What a week!

I hope you all had a great Christmas. Ours was......stressful. Our youngest daughter had one to many disappointments on Thursday last week and decided to take 24 sleeping pills. Thankfully, and we are VERY thankful, she told us what she did. This was 11:00 at night, so we jumped out of bed, threw on some clothes, and took off for the hospital. I had to pull over once for her to throw up, and then when we got to the er door, she threw up again. I wish I had taken her back home then, but as they say, hind sight is 20/20. They took her back and sent us out to the waiting room. I, of course, was on the verge of hysterics by then. I have decided that our oldest daughter, the future doctor, is the rock of our family. She was with us, and so strong, and loving. Anyway, they gave J, our youngest, the charcoal stuff to drink, did blood tests, and called in a social worker. He talked to me, to J, and than came back to us and said that he agreed with all of us that she really didn't intend to harm herself since she immediately told us about it. But he did think, and we totally agree, that she does need some counseling in dealing with stress and disappointments. We told him that we had a therapist that our family doctor had recommended and would set up an appointment the next day. The er doctor told us that they wanted to keep her for 24 hours and watch her heart, since that was the recommendation of poison control. She has had major problems with insomnia since going to college, and the pills were some pretty strong stuff. That was the reason our doctor wanted her to see a therapist anyway, was her issues with not being able to sleep at school. Anyway, we waited, and waited, and waited, and finally they told us they found a room for her. The nurse came to take her, and told us it was in ICU, but not to worry, that was the only empty bed they had. I know the flu season is here, and it has been really bad, so we didn't think much of it. We left around 5:oo am. I went on to work for a few hours, intending on working until noon, going home and sleeping for a few hours, then head on to the hospital and taking her home that evening. When I got home, mothers intuition kicked in, and I decided to take her some real clothes and check on her. When I got there, they were getting ready to take her to the stress center, by ambulance, and I wouldn't have known if I hadn't been there. I, of course, started crying. I wanted her home, she wanted to go home. She felt stupid enough for what she did. I was told there wasn't a choice, she signed a paper willing to go. She is 20 years old, but she would sign anything the doctors told her to. She had no idea what she was signing, and they woke her up to do that. So off she was to the center, with me driving there. Long story short, I had called my husband, very upset, and he came over. The people in the center, and I know they are trying to do what is best for the patients, couldn't have cared less how we felt. I felt like my baby was being taken away from us, and because she is over 18, too bad for us. I told them no one told us anything about this, and all they would say is, no one told you?? My husband has a pretty bad temper when pushed, and we had been pushed pretty far with this, plus we had zero sleep, and they ended up escorting us out of there. The worst feeling, having to leave her there. I have not cried so much, except when I lost my Dad. I couldn't drive my car home, had to leave it there. J called us a few hours later, said she was ok, but wanted to come home. She was meeting with the psychiatrist the next morning, and she was going to tell him she wanted out. We were there by 9:00, supposedly to meet the doctor. We never met him, and 2 hours later we took J home. She said she had to sign a paper saying she was leaving against dr's orders. I was soooo happy to have her home. She has gone back to work, (she works part time during Christmas at Blockbuster), and seems very happy. She is seeing the psychologist Tuesday, and I am looking forward to that. Her Dad is going with her, since he's still not working, he has the time. Oh, and to top off this great week, he has the flu! And our insurance has still not been fixed, even though they have cashed over $1300. in checks from us for insurance.
Here's to a better New Year! 2007 has got to be better, right??
Thanks for listening to me rant, but it feels good to let it out, as we haven't told many people about this.
Everyone have a Happy New Year, and please, please don't drink and drive!

It's gotta get better, right??

I hate this feeling, not knowing what is going to happen. Hubby still doesn't have a job, and right now there are no prospects. We are still fighting with the Cobra insurance. We had coverage until last night when I went to pick up some prescriptions. All of a sudden, our insurance has been cut off. They have received the money, I don't know what their problem is. I hate dealing with insurance. They are quick to take your money, but file a claim, they don't know who you are.
My daughters got their grades yesterday. The oldest daughter got all A's, which isn't surprising. The other one got B's and C's which really isn't surprising either. She could have gotten better, but she doesn't work as hard as she could. Oh well, they are different.
Is everyone ready for Christmas? I'm not, and am starting to panic. It's hard when you work 40 plus hours a week to get it all done. But I always do. At least we have the weekend to tie up all the loose ends, and wrap. My house is such a disaster, and it doesn't seem to bother anyone but me. I can stand the mess for a few days when a project is going on. Like putting down wood floors, getting the Christmas stuff out. But it's been weeks, and I'm about to scream. I'm trying to ignore it. It's the Christmas season, and I'm not a yeller. I'm very quiet from what everyone says. When I got off work last night, I had to go to Lowes. I stopped at Starbucks, got a white moca, and sat in the parking lot for a bit. Just me, and the radio. Very nice. I wondered how long I could get by with sitting there. Maybe a couple of hours, but I left soon and got my stuff done at Lowes, and went to the grocery store, then home and cooked dinner. Such fun!
Did anyone see the great Colts/Bengals game last night? I loved it, and the guest they had on there, Matthew McConaughey. He is in the new movie We Are Marshall. I live in the area where that took place, the plane crash that killed the football team, coaches, and some fans. I was only 10 or so, but I remember it so well. It was a very sad time. Matthew is soooo cute! I can't wait to see the movie.
Well, better get back to work, lots to do. Hope you all have a great day, and thanks for reading.

A Better Day

Well, things are looking up, a little. My husband received a call from another recruiter, saying they had a couple of engineering jobs they were trying to place people for, and were interested in getting his resume so they could send it out. And a very sweet person sent us some really good information that will definitely help in the resume and interviewing process. Thank you Hope. That was so nice!!
Thanks Weekends off for you comments, I appreciate your prayers.
I went to the pharmacy last night to pick up some much needed prescriptions. Of course, the ex-company cut off our insurance immediately. We are doing the Cobra thing, but that is taking forever!! I hate insurance companies. They don't care, and you can call them 10 times, and get 10 different answers. Anyway, I was expecting to pay full price for the meds., and surprisingly it was just the co-pay. I don't know why, but didn't ask any questions. So, another good thing that happened yesterday.
Our girls finish up the semester today, so our house will be full again. I love it when all of our kids are home. The dogs love it too! Maybe now we can get our house decorated for Christmas. I have never been this late getting the tree up, but just haven't been in the mood.
Hope everyone has a great day, and thanks for reading!

Well, it sure is Monday

My better half had a job interview this morning. I was really excited about it, and he was too. He called me a few minutes ago, and I knew by the sound of his voice it didn't go as well as he expected. He said it wasn't bad, but he wasn't expecting to hear from them again. He lost his job 2 weeks ago (yeah, Merry Christmas!) I'm trying to be optomistic, but it's hard. I am always the positive one in our marriage, but it's getting harder and harder. I know everything will work out (see, I'm optomistic!), but it's Christmas time, 1 more of his big paychecks left, and 2 girls in college. I don't want them to know, they worry so much anyway. I feel so alone right now. None of my coworkers know, none of my other friends or family.
I Hate Mondays....

TGIF

I am so glad its Friday. My favorite day of the week. I work with some great, funny people. One of the guys locked his keys in his truck with the engine running. Had to call the police to help him. That wounds like something I would do, I'm such a clutz. Another guy I work with, just a kid at 30. He is wonderful. Funny, caring, loves his wife more than I have ever heard another guy say. Not that my man doesn't love me, he does very much, but this guy is one of a kind. So many bad things have happened to him this year. His wife is battling cancer, came very close to dying a couple of months ago, but is doing pretty good right now. Hopefully her last chemo treatment will be Tuesday. He lost his favorite uncle a few months ago to cancer, and his favorite grandfather died this morning. Earlier this year his wife found out she was pregnant, but lost it. Still he has his smile on when anyone is looking. I think I have problems, my hubby is without a job, but when I talk with this guy at work, my troubles are so small.
On the upside, hubby has a job interview Monday, so if anyone reads this, please keep your fingers crossed, and say a prayer. We have 2 kids in college, and tons of bills like everyone else. A job would be nice this time of year.
It's getting close to lunch time, my second favorite time of the day. Of course 5:00 is the best!
What to have for lunch........

Wednesday

I have no idea what I am doing here, but it looks like fun, so I'm gonna give it a try!