One Step at a Time - October 2013

[K9Lover]

One Step at a Time - October 2013

Mama -I asked Sierra about being bullied and the short answer is yes...but no more than any of us were in school. These days "bullying" is such a hot topic that if someone looks at you wrong, they are a bully. In my day we sucked it up and moved on. I apologize if that sounds like I'm not taking it seriously, because I KNOW that some kids lives are ruined by bullying, but I think it's getting out of hand. Just my opinion of course. That and $6 will buy you a cup of coffe at Starbucks. LOL

[NoraC]

One Step at a Time - October 2013

Hey all.....

Mama - so sorry to hear about Pop. But, you are right....sometimes it is time to let them go. It is hard - :l

K9 - seriously that garage looks great! Glad that you had fun out with Sierra.

Gettin - I saw your other thread. I just want to give you a great big hug. It's hard. But, you are stringing days together. So, that is great. How old is your daughter? What does your girlfriend say? Sorry if you already posted all of this but I'm trying to get caught up here. I do know that antabuse really helps me. But, it only helps me when I'm in that frame of mind. Otherwise, I find it very easy to stop taking it. I just want you to know that I am here for you. :h

Hello to everyone. I'm feeling pretty yucky today so I'll check back in later. Went to the Doctor and she gave me a week off but I can't afford that. But, I am taking today & tomorrow off. My doctor thinks I was dehydrated. She also told me to be careful about taking any other pills since I take so many. At least she didn't tell me to stop the antabuse. Referring me to a cardiologist, ENT and I see the dentist tomorrow.

Love & hugs to everyone....

[Caper]

One Step at a Time - October 2013

Nora, I’m so sorry to read about your fall…. hope your days off will be just what you need!
Mama, So sad about “Pops” but you know what? My Mom is 100 and like Dottie’s dad, asks the same questions over and over… We are not meant to go on forever…. sometimes it’s “best” even though I know it’s hard…. my prayers are with you! And, Dottie, I hear you…
Pauly, FT, Gettin’, Lizann, Allswell….hope everything’s okay with all of you….
Kradle, I loved your responses to that old fool, Djr; especially about his GPA. Did you note his comment? “As you grow older you will find out that your brain will not function.” Well, dude, that’s why you need spellcheck; ‘dedenominator’ and about 50 other mistakes! I won’t comment there, I don’t want to be unkind, but it’s not because I don’t want to!
K9 – I’m so glad you said that about the bullying. I wanted to but because my personal bullying incidents are so far in the past, I thought my opinion would be considered archaic. Good luck on Thursday; you know everyone here will be happy to provide a good reference! Oh, and please tell us that the poster at the right of your garage is of Patrick Swayze and not Steven Seagal... ewwww....

[NoraC]

One Step at a Time - October 2013

My Father-in-law fell on Saturday. He has a med-alert necklace. Didn't push it because he said that my sister-in-law was out of the area. She was in Sacramento. He finally crawled to the bathroom and pulled on the emergency cord there that rings to the office of the senior care facility. He is very dehydrated. Hallucinating, etc. The hospital sent him home. We are going to have to find an assisted living facility. He has fallen so many times. And, since he won't use the med alert, then what can we do? He is 87 - drinks a lot. Sigh.......

Caper - good to see you. I am ignoring the other thread. Just ridiculous.

Ok - back to lay down. :h

[gettinitright]

One Step at a Time - October 2013

I gotta agree on the bullying. Some kids are mean, but we are such crybabies now a days. My son is chubby and gets picked on, but he says it doesn't bother him. I ask him.

Nora, I'm gonna get there. Feeling more human tonight. My daughter is 19 and she doesn't mean to be ugly, she's just tired of me saying it and not following through. I get it. I tried to find IP treatment today and crap there isn't any open. My daughter thinks I'm trying to run and hide that Id get sober, but once home, drink again. She may be right. Im going to try antabuse again. I know my trigger day is 4-5 so Im sticking close this week. Hope you feel better.

K9 I missed the pic everyone is talking about apparently.

[gettinitright]

One Step at a Time - October 2013

I see the pic now, not sure how I missed that big ol thing..HA HA

[gettinitright]

One Step at a Time - October 2013

Good morning all! Slept a total of 8.5 hrs last night. Woke-up at 2:30 am starving to death. I made a sandwich, ate, and fast back asleep. Woke at 3:45 with terrible stomachache, but went back to sleep after some water. My head is hurting pretty bad this morning, but I know I'm not back hydrated yet, so I will work on that today. At least I had decent rest. I took Unisom, but it worked. Think I will have some Chai tea this morning. Have a good day guys!

[mama bear]

One Step at a Time - October 2013

gotta diasgree with all of you...bullying is a problem as it now goes viral....I was bullied so bad I had to change schools, so I am sensitive to the subject
And Clay is the furtherst thing from a crybaby...he works his ass of in football and is tough as nails, but he has a tender heart and when people write on the bathroom wall "Clay is a fat shit and needs to go home" it really upsets him. He went to school with the same boys since 6th grade and is having a terrible time adjusting.
Nora, love, I hope you are feeling better...please go to all your doctors appointments. Dehyrdation is a serious issue for your FIL.... it put Pop in the hospital for a week!
Hope eveyone has a great day

[mama bear]

One Step at a Time - October 2013

Gettin...the IOP I have been too takes anyone, anytime.....the room is packed....
does your insurance only cover certain ones?

[gettinitright]

One Step at a Time - October 2013

Mama, yes I can only get in certain ones and we have limited resources here. I can find OP, just not IP. I truly can't believe there aren't more facilities here. In my county alone we have had almost 1300 DUI arrests this year. AL is a real problem. Getting professional help is not easy. I'm not giving up. I will find something.

[paulywogg]

One Step at a Time - October 2013

Hey everybody,mama i feel for Clay its hard enough adjusting to a new school especially senior year,we got re-zoned when my daughter was a sophmore,she had been with the same friends since elementary,she had a tough time adjusting,in the end she left and got her g.e.d,its tough for them,well its official,its not allergies but a dang cold! thats what i get for saying"i never get sick"i gotta quit my bragging,i hope this day goes super smooth and easy,have a great tues everybody

[paulywogg]

One Step at a Time - October 2013

X-post gettin,why not try op then?its worth a shot

[gettinitright]

One Step at a Time - October 2013

Pauly,
Yesterday was a rough day. Felt discouraged and kinda beatin myself up. I cant find IP, so I am trying intense OP. It will be three nights a week Tues-Thurs from 6-9. Not sure when I can start, but I filled out paperwork.

Mama,
I'm sorry about Clay. There are 2 sides to everything. Guess I need to think about that more.

I enjoyed talking with several of you yesterday on Skype.

[mama bear]

One Step at a Time - October 2013

feel better Pauly

[gettinitright]

One Step at a Time - October 2013

Pauly, come have lunch with me. I'm about to have homemade potato soup from a deli by my house and Gatorade. Lunch of champions. LOL Pretty quiet here today. Where is everybody?