March 31: A bad week

You have all read about Bidge/Willard, my long-time friend who has been in charge of the renovations at the new house. He's been doing a spectacular job, and getting things done very quickly, really pushing himself. I kept saying that I was worried about him over-doing it, he kept reassuring me he was fine. Lots of stress because of some problems with the "antiqueing" side of his life. Well, late Weds night he had a major heart attack. He didn't immeditately recognize it--thought it was just using his arms so much getting the drywall in. While Phoenixville Hospital acted very quickly and professionally, for various reasons (not their fault) by the time they got to the blockage and opened it up 4-5 hours had passed. For those who are medical, he had a blockage in the mid-LAD, which is very bad because it supplies blood to the left ventricle of the heart, which is the most important. While he is doing well, he has lost over half of the squeeze of his heart because of the damage. He is coping with it very well, but is somewhat unrealistic in how he is going to feel for the next few weeks. We have joked that this was a very bad time for him to have a heart attack in my life, but that's how it goes.

On other somewhat unrelated news, I am feeling the strain of everything. I knew that these few weeks would be bad, and they are. Still have not gotten any offers on the house, have to keep it looking perfect all the time and control my "attack" cat. Working, exhausted and never seem to feel better. While many are being incredible about chipping in and helping, there are many things that no one but me can do. I keep telling myself that it will be over soon, as moving day is in less than two weeks now (4/12), but isn't helping right now.

I also have another appointment in Boston this week. It's always a concern, since I'm not feeling well, about what will be found.

Thanks for checking, Laurie