11/9/00 Brit's house is coming along, but it doesn't seem like it's going fast enough. I'm tired of looking at the one I'm in and seeing all the repairs it needs. I'm tired of waiting to get in the new one. I have no idea where to put up the Christmas tree. I really feel bad for Brit, because she is going to be so tired after this tour. About the time she comes home, she will probably get here in time to move in the new house. She will be so tired, but she will knock herself out helping me move in. That's the reason I feel really bad she is coming home to an unfinished house. Brit was very excited about Madonna recognizing her at her concert in New York. Brit has always loved Madonna. Once Madonna said she and her little girl sit in the tub and sing to Britney Spears. Brit and I have laughed at that statement, because she and I did the same to her music. Brit and I always listened to her. Hopefully, Brit and I will have another book out for Mother's Day. It is a fictional book about a mother and daughter. The book is about the struggles they face being poor and living in an affluent world. It has been hard for us to have time to put finishing touches on the dialogue, because Brit has been so busy. I'm flying to England next week to visit and catch up on some of our book work. Jamie Lynn doesn't want me to go, but she said she'd be okay if I didn't stay too long. She is in her new braces and is having a hard time adjusting to the food she should and shouldn't eat. By the time I leave, I hope she will be okay. Bryan came home for the weekend. My Uncle Kenneth died of cancer. He had a long and hard fight for seven years. It was good seeing everyone while Bryan was home disregarding the circumstances he came for. This was a reminder to me of how blessed I am to still have my sister after her fight with cancer. It is hard juggling my time with my children when they are spread out all over the world at the moment. But, it is time for me to go see Brit again!!!!!!!!!!! Lynne