jrichardson6769's blog: "Meanderings of a crazy pagan"

  With the death of my dad last month(not looking for pity, so dont even THINK of sending me a bunch of "oh sorries" )Im thinking about going through and "cleaning house"
If You don't communicate im possibly going to block you and remove you from my friends list because your not worthy of my friendship. that being said i do understand that sometimes life happens and we cant always chat on a regular basis. but im also starting ( yea, i know just now learning) that this place is a "use and abuse" type of relationship environment.
If you REALLY want to know the REAL me,look up my profile and bloggs on myspace by searching with my email:jrichardson6769@yahoo.com
But PLEASE AT THIS TIME dont email me, or i WILL block you, and as some of you may have seen i do have some pretty kool friends on here and i dont think they will have an issue with "putting the word out" i wont condone it, but i also wont endorse people harrasing me.
Peace and Oreo Cookies to all
In kilted freedom,James

 P.S. those that i do chat and talk with, you know who you are for the most part, if in question give me a yell by PM. pm will now only be friends or friends & family ( can never remember the restriction that are allowed,lol)

 

Last night sometime, my dad had (another) stroke, I’m asking everyone to please send positive and healing thoughts to him and my mom he is a Leo Virgo Cusp and she is a Scorpio. They are @ the Salem (Oregon) Hospital ICU .Thank you to all 

the nuts and Bolts:
Last week, my dad had a stroke brought on by lack of oxygen to the brain due to insufficient o2 amount (he was supposed to have a certain amount, and it was actually supposed to be something like double the amount.

 It appears,He went to the hospital for overnight observation and then released later the next day. He has been somewhat bed ridden from my understanding since and then sometime last night, he had an "actual" stroke and has been in the hospital since. 
My parents as some of you might know were trying to go on a cruise, and it was cancelled last time due to my moms Stroke, and then they rescheduled after my mom was cleared from there they thought it would be ok, and proceeded to schedule 1 for later this month and then afterwards go to Reno. 
Last nights events caused this trip to be canceled for due cause but it seems they just can’t catch a break much less a vacation.

Apprantly. not all of you know what happened last month, so here go's: My dad was expected to come home on Spetember 9th after being in the hospice care favility for a few weeks and doing some rehab, well, he didnt feel well and decided he needed help so he called 911 himself and they transported hom to Salem Hospital ( the local ER and trauma center here in town) well, he was there a few days and my mom was able to see him off and on until the 8th when she only  went in for a few hours in the motring to visit with him and let him know she was epecting for him to be coming home the next day. 

At 9pm the 8th of Sep, Oregon time, my dad called my mom to talk with her for a bit and my mom let him know things were all set up to have him come home the next day(9th) and he sounded as happy as could for his situation. At 945, my dad went to sleep and didnt wake up,my mom called me @ 10 pm to let me know. He was 74 and a 20 year retired Air Force Vet he was a vet of Vietnam and was happiest either fishing, or playing the slots either here in Oregon @ 1 of the Casinos or Reno. 

 For a bit of some insight of who i am as far as his and my relationship he was the only dad and father i ever knew(my "donor" left when i was around 2 years old, and my dad actually wanted to help me find him.) and can say with pride that he WAS and is and always will be my dad.     

Your Eyes

They Say"the eyes are the windows to the soul"

If this is the case,then your eyes are like a hot sharp blade cutting into my flesh,Heart and soul.

it feels wonderful and is painful at the same time.

So much so, I am lost in and with you for all time.

JWR

7~19~09

 

I heard from my dad tonight,( he left a voice  msg, i didn't hear the phone ring :-P ) and found out the surgery went well and that my mom only had to have a Quadruple not Quintuple bypass and valves replaced. she is doing well will be in recovery until the 24th. 
Please still keep her in your thoughts for a safe and good recovery..

 

 

I know i havent told anybody here yet as i only come here a few times a day compared to Myspace or FaceBook, but here is some info:

Ok,( spoke with my mom, my dad called me earlier and gave me the basic info) found out my mom had a heart attack on Monday sometime late afternoon. and was taken to the hospital in Salem that nite. then in the early morning, she was sent up to St Vincent Hospital in Portland. She will be having Quintuple (5) bypass surgery sometime tomorrow morning(Friday the 17th) and then will be in recovery until sometime around sat nite early Sunday when the Dr's expect she will go home on Sunday She apparently likes most of her nurses and gets along with them pretty well, they are talking with her and its not like the usual scenario where they just come in check on you and leave they are actually INTERACTING with her. i would like you to send any and all positive energy and prayers to her and my dad ( they live in Salem ) he doesn't deal well with hospitals as i don't. I'm going crazy, trying to keep busy and my mind on them while I'm here and they are there as i will not be able to get up there until AT LEAST next month sometime Thank you all, James

 

 

Hey all, how go's it, broken down James here and wanted to let you know hwo my life is going. First and Foremost, i am now officially a Utilikilt Sales Rep ( www.utilikilts.com ) if you would like more info or have any ?'s, let me know offline (IE: dont ask in a comment here or on my profile, i dont mind promoting Utilikilts, but kind of a waste in that manner. Since i last blogged, i have moved again because the Mgt would not allow my Roomie Partner and close friend Duncan on the lease we were expecting to put on due to an issue that he had with them a few years ago. and since we ARE a family, this would and could not let this happen. (plus he is a really kool person ) we then had to find a new place in about 3 weeks. we are now in Mesa. I also got a new Tattoo by a REALLY good artist that shall remain nameless for the time being. ( Check out my Photo's) This was a cover up and if anybody that knows me in "real life" (has met me and seen me and my tattoo's) knows what it covers but the way it was covered, all i can say is........WOW, he is good! you can barely tell it had something else.. i have also learned that i love getting together with friends chatting, playing games and eating fun foods ;-) 1 of the koolest things i have learned and enjoyed about Az, is the Pagan Community, is a REALLY a kool community. I havent been this connected to the local community since i left the Bay Area over 10 years ago thats how much im liking this area. Now the hard part, learning to deal with the hot weather,lol

here is a kool game site, if you like pirates ( and i KNOW some of you do! )

I got this thru CORONAGIRL,I thought some of you would enjoy it. must warn you it is kinda a tear jerker.( AND I CONSIDERMYSELF SOMETHING OF A "HARD" PERSON TO GET TO.) So I was browsing a poem website and under military, this one came up. It's from a soldier from Ft. Campbell, last year and thought that we could all use to read something like this right about now. If I ever go to war... If I ever go to war Mom, Please don't be afraid. There are some things I must do, To keep the promise that I made. I'm sure there will be some heartache, And I know that you'll cry tears, But your son is a Soldier now, Mom, There is nothing you should fear. If I ever go to war Dad, I know that you'll be strong. But you won't have to worry, Cause you taught me right from wrong. You kept me firmly on the ground, yet still taught me how to fly. Your son is a Soldier now Dad, I love you Hooah, Even if I die. If I ever go to war Bro, There are some things I want to say. You've always had my back, and I know it's my time to repay. You'll always be my daybreak, through all of life's dark clouds, Your brother is a Soldier now, Bro, I promise I'll make you proud. If I ever go to war Sis, don't you worry bout me, I always looked out for you, but I can't do that anymore, Cause I'm a big bro to all in America. I love you so much and you know that, Your brothers a soldier now Sis, So wipe your eyes, I'll be fine even if I die. If I ever go to war my Friends, We'll never be apart, Though we may not meet again, I'll hold you in my heart. Remember all the times we had, Don't let your memories cease, Your friend is a Soldier now, Dear Friend, And I'll die to bring you peace. And when I go to heaven, And see that pearly gate, I'll gladly decline entrance, Then stand my post and wait. I'm sorry Sir I can't come in, I'm sort of in a bind, You see I'm still a Soldier Sir, So I can't leave them behind. By PFC Jonathan W. Guffey Alpha Company 101st Airborne 2/506th Infantry Air Assault Iraq 2006 10 July 2006