by FlyingHighNow 471 Replies latest members private
I just came from the hospital. I'm very sad and very tired. Please, I want to thank you all for your good wishes, prayers and support. For those who have sent help, please know it is way, way, way more than appreciated. I hope to be able to thank you all formally as soon as I can. I can't elaborate tonight, as I need to get the boys and then me in bed.
There are some positives, please don't think it's all bleak and all sad. You, JWD are at the top of the positives list.
Geeze hon.....I'm so sorry to hear about Andy and I'm sorry that you have to go through this crap.
Keep your chin up and know that we're thinking of you.
I'm so sorry to hear this FHN. Here's a big cyberhug for you, you poor thing! (((FHN)))
Maybe I can come on later and say more. This morning I need to get some more phone calls made. I actually am going to work tonight and Saturday. Things are in place for the doc on Monday, if he will accept my therapist's suggestion for time off for fmla. Pray for me, that I get that leave. Please pray hard.
(((Heather)))
Trusting that the Lord will know and bring what is best for you, Andy and the children. Even if it doesn't make any sense at the time.
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=dnYA0w4cWiE&mode=related&search=
(only listen/watch if you want a good cry!)
(((FHN and Andy)))
I'm sorry to learn that Andy is back in the hospital. But, it sounds like Mother Val and others are there to give you support and hugs.
I'm happy that I was able to help in some small way and I want you to keep us posted so we know what else we can do from this "end".
Peace be with you as you take care of business. Know that we're all pulling for you.
Hugs with heartfelt love,
Juni
Hi everyone, boy it's late. I worked until 9:30 tonight. My friend Evelyn watched the boys. Mickey was pretty naughty and it upset her. He has been acting out since everything has been so out of sorts. I haven't been able to do his play therapy with him for two or three weeks, maybe a month. His play therapy is like medication. When he misses it, you can see a huge difference in his behavior. Julian was well behaved as usual. I wish it wasn't so hard for little Mick.
Work went okay. My productivity level for last week was lower than it's been in months. Usually I am one of the faster people. After work my boss told me that she left me off the schedule for this coming week. She told me that I am not being terminated, but that she needs to be able to count on me to be there. She said she could leave me off the schedule for a week and a half to two weeks before HR asks what's going on. So, I guess in a way I am getting a small leave.
Thank you, Bev, I picked up the food from Jo today. It was a box with some meat in it. I am not sure whether or not I was supposed to pay her for it or not. I need to call her tomorrow to find out. I will go in a couple of Saturdays to sign up for next month. The box contained meats and better quality than I can afford to buy usually.
On Wednesday I have an appointment to meet with some people from my church. They want to help me figure out the possibilities for the boys and me and come up with a plan. Mother Val called me today and told me that she and Deb would come out here once or twice a month and watch the boys for me here, while I work if I need them to and perhaps others could, too. I am moved. I feel so honored that she would do this for us.
Tomorrow, Mickey's Michigan caseworker will be coming to visit him. I hope that will go well.
I have started paying the bills that came due this past week. Thank all of you for helping. You can't know how much it means to me to not have to worry the way I would be worrying had you not stepped in and helped.
I work Saturday and then I'm off for at least that next week.
Andy is still in the hospital. I got home from work tonight to find four voicemails from him. He really misses us. We miss him, too.
I'm so tired that I can't think. Thank you all and know you are appreciated by all of us.
Flyin',
I am so glad to here that Mother Val and other locals are trying to help you come up with a plan of action. That's the kindest thing they can do to help the mid & long term.
Don't forget to take time for yourself, too. I'll try to call again over the weekend. Take care.
Your friend, Rabbit
The visit with Mickey's Michigan caseworker went well today. She would like to see him stay here. It's going to be up to me and his out of state caseworker though. It was a good visit and that adds some relief.
We visited Andy at the hospital and he was actually in the best spirits I have seen him in for weeks. I have been told he will go to an in between place before they let him go home again this time.
I will work tomorrow for 8 hours and then I am off the schedule the next week. I think I explained that in my last post.
I took the boys to the park after the hospital. We have a very nice one across the street. I let them play until it was closing time. They didn't have much trouble falling asleep. Now it's just me, the forum and R.E.M., or rather me and the WinAmp playlist.
This next week I am glad to be getting some time off to make decisions. I already have three separate therapist's appointments for each of the boys and one for me. There is a parents' picnic on Monday for Mickey's class that I will go to. This is the last week in school. I know there are other things, oh yes, the appointment with the priest, godmother and psychologist from St. Mark's. I cannot believe the hours I have spent on the phone the past two weeks.
Oh, some good news, Julian was granted a scholarship to camp Horizon in July. He is very happy about it. I know he had a lot of fun last year at EYC. This is a different camp, but I'm sure he'll enjoy it. If we can find a way to hang on here in Michigan, I am going to apply for a scholarship for him for EYC. EYC is Episcopal Youth Camp. He will know more people there. He likes the Episcopalian way of worship, so it's very good for him.
We still need and welcome your well wishes, good vibes and prayers. Right now the shock is starting to wear off a bit and the emotions are a bit like a roller coaster, though today the coaster was on slow speed, like when it is climbing and the chain grabs it and pulls it, you know? That click, click, click sound, the butterflies in your stomach because you know you are going to top the hill only to take the plunge.
I've got power steering questions for anyone who knows much about cars. I guess I should start a thread, but not tonight, I am exhausted.
Hugs to everyone.
Andy sounded better this morning. He may go to the recovery center Monday. I am hoping all of this will work out for him. Please pray for us that it does.
