Louisiana's newest e-mail pal in Alaska writes back after Louie sent her a letter.
Tuesday, April 4, 2006, Alaska Time~
Dear Louisiana~
I thank you very much for your informative, delightful letter! My, what a busy life you lead! You made me tired just by reading about your whirlwind activities! LOL I am glad that you have the family you have always wanted; I am hoping that soon we will hear something and find out whether the adoption has been approved; and whether we will be getting a boy or a girl. (Personally, I want a girl, but Kirk, he wants a boy. Figures. LOL)
I love the picture you used; are those some of your children? I loved the little girl on the bottom; she sure looks like a happy child! I also loved the little blonde haired boy; he is a cute one, too! Where did you get that picture if they aren't your kids?
To think you are going on a cruise--no, TWO cruises. WOW, you must be LOADED! You can't be a nurse; you must be a part of the hospital's administration team! LOL You make too much! Two cruises in one year?? Boy, I am a little jealous right now! LOL (Can I sneak along in your suitcase? I promise I won't take up too much room! LOL)
That is too cool, that you have known Jenna for over two years. I am glad that you were there for her in her darkest hour and that you took such good care of her. She is certainly something special, and so is her husband! I have known Jenna ever since we were in high school together, and she has always been a little on the shy side (and it isn't just because of her deafness either). She still is a shy one, but Michael is doing a great job of bringing her out of her shell! I am just sorry that she can't do as much anymore due to her disabilities, but she is determined, and I see that she has come a very long way! Good on her! :)
I don't know if I could handle a child who was born handicapped. That would be too much, especially since I am handicapped myself. As I said in my last letter, I have multiple sclerosis. I have had it since I was twenty, and I have my bad days as well as my good days. On my good days, I walk with a cane or my [forearm] crutches, but on bad days, I use my electric scooter or a wheelchair. Sometimes my vision is affected, and I get dizzy because I see double, and it also makes me very nauseated.
When I am like this, I am usually in bed; I am not good for anything when I am like this! I had always had an active life, but then, when I was 19, I started having problems with my balance (and my vision), and I had tests; the tests later revealed that I had multiple sclerosis. Twenty years later, I still live with it, and it isn't easy, but I am coping!
Louie, I will be looking forward to the books that you sent. Thank you for thinking of me like this, but I insist on paying for them! I don't want you to go through the trouble; I'd feel guilty to know I got your books for free! LOL I will let you know how they were once I get them, and I will let you know the day they arrive. You can count on me! :)
Well, I am going to lie down; my eyes are starting to act up again. Darn, I HATE it when they do that! The words are jumping around all over the page, and it is hard for me to see! Take care, Louie, and do write again soon! I love writing to you; you seem like a very interesting person!
May the Spirits bless you and your Northern Lights family, and thanks again for writing!
Most sincerely, your new friend in Alaska, Uma Tullaq. :)
Karen
I agree..I think you are loaded too...two cruises, to Mexico and Alaska...:)
I reckon you must have shares in that Fire Mountain !..lols
Love and Blessings
Peter
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