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Topic: RE: Wednesday's Check In...How was your Day????
Atleast the payments to him will be minimal and I will be able to get my stuff back. I think it worked out to $34.27 a month and he'll hold them indefinitely, as long as I keep making the payments.
Believe me, I really wantedd to be so mean to that other vet, but I sucked it up and was nice anyway. I just pulled him out early and took him to my cat's regular vet.
So sorry about your rings! I know all about that though. I've sold jewelry, instruments, cameras, etc. I'm down to the last few things of value that I have. At least I'll be able to get them back in case of another emergency. Looking into something called carecredit as well. Or maybe pet insurance. Apparently, what was wrong with him will be a lifelong problem.
Non-pet people drive me nuts sometimes. Well, so did my family this time!!! "Just put him down. You can have 12 cats for the proce they want!" Really?!?! My sister just kept telling me that you have to make hard decisions sometimes and putting him down is one of them. I told her right back that my hard decision was finding the money to keep him alive. He really is my baby. Glad he's home!
Believe me, I really wantedd to be so mean to that other vet, but I sucked it up and was nice anyway. I just pulled him out early and took him to my cat's regular vet.
So sorry about your rings! I know all about that though. I've sold jewelry, instruments, cameras, etc. I'm down to the last few things of value that I have. At least I'll be able to get them back in case of another emergency. Looking into something called carecredit as well. Or maybe pet insurance. Apparently, what was wrong with him will be a lifelong problem.
Non-pet people drive me nuts sometimes. Well, so did my family this time!!! "Just put him down. You can have 12 cats for the proce they want!" Really?!?! My sister just kept telling me that you have to make hard decisions sometimes and putting him down is one of them. I told her right back that my hard decision was finding the money to keep him alive. He really is my baby. Glad he's home!
Topic: RE: Wednesday's Check In...How was your Day????
Carla,
disregard the last post! i just read your other post on the board. I love pawn shops. [and love Pawn Stars reality show] I am glad to hear that the guy was so willing to give you what you needed to get your baby. Believe me, i have been there. No longer have my wedding ring or my mothers day ring :( but its an option when you are desperate.
disregard the last post! i just read your other post on the board. I love pawn shops. [and love Pawn Stars reality show] I am glad to hear that the guy was so willing to give you what you needed to get your baby. Believe me, i have been there. No longer have my wedding ring or my mothers day ring :( but its an option when you are desperate.
Thoughts become things... choose the good ones!
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Topic: RE: Wednesday's Check In...How was your Day????
yay Carla!
so, the vet is willing to work with you about pymts? I am so happy for you. Nothing worse than worrying over your pet. I do that often. Non Pet people dont realize the attachment you have to them....
I am so happy you had a great day!!!!!!!!!!!!!! I love hearing that!
bm
so, the vet is willing to work with you about pymts? I am so happy for you. Nothing worse than worrying over your pet. I do that often. Non Pet people dont realize the attachment you have to them....
I am so happy you had a great day!!!!!!!!!!!!!! I love hearing that!
bm
Thoughts become things... choose the good ones!
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Topic: RE: Wednesday's Check In...How was your Day????
Good day today. Learned there are still some really wonderful people left in this world. Also learned that I truly do love the vet i take my cat to. I was even thinking about how blessed I am today. Somedays I am really amazed at how lucky I am. Everything that I was stressed over found a way to get worked out.
Now I get to spend a fantastic evening snuggling with my amazing boyfriend and healthy kitty. Can't get any better than that.
Now I get to spend a fantastic evening snuggling with my amazing boyfriend and healthy kitty. Can't get any better than that.
Topic: Wednesday's Check In...How was your Day????
hi everyone!
just wanted to check in with you all and see if you guys had a better day today. I forgot to post a RAVE yesterday. I got to go to the dog park for over an hour! The weather was finally sunny and warm so I jumped at the chance to take my boxer for some muddy fun. I love it there so much! I left there so relaxed and at peace. My car was filled with muddy paw prints but who cares! My boy loved running around with all his furry friends.
Today, work was well, work. I am not gonna complain or anything, I am lucky to be employed :)
I am just about to play Wii Dance Party 2 with my little one. then probably Barbies....
bm
just wanted to check in with you all and see if you guys had a better day today. I forgot to post a RAVE yesterday. I got to go to the dog park for over an hour! The weather was finally sunny and warm so I jumped at the chance to take my boxer for some muddy fun. I love it there so much! I left there so relaxed and at peace. My car was filled with muddy paw prints but who cares! My boy loved running around with all his furry friends.
Today, work was well, work. I am not gonna complain or anything, I am lucky to be employed :)
I am just about to play Wii Dance Party 2 with my little one. then probably Barbies....
bm
Thoughts become things... choose the good ones!
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Topic: RE: How was your day? Rant or Rave:
Cat rescues ran out of money. Vet's office is the worst I've EVER encountered. It was an emergency and not his regular vet, so I took him to an unknown that was open. They told me that, if I couldn't pay when I came to pick him, they'd put him down. Crazy!!! Needless to say, I ended up at the pawn shop. Good thing I went to the one I did! I guess two people there had had the some terrible issues with the SAME vet! He told me to bring anything I wanted and they'd hold it indefinitely and he'd get to me where I needed to be. I took in some collectables and he had me call to see what the exact amount was going to be if I pulled him out today (a day early). He just kept asking, "How much are we at now?" He took care of me well. Got me enough to get him out of the crappy vet, to get him to MY vet, get gas in my car, and get my mom a small Mother's Day present! There really are some good people left in this world. I always tell my sister that things always manage to work themselves out. She doubts me sometimes, but it always does. I always joke that it's how you live your life. Good things only happen to those that live their lives the right way. Heck! Who knows what the right way is!!! At the same time, I have enough crap happen too, so I must not live it absolutely right! LOL!
Topic: RE: How was your day? Rant or Rave:
Hey BM!
Wow! Money really is everyone's stress! Have you looked into getting help with your water bill or house payment? We have something here in Ohio called Community Action that will help pay water, electric, gas, and even a house payment. Something to think about. There's also LegalAide for those that can't afford attorneys. That's in every state. You can even have them pick it up in the middle of a case.
I understand bills and being on disability. I am really glad to know how the system works well enough to make my income work for me. Food stamps, Medicaid, case management to help with spenddowns, etc. I also signed up for Section 8 housing at the same time I was applying for disability. I got my disability in 1 yr and 3 months. I got section 8 after 3 and a half yrs. Thank goodness though! I was bled dry!
Good luck with everything! Ill be adding everyone to my prayer list!
Oh, my cat had a blockage from a kidney stone. He couldn't pee basically, but if it goes for 24 hrs he could've died. Selling some of my more valuable collectables. Hate to do it, but a life is always more precious than things.
Wow! Money really is everyone's stress! Have you looked into getting help with your water bill or house payment? We have something here in Ohio called Community Action that will help pay water, electric, gas, and even a house payment. Something to think about. There's also LegalAide for those that can't afford attorneys. That's in every state. You can even have them pick it up in the middle of a case.
I understand bills and being on disability. I am really glad to know how the system works well enough to make my income work for me. Food stamps, Medicaid, case management to help with spenddowns, etc. I also signed up for Section 8 housing at the same time I was applying for disability. I got my disability in 1 yr and 3 months. I got section 8 after 3 and a half yrs. Thank goodness though! I was bled dry!
Good luck with everything! Ill be adding everyone to my prayer list!
Oh, my cat had a blockage from a kidney stone. He couldn't pee basically, but if it goes for 24 hrs he could've died. Selling some of my more valuable collectables. Hate to do it, but a life is always more precious than things.
Topic: RE: How was your day? Rant or Rave:
hey all,
Sorry, I am a day late, but still here! I am working a temp job and well, that has its share of stresses But luckily, its Purchasing and I have 15 yrs experience in it. I cannot find Permanent work in my area, so jumping from assignment to assignment is how I live now. I told my psych that its really bad for me, as far as anxiety goes and he said he is working with his atty to get me approved for disability. It wont be enough to meet the bills, but I need to think of my well being first.
We are being sued by another bank for some stupid reason, the seller of my house never paid off a credit card bill with his profits and they are coming after us??? well we retained a lawyer and that is bleeding us dry. Our house is threatened by foreclosure, we are at least 2 pymts behind on each of our cars. we have a 3K dollar water bill do to a leak we never knew of, and blah blah blah, you guys know the problems about finances....
so, i am on my 3rd wk of this temp job and i am happy to be making money. i take xanax during the day to get by. I hope its enough, but i see my dr this saturday and maybe he can suggest something.
have a great day!
bm
Sorry, I am a day late, but still here! I am working a temp job and well, that has its share of stresses But luckily, its Purchasing and I have 15 yrs experience in it. I cannot find Permanent work in my area, so jumping from assignment to assignment is how I live now. I told my psych that its really bad for me, as far as anxiety goes and he said he is working with his atty to get me approved for disability. It wont be enough to meet the bills, but I need to think of my well being first.
We are being sued by another bank for some stupid reason, the seller of my house never paid off a credit card bill with his profits and they are coming after us??? well we retained a lawyer and that is bleeding us dry. Our house is threatened by foreclosure, we are at least 2 pymts behind on each of our cars. we have a 3K dollar water bill do to a leak we never knew of, and blah blah blah, you guys know the problems about finances....
so, i am on my 3rd wk of this temp job and i am happy to be making money. i take xanax during the day to get by. I hope its enough, but i see my dr this saturday and maybe he can suggest something.
have a great day!
bm
Thoughts become things... choose the good ones!
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Topic: RE: How was your day? Rant or Rave:
Hey Carla,
Don't you love when your day doesn't drag on??? Sounds like all of us are stressed about money. In Detroit, its the talk of the town. I am sorry to hear about your furry friend. What is wrong with it? Maybe you can contact your local cat rescue and ask them if they can help out? If they can't maybe they have some suggestions about who to call. If not, just tell the vet, hey, I can only pay X amount of dollars this wk/month, will this mean you will take my cat away? work the guilt on em!
Its interesting to know that a lot of us with bi-polar have cut up our credit cards. I have resorted to leaving my debit card at home when i go out too. Spending is an issue for me too.
good luck with your cat!
bm
On April 26, 2011 at 6:12 PM Pacific Time, Carla M. wrote:
Pretty good day, I think. It went so quickly that I didnt have much time to really think about it. Stressed to my limit about money. Cat ended up in the hospital and has to stay for four days. Insane amount of money! $675-$750 for the vet bill! Trying to figure otu where I'm going to come up with that kind of money. I cut up all credit cards due to my bipolar. Not an option for me anymore. Pleading with vet for a payment plan isn't working either. Seems ridiculous to mme, but who am I? She didn't seem to care that I only make $875 a month on disability. Hmmm....Any suggestions? Sell a kidney maybe?Don't you love when your day doesn't drag on??? Sounds like all of us are stressed about money. In Detroit, its the talk of the town. I am sorry to hear about your furry friend. What is wrong with it? Maybe you can contact your local cat rescue and ask them if they can help out? If they can't maybe they have some suggestions about who to call. If not, just tell the vet, hey, I can only pay X amount of dollars this wk/month, will this mean you will take my cat away? work the guilt on em!
Its interesting to know that a lot of us with bi-polar have cut up our credit cards. I have resorted to leaving my debit card at home when i go out too. Spending is an issue for me too.
good luck with your cat!
bm
Thoughts become things... choose the good ones!
Boxermom
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Topic: RE: How was your day? Rant or Rave:
Awww Naph!
I have been watching the Weather Channel and can't believe the destruction in the South. You guys need a break for sure. Will your roommate be moving with you for sure? Maybe you can lean on them for the down payment and fees. And make an agreement to pay like the next 3 months of rent in exchange? Or research for apts that have move-in specials right now that will 'waive' security deposits, etc www.apartmentfinder.com/Tennessee/Murfreesboro-Apartments It is definitely worth asking, what can they say?? People are desperate for customers these days! Of course, there is always that sucky option of moving in with relatives temporarily, just to save up a little.
If you are on disability, can you take a part time job? Like maybe 20 hrs/wk? just to supplement you for like $500 extra a month? Maybe something enjoyable, like...oh come on, there is no JOB that's enjoyable!
Please don't let the worry control you,,, yeah yeah, I know, impossible. But, worrying is like rocking in a chair, gives you something to do, but gets you nowhere....
[[hugs]]
BM
ETA: I thought i read you were on disability, my mistake!
I have been watching the Weather Channel and can't believe the destruction in the South. You guys need a break for sure. Will your roommate be moving with you for sure? Maybe you can lean on them for the down payment and fees. And make an agreement to pay like the next 3 months of rent in exchange? Or research for apts that have move-in specials right now that will 'waive' security deposits, etc www.apartmentfinder.com/Tennessee/Murfreesboro-Apartments It is definitely worth asking, what can they say?? People are desperate for customers these days! Of course, there is always that sucky option of moving in with relatives temporarily, just to save up a little.
If you are on disability, can you take a part time job? Like maybe 20 hrs/wk? just to supplement you for like $500 extra a month? Maybe something enjoyable, like...oh come on, there is no JOB that's enjoyable!
Please don't let the worry control you,,, yeah yeah, I know, impossible. But, worrying is like rocking in a chair, gives you something to do, but gets you nowhere....
[[hugs]]
BM
ETA: I thought i read you were on disability, my mistake!
Thoughts become things... choose the good ones!
Boxermom
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