We just had to contend with closed roads around here due to flash floods. But elsewhere in Wisconsin, there are some wild water works going on. In Wisconsin Dells, a big tourist town in Wisconsin, a manmade lake drained completely! The lake was 245 acres in size. It drained into the Wisconsin River in about 2 hours. I wish my bathtub drained that fast! It took out a highway to get to the river and pulled along some sizable houses. Below is a video of some of the houses going into the water. Another town of 625 people in Wisconsin - Gay Mills - is seriously thinking of calling it quits. They just rebuilt from flooding that occurred last year and now they are up to their armpits in water again. Prayers are going out to those who are feeling the effects of the flooding and avoiding tornadoes! Here is a link that might be useful: Lake Delton

Hello, WE are still hanging in there. DH has had 33 Radiology treatments. He is still having trouble swollowing and cannot taste his food. Which does not encourage him to eat-but he is trying. His radiologist said 33 treatments out of 38 was pretty good. So, we will see how good. I am going to start my 5th Chemo treatment this morning. It has got to be better than the last one. My hands and feet and tongue were swollen for almost 2 weeks. I'm sorry it has taken me so long to get back with you all. Happy smiles to you all. JLILY

Thank you all again. It's good to come here, as I mentioned on another post to 'escape'. Also to 'feel' the caring support from all of you. Update as of today...Dad needs a transfusion. It seems there is blood loss within the bone. His blood count has dropped, but I was told that in the elderly it's not uncommon. The problem is he's refusing it. We are trying to convince him it's for his own good if he wants to get better and go home. Tomorrow he'll make his decision. OA..you're right - nothing happens in the order we expect. Punk.. 'Looking up and asking for help' certainly does help get you through most situations. Kathleen...I remember you mentioning losing your Dad at a young age.. I thought how strong you mother was raising you and your sisters alone. As far as 'bittersweet' feelings on Christmas...I can totally relate to that. We lost DH's Mom on Christmas - his Dad on Easter..a Sister on Memorial Day, and now our Neice on Mother's Day.. As hard as it may be, it's so important for us to look forward and find the good in each day and make the most of it. janet1...I will keep your DGD in my prayers..and will look forward to you sharing all the 'Good News' about your new GGD. jan..thanks for all the helpful information. You brought up lots of good points on what to do once he's in rehab. Pictures, food and an Afghan are wonderful ideas. I just hope he accepts going to rehab eaisly..and that he agrees to one close enough to make the visits easy. You can see, with his personality...I can only 'suggest' it...lol He's the one in charge!! jane

Thanks for all the prayers.They are working!They flew him to Lubbock this afternoon.He does have an obstruction but it isn't as bad as the thought it might be.It is only a partial one and they will do Laparoscopic surgery tomorrow afternoon and fix it.Mom has known the doctor that is doing it for a long time and has complete trust in her so she is feeling better about everything.I'll keep everyone updated.