November 15, 2008

• Cold, Windy Saturday

  Jesse reminded me last night (around 10pm) that the adjuster was coming to look at our roof this morning at 9am!

  Yes, me (the not morning person) had to be bathed, dressed, and coherent by 9am!  A roofer friend came by around 8:35am to climb the roof with the adjuster.  It’s windy.  Not just windy-windy, but W-I-N-D-Y and something like the upper 30′s.  Brrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrr.  Glad roofing isn’t MY profession.

  The man was a little late, so we got to talk (our friend from before we were married – a long time ago!!!) and catch up on people from our old church and what’s going on in their lives. 

  Good news, the man looked at all of the spots inside on the ceiling from the leaky roof and (I’m guessing) measured for ceiling repair paint jobs and, HOPEFULLY, a new roof.  He couldn’t believe they hadn’t allowed us a new roof years ago when we first moved in and submitted a claim.  They told us to repair a few shingles and gave us a check to repaint the kitchen ceiling.  He said, “Now it’s going to cost them more.”  Not only does the kitchen ceiling have water spots again, but BIGGER ones, and may water spots throughout the house.  The porch, just since we had Don paint, has water stains and a splintered and sagging ceiling.  He asked if we had leftover paint.  That’s why I’m guessing he will put our claim through as a “go” and we’ll be hearing some good news. 

  Funny thing, he came inside to look at all of the ceiling damage and fell in love with Chirper.  He met Sampson first when he was in our bathroom (Sampson had drug his bedding into Jesse’s closet again) and stopped to pet him!  Chirper followed him everywhere.  The adjuster ended up “talking to Chirper” as Chirper tried to climb up his leg.  He picked Chirper up into his arms.  Chirper began his loud purr immediately and the guy was milk toast!  I told him Chirper’s history.  He couldn’t believe he had been diagnosed with a fatal disease because his coat and everything about him looked so healthy.  I told him we prayed a lot for him and that’s the only thing that set us apart from other people who might take good care of their pets.  He held him for the longest time and reluctantly put him down.  He asked if he could wash his hands before he left BECAUSE HE IS ALLERGIC TO CATS!!!!  He said there was just something about Chirper that made him want to hold him!  I laughed.  Chirper kinda has that way about him with a lot of people!

  It continues to be cool outside (45 degrees) and the winds from the north are unforgiving and blowing air through my windows. I’m sure of it!  It’s chilly in the house.  I think, after lunch, I’ll start the fireplace going. 

  Luci hasn’t been behaving well today. I know she’s sick-ish, but she’s over the top with horrible behavior.  I finally have pulled her away from the other children and told her to stay in our big bed.  She has screamed continually for the past half hour.  (sigh) A bit wearing to listen to and a definite test of my patience.

  She can have lunch with us, but I’m going to put her back in bed with a movie and do Saturday school without her.

  I guess it’s time for me to get off of here and fix some lunch.   We’re having leftovers for dinner tonight.  A friend of Jesse’s gave him $40 last night and said he wants us to take “his girls” out to eat this week-end.  What a blessing that we HAVE TO TAKE THEM and they aren’t old enough to go without their parents. LOL!!!  That means we get to eat out, too!!!!

  I’m going to try to stay warm – everyone else with cold weather do the same and I’ll see y’all Monday – God willing.

  Be blessed  ~

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