My brother was sentenced today to 15 months in a federal prison. I don't know him at all. He's a half brother, and I've only seen him once in the last 10 years. And only a couple of times prior to that. He turned 20 on December 30th...in jail. He accepted a plea bargain. 15 months in prison, 2 years of supervised probation after. He may, or may not, get credit for time served. His charge was carrying a stolen firearm.
I'm not concerned that he was innocent. He was arrested with a concealed, stolen, gun on his person. He was also in the possession of drugs. I don't know what happened with the drug charge.
It's very sad to me that his life brought him to where he is today. It doesn't have to continue on the same path, but that decision is up to him. I pray for him.
While it now seems insignificant, the FedEx tracking number finally has some info. My router was shipped today--no doubt if I hadn't contacted them today, I'd still be waiting. FedEx says it will be here on Friday. I sure hope so!
My car still isn't fixed. Hubby now says he will get a new battery tomorrow. He is more concerned with getting the best price than getting it done. I'm more concerned with it getting done, and could care less about saving $10 on the battery. I've only been out of the house a handful of times since before Christmas, and it's really starting to get to me! I'm with the girls 24/7, and while they are old enough to not need constant supervision...it's still nice to get away once in a while.
I heard from my employer again today. They've canceled my shift for next Sunday, but have assured me that I will work on Monday. I sure hope so. We have a lot of things coming up, and really need the money. Braces for our youngest--my oldest and my stepson already have them, property taxes, local taxes, dog tags, and all the animals are due for annual exams and shots at the vet. I will be taking them in several at a time, as they cut me a deal on the office visit charge that way. It's been a month since I last worked!
It seems we may have been adopted by another cat. It's been staying in the straw under our shed for a couple of days. I fed it last night, but it won't come closer to me than about 5 feet. It's tame enough that I know it had a home...but doesn't know us, so it's wary. I just hope it's either male or spayed. Lord knows we don't need any kittens--and right now can't afford to have one fixed. We have 2 un-neutered males here now that need to be taken care of...and if this one is an unaltered female, she'll have to be done first. I'm really hoping the cat is just passing through--we've had a few of those. But with warm straw to sleep in, and food to eat, I have a feeling it will hang around for a while.
Speaking of cats, Snowflake's skin is clearing up quickly! He has no more redness...it's healing. It will take a while for the hair to grow back and the scabs to go away, but we're glad we figured out it was a food allergy. His new food, Natural Balance Limited Ingredient Diets Green Pea & Salmon Formula Dry Cat Food
, seems to be working just fine. Since it's winter, he sleeps all day upstairs. He comes down to eat twice a day. When he came down this evening, he went right to his bag, and meowed. Didn't take him long to know that's his food. He also gets the special privilege of eating on the table. I know it's awful...but it's the only way to keep everyone else out of his food for now. At first he didn't like it...because he knows he's not allowed up there. But now he jumps right up, eats, and then goes back upstairs. He's a pretty smart kitty. It's 1 am, and I should go to bed. Morning comes early around here. Hubby will be up in 2 hours to get ready for work. He travels a lot during the day, and once a month he takes a trip across PA. He goes in 2 hours early...and tomorrow is the day. I need to take a roast out of the freezer before I go to bed. (Note to myself. lol) I sure hope I can go grocery shopping Friday. I haven't shopped in weeks; hubby has been picking things up as we need them...but we're low on everything. We're down to 1 roast, 1 turkey, and a cooked turkey breast that I froze when I did a turkey over New Year's weekend. It's time.
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