Thanks so much for checking in KathCull,

I have been so swamped with EVERYTHING! The lawyer meeting did not go well, that local lawyer was overwhelmed with other work - he couldnt even consider doing a will for myself and another good friend of mine (& childhood friend of the lawyer) for at least 2 MONTHS!!!

I was rather stunned with his answer about what was needed to have a case. I did contact a bigger firm and it was even worse. It seems that these firms want to do no work and then get a HUGE paycheck in the end. I even asked the 2nd firm if I got the Nursing Home admin (who has been very co-orperative) - if I got him, with permission, to admit that the nurse murdered my mother - would I have a case? The lawyer said that I would not have a case. I was stunned!

I finally did reach the agency that takes care of the elderly around here. The admin there is rather close to me... we will have a sit down, hopefully this week??? We have a number of things to go over. As they say, When It Rains It Pours.

I always try to look on the positive side. I did have an inspection for free weatherization on my home (a big OT for this site, sorry - and got the news on my BDay). I was approved and will get a bunch of very nice things done BUT I have to move things around so they can do the work. It will be a great challenge - but worth it. Not sure where everyone is but we are having a stunningly FREEZING but I do love the very WHITE winter.

I will try to post more but OhMy! things just never settle down, banking things to settle. and the second home, and and and... hugs to all... and will save my nick for another post. frank