Well seems Derrick is up for a review with his disability.
Not sure exactly what all they will want to do. But so far
I filled out paperwork to try and explain the help he
receives through his Job coach, and things Purdue does
for him. I really am not sure what all is done. But
I included the things I believe are needed to keep
the job going smoothly. Most I know they do, but a couple
I'm not positive about.

Then of course Food Stamps has been messing his income.
And things up, but I was sure this was coming. The only
thing they wanted I can't get is the old employer to turn
some paperwork in by next Tuesday the 13th, so I sent an
letter explaining its not possible. And giving them the
address. But I also enclosed all the pay check stubs.
And everything else they should need. Except other than
the date of the last pay check stub, I'm not sure what his
last day was so I told them that.

His provider, my friend will fax it all in this week for me.

Next, Yesterday Derrick and I went to do some shopping
for me some clothes. But this is the kid that loves to shop.
So we also got an lot of Xmas shopping done too. Then
because we haven't heard yet, he texted me this morning
that he has black Friday off. Which he is really happy about
because he goes shopping with me and his dad.

I've been working Sunday and Monday for a couple hours with
an couple of parents through Email. Which is totally fine with
me. I've got two really rough cases. One I'm not sure till
the parent decides to let the school special education department
to help its going to get solved. And the other is really a mess.

Wow, what a rough start to the month I've been having.
Also referred another parent to someone in her area.

Donna

I'm so glad you have such an eager shopping buddy!

I hope everything goes okay with Derrick's disability review. They can be sticklers, but it seems like you are covering all your bases.

I'm sorry that you are having a rough start this month at work. I hope that after this week, things start to go smoother for you

Wow, this has been an incident after incident this week.

But that is okay I haven't run across one I can't handle
I don't think yet.

Now whether the parents will be happy with what I can ,
and will do is another thing. We will see, but they can
do there own job. And take care of it if they don't like
it right.

But I will be missing parts if not the rest of this
week until Saturday or Sunday. Have Kokomo with my
sister's tonight. Then Inservice in Indy rest of week.
Till Saturday then its district bowling for Derrick.

Donna

I don't know how you juggle everything. You are good at this.
((((HUGS)))))
bizi

I just do what I can. I don't get it all done. I take my time
and budget it to who and what needs done.

I haven't been to see my sister's in a while. But it just wasn't
possible. But I didn't know my own sister Dee, is having lots
of health issues. And that she fell at work, and is just getting
back after a moth off. Thanks to workers comp, not getting into
line with paying her. She has not been paid in a while.
They made her a job of greeter at Krogers, till she can go back
to the bakery manager. So it was nice to hear that. It seems
a little girl told her she looked like she needed a hug today.
Really brightened her day.

My sister Diana has had a new car, for around 2 months. And
16 year old hit it after that 2 months. Ugh so sorry for her.
Not sure if it was totaled or what this was the discussion heading
outside.

My sister Karla, was to tired to join us.

Donna

I hope that you have a good weekend with your sisters. I'm sorry to hear about Dee and Diana's misfortunes

Oh I just had one night with my sister's.

Then I went to Inservice for work. It was good.

I miss the times before when we stayed together in the
rooms. But its okay, we have a room by ourselves now.

Today Derrick and I went to his bowling.

He did great an 96, 96 and 72 wow, He has never scored two
in a row that way. He was so happy.

He got an gold medal.

Donna.

Congratulations to Derrick!

Yes congratulations derrick. way to go!

Derrick was so happy. He will go to state, but it wont matter to him how he places there. He knows that his average will go up. And that he was given an gift at district by scoring 21, 21, and then -4 points over his average.

So I'm thinking his average goes up to 85. But really wont know till he
goes to state. But the thing was he was bowling way low because his
bowling ball had real problems, which we fixed for $1.00 the last time before
this he bowled. We were so surprised how he bowled so much like normal.

I had an great time with him. I always do.

Now I don't think I told you guys the really great news I got while I was
at inservice. My granddaughter Harmony took 5 steps in between the first
steps lady and her mom. And this is fantastic, because we weren't positive
she would walk. But I thought she would. But you know I am optimistic.

Anyway, she is progressing thanks to the foot braces, I keep forgetting their
names. I knew the first time I saw how much better she stood that it made
a big difference. She was here visiting her dad today. And me of course.
She is a doll. And loves Minnie mouse and little einsteins tapes.

Donna