Update
Well. More shit.
My older (half) brother, Rudy, just recently went into the hospital, complaining of lower abdominal pains. Essentially what we found is that his intestines ruptured, and he was rushed into surgery. It didn't take well, as his intestines soon tore, and his kidneys began to fail him. He was put into an induced coma, where his veins then began to collapse. It wasn't looking too good, but we got news just today that after a second surgery, he may not need the anticipated third, as he is now slowly able to breathe on his own, and his intestines are begining to heal. With prayer, and the help of loved ones visiting and keeping positive thoughts, we're looking at a slow, but welcomed recovery. Thank you so much to everyone who has been calling to check up on things, and keeping him in your prayers. His girlfriend, Laura, and one year old, Karma, are doing amazing, given the cicrumstances. As is his beautiful 13 year old, Kira. They're a very tough bunch.
Unfortunetly, my younger 21 year old brother who just recently was released from an extended rehab stint, isn't taking things nearly as well...
his girlfriend is pregnant, we just found (aprox. 3 months), and with some other stresses, he took his first drink a few days ago, and it didn't end there...
so, as with Rudy, if you all will please include him in your prayers (or thoughts, whichever way you swing), it would be greatly appreciated.
As for me...
my moms 50th went well, as did Adams 6 day visit. He's such a great person, despite the shit we went through not too long ago. We are not officialy back together in the least, but we have expressed to one another that we love eachother very much. For me, I know he's the one, and as for him... I'm still not sure, nor do I believe he is. Regardless, he's 12 days in to his 3 and a half month walk (yes, WALK), along the Pacific Crest Trail, at aprox. 25 miles a day. He's on his own, but has come across quite a few fellow walkers along the trail, thank God. I miss him dearly, but am so excited for his adventure!
I hope to fly out to Oregon in August to meet him on his last day (or few) of his walk and join him. If worse comes to worse, I hope to afford the flight and meet him at his cousins there in Oregon after he's through with the trail, and drive back with him and be dropped off here in CA while he'll go through to AZ. SO excited!
Help me afford this by coming into the cafe and buying coffee! Granted, all of my Machu Picchu money has gone to rent lately...
...it's been a struggle for all mom and pop shops these days, and I thank God every day and night just to be able to BARELY afford the bills.
So yeah. At my dads, decided to spend the night here. It's a nice break every once in awhile to.
Haven't had net access for awhile, but I hope you're all hanging in there.
Peace, my friends.
My older (half) brother, Rudy, just recently went into the hospital, complaining of lower abdominal pains. Essentially what we found is that his intestines ruptured, and he was rushed into surgery. It didn't take well, as his intestines soon tore, and his kidneys began to fail him. He was put into an induced coma, where his veins then began to collapse. It wasn't looking too good, but we got news just today that after a second surgery, he may not need the anticipated third, as he is now slowly able to breathe on his own, and his intestines are begining to heal. With prayer, and the help of loved ones visiting and keeping positive thoughts, we're looking at a slow, but welcomed recovery. Thank you so much to everyone who has been calling to check up on things, and keeping him in your prayers. His girlfriend, Laura, and one year old, Karma, are doing amazing, given the cicrumstances. As is his beautiful 13 year old, Kira. They're a very tough bunch.
Unfortunetly, my younger 21 year old brother who just recently was released from an extended rehab stint, isn't taking things nearly as well...
his girlfriend is pregnant, we just found (aprox. 3 months), and with some other stresses, he took his first drink a few days ago, and it didn't end there...
so, as with Rudy, if you all will please include him in your prayers (or thoughts, whichever way you swing), it would be greatly appreciated.
As for me...
my moms 50th went well, as did Adams 6 day visit. He's such a great person, despite the shit we went through not too long ago. We are not officialy back together in the least, but we have expressed to one another that we love eachother very much. For me, I know he's the one, and as for him... I'm still not sure, nor do I believe he is. Regardless, he's 12 days in to his 3 and a half month walk (yes, WALK), along the Pacific Crest Trail, at aprox. 25 miles a day. He's on his own, but has come across quite a few fellow walkers along the trail, thank God. I miss him dearly, but am so excited for his adventure!
I hope to fly out to Oregon in August to meet him on his last day (or few) of his walk and join him. If worse comes to worse, I hope to afford the flight and meet him at his cousins there in Oregon after he's through with the trail, and drive back with him and be dropped off here in CA while he'll go through to AZ. SO excited!
Help me afford this by coming into the cafe and buying coffee! Granted, all of my Machu Picchu money has gone to rent lately...
...it's been a struggle for all mom and pop shops these days, and I thank God every day and night just to be able to BARELY afford the bills.
So yeah. At my dads, decided to spend the night here. It's a nice break every once in awhile to.
Haven't had net access for awhile, but I hope you're all hanging in there.
Peace, my friends.