[~*Kim*~]

Well, we're one step closer to being done with all of the RV mess. We went yesterday and got the rest of the stuff we wanted out of it. There was a lot more than we had realized and now I'm having to sort through a lot of stuff (partly because my boyfriend was throwing stuff in bags without seeing if I wanted it. LOL). We gave them the authorization to release it to the insurance company while we were there.
Now I've got to get everything that we don't want out of here and everything else somewhat organized before we move on the 23rd.
I've also been clearing out my storage unit, so for like the last 2 weeks I've been going through totes and boxes. LOL!

[Robin P]

Congratulations on this decision, finally! Kind of amusing that Total Loss is good news, but in this case it is. This does seem really long, but at least you can move on now.

[Doughgirl5562]

Kim, I'm glad that your mom decided to have the surgery. Praying for good results.

And congrats on the "total loss" ruling from the insurance company. It's "only" been 11 weeks, but I'm sure it felt like forever.

[~*Kim*~]

Doughgirl5562 wrote: "And congrats on the "total loss" ruling from the insurance company. It's "only" been 11 weeks, but I'm sure it felt like forever."

Yea, if they could have made this decision 2 or 3 weeks ago, I wouldn't feel like I'm being rushed to sort and discard stuff. LOL!

[Joanne]

That may be a good thing Kim-LoL

[Anita]

So, so happy to see things are moving in a better direction for you, Kim!!!

[~*Kim*~]

Well, things are slowly getting taken care of. The estimate on the totaling of the RV should be done tomorrow (according to the adjuster that called me earlier). Hopefully we get a little extra out of the settlement that we can put towards bills.

Today I spent about 4 hours working on laundry. A lot of the clothes that we got out of the other RV had been under the bed and they were really dusty and stuff, so I wanted to wash them before hanging them up.

I've got 6 totes and a suitcase still in the living room, but hoping to get some of those put away tomorrow. One is empty, though, so I guess that doesn't really count. LOL! I need to pull what I want out of the suitcase so it can go under the bed. There's some other stuff that needs to go under there, too. I have to wait until my BF is here, though, because I can't lift the bed by myself. One tote has some clothes/towels/sheets that he's donating to one of his patients and another is getting taped up to go to his parents when we go down there next week. Everything has already been sorted through, which is the hard part. It just needs to be put where it belongs now. LOL! And I need to reorganize the closet, too. Ugh!

[~*Kim*~]

I think I've said this before, but I am SO DONE with 2023.

My mom found out a few weeks ago that she's got breast cancer and now she's back in the hospital with her heart. She has a really leaky valve and they may need to do another open heart surgery. She had surgery almost 6 years ago for a bypass. I really don't know if she can handle another surgery or not.

We're moving on Saturday, leaving to go to Alabama for a few days (which equals almost 4 days of driving), and now this. I'm just wondering when I'm going to reach my breaking point.

[Theresa]

Kim - I am so sorry to hear this news! It is a lot, and of course you want to be calm and strong around your mom...

But do let yourself cry, vent, whatever you need to release your frustrations and anger and fears because that will strengthen you for the following days. Take each day at a time, talk to those closest to you, and whenever you need to, pop into Kaffeeklatsch for some virtual hugs and support.

Oh and revel in the good that does happen - like finally getting the RV totalled so you can keep the one you are currently using and like so much, being closer to your kids, having your BF leaving a job he dislikes for one he likes, a great meal at a new restaurant, seeing the Barbie movie and walking out laughing and humming 'Just Ken' - small moments help so much at times like this.

In fact, here's something to give you one of those small uplifts today - Just Ken rehearsal video -- and some great glimpses of Greta Gerwig at work: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=E2qzb...

[~*Kim*~]

Thank you, Theresa. We did get some good news about the totaling of the RV earlier. The settlement will pay off what is owed and we will get a small chunk sent to us on top of that. It's not a whole lot, but at least it's something. Plus I've still got to do the personal property claim for some stuff that was damaged inside and the food that we lost (which I'm surprised we can claim, but I won't complain. LOL). So we'll get another check for that, too.

[Karin]

Kim--I'm happy to hear that things are finally progressing with your RV, but am sorry to hear about your mother's health.

[Barbara M]

You've really been through a time that will make 2023 stick in your brain for the rest of your life! You are strong though and you will make it!

My year was 2015. My husband had a central brain stroke and later that day my mother (who lived with us) told me that she was having trouble breathing. I asked my brother to get her to the hospital or to a cardiologist as I headed out to the hospital with my husband. She ended up with a double by-pass the next day.

My husband spent a week in the nearby hospital getting evaluated and a feeding tube since he was unable to swallow, then off to rehab in another facility 30 minutes away. My mother took the option for rehab in a different facility than my DH, rather than having home rehab because there wouldn't be anyone else in the house. They both came home within a week of each other. All is well now, my husband had an excellent recovery and so did my mom who is now 96!

I'm sending you my best wishes. Hang in there.

[annapi]

Kim, I'm so sorry to hear about all your troubles. Wishing you the strength to bear it all, and I hope your mother does well with surgery and whatever treatment she will undergo.

[~*Kim*~]

Well, we made it to our next destination without any issues, other than right before we left. Was disconnecting things and one of our tires on the RV was flat. Of course I started crying. LOL! But got that aired up and made it here ok. Only took about 45 minutes longer than the GPS said, but we did stop for 15-20 minutes to go potty and grab something to eat since we didn't know what would be near the park and I sure as heck wasn't cooking.

Of course when we got here and had to set up, the heat index was 103, so it was miserable. My BF did all the outside stuff himself. He sent me to the Dollar store for some ant spray because there were about 300 hundred ants that we knocked out of a block that was in storage, and of course they were all in the storage, too. So we didn't want them inside. Then when I got back I had to go sign us in at the office and pay rent. So by the time I got done with that, he was done outside.

I got everything put back where it belongs last night and even swept and mopped. LOL! So it's nice and cozy (and clean) again and I've got my tarts going to make it smell good (lemon scented today). We are supposed to be going to this cafe down in the town where he'll be working for lunch. It's been there since the 1930's and is supposed to be really good. Their Sunday special is turkey and dressing, which is one of my faves!

Later I've got to pack for our trip to Alabama. We will be leaving some time in the morning (ish). Not sure if we'll be taking 2 days going there or just one, but I'm just ready for things to slow down so I can rest. LOL!