Camper hamper

The camper my family got for me to live in had a lot of damage and defects they were not aware of, including leaking roof, water damage and other things that have been found along the way and prevented me from being able to move into it. Having more work done tomorrow. Then a ton more safety and cosmetic repairs need to be done, and a very aggressive series of deep cleaning attacks to get rid of any lingering nastiness. The whole situation is rather meh, but it's a place to stay, once it's all fixed.

In Mississippi

In Mississippi. Having repairs done on the place I am moving in to. Looking for a storage place, and trying to get everything else sorted out. Net access will be very sporadic because I am using my smartphone. Bare with me, I'll respond to everything as soon as I can.

Almost there

Driving through the Ozarks. Beautiful countryside. Should arrive in Mississippi sometime this evening.

On the road

On the road. Stayed a day in Cedar Rapids. The hotel staff was kind and helpful. Ate at the Southgate Perkins, which is probably the nicest Perkins I ever went to. The staff was amazingly awesome, and my waitress Karin went above and beyond to make sure we enjoyed ourselves. We chatted a bit about cats and our travels. She said she was glad we met, and felt things would improve for us going forward. Fingers crossed. It all made a huge difference, probably more than any of them may ever know. Onward.

Mississippi

Moving to Mississippi.  Probably won't have reliable internet access out there. Will do my best to get online to post updates when I am able.

Thank you everyone

Thank you to my friends here in Rochester who made the last few days here brighter and more bearable. Thanks to Mike's mother for coming to help with the move. Thanks to my family for their love, support, and understanding. Clara, Ashley, Pam, thank you guys sooooo sooooo much for helping with the vet stuff and comic relief and assistance while packing and running around like a chicken with no head. We met so many wonderful people and animals while living in Minnesota, and were thankful to be so welcomed in the community. You guys are all amazing, and I am extremely blessed to have met each and every one of you!

Thank you to everyone for their continued support and kindness offered to us through these hard times. I haven't been able to respond to everything yet, but I have read and appreciate everything.  Love and hugs to all of you.

Not there yet

Numb and broken. The trucks were loaded with almost everything. Mike and his mother just left. I still have a few fragile odds and ends left to pack and load. My stupid body just couldn't handle all the physical activity over the past several days. It kept giving out due to overwhelming pain and fatigue. I had to keep stopping to rest and it just slowed everything down too much and made me feel utterly useless. I hate myself for it. Ran out of time, wasn't fast enough. Having a friend stop by tomorrow and hoping the two of us can manage the rest by ourselves.

OA, too

Had x-rays done. Found out I have degenerative joint disease ( Osteoarthritis ) and joint effusions.

Meh

Can't sleep. I don't think I've ever seen Michael as depressed as he is now. We're both upset over the whole situation. We've lived together for the past 8yrs. Come Wednesday we'll be separated for an unknown amount of time, and probably won't be able to visit each other anytime soon. Things are pretty dark right now.

Veterinary Funding / Emergency Move

Need to get the cats and my service dog their medical exams and vaccinations before we move this week. Have absolutely no money with moving expenses. Anyone able to spare some money to help out? I'd be happy to do art or craftwork in return after we move. Paypal to leopardwolf@gmail.com please. I also have card readers I can use. Feel free to pass this along. Thanks in advance!

Quick update

Been ungodly busy packing. Looks like we'll be leaving Rochester by Wednesday or Friday at the latest. Stressed to the max and having a Fibro flair. Still not sure where I am going.

Moving

We'll probably be leaving Minnesota within the week worst case scenario, or by the end of the month best case.

With the impending move looming, I might not be able to work on commissions till after the end of the month when the move is (hopefully) complete. If I can keep my supplies out and get them done before we move, I will.

Have a lot of sorting and packing to do and very little time to do it. Could use a few extra hands to do it all.


Minnesota people - There are a ton of you I'd like to get together with and see before we leave. We may have less than a week, may have till the end of the month. Won't know for sure until tomorrow.


Everyone else, thank you for your support and well wishes. I'll respond to comments and messages as soon as I am able to.