Mercury retrograde: from July 23 to August 16, 2005.
http://www.astrologyweekly.com/ astrology-articles/mercury-retrograde.php -
Now I am not beholden to Astrology but I do know some of the Universal Laws and one is Mercury Retrograde...
As I was reading both of you and your issues it made me think it must be Murcury Retrograde!
Meaning things that were an issused or unfinished will return like a sore thumb and how one will address or do the unfinished situation!
I must find a way to destroy that planet.