One Step at a Time April

[NoraC]

Oh Glassie. What happened?!?!?!

[Glass Half Empty]

Just tripped on a wonky sidewalk. Nothing too serious. Just a pain in the a***

Nora I'm SO proud of you, you little legend!

And the rest of you you too...Rusty, Mama, Pauly, Liz. You are all working through some really difficult stuff at the moment and doing it very well.. xxx

[Lizann]

Feel better glassy! Sorry about the foot, but I'm glad you stopped by!

[Rusty]

Hi All,

Rough day trying to work through this insurance mess with my neck. What a pain. I was home for the day and was on the phone for 6 hrs. At least I'm off the pain meds during the day.

Glassie...you poor thing!!! How did you break your foot? i am so sorry you are hurting but I am so glad you are here with us.:yay::hug:

Back to work tomorrow and long commute, too. :-)

I like the discussion regarding food and sugar and so glad to see Kuya, NS and Tree posting here on our cozy little thread.

Sweet dreams everybody!

[actiongirl46]

Hi all!! I have been traveling over the weekend. I did have a chance to read over the weekend and sent a long post on Saturday but it didn't go through.

I am happy to see some progress with the chronic pain SK and Rusty. I know you are not 100% yet and far from it but it seems like you are a bit better. That tiny progress (hope I am reading it right) made my day.

Techie - how was the move? How is your mom adjusting?? That is a big deal and I hope it is going well.

Liz - we have a new driver in the house and I am having a hard time handling it!! The stress! We were almost side-swiped today and he (my boy) didn't even see it. Lord help us! I'm so glad your girl is ok.

We are all SO busy!! Work, families, parents, stuff . . . speaking of, Mama, hang in there!! You work a lot!! Nora, glad your mom is doing well. I love yahtzee!!

Pauly - I saw your recent posts and I'm with you. I had a great time traveling to see my sister but I am not in a good spot now. Its been about 4 days (including travel) and I don't seem to care much about my health. I need to get my rhythm back and SOON. Sigh.

Group - when you have had a slip, how do you get your groove back? What works for you?

My hubs will be gone for several weeks starting tomorrow am so I am on my own as far as accountability. Which is not good for me. Thanks all for your continued support - AG

[actiongirl46]

I really liked the discussion on nutrition as well. I am not ready for that yet but am interested . . . one thing at a time for me.

[SKendall]

Glassy, what a way to get some rest! I'm guessing you are on crutches or wearing a boot. A broken foot is painful.

I am very optimistic about my progress with physio.

AG, with husband out of town, how will you be accountable - post here?

Rusty, so sorry about the insurance woes. Glad you are improving.

[Lizann]

I enjoyed the conversation about nutrition too. I just try to make healthy choices. That's it for me right now. Had sautéed spinach and garlic for dinner. Yummy! Of course I probably should've not had the M&M s . Tomorrow is another day.

So much drama at work today! My coworker Ann and I just keep to ourselves, but today was not a pleasant day for us. Hoping things will calm done some tomorrow

Rusty, those insurance companies are not easy to work with. That is so frustrating. Hope you got it all straightened out.

AG, check in here with us. I know it can be hard, you've got some time under you're belt
now. You can do this. Do you're kids know that you've stopped drinking. My son watches me like a hawk. I was stuck in traffic the other day and he called to see why I was late.

Skendall I sure hope the physio is helpful. You deserve some relief.

Hello everyone else. Gotta run, CJ just came home and I need to get her dinner.

[Rusty]

Hi Friends,

Just hanging out watching NCIS here at the hotel. Not in the mood to do my useful after work-work so I thought I would pop in. :-)

ActionGirl-great move on letting us know that you'll be alone and you're feeling vulnerable. Yes, post here and on The Newbies Nest or anywhere else to give you support.

Skendall-so glad the physio is working...finally some relief for you!

Liz-sorry to hear about Erin's accident, and I am so grateful she is ok! $3,00 OMG!!! I feel badly that your son called you and wondered why you were late:hug::hug: I was lucky that my family did not do that...it would have made my anxiety even worse.

Nora-how long have you been a vegetarian? I didn't know that. ;-)

Mama-how is it going with your boss in town?

Pauly-how are you????

NE-what's up with you?

Big hellos to everyone else. Off to bed. :-)

[SKendall]

Well, I can't sugarcoat the way my day has turned out. I got my bank balance today and sadly I can't make the monthly bills. The husband has told me is broke and can't help me out and I think he has forgotten I have access to his bank balance too so I know it isn't true.

I'm (we) are a long way from the $1m+ we had. Maintaining 2 homes is just so darned expensive and whatever $ he spent on "the other woman". My son has been sending me $$, but I hate that I have to cash the cheques.

At one time the husband had self-respect and consideration for his family and a good moral compass. He adopted this "throw away attitude" when he got with her and threw away a whole damn family, His moral compass and his other beliefs. I simply don't recognize him any more. He threw away relationships with his friends who "judged" him as to his treatment of me. Also, when she dumped him he became bitter and as much as I am very sorry for his amputation that has affected him too. On the amputation, I have no idea how that affects people or how it feels so I shouldn't make that as a form of my argument. His amputation wasn't until September and this attitude has been going on for a while. The only thing that is keeping us in contact is the house and after it's been sold I can move close to Vivian and be out of his life.

That's all.

To makematters worse Peggy has been walking on 3 legs now for 2 days and I don't have the money or transportation to see the vet. I do have some money in Canada and it will take me some time to access it, so I at least have that option. When my luggage was stolen at the accident both the chequebook and bank card were in it and accessing that money is difficult at the moment.

The above sounds like a terrible pit story and I don't want to be that way because it's hard for me to admit it and I need support from my friends at MWO. I have a couple of neighbours to whom I have been giving unconditional support to both financially and emotionally. I told the one who owes me money my predicament and she kept checking on her nails waiting for me to stfu.

[Lizann]

Aww Skendall, I'm so sorry for what you are going through! :hug: we are here for you.

Rusty, you're sounding a little down. Glad you're taking it easy tonight. Can't say I blame my son for being suspect of me. I need to earn is trust back and I'm ok with that.

[Rusty]

Oh Skendall....I am soooo sorry... I don't know what to say. I hope you are able to access your money in Canada soon. So sad to hear about Peggy, too. You never sound like you're having a pity party for yourself so don't ever be afraid to vent. We are here for you!

[paulywogg]

:hug::hug:Skendall,sounds like a mess wish that darn house would sell so you can be free of having to deal with the ex,plus it would help financially, vent all you need

[mama bear]

hello loves....I am sorry I am not here....just so darn busy and when I get home I crash
My beloved boss is not here Rusty. His father was diagnosed with liver cancer LAST week and may not love through THIS week....
Mike is very close to his dad and I know this is devastating for him.....and is he is very private so none of know what is really happening.....I texted him last sending love and prayers and he responded thanks....
Glassie...a broken foot?? I remember when K9 did that.
SK - we are here......
I have to read back on the nutrition part.....not that I would pay any attention to it:congratulatory:
I am training a new employee and another one did not show up yesterday.....the culling has begun and I am hiring some rock stars to replace them
Lizz, Nora, Ne, AG, Pauly, Sk...everyone.......know you are loved
Gotta blaze

[SKendall]

MAE everyone. Feeling a bit better today, just need to stay calm and carry on.

Peggy still can't walk on all 4 legs, so will try to see a vet today.

The exercises are helping me improve rapidly, so very thankful for that.