Sorry bout that folks. Like you probably weren't interested in my kitchen tap to begin with!!! I have been super busy and didn't realize I had posted that story already. What I didn't do was delete it off my browser when finished. Going back two weeks later or more, I didn't remember I had already posted it.
Now, for something a wee bit more difficult. I have been getting feed back over the last couple of years about Monte and 'is he really neurodivergent or is he just lazy and taking advantage of me.'
This post won't be naming names or going over all his issues that make him definitely on the spectrum. What I am going to say is I am actually prepared to do two things and make those two things available to the people who doubt and obviously think I am stupid and wouldn't know if my kid is actually challenged or not. Fortunately for Monte he pretty much never sees these doubters. It would be pretty hurtful if he got wind of their mindset.
Number one: this one is only because we will need this when we move off the Island in the next couple of years otherwise I would not be doing it. I am going to get his medical papers. He has been hospitalized three times, had four different psychiatrists, taken by the police twice, been committed to mental health for mandatory checkups for one year but had one gp through all that. I should be able to get his medical records from one of those. And should any one of the doubters have the cojones to look me in the eye and ask for them, they are welcome to confirm his diagnoseses. (he has several).
Number 2. There is one person that actually has lived with him from age 19 when all this came to the forefront. She has lived with Monte through thick and thin for years and years...a lot longer than me. And if you truly want to know how present his mental status is she is more than willing to walk you through it from the beginning to the present. She will set anyone straight and to this day still talks with and sees his doctor, the gp. So there you go. Two ways you can verify he is not taking advantage of me or lazy or stupid. I am done with defending our situation.
On another note, I had a wonderful visit with Aryn and Bradley. Aryn spent a good portion of one day setting up my tv's with Roku's (now I can get rid of that useless optic tv) Thank you Aryn. Whilst she was doing that Bradley painted my front door inside and out...red!!! The neighbours have been dropping by to comment favourably about it. And what seems to be the number one observation is what an incredibly professional perfect job he did!!! I love it. We are hoping all the neighbours will do the same!!!!
Now it is April and Myles coming for a visit!!! They arrive next Thursday the 18th for a couple of nights. And Myles, bless him, being a plumber, I think the kitchen tap is going to get what's coming to it!!! I will have to empty out under the sink. Should be interesting! I haven't looked under there for six years. With any luck I will find my other slipper I have been hunting for.
Then in the beginning of October/end of September Monte and I are heading to Kamloops for a week. Kathy very generously offered their little suite downstairs to use whilst we are there. I will be able to go around and see all my friends and see the family. Kathy and Kerry will be gone on a trip but nieces and nephews will be there. And I hear Dorothy will be moving up to Kamloops around then too. I am excited to see Ainsley and Stirling!!! They feel like grandchildren to me a little! I super miss them.
After that we will be going to Penticton and seeing Kevin and family!! Monte will be sleeping in his van again in the back driveway. During the day when kids are in school and parents working, Mont and I will travel about and stop at wineries and fruit stands and take autumnal pictures. Sigh. I love going there.
Anywhooo....I have a grocery order about to be delivered and must bounce. I hope this finds everybody happy and healthy. TFL & TTYL
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