"This may be a long night."

Tuesday, September 1, 1992

     Yesterday Ez. woke up at 7:11. We went to ACE, the credit union (my check came Fri.) and Wal-Mart. Your deposit hadn't shown up yet so I'll go back there tomorrow to find out the amount.

     I decided to go to the Wal-Mart on Mil. Why. so I went down Indian River after leaving the credit union. As soon as I pulled into a handicapped space I realized my decal was in the car. (We were in the truck—I drove it to church Sun. night) Remind me not to run errands in the truck again. I drove around & around looking for a space and finally saw someone leaving kinda close so I waited on them. When I started to pull into the space a lady pulled into it from the other side. She motioned to me that she'd back up but before she did someone pulled in behind her. So I had to go around again looking for a space. I couldn't find one very close but found one that had a cart nearby so I didn't have to carry Ez. She'd fallen asleep along the way so I had to wake her up.

     I got all the usual dog & baby stuff. I bought the XL diapers this time because the L are getting too tight around her legs. The XL fit just fine. I only got one bag in case they didn't fit. There are only 26 in a bag. I think there were 30 in the L bags.

     I found a cute little lap tray I wanted to get Ez. but couldn't find one that wasn't cracked.

     I was so tired by the time we left there. We had a time getting out of there though. I went to go out the way we usually do by the theater but they had it blocked. The signs were facing the other way so I don't know if it's permanently closed or not. So I went back to the other side of the parking lot cause the street on the other side had a stop light. The last row turned out to be one way & I was going the wrong way. There weren't any arrows at the opposite end. I turned around & went back one row and it was the same. I went over another row & it was the same but there weren't any empty spaces to turn around in so I went ahead. There was a car in front of me going out the wrong way too. Anyway, traffic was backed up on that street by the time I got on it & we had to sit through about 3 lights before we got out. I couldn't believe how much trouble I had getting out. I thought about calling to complain about their parking lot but haven't done it yet.

     We had lunch when we got home & while we were eating, Mr. Gibbs came over & asked to borrow our hose cause his just busted. I said ok & thanked him for mowing. He didn't offer to mow the back yard so I called Barb & she said John could do it tomorrow. Mr. Gibbs brought the hose back—I don't know when. He said he's taking leave this week.

     Ez. slept for about 1½ hrs yesterday aft. I slept for about 20 minutes and thought I heard her but she was still asleep but I couldn't get back to sleep so I went down stairs & started working on the books & paying bills. I didn't finish the books since I don't know your amt. yet but I put all the bills in the mail when we went to check if after she woke up. The AT&T bill came & your first call from Panama was the only thing on it—$23+ for 19 minutes. Ez. went to bed around 8:00 last night & woke up at 7:26 this morning.

     Sue called last night & we talked for about 30 min. She sent Ez. a package Friday but didn't say what was in it. They're going to WV this weekend for the family reunion. I asked if they'd like to keep Chief & she said no. Oh, I had to call to get a refill on his eyedrops—nothing but foam came out last time.

     Ever since it rained all the time it seems like we've been getting more & more flies in the house. I don't know if there's any connection. Last night I found & finally killed at least 6 in the window by the bookcase. Tonight there were at least that many & more there so I used bug spray. I don't know where they're all coming from. I've been leaving Chief out all day so I'm not opening the door letting him in & out all day. Hopefully the spray will get rid of all of them.

     Ez's walking around the house more often. Whenever I try to get her on tape she stops. I did get her coming down the hall one day. I can't tell any difference in her ankles. I was waiting about calling for her another appointment with the ortho. til I found out what your schedule is going to be. Same thing with my next appt. with Dr. O'Neil.

     I called today & got Rhonda's answering machine so I guess she's back from her trip. She said y'all are going to be there two weeks. They mentioned on the 11:00 news last night that y'all pulled in yesterday aft. But by the time I looked they were showing the Ponce. I'm praying & hoping so hard that y'all come home sooner than that.

     This may be a long night. I put Ez. to bed a little after 8:00. (She slept about 1 hr 45 min. this aft.) She kept fussing so I gave her some Tylenol at 8:30. She didn't really go to sleep til nearly 9:00 but she's woke up twice since then. I checked her diaper the first time but this time she was just sitting out of my reach & wouldn't come to me. So I just gave her her pacifiers to hold & left.

     I finished going through her clothes today & got them boxed up. I put some of those moth packets in them so we can put them in the attic.

     Here's some info for you SUN H-84° L-60° MON H-90° L-66° TUES H-81° L-70° Weather Channel August rainfall 14.25" It wasn't too humid when we were out to get the mail.

"I gave up trying to sing in church this morning cause I started crying every time."

Sunday, August 30, 1991 [1992]

     Since Guy wants me to go ahead & start writing him again I guess I'll have to start using the carbon paper again. At least it'll use up this notebook paper that I don't like faster. I guess I'll have to start on a fresh page to keep from getting mixed up on the pages like I did in one letter.

     I guess I should mention that I made copies of my journal pages on the church office copier today from the point where I sent the first letter to Guy. Since the 2, 3, & 4 letters apparently got lost. Guy said they may have been at the air force base that got torn apart by the hurricane. Anyway, I'll have a giant envelope to send him tomorrow with that & the past two weeks' newspapers. Hopefully they'll get to him.

Sun., August 30, 1991 [1992]

Dear Guy,

     I guess I'm doing a little better than last night. Not a whole lot though. I gave up trying to sing in church this morning cause I started crying every time. I did better tonight though. I ended up taking Ez. to the nursery this morning but she did ok tonight. There was a congregational meeting after tonight's service but I left before it was over cause it was starting to get dark & Ez. was getting tired & fidgety.

     Oh, I found a babysitter for the wedding—Rachel Cuthrell. She'll even have her own car by then so I (we) won't have to pick her up. She said she charges around $2–2.50. I'm so relieved. Now if only you can be here to go.

     Jodie said Deanna called last week & talked to Gary while she was out. There was some kind of misunderstanding about how much she'd have to pay extra to use that plane ticket & it's too much so she won't be coming to visit. She's moving to Searcy next weekend. I'm so disappointed. At least we should be able to see her when we go home at Thanksgiving.

     When I got home this morning the front yard had been mowed. I assume Mr. Gibbs did it. He wasn't out when I was so I haven't thanked him yet. I wonder if he tried to get in to do the back yard & if Chief barked or whined if he did. I left him out all day long. It was practically dark by the time we got home & he was really excited to see us. I gave him a chewy stick while we had a snack. It was about 8:45 by the time I put Ez. down. She hardly lays still long enough for me to sing to her any more I heard her moving around & making little noises for awhile.

     She fell asleep on the way home this morning & stayed asleep. I don't know what time it was but it was 1:23 when she woke up & we ate lunch around 2:00. I got some sleep but I'm not sure how much—Chief barked & woke me up.

     I didn't get much sleep last night from crying & being so upset. It was at least 1:00 when I fell asleep and I woke up once coughing. I'm not sure what time that was but it lasted awhile before I stopped & got back to sleep. I did not want to get up when my alarm went off at 6:30. I hit the snooze but got up before it went off. Ez. was still asleep by the time I got upstairs so I went ahead & got dressed. I finally woke her up about 5 to 8. I went ahead & got her dressed before taking her down to eat. She didn't eat much since we were so rushed but I didn't give her anything too messy. We ate our big meal of the day after her nap.

     I didn't get a chance to talk to Rosemary today but I ran into Bruce in the nursery & he said they were planning to stay with the babysitter even though her hand was hurt. Dianna Landon said she talked to both of them & they were going to go over to the lady's house this afternoon to see if she was going to be able to handle it. Dianna told them she could keep Zack if they needed her to. I didn't see them tonight.

     I went ahead & ordered that name puzzle for Ez. Luana was putting together an order. I plan to take the money for it out of xmas.

     It's almost 10:00 so I need to go let Chief out. I went out with him even though I don't like doing that. I feel like a sitting target out there with the porch light on. & I can't see out very far into the yard. But I'm wondering if that's part of Chief's problem, that I stopped going out with him. I still put the gate up tonight. I haven't played much with it in awhile so maybe he's been just trying to get more attention. I wonder if Sue & Harold would consider keeping him til we move back to Ark.? I'm not sure I'd trust him & Daddy together.

     I don't know how long I should keep writing since we don't know for sure when the ship is coming back. I'll probably call Connie in a couple of days to see if there's any new info.

     I guess I'll go ahead & send this out tomorrow.

     PS I remembered some other stuff. I let Chief out again last night somewhere between 11:30-midnight cause he was whining. I didn't go out with him so I don't know if he did anything but he didn't do anything in the kitchen overnight.

     Wanda Claypool was in the nursery when I checked Ez's diaper after class this morning. I asked if they were getting settled in & she said they're having to move because the house they're renting has been sold. They haven't found anything new yet.

     I talked to Regina Walker briefly. They're moving to Newport News so she's waiting about looking for a job. I'm not sure if they'll stay at Granby.

     Ez. walked a little bit at church today, mostly with help. I usually end up picking her up because we're holding up traffic.

August 1992