Sandersons Go Extreme!

Who Do You Call?

2009-09-26T06:46:00.000-05:00

Okay, I finally reached the point where I had to "reach out and touch someone" even if it was by phone! Just as I was in that frame of mind I received an email from the National Fix and Flip Network. From what I understood, they were a non-profit organization that helped people "fix and flip" their homes. Well, they do, but not where we live. So, they gave me the name of a few agencies (one being The National Agency for the Aging - LOL), another being Habitat for Humanity. Well, I didn't think the latter did anything except new homes; I learned better.
Uniting with an organization - Hearts and Hammers - they also repair the homes of aging, impoverished, and people with disabilities. Now, I won't tell you - yes, I have several disabilities and am on SSD as I type. So, yesterday, I sent off my email to these folks. Now, whether or not I ever hear from them...???
We'll see!

More Pictures

2009-09-24T10:23:00.000-05:00

Moisture Under Ac

Moisture Under Bathtub

Leaking Condensation Lines

Visible Mold in Playroom

Moisture Intrusion in Basement

Ceiling/mold in GSon's Room

Have I Told You?

2009-09-24T08:29:00.015-05:00

For several years now I have been suffering with horrible allergies, I'm talking horrible! Well, about two or three years ago I began hearing more and more about "toxic mold syndrome." Yes, I read every article I could on the subject, and the more I read, the more I began to realize that more than likely this was my problem - yet, how was I to know for sure without getting scammed?

Well, finally, about four months ago, after being sick for about three weeks before I:

Felt like going to the doctor
Had the money to go to the doctor
Could drive myself to the doctor
I went to the doctor
Then, I did, as Andy on the Andy Griffith Show told Aunt Bea to do, "called the man."

Their report confirmed it for me - there was toxic mold:

In the basement under my bed - in the laundry area
In the basement "toy room" - he said all the paneling, etc., in that room would have to come out

I won't go into detail about all of it, just know that we have a huge mess on our hands! Do we have the money to do anything about it? Absolutely not! Have I contacted our Insurance Company? Not yet! I'm afraid of:

Insurance being cancelled and/or...
Premium being increased.

If it were left up to me, if Extreme Makeover or HGTV cannot come to our aid (or any other group) I would elect to just let the house get Foreclosed on and then find a house that we can Rent to Own.
What is your opinion?

Picture above is of crack in the foundation.

Kiddos!

2009-05-08T13:00:00.000-05:00

Sometimes these kiddos just make me so proud!
Just when I knew Cody wasn't going to make it through the 4th grade, he pulled himself up by the bootstraps and began making the grades to make it through; just like I used to do! I'm so proud of him.
Of course...little Callie has been consistant all year long.
Jessica is doing great...we need a makeover now more than ever. I truly think we have toxic mold! I've been sick forever.
Anyhow, I did this to post Callie's lastest Video!
She is just - the most!

Yeah School!

2008-08-22T12:54:00.000-05:00

School is Great! Yeah School!
Kiddos are doing pretty good! I was amazed at how well they adjusted...I'm still working on it myself. Yes, I wake up - somewhat when the alarm goes off. At least I get up and take my "wake up meds." Then I rush back and wait for the "snooze" alarm to sound again, hit it two or three more times and then it's time to start the "begging" calls. Of course the first ones start with trying to get Roger up.
Boy, do we ever need a makeover! Maybe soon we will start on the video!

My Review of True Rose - Place Forks, Set of 4

2008-08-22T12:52:00.001-05:00

Originally submitted at Oneida

Save $2 when you buy a 2nd set of this item

Incredible and beautiful

By NanaSharon from Birmingham, AL on 8/22/2008

Pros: Durable, Dishwasher Safe, Comfortable Handles, Easy To Clean, Attractive Design

Best Uses: Formal Meals, Informal Meals, Daily Use

Describe Yourself: Stylish, Practical

We use these everyday; unfortunately our grands (who we are raising) also think it's okay to take them out into the yard and use them to dig with. They clean up and still survive!

(legalese)

Hubby's Heart

2008-08-03T10:18:00.000-05:00

We thought everything was over after surgery! Not!
I'm here I am with two herniated discs trying to care for him and take care of two grandchildren. Fortunately, the first week, my ex had taken them to Florida, then my oldest daughter took them for a few days. However, trying to make the house comfortable for him just about did me in...this was truly a case of the blind leading the blind; only it was't a visual problem, it was physical, because I too have heart problems.
He finally came back home July 24. It has been c-r-a-z-y! He lives in his recliner - still! No, he doesn't use the recliner as a recliner...he uses a foot stool to prop his feet up and sleep. Our house just doesn't seem like a home anymore.
Calgon take me away!
We definitely need this house torn down and another one built in it's place. One day soon I will post pictures!

Need It More Now!

2008-07-17T08:07:00.001-05:00

To my husband's surprise back in June, just before he was about to get surgery for his gall bladder, his surgeon asked him a simple question that would change our lives, espcially his, in profound ways, and throw a big glitch in all of his plans. The question? Have you ever had a stress test?
Well, he did have one - back in January, but we never received the results, all we knew was that the doctor told him he needed to have gall bladder surgery. So, this gentleman had his Assistant request the results; which were, at least, questionable. Therefore, on the 5th of June my man had a Thallium test - not good, this led to an appointment with a Cardiologist on Friday the 6th, an Arteriogram on the 9th, and consequently, quadruple by-pass surgery on the 12th. He did extremely well with prayers being said for him all over the nation; as well as from other countries around the globe. He came home on the 17th, but was back in on the 24th due to swelling all over and another leakage from his incision.
This eventually led to the reopening of his incision on July 3rd, and they discovered the wires had come loose and the bones were separating. He ended up in recovery all day because they couldn't get him a bed. I had the children and we had doctor appointments, so I couldn't be there.
He was in CIVCU until Sunday because they couldn't get him a regular room. I only got to go up to see him one time.
He finally got to come home July 11, with the drainage bag still in tact. He refuses to sleep in our bed because of how difficult it is to get in and out of it; plus, it had definitely lost it's luster. Therefore, he sleeps in his recliner; which means his feet are not "level" with his heart because he is afraid to open up the recliner...he sleeps with his feet propped up on a stool out in front of him.
We really need a new home!

We're Still Here!

2008-03-03T11:08:00.001-06:00

We haven't given up! We finally have a camera. We just have to find a time when we're all "cleaned up."!
Keep praying for us - okay?

When Wil It Ever Happen?

2007-09-12T08:59:00.000-05:00

I'm about to believe we will never even apply to Extreme Makeover! First we are going to need a Camera...anybody got one?

2007-08-10T10:10:00.001-05:00

Click to play | Make your own Smilebox

We Really Need It!

2007-05-09T09:04:00.000-05:00

Our house is old! We really need a home makeover. Will you take a few minutes and share your feelings about us getting it?