Monday morning hello
Hello my OFF family:
I'm up late after my shift at work; I'm rather troubled. Do you remember me talking about the high school friend who died last week on her birthday? I found out last night from another friend who went to her wake that she committed suicide. I was dumbfounded. Although I hadn't seen my friend since 2006, we emailed and responded on FB on and off. Nothing deep, however. I don't know why; don't know if she was ill, unhappy, lonely, whatever.
I know there have been times I've been pretty low; one time I even ... for a brief moment ... considered driving myself into an embankment on I-196 in Grand Rapids. But I didn't ... I figured my luck was so bad, I'd end up a quadriplegic, and that would be even worse that what I was going through at the time. I had plenty to keep me in my life ... friends, family, my cats, my job (at the time).
I know no one can keep another from doing anything, even committing suicide. I just wish I knew why she was so lonely or felt hopeless. I wish I could have helped.
On another note, my boss went to the ER and was checked into the hospital (flu, respiratory illness). I figure he won't be at work today, either. We got by last night OK without him.
Anyway, that's it from me. How's it going with you? I'll check in after bed.
Good Morning Eileen and OFF-
Eileen sorry to read about your friend. I'm sure it's a shock for you if there were no overt signs. I have a friend who lost her husband three years ago. That first year was horrible as she threatened suicide numerous times. All I could do was continue to talk to her and beg her to get help.
I know I sound preachy but this country has to address mental health issues. So many examples of where mental health care could have prevented horrible outcomes.
Cloudy and cool today in East Texas. Today is a federal holiday so I technically have the day off. However to stay ahead of the curve I'm going in to do some work on my file project. The book project is underway. In one week I've received 200+ photos from photographers that are participating in the project. Some of the images are exquisite. The joy of my participation in this project is having the privilege to see these pictures first.
Again, Eileen, I'm sorry about your friend. I hope eventually you get some answers about her pain. Positive vibes to everyone in need especially Annette R.
Cidni
Good Morning Eileen and OFF,
Eileen, I'm sorry to learn that your friend took her life. I can tell you there is absolutely nothing you could have done to prevent it. Suicide has no rhyme or reason. When I met my ex-husband, his father was in the psych hospital for a suicide attempt. We were married two years, when he successfully killed himself. He had visited us in Massachusetts with my mother-in-law a month before. They were divorced but visited us together, acting like newlyweds. He was being treated for major depression for years. I believe my ex-husband never got over it.
I'm laying low this morning. I'm still dealing with the cough, but getting my strength back. I bought a cool mist vaporizer yesterday, and it's helping me tremendously.
Must scoot.
Love and hugs,
Trish
Albert Schweitzer
Eileen...HUGSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSS I am so sad to hear this!!! You are a good person and care so much for others!!! It is a sad situation and nothing can bring her back...hang in there!!! Hope your boss gets better soon!!
Today they guys are doing anything they can to avoid going into that stinky apartment!! Don't blame them one bit!!! Talked to my boss and she suggested my going to the funeral home and see if they could sell me something that would get rid of the smell long enough for them to go inside and get rid of the garbage...worth asking I guess. All I know is it IS BAD in there!! One thing is they can be thankful its not SUMMER time!!! I asked her is she wanted to come see it before they went in to start cleaning it out and she said no thanks I believe you!!! So they can open the windows up and see if the stink will come out some so they can stand going in later this week or not...atleast the neighbors have their windows shut.
Not much else happening here. Lunch is about over with so need to get Bandit out for potty walk. Clouds coming in for the rain later on. Chance of snow tomorrow...yippee.
Thoughts and Prayers for ALL that need them!!!
HUGSSSSSSSS
Judy
Doesnt your boss have insurance to call a restoration crew to clean up that apartment? I would think so? And the tenantcwould get charged for the clean up in the court case against him.
Most apartment complexes do.
My friend in Denver is a manager like you and she says she calls a company to come and clean out disasterous apartments like that!
Its far cheaper to have us buy the needed things to breathe and clean than hire outside help to clean it up...thankfully it is cold out and the smells are not as bad as it would be if it were HOT...resperators bought today along with vicks and suits to put on over clothes and gloves....trying to keep tenants OUT of taking things...SIGHS.......funny to watch them bring things outside again once they get the SMELL...ROFLMAOOOOOOOOOO so much for not believing us when we told them in the first place NOT to take them!!!!!!!!! But then what do WE know??
Judy....I feel so bad for your guys that have to clean that apartment. That is just crazy to have lived like that. Hope the guys are very careful and keep safe while doing that nasty job! It sounds like they have the right equipment.
I also pray that that resident can get some much needed mental help!
Lots of love and hugs....connie d
Hello sistas!
Oh, Eileen, I'm sorry for your loss. I think it's only normal for you to feel disturbed. Suicide is a disturbing thing.
I am a bit sick with a cold today. Benny has it too. He ran fever yesterday and we are both snotty and miserable feeling.
The flooring guy came this morning and measured everything. He'll be calling us back with a firm quote later today or maybe tomorrow. Hopefully they can start next week. We are replacing all the flooring in this house except for the 2 bathrooms. Gonna take them 4-5 days, but that's okay with me. It's worth it to get rid of these old floors.
I won't be walking today. I just feel lousy. But I was down a pound this morning, so it's helping. I'll keep on with it, just not today. Right now I have to lie down for awhile. My head feels like it's swimming.
Love you all!
Vickie
