One Step at a Time - February 2013

[mama bear]

One Step at a Time - February 2013

yesh..naps at your desk give you a flat forehead..that's not a good look for me!!
does furlough mean "unpaid"??? double ugh

[K9Lover]

One Step at a Time - February 2013

Yes..."furlough" is what our lovely Government has deemed necessary to save money. Basically they take 2 weeks pay from us. If we don't use the time...at the end of June they just take the hours...so it's better to spread it out like I do...4 hours per pay period hurts, but not AS much as 8 or more. But now I have to get cranking...June comes up real quick! And then guess what? It starts ALL OVER in July! YAY. LOL

On the bright side, I have a steady job and a regular paycheck so I'll stop whining now...and enjoy my nap.

[Sunbeam]

One Step at a Time - February 2013

K9, I am a state employee. They did that to us this past year. The state budget year begins April 1, so who knows what's going to happen next. But I am grateful for this job. The pay isn't great compared to other opportunities in my field, but the benefits, especially for a part-time person like me, are excellent.

Meanwhile, we leave Sunday flying to Florida, not knowing how the federal reductions will impact our plans. I guess a lot of the workforce reductions won't take effect until April 1, but it makes us uneasy.

[mama bear]

One Step at a Time - February 2013

I'm in Florida, Sun!

[Sunbeam]

One Step at a Time - February 2013

Mama, I will wave as we fly over you! We will fly into Ft. Meyers, and I think you are further north.

[mama bear]

One Step at a Time - February 2013

yep..I am in Jacksonville
Have fun!

[FlyAway]

One Step at a Time - February 2013

Mama how is Clay feeling? Is he getting back to normal?

[Frequent Traveler]

One Step at a Time - February 2013

On the road again, back to work for a week and then back home to work.
I am likening working from home more and more.
FT

[mama bear]

One Step at a Time - February 2013

safe tavels FT,,,and stick to your plan...check in with us, ok?
Fly, you are such a sweetie. Clay is MUCH better. He still tires easily but, that is to be expected, It means so much to me that you asked!
xo
Mama
ps....eeewww.my big manly man hubs is off for his first cononoscopy.....he is shaking like a kitten. I switch between laughter and worry. I am SO going to hell!

[Juja]

One Step at a Time - February 2013

Fly, have a great time! How wonderful....

Mama, a colonoscopy ain't nothin'. I'm laughing with you...tee hee. I'm glad Clay is doing well.

FT, be safe, my friend.

Taking Mom to ENT today. Pointless, except for peace of mind it may, or may not, give her. My father has a bad cold, edema from new meds, and was near tears last night because of where he is in life. It's starting to get to me. They're both so pitiful and helpless.

I'm taking tomorrow off. I need a day for me.

Campral is on the way. (I have to order my meds via the mail.) Am I really ready to commit to this? I'm nervous. Encouragement needed.

[mama bear]

One Step at a Time - February 2013

Are you the only caretaker for your parents sweetie?
I cannot imagine....
I will be your number one cheerleader....but Campral is not a magic bullet. I DO NOT mean to sound discouraring in any way.....I just want you to the reality of meds.....

[Persephone1]

One Step at a Time - February 2013

Big :l Nora. I am sorry for the loss for you and yours. Take good care of yourself right now...we are here for you. All the best, P

[Sunbeam]

One Step at a Time - February 2013

Hi Friends,
Mama, I'm glad your baby boy is slowly improving.

Juja, have you made a plan to go with your Campral? You can send me an electronic smash in the nose if I am nagging you too much. Or the ignore button always works.

FT, are you affected by the federal cut-backs?

Nora, we all continue to send our love.

I'm done with work until after vacation. Tomorrow I will go with a friend to tour backstage at a large florist. Nothing planned for Saturday, we leave Sunday.

[FlyAway]

One Step at a Time - February 2013

Juja;1470662 wrote: Fly, have a great time! How wonderful....

Mama, a colonoscopy ain't nothin'. I'm laughing with you...tee hee. I'm glad Clay is doing well.

FT, be safe, my friend.

Taking Mom to ENT today. Pointless, except for peace of mind it may, or may not, give her. My father has a bad cold, edema from new meds, and was near tears last night because of where he is in life. It's starting to get to me. They're both so pitiful and helpless.

I'm taking tomorrow off. I need a day for me.

Campral is on the way. (I have to order my meds via the mail.) Am I really ready to commit to this? I'm nervous. Encouragement needed.

It really gets tough to see our parents deteriorate. I know the feeling. It's like you start becoming the parent. :l

I have no experience with Campral so no advice to offer on that. But as far as giving up booze goes; you've tried life drinking, don't you owe it to yourself to see what it's like to live life sober? Only you know if you're ready to commit to sobriety. I thought I was a few times, but this last time I woke up one day and realized that I hated alcohol so much that I looked forward to not drinking more than I could ever want to drink. I hope that you get to that point too. :l

[mama bear]

One Step at a Time - February 2013

gosh...it was a LONG day
after work the guys bought beer and I must admit I really wanted one. But I said no thank you and headed home.
I had my annual review and, even though we got off to a rocky start, my review was glowing. I feel better.
Hubs is fine. He described all his farts in detail and made me laugh.
Juja- I am thinking of you. And Nora....all my love.
Off to eat and relax.