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Terrie

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    Minor pity party..

    in GENERAL

    Posted

    Becky -

    Thanks for your PM - it's nice to know I can vent and SOMEONE is listening!! I can't thank you enough for your suggestion - I tried the temp agency a long time ago (seems that way, anyway!) before my diagnosis, etc. and never followed through - I will start making some calls this week - a GREAT idea!

    Nancy -

    So thankful for the response - a little understanding is just what I needed! I am home alone usually through the day right now and sometimes I just let those mountains grow, you know??!! I was in a great routine of going to morning Mass for several months last year and that gave me such strength - I think I will try to resume that habit - it couldn't hurt, right???

    Thanks - feeling better this p.m. -

    Terrie

    Becky can't sleep....

    in CAREGIVER RESOURCE CENTER

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    Snowflake -

    No need to apologize here - I took a rant myself today. I think that dealing with the disease is one thing - and then there is life itself! Maybe you should disconnect the phone for a few days - in fact, I might try it myself! I would suggest getting away for a couple of days?? Maybe a possibility?? It wouldn't be for us (financially, anyway).

    Hope today is a better day - will they provide meals in that little white room?? Hmmmmmmmm.................

    Terrie

    Minor pity party..

    in GENERAL

    Posted

    I don't really feel like posting anymore. I don't know that I have much to contribute, am EXTREMELY depressed and, well, kind of hanging in limbo. I apparently didn't get the job I interviewed for several weeks ago - don't know if that's a good thing or not. I feel guilty for even posting this because so many of you are fighting for your lives or your loved ones lives, but I just don't know where to go from here.

    Financially we are sinking fast. I haven't worked outside the home for 12 years and was in the middle of a certification class when the diagnosis came. I was able to finish school this summer, but have only made a few half-hearted attempts at job-hunting. I don't even know if I could work - I mean there are days when I think I could, but there are days when just keeping up with my family takes all my energy. Our 12 year old cars are dying, my husband has an absessed tooth and we can't afford the dentist.

    Sorry to vent, but life right now seems a bit overwhelming. I have no experience in my field of study, so no one will hire me - but how in the HE*L am I supposed to get experience without a chance?? My husband wants to know why I push my kids so hard with school and college - I told him I didn't want them to be doing this in 25 years. I think I hurt his feelings, but I can't help it. I have to go as I am crying again............

    God bless you all -

    Terrie

    Just a P.S. I went to the local college yesterday for a volunteer tailgate party - you know I wanted to give back to the community that helped us soooo much. Decided to join a local organization - have been pondering this for weeks - who to help, etc., since I wasn't working and everything. Well, the organization has dues - I can't afford. Geeze, I can't even afford to volunteer - this IS sad! (I know there are other ways to help, just not quite as close to home and I don't know if my car will get me there!) he he

    What can friends do to help?

    in INTRODUCE YOURSELF!

    Posted

    I agree with everyone - the meal thing was the BEST for us. My friend organized a listing and schedule - anytime someone said they wanted to help. They each cooked about once every six weeks or so - it was GREAT! Also, a local church accepted donations in my name for those that just wanted to help with expenses - we received grocery cards and Wal-mart cards in the mail - many times unsigned. That was a BIG help. A dear friend of my who I used to sit for took my daughter almost every Saturday just to let her play with her kids - it was a break for Anna (my daughter) and myself. God bless -

    Terrie

    Hugh

    in GRIEF

    Posted

    Candy-

    What a strong and inspirational person you are - I am so very sorry to hear of your loss. I feel like words are just not enough right now, but know that I will keep you and your children in my prayers as you heal.

    Terrie

    Catfish

    in HOPE

    Posted

    David -

    Sounds WONDERFUL - I can just picture this river and you there fishing from your boat!! How great that must be - to be able to walk out the door and fish when you want!! The steps would prove a challenge, but it sounds like it is worth it!! Many more tiring and satisfying fishing days ahead!! Enjoy your weekend!!

    Terrie

    REPRIEVE

    in GENERAL

    Posted

    Sam-

    Thanks for the uplifting update - geeze, we fellow cancer patients will pray for fungus, too!! :lol: Hang in there and keep us posted - it was great to hear from you and know that there is NED!!!

    Terrie

    Hi All .. Missed you!

    in GENERAL

    Posted

    Laurie-

    OH MY GOSH!! I was just thinking about you yesterday and wondering how I could email you and see how you were! Of course, I got distracted and never got around to it!!! SSSSOOOOO good to read a post from you - please let us know how your Mom is doing and you, too. We miss you - but keep you and your family in my prayers -

    Terrie

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