***Tuesday Roll Call***
Good morning all - Hugs to you Pam for all you're going through and sometimes just letting it all out and having the meltdown is the best medicine around. I do my best crying (or should I say wailing) in the shower. Sending prayers your way for your dad and brother...
I'm at work just getting some stuff done waiting for the next big storm to hit - my wonderful, wonderful boss is closing the office tomorrow - she's not taking any chances and I am so grateful for that since I have a 30+ mile commute. So now I don't have to worry about it - turn off the alarm and sleep in!! Think I'll do some serious house cleaning tomorrow - we're neat about putting stuff away but OMG don't move anything on the tables right now or you'll see the dust! So tomorrow it'll be dusting, vacuuming, cleaning. Beats eating all day...
Other than that not much new in my world. Hope everyone is well - stay safe, warm and dry out there in the next big blizzard!!
I'm at work just getting some stuff done waiting for the next big storm to hit - my wonderful, wonderful boss is closing the office tomorrow - she's not taking any chances and I am so grateful for that since I have a 30+ mile commute. So now I don't have to worry about it - turn off the alarm and sleep in!! Think I'll do some serious house cleaning tomorrow - we're neat about putting stuff away but OMG don't move anything on the tables right now or you'll see the dust! So tomorrow it'll be dusting, vacuuming, cleaning. Beats eating all day...
Other than that not much new in my world. Hope everyone is well - stay safe, warm and dry out there in the next big blizzard!!
'One shoe can change your life'...Cinderella
Hi Liz - thanks for asking. Mom is doing okay - fatigued after her last treatment - her left arm started swelling on Saturday and then her face - thought I'd be making a trip to the ER Sunday but both seemed to calm down - could have been a side effect of the chemo. She's wishing now that she was in Florida, tho!!
My niece's mother wrote yesterday and said she is doing well in the halfway house - has gained about 10 lbs which in her case is good news, Chase, the 3 year old she has with her is doing ok too. Sadly my ex-s-i-l is transferring her anger toward Leah's husband, blaming him for a lot of things now and honestly this man was clueless on how to deal with an addict - guess he had known for about a month she was using again but thought he could 'fix' it. I was a bit disturbed by her e-mail so I did not share it with my mother - just that Leah and Chase were doing okay.
Its funny how people don't see the things they have done in the past that could have brought this on - my brother is an alcoholic and my sister-in-law divorced him suddenly and moved in with his best friend - a man Leah called 'Uncle Harry' all her life. That's enough to screw any kid up, and Leah was a pre-teen at that time - an emotional time for kids anyway.
Like I told Pam the other day, just another episode of 'Dysfunction Junction' in my family!!
My niece's mother wrote yesterday and said she is doing well in the halfway house - has gained about 10 lbs which in her case is good news, Chase, the 3 year old she has with her is doing ok too. Sadly my ex-s-i-l is transferring her anger toward Leah's husband, blaming him for a lot of things now and honestly this man was clueless on how to deal with an addict - guess he had known for about a month she was using again but thought he could 'fix' it. I was a bit disturbed by her e-mail so I did not share it with my mother - just that Leah and Chase were doing okay.
Its funny how people don't see the things they have done in the past that could have brought this on - my brother is an alcoholic and my sister-in-law divorced him suddenly and moved in with his best friend - a man Leah called 'Uncle Harry' all her life. That's enough to screw any kid up, and Leah was a pre-teen at that time - an emotional time for kids anyway.
Like I told Pam the other day, just another episode of 'Dysfunction Junction' in my family!!
'One shoe can change your life'...Cinderella
Good morning Pam and all of PA - Pam - I knew it would hit you at some point - I am glad it was at home and with your brest friend! The hugs and sympathies help get us through! I am wraking my brain for something witty and adorable - but, alas, yes, I said alas, I've got nothing....well, I've got the "alas" does that count for anything?!?! :)
I am actually at work today.....ho hum! just kidding! I have had enough days off if the last week with another two to come I am pretty sure about and then again next monday, so I am definitely back to feeling like myself. I am up about a pound and am NOT freaking out about it - I have not been great being at home with all the "comfort food" funny what is comfort food to me these days, sugar free cookies and a handful of those damned pita chips - but still.....
As for today, not yet sure about hebrew school this afternoon - will not know until 2ish. It all depends on the updated weather forecast and what the surrounding school districts are doing with their after-school activities. If we do not have Hebrew and the roads are still not bad, I am thinking about getting to the pool. I never made it yesterday - I had too much fun with my girls at the mall and then had a dentist appointment and Molly's dance class last night, so I haven't been swimming since Thursday and I am pretty sure that tomorrow will NOT happen. Although I am getting exercise from the shoveling and playing in the snow - I do want to get back into the pool now that I have been there consistently for a few weeks. YAY ME! :)
Liz - I am THRILLED that you are staying home today - not that you are missing out on your families grief but that you are being safe - I am sure that is what your great-uncle would have wanted anyway!
I am totally looking forward to the snow - I know it is a pain in the ass and can be challenging - but again, I think of it like this - we now have been given the gift to be able to move around and not hurt as we take care of the things we used to dread. As long as we are safe - let's try to remember what it was that we liked about things when we were younger and didn't worry so much about the "adult" stuff.
I hope you all have a peaceful Tuesday and if possible look outside once in a while and enjoy the scene of the fresh snow tonight and tomorrow! :)
I am actually at work today.....ho hum! just kidding! I have had enough days off if the last week with another two to come I am pretty sure about and then again next monday, so I am definitely back to feeling like myself. I am up about a pound and am NOT freaking out about it - I have not been great being at home with all the "comfort food" funny what is comfort food to me these days, sugar free cookies and a handful of those damned pita chips - but still.....
As for today, not yet sure about hebrew school this afternoon - will not know until 2ish. It all depends on the updated weather forecast and what the surrounding school districts are doing with their after-school activities. If we do not have Hebrew and the roads are still not bad, I am thinking about getting to the pool. I never made it yesterday - I had too much fun with my girls at the mall and then had a dentist appointment and Molly's dance class last night, so I haven't been swimming since Thursday and I am pretty sure that tomorrow will NOT happen. Although I am getting exercise from the shoveling and playing in the snow - I do want to get back into the pool now that I have been there consistently for a few weeks. YAY ME! :)
Liz - I am THRILLED that you are staying home today - not that you are missing out on your families grief but that you are being safe - I am sure that is what your great-uncle would have wanted anyway!
I am totally looking forward to the snow - I know it is a pain in the ass and can be challenging - but again, I think of it like this - we now have been given the gift to be able to move around and not hurt as we take care of the things we used to dread. As long as we are safe - let's try to remember what it was that we liked about things when we were younger and didn't worry so much about the "adult" stuff.
I hope you all have a peaceful Tuesday and if possible look outside once in a while and enjoy the scene of the fresh snow tonight and tomorrow! :)
Pam,
I'm so sorry - amazing how things just kinda snowball like that within a family and suddenly everything's in upheaval. I hope they get to the bottom of what's going on with your dad and that he gets better really quickly. And we've talked before - a lot of similarity between your brother and my sil's issues - I know how horrible it feels and how helpless everyone can be to "do the right thing." And the laws and regulations don't help at all unless the person has enough distance and self-perspective to realize that they have a problem and that they need help for it (and are willing to get that help). The frustration is awful. If you want to talk, vent, run ideas or whatever, please call me! I'm there for you and I do understand what you're going through. I think i had given you my cell, but if not, it's 267-261-1582.
Anyway - today has me at work and in meetings until 1-ish, then running home, getting changed, and driving to Hellertown to pick up all my booth stuff (the BIG stuff) for the show this week, then to Staples to pick up the small signage stuff.
Tomorrow - oh lovely - we have load in at the convention center, currently scheduled for 1 PM. Not quite sure how that will work in the middle of getting 12 - 18" of snow, but it will NOT be fun - they don't turn on the heat in the convention center until the event actually starts so it will be freezing and i'm sure everyone will be EXTRA cranky. Can you tell i'm not looking forward to this? Haha.
Well, folks, do the best you can to stay warm and safe!
Karen
I'm so sorry - amazing how things just kinda snowball like that within a family and suddenly everything's in upheaval. I hope they get to the bottom of what's going on with your dad and that he gets better really quickly. And we've talked before - a lot of similarity between your brother and my sil's issues - I know how horrible it feels and how helpless everyone can be to "do the right thing." And the laws and regulations don't help at all unless the person has enough distance and self-perspective to realize that they have a problem and that they need help for it (and are willing to get that help). The frustration is awful. If you want to talk, vent, run ideas or whatever, please call me! I'm there for you and I do understand what you're going through. I think i had given you my cell, but if not, it's 267-261-1582.
Anyway - today has me at work and in meetings until 1-ish, then running home, getting changed, and driving to Hellertown to pick up all my booth stuff (the BIG stuff) for the show this week, then to Staples to pick up the small signage stuff.
Tomorrow - oh lovely - we have load in at the convention center, currently scheduled for 1 PM. Not quite sure how that will work in the middle of getting 12 - 18" of snow, but it will NOT be fun - they don't turn on the heat in the convention center until the event actually starts so it will be freezing and i'm sure everyone will be EXTRA cranky. Can you tell i'm not looking forward to this? Haha.
Well, folks, do the best you can to stay warm and safe!
Karen
Afternoon everyone. I'm back to work today for the first day since last Tuesday, except for a couple Paramedic shifts in there. I'm here till 6 today and hoping the snow holds off until I get home. I don't come bac****il middle shift tomorrow but will likely be on-call until then due to the crappy weather.
I finally had my root canal yesterday and am feeling MUCH better. My tooth is sore but I don't nearly have as much pain as I did. Sunday night was so bad, that I couldn't sleep more than 15 minutes or so at a time all night.
Not much else going on with me. Hope things are looking up for you and your family Pam. You're in my thoughts.
Hope everyone is stocked up on bread, milk and eggs and you all enjoy the snow...
Eric
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