Countdown...

Only a few more days until I go back to work, so I'm trying to make the most of it. My mood has improved since the conclusion of the holidays. Not sure if its my meds finally starting to work, or if I'm excited that we're closer to Spring...whatever, I'll take it! My sister and her hubby are headed out West and are stopping in New Orleans for a couple of days. It is one of my FAVORITE places...I wish I could be there. The French Quarter is full of really cool people and architecture and history...
I got to see Aunt Barb, Uncle Joe, Marlene and Len Tuesday night before Aunt B & Uncle J returned to Florida. It was a really fun visit at my parents (and yes, I cheated on my low-carb diet!). My older sister has been struggling with a situation for the past few weeks...her and her husband were the victims of identity theft and have lost thousands of dollars. I'm praying that they find the person/people responsible...what a nightmare.
I got a letter from my niece, Mandy yesterday...she's still in Rhode Island and hopefully will complete the program and start building her life back up again.
My dad has been in alot of pain lately. This worries all of us. He takes meds and has a special pillow, but it seems as though he won't make a change in his 'routine' so he continues to suffer. It's so sad and frustrating to watch. He's so miserable when he's in pain. We've been trying to get him to try something different, but he always says he's too busy with 'work.' Ugh...
I just got a text from my younger sis (from the road). She said her hubby officially has a mustache now and she 'can't take him seriously' when she looks at him! OMG I can't stop laughing...  good way to start the day (well, that and coffee!!).  :-)