Monday Morning In Michigan
I'm chatting with Carla Klein, who's getting ready to have her hernia surgery. She's at Swedish Hospital; her phone number there is 303-788-5000. She's not sure of the room number. She will be there overnight at least.
Not much happening here. My brother Gary is really discouraged and I can't pull him out of his depression. I don't know what to do. He won't do anything I suggest. He's been unemployed two-plus years, he can't find a job and won't apply for Medicaid or disability. He won't try making his own job. I can't get him to try anything different.
One of my childhood neighbors died over the weekend. He had leukemia for several years.
Anyway, have a good day.
As far as Carla goes, I'm at work and can't call her from here. Anyone wants to check on her, call the number. I'm sure she's out of surgery ... hernia surgery doesn't usually take that long (or at least mine didn't ... I had mine outpatient).
Jo ....the camping trip sounded like perfect thing to do!! Nice to see your post today!
I had such a wonderful day yesterday, I hung out at home and watched old movies all day. Had a terrific nights sleep too!!
I friend of mine passed away Saturday. He was only 50 years old. He was a great guy!! So sad to think of him being gone. I have lost so many lately.
I am going tanning in a bit and that is about all the plans I have. I am just taking things easy as my pain levels are all over the place!!
Have a wonderful day everyone! Prayers for so many in need!!!
Love
and many hugs 
to all....connie d 
Good evening OFF family, ready everyone's post. I'm here busy at work but wanted to say howdy.
Jo...glad to hear you had fun camping. I will be going camping right after Labor Day at Ludington State Park, will have less people around and I love quiet times!
Grammylew...so sorry to hear about your cousin and lawyer troubles with the kids. Maybe they both can just go to a cheap paralegal and have it done for $300.00 since they agree on who gets what. I so admire couples who can do that and save thousands of dollars.
Trish...you go girl...a 30 pound weight loss is something to be proud of! Keep it up.
Judy G...I so agree with the other gals, just breathe. Like the song! Fire that dude Randy cuz there are so many more capable people out there looking for jobs and will be glad to have that job. Don't worry about the grass, it will get mowed. Time for some peace and quiet for you my friend.
Eileen...sending you great big hugs, depression is so hard to deal with and your brother Gary does need to suck it up and take charge of his life. Have him call Community Mental Health. They can help him and get paperwork going for him if he qualifies for Disability, they also can get him admitted to a Psych Unit if needed and if CMH approves the hospitalization it's all paid for by CMH and then they start the paperwork along with the hospital workers to get Medicaid approval. Can you tell I work on a Psych unit???? There is help out there for him, he just has to reach out to the right people. Once he's on the right medication and his body is used to the meds, getting the correct dose, then he can look for a job. I'm rooting for Gary, please tell him so.
Connie...Just sitting here pretending to hold your hand my friend. My heart goes out to you. You have lost so many and are dealing with your own depression too. I'm so glad you said you were going tanning, hopefully that will lift your spirits some. I know tanning helps my SD when she gets a little down. Sunshine....we all love sunshine!
So hugs and prayers for all in need. Our lives are like soap operas and we could all star in the movie. My gut continues to give me pain, but I'm pushing through it and making myself walk. These stupid adhesion's are painful when I try to even vacuum the rugs. Ugh! Debbie
I've tried to help him, but I don't know what else to do. I know he's depressed, but he's got to want help first. He's just as stubborn as my dad was (which is why he died at 62 from colon cancer/kidney failure ... he waited too long to have anything done about it).
