Good morning, ladies and gentlemen

[Ed62]

Yeah, I'm still around (kind of). Just checking on my last post, it was on Nov. 20!! Not sure how active I'll be for a while.

Things have changed quite a lot in my life. One of our daughters has had problems with her hip and leg for about 6 months, but didn't let anyone know about it until it got really bad. She has a 9 month old girl, and a 3 1/2 year old girl at home. It has become extremely painful for her to walk, so she is not easily able to take care of the kids. Since the rest of the family works, except my wife and I, I have been taking care of the kids 4 or 5 times per week, usually for 8 - 10 hours per day. At my age, I am completely exhausted when they go home, and I am not interested in doing anything at all for the rest of the day.

Doctors have not been able to give a diagnosis so far, even though she has undergone several tests. Hopefully, they'll be able to pinpoint the problem soon, and get things fixed.

Ed

[cabinetman]

Welcome back Ed. You sure have a full plate. Fortunately you have the energy to do what you do.
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[Ed62]

Not so sure I have the energy , but I'm thankful I have the ability.

Ed

[Uncle Cracker]

I feel you, Ed... I've got my autistic/delayed grandson 60 hours/week so my ex can work. Wears me out, but love conquers all.

[germdoc]

Good luck with your family--hang in there!

[wardprobst]

Ed,

Hope things get better for your daughter, you are doing a great service.
DP

[leehljp]

Thanks for letting us know. I have been wondering about you. Lifting you and your family in prayer.

[crokett]

Thanks for the update Ed. I was wondering where you'd got to. I will be praying for your family and your daughter.

[Richard in Smithville]

You're a good man Ed. I wish you the best and hope that you don't make yourself a stanger on here. Your insight and advice is always wanted; even if you are only an armchair woodworker for a little while.

[chopnhack]

Good luck Ed, caring for little one's is exhausting at any age.... my wife reminds me everyday I am at work what its like ;P Please do remember there is no shame in sleeping yourself during naptime! Good luck and prayers for you and your family.

[capnjack2]

Keeping you in prayer. Just post to keep us updated.
Jack

[Ed62]

Thanks for the good wishes and the prayers. She had two more MRIs done today. We're hoping they find the problem when they get the results. If not, she'll probably be headed to Mayo Clinic.

Ed