Friday June 20th Weekend Check-In Thread
 

Since we didn't have one yet I figured I'd go ahead and make it again. Hope everyone's gearing up for a good weekend. We have a four hour round trip tomorrow on top of the reception and memorial service. I hope it goes well, I am worried about how Jackie is going to act, I will probably have to miss the service and take the lil guy in a room and sit there in the church during the service unless by some chance he'll sit quietly and listen. Chances of that are slim to none in my mind but as this was Jack's grandfather it's important he be there and listening, I don't mind helping to make that happen. :)

I went to a thrift store today to get some shoes and they had the perfect low heeled pair sitting out front in their Friday Freebie box! I was tickeled pink! well the shows are dark navy blue, almost black and I feel good about that, Jackie has hemmed pants now (since I finished hemming them about 20 minutes ago) and both of their dress shirts are pressed. I hope I can sleep good tonight, been using the cpap and sleeping much better. Wish us luck tomorrow on getting through the ordeal, I hope we get home by nine, the service is at 2 pm and who knows how long it will be. :)

Shoes!
 

I love getting new shoes!
But I haven't needed to buy any in years because I wear Birkenstocks and they last forever.

If I have to go somewhere where I need dressy shoes, I stay home. lol


I hope you have a good safe uneventful trip.
These family funerals can be hard. But sometimes it feels important to be together for these events too.

That's great about the Cpap and sleeping.

Mari

My weekend started on a so-so note.


I'm home alone this weekend and as much as I enjoy having the house to myself most of the time.... I don't know that this is a good time to be alone.


Guess I'll just hold my breath and do the best I can.


I hope everyone has a good weekend.

:Crowded:<-----this is how I feel and I'm the only one here.

Abbie

It is great to be sleeping better too. Just had to share that too. :)

THere are folks here you can chat with if you feel like it.
I will also check in with you abbie.....
Do you have a garden to work in?
What hobbies do you have?
Any pets?
I am sorry do you have a hubby and kiddos?
they are away this weekend?
bizi

No garden... I can't handle being in the sun too long.

My hobbies were of the active type---rollerblading, running, martial arts.... I haven't found any new ones that I can really do--my hands cramp up to a fist quite often.

No pets.... not allowed to have any while I'm living here.

Not married and have no kids.

I live at my parents since I am unable to work and they are gone for the weekend.... Normally I love it when they are gone.

My last real life friend decided she can't handle what I am going through...she said she's tired and just can't be there for me any longer.

My therapist wants me to journal my feelings...but when I try... I can't stop crying. So I have about a fourth of a page written and stopped.

I've learned this week that it truly is a lonely world when you really are alone.

Abbie

Dear Abbie,
I am sorry...journaling can do that to you.
Crying can be very cathartic...they say...I don't cry much myself....Maybe I should try to do that.
May I ask why your hands make fists?
ARe you able to go for walks?
or join a gym for therapy and to meet people...not be so isolated.
any neighbors who could use a dog walker?
Have you ever heard of pet sitters/walkers.
WE use a gal who works down the street from us as a groomer. She checks in on our cats while we are on vacation. She comes 3 times a week.
anyway.
Thinking of you sweetie....
(((((HUGS))))
bizi

Bizi,
I have full body Reflex Sympathetic Dystrophy. With daily pain levels in the 9-10 range.

My hands cramp up due to the RSD... I'm not exactly sure what causes it to happen. I have numerous muscle spasms and major muscle cramps daily.

I unfortunately can not walk very far either.... each step feels as though I am walking across sharp pieces of glass that have been lit on fire. Actually that is how my whole body feels when touched by clothing, a gentle breeze, the touch from someone else, rain drops, showers,... anything that touches my body in any way.

I don't go to the mall or shopping as I am dreadfully fearful of being bumped. Panic attacks also make getting out impossible frequently.

Well... that's a little 'bout me in a nutshell....
I've probably shared more than I should have.... I'm sorry.

Abbie

I'm here. I'm on two new medications. I feel a little different. It doesn't feel all that good. My concentration is broken,at times. I was trying to talk to some people today,and I could not remember what I wanted to say. I was disoriented. Blah. It might be a adjustment period. If not,I can take something else. Abilify is to expensive anyway. Is anyone else trying Abilify? Brokenfriend

oh abbie,
I am glad that you did share.
I did not know how you suffered with this.
Pain scales in the 9-10 is jsut awful control.
I wish you had better relief.
thank you for sharing.
ARe warm baths helpful at all?
((((HUGS))))
bizi