Well, I still don't think it's my place but basically her mother told her she was faking her ms, she can see why her husband left her and that she wished Renee were gone, but not in the way of moving out. She also hit Renee closed fist in the face. :(

All this and more just because Renee was having trouble maneuvering the stairs at her mothers house. It's all so sad and I am not sure I could have held back from calling the police on her mom. Poor Olivia witnessed the whole thing and was curled up on the floor while Renee's mother went ballistic on her. :(

Her mom later said she was sorry and she did her best to raise Renee right. :confused: :rolleyes:

She also called her ex and he just said he was sorry and for her to try to relax and calm down. :confused: :rolleyes:

denial is one thing but this goes beyond denial, Renee I am so sorry, :hug: keep positive thoughts on a job real soon

Renee - I am so sorry for you all. I certainly will keep you all in my prayers.

It is easy for me to say what I would have done in that situation but I'm not in that situation. Therefore, I can only recommend that you not wait for a job and find another place to live. Maybe tomorrow, go down and talk to the priest at the church and see what assistance they can offer or if their is someone in the parish that can take you in for a little bit.

Unfortunately, you have 2 dysfunctional relationships that you are dealing with right now. Both of these are causing you unnecessary stress. You're mom is not going to get any better and my concern is that she will take it out on you and maybe even the kids again. She already has issues with Olivia.

Please see what you can do to get out of there soon. :hug:

Dang I wish you didn't live so far. You'd be taken in in a heartbeat.:hug:

Nae Nae, sorry and HUGSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSS:)

to all hugsssss

a bit dizzy here so not on long...heading to bed soon...
got overwhelmed today...then got feeling awful...got home and then just looked around at stuff to do here and cried....:eek: I do sometimes cry about many things...but lately feeling like ready to cry at any moment...
not sure this is ME or maybe a bad side effect of neurontin....:eek: I am enjoying not tingling painfully...but wondering about this wierd sadness stuff going....

it might just be when overwhelmed with big list to do at work and at home....but I have had those lists and overwhelmed feelings without going into tears so heavy like I didnt know what to do...hmmmm

Well rash is a bit better...went to drs...they said it was nothing...they didnt give a what to the so bad itchys...but did have another urine test..and it was good...so not sure why still feeling the urge at times.....:eek:

anyhow falling apart haha....if the teary stuff keeps up, I will call drs office..and ask if I should think over the neurontin...I did stop the small light amount of predinsone...dr oked ...as I dont think anything was different thru the daily amount...and feeling weight gain ....

gonna go read side effects on neurontin...to keep eye on me....as I said I am a cry person...I can cry easy and often....but this seemed different today..and before I left for vacation..when got the same overwhelmed feeling....and two days ago..felt as though my eyes were tearing up often thru the day.

Hugsss all, feeling better now...might be lack of sleep those times too..as last night I only got 3 hours of sleep accidentally....so could just be that getting me emotional....hugss all, sarah:)

Renee - I am sorry you and the kids had to go through all of this. My thoughts and prayers are with you all.


If you would like to come to Maine, we have an apartment attached to the house, you can move right in! :hug:I don't have a job right now so I can come and drive back with you!! ;) Just know you have friends that love you and wish you better days ahead! :hug:

Sarah - sorry you had such a bad day.... :hug:to you too!

Did I ever tell you guys how much you all rock??? Well, you do! I feel the same way. She has a place here if she wants.

Well, you rock too Sandy!!!

I am going through empty nest syndrome.:eek: Everyone is gone!!! This is very rare. DBF, family, and a few of my closest friends are all out of town. DDs are both out. It is the weirdest feeling.

Usually I have something going on either with DBF, DDs, family, friends. But not this weekend. Yikes! lol Although, my sister will be coming to town on Sunday for a visit. But still.

It is giving me an idea of what having an empty nest + would be like. Not liking that.

OK, done pouting. lol.

OH, by the way, Sarah - every time they try to increase my Neurontin I get like that. So I stay at 900 mg (300 a.m. and 600 p.m.). Keep an eye on it. It could be the Neurontin or it could be a hormonal thing or maybe even something else. How much Neurontin are you taking?

Renee, I'm sorry you and the kids are having to put up with her *&@#. I hope a job comes through for you soon so you can get the heck outta there.

Guess I'm the early bird here today. I slept like carp last night. Woke up every two hours!! Both boys were gone last night - Matt stayed at a friends because they are going to the GA game today. Kevin stayed up a Jessica's (she still lives with her parents) because he is helping her Dad put a roof on a building they are putting up in their backyard. Tricia, I know how you feel!!

I just made some coffee so I'm gonna try to wake up and see what I can get into today! :wink:

Good morning everyone!

Just having my coffee, watching out kitten go crazy over a ponytail holder (who knew they could be so entertaining to a cat. lol), and trying to wake up a little more.

I hope you all have a great Saturday!

Renee, :hug::hug: So sorry to hear about what you're going through. Hope the job comes through for ya real soon. I'm another one who wishes I lived closer so we could help ya out. You're in my prayers, hun.:hug:

Sarah, I get that overwhelmed feeling from time to time. Lack of sleep definitely makes it worst. I'm either in tears or just angry enough to want to punch the wall. :hug::hug: Hope you feel better soon. Good idea to talk to doc about it.

TK, LOL. my kitties liked to play with those too, when my hair was longer. I had a few ponytail holders go MIA because of them. Of course, their favorite things to play with are soda pop bottle caps and twisty ties. LOL, I don't spend much money on toys for them becaue they don't play with the expensive stuff. :D

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Good late morning. Another late day start for me as I fumble around for my coffee. This is getting me a little down since I feel like my plans go awry, but probably needed the rest - so trying not to stress out from it. ;)

We're probably going to do some running around today. All depends on whether or not hubby is feeling better. He either got what I had or something else, cuz he was miserable yesterday and slept on and off for about 20 hours. He's one of those that gets sick and can usually sleep it off.:p

Hope everyone has a good labor day weekend. :grouphug:

Hey everyone! Looks like Jim and I will be stuck inside the house until Friday. The temps will be in the high 80's and humid toward the end of the week. Friday is the first day it will be 77 and no humidity. Guess Jim and I will have to get creative! lol

I haven't talked to Renee today but will later. I just feel so bad and know it must be horrible living in a house where you feel unwelcome. My heart goes out to her.

Jim hasn't heard about his culture yet. I called the hospital and he does have two bugs growing but we are waiting on the sensitivities to come in. I should hear something by 2pm today.

Stay cool and healthy everyone. :grouphug:

Renee, I am so sorry that your mother is treating you in this way. I also am praying that you find a job or solution to your situation soon.

Sarah, I think it is normal to have a crying spell every once in awhile. I found myself crying last night when I went to bed. I am so tired of being tired, so tired of being in pain, and so tired of being afraid. I even started crying when I thought about Renee's mother and the way she is treating her and her kids. I eventually took a clonezepam and fell asleep, and today the pain is at a tolerable level. I take neurontin too, and have also dealt with the weight gain issue.

I do not have much planned for this weekend. Friends asked me to go to a cheese festival with them, but I cannot handle the heat, crowds, and walking. I guess that is another reason why I am a bit down. I hate not being able to do all of the things I use to do. And my friends do not seem to understand.

Ok -- I am going to go now before I really depress myself. Hope you are all having a decent Saturday.

good morning and or good afternoon all,

Sandy I kicked my air back on a few days ago when it got real humid out and am not going to let it get hot in the house again, that took something out of me for a day or two being so dang humid and warm, i use to have no trouble with windows being open till it would get close to 90 now it seems anything over 82 and that's it for me:Bang-Head: I hope Jim is feeling better and hope you are doing well:hug:

Hiya Barb, decided what to do with that classroom? hope you are able to get into their brains and get them going:hug: hope you are doing well

Renee, :hug: wish I could do more, I I had an answer there too, she just seems to defy common sense, has she always slighted you or is this since you were DX with MS, and she is a nurse argggghhhh:bang-Head: Hang in there Renee praying you get a call real soon:hug:

everyone else TK Fin Kel Kay Von Sarah Deb Char, julie jeannie, Daisey may i knows u is out there lurking didnt we have a new visitor this week Allen and Jmiller(I hope you are doing ok Jmil) that's as good as my memory is today Everyone else hope your Saturday is a good one and you are doing well :hug:

oh, yeah, Barb!

I had the same problem going to the Ag Show here.

hot, humid, crowded, and too much walking.

I wore both AFOs, and took my cane, a wide-brimmed hat, and took a sitting-break at every other booth...

I know better than to try and *stand* while talking nowadays, so I bring a tiny folding canvas seat that hangs easily over one arm, and everytime we stopped, I just unfolded the stool, and plopped my fanny down for a break.

please don't be depressed, Barb, it'll pass soon, and a day or two later, you'll wake up feeling almost normal again.

I try to cultivate an 'attitude of gratitude' for those days when I don't hurt too much, or feel so exhausted... then, instead of being resentful of the MS quite so much, I try to focus on looking forward to better days.

:grouphug::hug::grouphug:

hang in there, honey, and get lots of rest.

sorry Barb I meant to say something about feeling blue, I know what you mean Deb and i went to a 4th of july fest last month and i lasted a whole 20 minutes, I almost cried, I was so bummed, its just one of the many splendors of MS I guess, it does suck somedays, thats for sure, Sorry you are feeling blah :hug::hug: will a double hug help any:hug:

Renee, just letting you know that I'm thinking of you today and hoping that this is a better day for you and the kids.

Hang in there..................:hug:

Oh Renee......my dear girl, I pray for you and your little ones. I so wish
you were close and My family could help you.:(

I will be keeping you all in my prayers.....no suggestions just:hug::hug::hug:

Barb, :hug::hug: Hope the blahs pass by soon.

Tami, :hug: Hoping the procedure helps bring some relief until the surgery.

Tammi sorry you and Craig had a rough one last night, I personally see nothing wrong with your choice of first thing to do:grin: I liked that idea, matter of fact last two days I excelled at going back to bed, this week, I hope Craig feels better and you are able to get some rest, careful of your back, try not over doing it:hug:

Hey guys...I think you all rock undoubtedly! Thanks Yabbit and of course Sandy and My Secret Asian Man for all of your kind offers, and thanks to the rest of you for your prayers and encouragement. Sarah and Barb we should all go to one of those crying therapy groups together!

I stayed out of the house today, my mom has apologized twice, but tried to pick another fight in between the two, so I am pretty much just keeping to myself. I did have a talk with my stepdad today and told him that,that was the last and final time she will ever put her hands on me again or the police would be at the door next time.He was flabbergasted he had no idea she had hit me and he took her out "to go for a dirive" I'm guessing to lay the law down to her. I am meeting a guy tomorrow afternoon to look at some duplexes and keeping my fingers crossed that I get called for a job next week! My ex said he will help me out as much financially as he can..he moves in 2 weeks to SC, and then he is coming here to visit. So for now I am going to just pray and hold out hope that I get a job. Char- I would love to come visit after I am settled! And certainly not before I go see Sandy or she will kill me herself! And u guys to M&M! I am going to get busy working on a quilt for Olivia, that should keep me out of trouble...for a minute.

Love u guys!!!

Renee, the offer is open for as long as you need it! Would love to have you come to visit and of course after Sandy - I think she would kill me too! :rolleyes: Maybe next summer! I am keeping you in my prayers for a job and happiness! (that is a prayer for both of us!)

The leaves have started to change here - and it feel like fall is in the air. Nights are in the 40's and days are 70's or low 80's. Love it!!!

I helped DD move into her apartment this morning - second floor yuk! To many stairs for these tired legs - she did two loads to my one! Good thing she doesn't have a lot of stuff! :eek:

David's sister had a bouncing baby boy on Thursday - did I tell you? He was 8 lbs 8 oz and 22" long. His name is Caedan. Mom ended up pushing for over 4 hours! She was very tired but all is well now. She is home and loving every minute of it.

Char, ummm, maybe I will come live in that apartment! LOL It's too hot here. :yikes:

Sandy, could we share the apartment?

Thanks all

TK I take 300 mg three times a day, I will watch it...might have just been overtired/overwhelmed...once I got good sleep a bit better today....but I will watch it...

hugss all...
hugsss again to you Nae Nae...

well worked 10hours today, as one of my managers I sent home sick...she came to work, worked a bit but looked like she was feeling awful....and two of the other managers are on vacation...so I stayed extra....but doing ok...

Just chilling now with the babies, as the oldest two are at Church, they both alter-serve....tomorrow I dont go in till evening, 3pm-11pm..inventory monthly night...

hugss to you all, sarah:)

it is now empty - moved DD into her own apartment today - come and visit!!! No humidity - cool nights warm days and fall leaves are appearing every where!!!

oh crap, after fall leaves come snow!!!! Wait a minute, call before you come I may be south! :eek:

I wouldn't have it any other way. Frank might try to move in with Deb. We can pretend it's like a big sleepover! :D

I could summer with Yabbit and winter with Moi! OMG and one bit of good news....I actually got my child support today! YAY! The agency did not think it would be this fast!

Crap if I edit this post many more times GRRRRRR

We should start our own communal living place somewhere and all of us move!

Would it be weird to have a post divorce housewarming registry? My BFF suggested it and I thought isn't that wierd???

YEA!!!!! Good things are happening! Now, go rent a hotel for the night with free wifi of course! :D

Renee, my friend had one of those! Ummm, but they had two really bad boys invited too. Let's just say clothes were optional in their minds. :yikes:

I didn't go for that very reason and oh my am I glad I didn't! They were nasty nasty boys. lmao

She did get a lot of stuff though for being newly divorced. hahahaha

Ugh! It's one of those weeks. Just got home a little while ago to a message from the in-laws. Looks like my MIL has to go in for spinal surgery here soon. :( Don't have all the details yet, but waiting for hubby to call.

Trying to also plan how to attack the yard the coming year. We have so many weeds, I can't believe it! :eek: Looks like once the temp starts to drop again, I'm going to have to find a winterizer with weed control. Gotta start somewhere. On the plus side, it will give me a lot of exercise. :D

Ummm and without a laptop that would help me how? LOL

My mom actually came in again after my stepdad talked to her and said that she would never lose her temper like that again, I said I could care less about your temper but you don't ever hit me in front of one of my kids again and you need to quit intentionally being mean and saying things you know are hurtful, she apologized and went out to mow the yard.

Jenn, when you find a product please let me know. We are being swarmed with weeds, especially those vine looking low crawlers.

Hope your MIL is going to be OK.

Jenn my prayers are with you and hubby and your MIL!

Umm, make sure it's a hotel with a keyboard, on tv internet. lol

Sounds like mom is eating crow. Good, she should. :mad:

amen, Frank !!

would you believe, I'm *STILL* recovering from that weekend trip to the cayes?

:o

NAP is my new middle name.

:D

lots of crow...I hope....
nae nae...find one with a pool...we will meet you at the hotel..hehe

hugsss all, sarah

Fin I hope MIL will be fine, hang in there :hug:

like Sandy when you find something good , let me know what it is

kay are you recovering from holiday or is the hurricane close enough to be effecting you? been wondering about you and this storm

Jenn, Adding my prayers to all of the others for your MIL.

Just noticed that Obama and Biden are in Dublin, Oh.

I hope this hurricane weakens. The pictures of the evacuation taking place in N'Awlins are chilling.

Frank, don't worry about us, Gustav is WAY east of us, and headed north.

I'm prayin' for the folks in Cuba and the Gulf coast...

looks like Gustav will be CAT 5 storm by 2 am this morning.

*shiver*