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Argh. Just...argh.

  • Jul. 17th, 2008 at 12:52 PM
Sad Katie

I’m this >< close to being done with Crouching Vampire, Hidden Fang (and I still giggle over that title). Editor Laura asked very nicely if I could get it to her early, which means my leisurely pace has picked up a bit so I have some time to edit the beast before I have to turn it over to her. Right now I'm heading into the last two or three day's worth of writing, and that can only mean DRAMATIC ENDING TIME! Yes! The race to the finish! The dash to resolve conflicts galore! The pay off of a happy relationship untainted by evil and bad things that threatened it! Naked heroes frolicking in bed!

OK, that last one was just my own personal preference, and probably won’t make it into the finished product. But you never know.

On top of all this, my mother-in-law continues her yo-yo dance with the local hospital. Yesterday, she was released. Today she’s back in. Mr. Katie is pulling out his hair with far too much stress than is healthy for him, and more or less at his wit’s end. I don’t know how those of you who’ve dealt with aging parents cope, because we certainly feel adrift. Luckily, a very nice social worker is going to be helping with things. Yay for social workers, say I!

And now, I’m going to go make more book thongs!

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[info]oh_loverrr wrote:
Jul. 17th, 2008 10:05 pm (UTC)
you ARE very fortunate to have a nice social worker. the social worker who was assigned to my family when my mother was in the hospital was rude, inept, and plain stoopid. all my best to mr. katie's mum.

Edited at 2008-07-17 10:05 pm (UTC)
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[info]pied_pieper wrote:
Jul. 17th, 2008 11:16 pm (UTC)
Keep up the good work. I wish the best for you and Mr. Katie.
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[info]cranky_dragon_2 wrote:
Jul. 17th, 2008 11:23 pm (UTC)
LOVE your icon!!!
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[info]pied_pieper wrote:
Jul. 18th, 2008 10:03 pm (UTC)
Thank you!
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(Anonymous) wrote:
Jul. 18th, 2008 05:22 pm (UTC)
Aging parents
A lot of patients, prayer and hope works best when dealing with aging parents. My Dad has given us many health scares since turning 80 although my mother continues to be fairly health (apart from her nerves -- which can lead to her getting on her children's). It also helps to have supportive siblings (if they exist). Someone else who understands what you are going through can be a true blessing and a major help!
May your mother-in-law's health settle down on the healthier side of the spectrum!
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[info]crimson_lantern wrote:
Jul. 18th, 2008 11:20 pm (UTC)
Cute Title!
Don't worry you will get it finished in time. It can't be easy to write when so much is going on and on your mind. The adrift feeling, I think it is normal. Just do your best and I think Mom-in-law will know and appreciate it. ^.^
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[info]stephyscp wrote:
Jul. 20th, 2008 05:16 am (UTC)
Aging
I am a social worker who works with the Elderly and Dependent Adults and as one I say thank you for all of us who do the work with no fanfare and try and help. I know (one person left a comment to the effect) that not all social workers are good but when you meet a good one you hoard them like gold. Good luck with your Mother-in-law, I hope all goes well.

My parents have passed on, my mother three years ago and my father about a month ago and you just never know how precious time is until it is up. So treasure the time with your parents or parents-in-law because you just never know what is in store around the next bend.
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