***Sweet Interruptions*** Rm# 267

I checked it thoroughly, LK. The ones recruiting are asking for type 2 diabetics. I'm a type 1 with pancreas producing little insulin. Moreover, the tests are done in or around the famously called "Research Triangle" Raleigh-Durham area where most of NC colleges and pharmaceutical labs are.. also home to the well known Duke University Hospital.
That's hours from home, but home to Lanakila ^_^
Thank you so much sistah for trying to help. That's what I love so much about you. You don't give up!!

Thanks Sis Kathy.

Sorry it is so far for you. Keep watching maybe they will open one for your symptoms.

or move to bessemer

Thanks Kathy, I will be better soon. This just has to "run" it's course and then I will be fit as a fiddle..old one mind but nevertheless fit!

Jaye, how is Murdock today? Kel? Sending huge hugs and prayers.

As soon as Kel gets back from his dad's, I'll let you know.
But I have to wake him up first! Poor guy kept waking up throught the night. First time ever in all the years of sleeping with him!
So far no calls so that means all's well over there for now Marion.

Sis Kathy, I'd love to move back to Lafayette...

Asking for prayers for my neighbors daughter Daisy. She is in the ER with apparent overdose. I am with my neighbor for support. Will update when I know something.

You got them LK. How old is she?

She is 17. She has been a problem child for five years now. Always running away. She left her house Friday and came back Sunday afternoon. When her Mom tried to wake her for school this morning she could hardly speak and was shaking terribly. So she called 911 and they sent an ambulance.

Will pray.

Thanks so much.

I think it was last year if I recalled, she had ran away with an older boy LK?
Parents are truly facing more uphill battles with kids exposed to drugs and the internet..

Carole, looks like you like the metal art pretty much!! The blue pendant, reflecting light, is what drew my attention.

Yes. She thinks she loves this man. He is 31, married with kids... we all know he only wants one thing from her and he supplies the drugs to do it.

Good Lord! If she's not found, he'd be pimping her.

I used to work with runaway teens in a safe house and that's a familiar scenario. She definitely needs prayer and help.

Yes, I like the metal art very much! :)

Sending more prayers here LK. Sure wish we could wake up these kids!!!

She was pimped out all summer, and when they found her, she was tested for drugs and diseases. She had syfilis one time, and gonorrhea another time. But she won't learn, and keeps running away. I am back home now. Daisy refused any type of blood test or IV. They gave her oxygen. They did do do a urine test, and they said it came back negative. She was told she needed mental,help, and told her to do to mental health, and she got up, got dressed, and walked out. Left her Mom siting there doing paper work. Her Mom is so upset that she can't make her get any help. She even went to see a judge, and the judge told her wait 10 more months till she is 18, and she will be responsible for herself then!

I don't know about there but in MI you can emancipate an incorrigible teen. My friend had to reluctantly do that with one of hers when he became a threat to her other kids.

According to the courts, they can't do anything.because she has so far not made any threats to anyone or done anything illegal, other than run away! Even though she gets in her Mothers face, and tells her she is a F******* B****!

just took Sammy to the vet to check his sugar. he said to cut back another unit, and if he keep doing so good, we might can stop nthe insulsan n a couple of week!

That is great news Kathy!

That makes me happy, Kathy. :)

I am so relieved. Sammy finally realized eating means a needle. he eats and runs

Prayers for Murdock for a peaceful journey when the time comes. Poor Kel, he has been there for his dad all the time and this must weigh heavy on his heart.

My DH is doing a lot better, those transfusions really helped him. Still is weak, but nothing like he was before. Eating so much better too, now to get some cooler weather. It did cool down a little, like from the high 90's to the high 80's. I'm hoping for the mid 70's soon. No doctor appointments this week, but same old schedule started next Monday.

Obamacare isn't suppose to start until 2014, I think some are getting an early start. Cutting back a lot of medical help is really going to hurt a lot of people, but you know the bigwigs in Washington DC don't have to go on it. Glad Jaye will get some much needed help though.

That's so sad when the judge won't cooperate for the sake of the mother's mental health.
I've been hooked on the ID channel, and most crimes committed are due to the influence of drugs. If I were the mother, I'd arm myself.

Carole, I'm sure you get pretty involve with the kids you're helping. I can imagine the added stress bringing your work home. Give me a physically challenged child, but not a know it all drugged teenagers. I can see myself strapped in a white robe few months later!

So happy for you Sis Kathy. One less worry. May Sammy live up to 20!

Pegi, there's a glimmer of hope that Darwin's partially back to his old self. Maybe when the temps start being tolerable, he'd regain his former strength.

I'm sad tonight. Not for me, but for Kel. I'm being that old Jaye when we first met.. No more throwing fits nor screaming matches. I've been lovey dovey towards him.. not easy.. but had to. In fact, I allowed him to get his favorite sodas and even cooked his favorite food tonight.
Yes LK, it's carnitas.
Still, he rather stare at the tv.. check on his cell phone constantly and hardly laugh at my jokes.
He will be taking time off till Friday. There's no way he can handle work. Though he's accepted the inevitable, like Marion with her mum... I can feel the fear of losing his dad.

For the first time, I asked for prayers on FB, and I can't believe so many responded.
I appreciate my sistahs here very much and thank you again for your prayers.
Good night.



This message was edited Sep 9, 2013 7:51 PM

It doesn't matter how much you accept the inevitable, the fear is just plain overwhelming. My heart goes out to Kel and wish there was some more me and all of us could do. Unfortunately there isn't as each of us must at one time face the passing of a parent or spouse. I add spouse as it is approaching the 9th anniversary of Ross' passing.

Jaye, as hard as it maybe, he does need you very much. They think they are so tough but deep down they are really little boys. Prayers for you both.

Pegi, wonderful news about Darwin.

Hooray for Sammie, Kathy.

Hello everyone! Yes Pegi is right, Obamacare doesn't start until 2014 for the whole country, no state can start early. It's the pharmaceutical companies "preparing" for Obamacare, which they're just saving a buck. They are able to do this because they have found a loophole in the current healthcare. There are loopholes in everything.

Jaye prayers are being sent for Murdock. He has been through the mill with this and I hope for a peaceful journey for him.

Pegi I'm glad that your DH is doing better! Great news!

Yes I've been trying to follow along, but I've been super busy. Turns out my storage flooded, I thought it hadn't, and I lost my bedroom dressers, king size mattress but saved the box springs, headboard, footboard, and bed frame, and some old clothes I'd never wear again. Dave took the rest of the furniture last year so I didn't have it to lose lol, so I've been sifting through moldy and mildewed boxes ick!

Kathy that is great news!! WooHoo!!


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I don't work with that population anymore. Used to. Yes, you have to learn to separate yourself from the kids and your work or you can easily burn out. Many do. Unfortunately for drug addicts, they usually have to hit rock bottom before there is any change. Keeping them from ODing or committing suicide is the big thing.

Thinking of Murdock and Kel. My heart goes out. It's something we all go through and most can relate to, but just so difficult when it's your turn. I agree with Marion, men keep things inside and sometimes have the worst time of it.

Good news, Pegi.

Hi Crissy.

jaye, I know its hrd for you, but doing what your doing is the right thing.kel is a man and don't know any better. prayers are being sent for your sanity and to kel, and my Murdock have a peaceful and beautiful journey

Sending my prayers for Murdock and Kel today Jaye. And prayers for you that you be what Kel needs right now. Keep an understanding heart and you will help and see him through...God Bless you all....

Morning everyone.
Sending my prayers as well.

Afternoon everyone. Marion, LK, Sis Kathy, Carole.. Barb...Lanakila.

Ahh.. Crissy's here! Love you Crissy and we've been missing you. Sorry about the flood but I think God's giving you a message. You and Joel need to start with a NEW bedroom set! Lol!

I don't want to bring all down with what's going on in my life, but it's nice to come to a place and know my sistahs understand and won't shun me.

Lord Jesus knows I need a support group as my family's overseas and my close physical friends are all over the states. Internet is the fastest way to reach for a hug or just being able to express my thoughts. So glad that none runs away from my ramblings. And if you did, I don't blame you!

This morning, I treated Kel to a Shoney's breakfast buffet out of town. You know something is wrong with Kel when he's not using both hands to eat his food!! Lol!
After that I asked him to bring me to a feed store, lying that Hambone's out of food. He was fussing that we normally get his food from WM and HB still has a good supply. Had to think quickly.. told him that I need some 'swap' stuffs.
When we got in, I gave him our debit card and to get anything he wants! He loves Carhartt stuffs and that's one place that sells them. Shocked the dickens out of him!
Am I a good wife or?? Hehehe.. but I did throw some plant food in the cart and a windchime ;)
That lifted his spirits some, even though it means no more swaps for me!!

When we got home, his happiness were short lived. Not my fault. His brother decided to leave (thanks to MIL) and yes...Kel, again, will have to be the one with the strong back and stay by his dad's side. I am assuming that pretty soon, MIL will ask Kel to start staying overnights, even though they're just 1/8 of a mile down the road.

So.. that has been the first part of our day. Hope Kel leaves all that dark drama behind IF he comes home. But I promise, if he carries over those dark clouds, I'll let the cats change his moods! Got to!!

Yes, sistahs. I acknowledge and appreciate all the good thoughts and advice. You are right, Kel only has me in his corner. When I questioned why God gave such inlaws... one wise sistah told me that it's because He knows Kel needs someone strong like me.
Sistah, you are so right.

So thank you for making sure I stay sane when Kel's going through another trauma. When his middle brother died from brain cancer, Kel's escape was being flippant. Extreme opposite reaction this time.

Off to the gardens with my cane. Will be back.


This message was edited Sep 10, 2013 1:51 PM

jaye I am so proud of you. be careful out side, it's hot

I strange sometimes how men handle grief. Mine stayed outside all day washing every car he could get his hands on the day after his brother killed himself. You are being just what Kel needs right now. Hugs to you both.

((((((Jaye and Kel))))))

Hang in there Jaye, it is tough on you, but you know that he loves his parents, no matter how evil his Mother is! We all love you very much, please feel free to vent here when needed!
((((((((((((((((((HUGS))))))))))))))))

I am so sorry Kel's brother is leaving and it will all be on his shoulder yet again. Sad to say but that really says something about a mother who drives her own child away at a time like this. My apologizes for saying that but it is just as bad to think it as to say it. Sending hugs and oh so wish I could be there to help through this time. You did right today!! Don't ever for a moment doubt that you aren't what Kel needs or has needed.......do not let the MIL win this.

Be careful in the yard and do not get over heated.

Sending extra prayers to you this afternoon Jaye. I pray for strength for both you and Kel and that the Lord will see you through this.....

Thank you sistahs! Talked to Kel an hour ago and he says that FIL's appetite has diminished. But he forced himself to eat.
He's not getting any visitors except for the nurses from Hospice. As much as the town folks like Murdock, none would cross that threshold to pay him a visit. I don't blame them.

Personal plea to Carole. Had to run back in here and eat crow. Please don't take my remarks to heart. I was actually responding to another, not you. My bad for skimming through the rest of the postings.
Forgive me Carole. No intentions to hurt anyone at all.
I love my sistahs here very much.... unconditional love!!!

This message was edited Sep 10, 2013 4:33 PM

how do you like your crow cooked? in a gumbo?