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I am so sorry about your dear grand dogger. I know that our pets becomes our family and when they pass it hurts very bad. You are right on her waiting for her family when they come and together they will go through the gates.
Prayers are going to be said for your cousin Judy. Sometimes when something like that hits us it really knocks us for a loop. It is hard to be able to concentrate on anything but what our loved one is going through. Know that God will take care of her and she is in a lot of continuing prayers. Please keep us posted on how she is doing.
Prayers are going to be said for your cousin Judy. Sometimes when something like that hits us it really knocks us for a loop. It is hard to be able to concentrate on anything but what our loved one is going through. Know that God will take care of her and she is in a lot of continuing prayers. Please keep us posted on how she is doing.
It's not what you gather, but what you scatter
that tells what kind of life you have lived.
Hi Margo and my OFF family:
Rain is supposedly in the forecast but it's sunny right now, but windy. It's in the 50s, though, so at least some signs of spring. And my nose can feel it. Also woke up with a headache. Slept nine hours last night. I needed it ... I was so tired. Had some weird dreams but don't remember them so don't ask me about them.
Congrats on your 5-year surgiversary ... mine is in June, you are just a few months ahead of me. Also congrats on your DAR election.
I'm better than yesterday. My pay is getting cut 8.73 percent, plus with the new scheme of things I will have to change my schedule. The way things used to be, if I started two days at 5 p.m., I got paid for the entire week at the night shift differential. Now, I will have to start at 6 p.m. and because two days (Friday and Saturday) are deadline papers and I have to start earlier, I won't get a shift differential for those days. My boss has said he will work with me to get me a higher shift differential (there's a higher one that starts at 9 p.m., which would mean working 9 p.m. to 5 a.m., which I don't want to do, but it would mean a little more money for three days at least ... however, it would really screw me on Friday sleepwise). I have to call the bankruptcy attorney and see if we can restructure the budget before I have the cuts in place or if they have to see a paycheck memo (because I get direct deposit, so it's just a memo not an actual paycheck) to see my pay has actually been cut. If that's the case, I'll have to wait until June when it takes place. I still don't know what they're going to charge us for insurance either, so I'll wait to hear that news because that will be money out of my pocket, too.
I know you folks don't think this is much for me, but when you realize I only get half a paycheck, that means I'm getting less than half a paycheck starting in June ... if I restructure, I will be in bankruptcy even longer. I've been in this hell since 2005. It's been really hard and I should've been out of it this year, but I restructured once already and now to have to do it again because of this is tearing me up. I'm one big bill away (car repair, etc.) from disaster. I can't save anything because everything I have goes to making ends meet. Plus, I have bills that aren't under the bankruptcy that I have to pay over time. With my schedule, there is little time to work any kind of part-time job (I've looked, and in this economy, there's not much ... plus, my body just won't let me stand for very long). I just feel I'm sinking. I'm never going to get out of this.
Well, enough of my pity party. I'm trying to make this work. It's my hole and I dug it, and I'm getting myself out of it. I may be 65 by the time I'm out of it, though.
Rain is supposedly in the forecast but it's sunny right now, but windy. It's in the 50s, though, so at least some signs of spring. And my nose can feel it. Also woke up with a headache. Slept nine hours last night. I needed it ... I was so tired. Had some weird dreams but don't remember them so don't ask me about them.
Congrats on your 5-year surgiversary ... mine is in June, you are just a few months ahead of me. Also congrats on your DAR election.
I'm better than yesterday. My pay is getting cut 8.73 percent, plus with the new scheme of things I will have to change my schedule. The way things used to be, if I started two days at 5 p.m., I got paid for the entire week at the night shift differential. Now, I will have to start at 6 p.m. and because two days (Friday and Saturday) are deadline papers and I have to start earlier, I won't get a shift differential for those days. My boss has said he will work with me to get me a higher shift differential (there's a higher one that starts at 9 p.m., which would mean working 9 p.m. to 5 a.m., which I don't want to do, but it would mean a little more money for three days at least ... however, it would really screw me on Friday sleepwise). I have to call the bankruptcy attorney and see if we can restructure the budget before I have the cuts in place or if they have to see a paycheck memo (because I get direct deposit, so it's just a memo not an actual paycheck) to see my pay has actually been cut. If that's the case, I'll have to wait until June when it takes place. I still don't know what they're going to charge us for insurance either, so I'll wait to hear that news because that will be money out of my pocket, too.
I know you folks don't think this is much for me, but when you realize I only get half a paycheck, that means I'm getting less than half a paycheck starting in June ... if I restructure, I will be in bankruptcy even longer. I've been in this hell since 2005. It's been really hard and I should've been out of it this year, but I restructured once already and now to have to do it again because of this is tearing me up. I'm one big bill away (car repair, etc.) from disaster. I can't save anything because everything I have goes to making ends meet. Plus, I have bills that aren't under the bankruptcy that I have to pay over time. With my schedule, there is little time to work any kind of part-time job (I've looked, and in this economy, there's not much ... plus, my body just won't let me stand for very long). I just feel I'm sinking. I'm never going to get out of this.
Well, enough of my pity party. I'm trying to make this work. It's my hole and I dug it, and I'm getting myself out of it. I may be 65 by the time I'm out of it, though.
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on 3/25/09 12:09 am - Park Forest, IL
on 3/25/09 12:09 am - Park Forest, IL
Good morning all,
Happy Birthday Susan!
Prayers are with you Connie.
Thought I'd pop in to say hello while I have a couple minutes to myself. Wish I had time to myself to get caught up on what is going on with everyone. This summer every other week the girls will be by their dad's so maybe I'll have some time then to read and post regularly then.
Yesterday I saw the ENT and had good news. The thyroid scan showed no sign of cancer, so the nodule is benign. whoo-hoo! The cat scan showed the sinus infection is finally gone. Only problem to work on is that I have GERD which is causing the weird sensation in my throat like something is stuck. It may be a side effect from two of the meds I take ( Boniva & Potassium). Have a list of foods to avoid so I need to adjust my diet again. No more fat free Italian dressing, onion or green peppers. Also need to switch to decaf coffee once again. Oh and no tomato sauce, those seem to be the triggers for me. He upped the Zantac dose, I have had some relief from it.
I have spring fever and have been working outside every chance I get. The extra exercise is helping to move the scale again. The girls love to be outside too so they can ride their bikes.
Need to go wash my hair. and get ready ...Sami has a field trip this afternoon so Earl & I are drivers and helpers
Hope you all have a great sunny day!
Hugs, Paulette
Happy Birthday Susan!
Prayers are with you Connie.
Thought I'd pop in to say hello while I have a couple minutes to myself. Wish I had time to myself to get caught up on what is going on with everyone. This summer every other week the girls will be by their dad's so maybe I'll have some time then to read and post regularly then.
Yesterday I saw the ENT and had good news. The thyroid scan showed no sign of cancer, so the nodule is benign. whoo-hoo! The cat scan showed the sinus infection is finally gone. Only problem to work on is that I have GERD which is causing the weird sensation in my throat like something is stuck. It may be a side effect from two of the meds I take ( Boniva & Potassium). Have a list of foods to avoid so I need to adjust my diet again. No more fat free Italian dressing, onion or green peppers. Also need to switch to decaf coffee once again. Oh and no tomato sauce, those seem to be the triggers for me. He upped the Zantac dose, I have had some relief from it.
I have spring fever and have been working outside every chance I get. The extra exercise is helping to move the scale again. The girls love to be outside too so they can ride their bikes.
Need to go wash my hair. and get ready ...Sami has a field trip this afternoon so Earl & I are drivers and helpers
Hope you all have a great sunny day!
Hugs, Paulette
I feel like this is a blue monday. Boss is at a meeting, Thank God. She has 2 weeks of medical records and reports from WIC sitting on her desk that I have been able to sneek into and get the info out that I need to do my job. The turn around from her getting them to me getting them should be 24 hours and like I said.. 2 weeks. Tomorrow is the day I need to be making lists of what needs to come in next month but I don't know what to ask for when I don't know what came in this month? Confused? Me too, my head is pounding. I am having trouble waking up in the morning because I so don't want to come in to work. I just know I will laugh about this in 6 monthsafter she has everything down and we have a flow together, but for now..sighhhhhh
Good news on Liz's Cobra, she talked to a gal yesterday who said , Yes there is a mistake( on their part) and she would be reinstated immediately. Plus because of the stimulas package she should be getting 55% of her March payment refunded,, thats over $200 that they really can use right now. I sure do wonder where all this stimulas $$ is coming from.
I am beginning to really enjoy Curves, Monday night dragging out the garbage can, around the house anddown some steps to the curve, it was much easier, I seem to be loosening up some.
Thanks for the nice brea, now I had better get back to work.
Good news on Liz's Cobra, she talked to a gal yesterday who said , Yes there is a mistake( on their part) and she would be reinstated immediately. Plus because of the stimulas package she should be getting 55% of her March payment refunded,, thats over $200 that they really can use right now. I sure do wonder where all this stimulas $$ is coming from.
I am beginning to really enjoy Curves, Monday night dragging out the garbage can, around the house anddown some steps to the curve, it was much easier, I seem to be loosening up some.
Thanks for the nice brea, now I had better get back to work.
JeanB Good morning to you Margo and my other OFF family. I hope everyone has a fantastic day wherever you might be.
Nothing much is happening here today. I got some phone calls done that needed to be done and Bill's lunch packed and ready. He had his lunch here and so all is fine with the world.
I have to finish putting stuff here in the living room away to their new homes and that is about it for me. I just can't seem to find a home for anything.....property here is scarce! ha ha I should send them out for their own house hunting.
I have to take Carol for her neonatal stress test for the grand baby. So far things are going well I guess. No one ever fills me in on anything. I am still going on what was said about a week and half ago. I have no idea how big he is now and how the contractions are going. Oh well, I guess being the grandparent just doesn't mean much to some people. I bet that feeling will change when it is her that is going to be the grandma.......or knowing her it might not. I say she is a bit on the strange side if you ask Bill and I. But then again no one asked us so......I keep my big mouth shut!
I better get going. I am sending love and hugs to all along with prayers. Remember to smile and make you and others lives more happy.
Nothing much is happening here today. I got some phone calls done that needed to be done and Bill's lunch packed and ready. He had his lunch here and so all is fine with the world.
I have to finish putting stuff here in the living room away to their new homes and that is about it for me. I just can't seem to find a home for anything.....property here is scarce! ha ha I should send them out for their own house hunting.
I have to take Carol for her neonatal stress test for the grand baby. So far things are going well I guess. No one ever fills me in on anything. I am still going on what was said about a week and half ago. I have no idea how big he is now and how the contractions are going. Oh well, I guess being the grandparent just doesn't mean much to some people. I bet that feeling will change when it is her that is going to be the grandma.......or knowing her it might not. I say she is a bit on the strange side if you ask Bill and I. But then again no one asked us so......I keep my big mouth shut!
I better get going. I am sending love and hugs to all along with prayers. Remember to smile and make you and others lives more happy.
It's not what you gather, but what you scatter
that tells what kind of life you have lived.
Hi All,
I just got back from Orlando. I didnt go to Sea World cause it was to cold yesterday os we went shopping and driving around Orlando. didnt do Disney cause it was to exspensive and I didn****n to do all that walking..... We did go to Downtown Disney. That was fun and free.....
I was there for 2 days with my sister. that is enough time with her. I was glad to come home....
Now Dr appnts the restof the week then the weekend. Carla
I just got back from Orlando. I didnt go to Sea World cause it was to cold yesterday os we went shopping and driving around Orlando. didnt do Disney cause it was to exspensive and I didn****n to do all that walking..... We did go to Downtown Disney. That was fun and free.....
I was there for 2 days with my sister. that is enough time with her. I was glad to come home....
Now Dr appnts the restof the week then the weekend. Carla
Good Afternoon Margo and everyone,
Wow. . . there's a lot happening to everyone here. Good news and not so good news. Congratulations, Margo, on your DAR appointment! It's a great organization and I'm happy to be a member here in MI. Congratulations, too, on your 5 year surgiversary!
Susan, I hope the gremlins who ordered the wrong shower gel have switched it back in time before the order was shipped!
Kyleigh is in my prayers, as will be Judy. I'm sorry to hear the distressing news, so I hope my prayers will help.
Oh boy, Eileen, I don't know how you've kept from pulling out all your hair! Somehow we seem to get through it. Trust in God. My ex quit his job in Jan. specifically to avoid paying alimony (his new and much younger wife has a very high-paying job and supports him very well). Since he depleted our savings and investments before the divorce, and the house went into foreclosure twice but then sold for far less than its value, he left me with nothing from a 32-year marriage. It's a rocky road, but with the grace of God we'll get through.
Good news about the thyroid scan, Paulette!!!
The only thing I can say to you, Brenda, is that once the grand-baby gets here, the DIL may have a BIG change in her way of thinking once they need a sitter or other help. I remember what you wrote about the baby blanket and I kept shaking my head up and down. It was the same with me. Deal directly with your son, but keep smiling at the dear DIL. Sometimes those young'ins don't realize what they have.
HAPPY BIRTHDAY, SUSAN!!! Many more to come!! 
Elaine
All you need is the plan, the road map, and the courage to press
on to your destination.
on to your destination.
I finally had some free time this afternoon. And was getting a headache. I am back on liquids until tomorrow evening. I had had cream of mushroom soup and also a yogurt and was just SO SO hungry. Finally I just made myself go to bed! I took a long nap and am up now but think after some more soup and yogurt I will probably be back in bed!
Hungry isn't always hungry.
Jeane
Hungry isn't always hungry.
Jeane
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