One Step at a Time - December 2015

[NoraC]

Hey Liz - this is into the 2nd week of the itching. Had a steroid and an antihistamine shot last Monday. Plus, a round of steroids. Today I started new steroids, a cream and a couple other pills. They don't know if it's antibiotic induced or not at this point because the rash is not a typical rash. Embarrassing location. Mirrored images on back/side of buttocks, down the outer thighs. Very odd. No new detergents, lotions, etc. Even so, it would have been everywhere, not just right there.
Oh well - that's just me. Strange!!! :rotlf:

[NoraC]

Well, I've been asleep. Then I've been awake. Let's try asleep again. It's 1:00 am and I have work in the morning.

[fennel]

Nora, what is the "congrats" re: son about?

[Rusty]

Good Morning, Friends!

I have been busy working and finishing my Christmas shopping. One of my co-workers is visiting me from Ohio and is spending the night tonight so I am scrambling....trying to clean and finish up work tasks.

Nora-congratulations on your son's engagement!!! When is the wedding? So sorry to hear about your itching problem, and your poor mother's difficulty in breathing. WOW, you need boatloads of hugs, so here they are!:hug:

Liz-is there some reason why you feel fragile and you really wanted your husband home last night?? Did you feel like drinking? How are you feeling today?

Mama-so glad you heard from Sunshinedaisies. She's had remarkable success on Naltrexone. It helped me incredibly with cravings, too.
I had a nice long chat with Sunshine_gg Sunday night. I really miss her posts on MWO because she has such a wacky sense of humor and yet she is compassionate and empathetic, too. Fortunately, I "see" her on Facebook.

Fen-I am sending you hugs because I know how discouraged you are about the job market. You WILL find something...it just takes awhile...and unfortunately, it is so close to the holidays.

Big hellos to everyone else. I've got to get moving! I hope everyone has a wonderful AF Tuesday!

[fennel]

Oops! I was reading the site from my phone in the middle of the night...for some reason, I "miss" a lot of posts when I read from my phone.
Congrats to your son, Nora!

I hope you and your mom feel better soon.

[fennel]

I'm going to jump into the shower any minute, now. Just not looking forward to today.

[NoraC]

Thinking of you Fen. I wish I could be there with you. Slip a rock in your pocket and hold onto it when you need me. That will be me giving you a hug and holding your hand and helping you thru this hard day. :hug:

[paulywogg]

Hey all,aww,that's so sweet of you to be Fens rock Nora yes Lou understands Santa,Christmas its all he talks about lately, Rusty,I've always liked Sunshine gg.I loved her thread,miss her around MWO,I always wonder why peeps leave,oh well none of my business I guess,was surprised that Cowboy was serious about leaving, have you heard from him Nora? I know you guys keep in touch,sorry about the rash,terrible place too I'll bet jeans are irritating to wear,Liz,you sound good even though you've had thoughts,I think we all do here and there,well off to fix my everything for work, much love to all,have a great Tuesday

[Rusty]

Fenny-:hug: I am keeping you close in my step today because I know it will be a hard day for you.

Pauly-Sunny_GG left when she couldn't log onto the new MWO website. It was very frustrating for her. She liked MWO but has been sober for over 2 years with the help of AA. She sounds great and looks amazing. She's such a positive person and has such a quick wit. We don't keep track of the time we're chat chat chatting away, and then we look at our watches and laugh, "Holy shit! We've been on the phone for an hour and a half!!!" Hahahahah!

[NoraC]

Rusty - sorry I missed you last night. I thought you were off work this week. Didn't realize how busy you still were. Hope you have a great time with your friend.

Pauly - I was very surprised about Cowboy, too. He says that he is strong in his quit and has joined another forum. We have texted back & forth a few times. He was a huge support and I'm sorry that he felt the need to leave. But, like you were saying about Sunshine-gg. Some people are able to move on. I was sorry that he deleted his threads instead of letting them keep going. But, glad that Bri started another one.
What a fun time you are having with Louie. That's great!

Have a fantastic day everyone. I am at work today and busy. (Still itchy but not like yesterday so maybe the steroids are kicking in. )

[mama bear]

I am here...just two super busy days. All is well and I am AF....hugs to you Fen.
Off to meet my parents for dinner and I promise a nice long response tomorrow!

[paulywogg]

Thanks for the update Nora,I could never leave here,I consider too many peeps here almost like family,that sounds kinda dumb but its true

[fennel]

Checking in.
Thanks so much for all of your well wishes today! The funeral was hard...Mr. K wanted to die. He was 97 and bedridden since his stroke in June. Mrs. K, however, looked so forlorn. They have been married for 74 years! She made several forays to his casket- she rubbed his chest and just shook her head. With her Alzheimer's, she's remembering pretty well (for her) early in the day that he's gone...but in the evening, all bets are off and the family members have to break the news to her over and over. Just so sad.

The family was so happy that I made it to the funeral. Of course, I wouldn't miss it for the world. I have known them all for nearly thirty years, now.

I have nearly all the funeral hymns memorized, plus I know all the latest changes to the Catholic mass, thanks to all the funerals I've been to in the last few years.

[Lizann]

I'm with you too Pauly. I couldn't leave either. You're all my family. I miss cowboy too and was sorry to see his threads deleted. Wish I had a little one around here for Christmas. Maybe someday soon
Fen thinking of you today. I love that Nora is you're rock. I'm sending positive thoughts you're way.
I am feeling better today. I don't know why I feel fragile. Yes the drinking thoughts were there but they were making me feel nauseous too, if that makes sense I'm sure it's the holiday. I worry about my parents. Work today was normal with two of us there and for that I am so grateful.
Rusty you're always so upbeat! Thanks for the rays of sunshine you spread here.
Mama, did you get the new dryer yet. I fear my washing machine may need to be replaced in the very near future. CJ and I were both having problems with it. I swear the minute hubby looked at it it started working!
Nora, I'm glad the itching and the rash are better. I'm sure it can't be you're liver either. Makes no sense. Erin had a rash back in the day and we never did figure out from whence it came. Hope you mom is feeling better and you don't have to go to the ER.
Anyway thank you all for being here and for your support. I love you all.

[fennel]

On a lighter note, I have a job interview in the morning. One of the cleaning jobs I applied to was a skilled nursing facility (a good one) for seniors. I received an email from their H.R. person last night, asking for me to call her. Once I was on the interstate today, I did so. They are very excited about my experience of cleaning in a hospital. Infection control is important in their facilities.

Wish me luck, my peeps! I would start out at 13.55 per hour , with great benefits. I need a safe place to land, and this might be it.