News Aplenty..

For every month full of no-news updates, there comes along one of those random jam-packed ones that really get your attention. While I won't be able to say as much as I'd like to.. this is one you definitely don't want to miss.

We got a call from Social Services today regarding our fraud claim. In brief, there just wasn't enough cause for concern in their book, and the entire case has been thrown out, and promptly closed. The investigator apologized for bothering me, and gave me a bit of instruction, and that was the end of that. I was relieved to hear that the entire mess was over, truthfully. The only real trouble is that our food stamps won't be reinstated. I most assuredly miss those most of all.

We got a call from Charlie this morning, our lawyer extraordinaire. He told me I wouldn't need to go out and get those new outfits after all because there wouldn't be any depositions next week. There wouldn't be any depositions next week because there wouldn't be a trial come March. There wouldn't be a trial come March, because the bar had decided to settle. I sat down.

I honestly couldn't believe what I was hearing. It's over, he said. I'm extremely restricted on what details I can share, but it was good news, and bad news. Charlie honestly wanted them to reject our settlement demand, because it was the only way to get the amount that Charlie thought the case was truly worth. In the end though, the bar opted out of a long, drawn out and expensive court battle by jury where they were sure to lose. It will be at least a month, possibly two before the paperwork and red-tape are all sorted out. There's still a lot of work for Charlie to do. Bill collectors and hospital bills come first, then Charlie gets his due. We'll have to be very careful from there, because Dave's share is substantially less than he deserves, but more than we have now, which is nothing. Our future is a lot closer than I had expected it to be though, and whether it shall be good or bad is yet to be determined. It's only just beginning to sink in, and I can honestly say that I don't know how I feel about that just yet.

It's been a monumental day, and I think I'm still in shock. I won't go into the boring details of dinner, TV, showers, and exercise.. but I will add in a long overdue and special treat tonight. As encouraged by our dear friend, Brenda, who really wanted to hear Dave sing his speech therapy song for this week.. Brenda, this one is for you, (and ALL of Dave's loyal readers and listeners too, of course).

A Foggy Day, By Dave Osadchuk, (in the style of Michael Buble).

Thank You for joining us this evening, and until next time, Much Love, Many Hugs, and Good Night to You All.