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RE: Jumping Jiminee, it's June already! - 6/17/2008 5:49:15 PM
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PrincessDonna
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So far, he has not checked in and his phone is still off. I don't think it is asking too much to talk to him before bed for a minute or two even every other day. But that is how they do things. Jake even told his psych doc before he left that he was afraid that they were not going to let him call home so I know that it isn't because of him that he isn't calling. But I am making sure to leave a short message every day so that he knows I didn't just forget about him.
I would be irritated too, if they agreed to have him call at least a few times.
However...when we go on family vacations, no way in the world is Nick calling his mother. When we go on long trips, like to Mississippi, Brian calls to let her know we got there safely, but Nick doesn't talk to her. It's too disruptive to our meager time as a family. Maybe Jake's father feels the same way?
Noah was a big giant butthead yesterday. Mouthy, not wanting to do anything he was told to do. He ended up grounded from all things electronic...on his first day out of school! He's been much better today and is out playing with Hannah. The kid is like Jeckel (sp?) and Hyde.  Brian did have a good long talk to him last night though, so maybe that helped. And Noah did take a 2 hour nap this afternoon too.
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RE: Jumping Jiminee, it's June already! - 6/17/2008 7:33:04 PM
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Kath
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But I am making sure to leave a short message every day so that he knows I didn't just forget about him.
I'm sure he will appreciate that when he gets his phone back.
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it is essentially a one way valve of sorts, that goes into your main drainage point ... it really does work, too ... a few years ago, every house in my neighbourhood had sewer back-up issues, except us ... our house stayed clean and dry!!
a sump pump? My parents have one too.
When we went in the basement last week for the tornado warning there was water pouring in from somewhere. I was afraid to come out from my hiding place to really investigate so Larry will have to check it out next time it rains.
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RE: Jumping Jiminee, it's June already! - 6/17/2008 7:36:37 PM
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it is essentially a one way valve of sorts, that goes into your main drainage point ... it really does work, too ... a few years ago, every house in my neighbourhood had sewer back-up issues, except us ... our house stayed clean and dry!!
a sump pump? My parents have one too.
No ... not a sump pump ... I had one of those out in the country and it backed up every time someone sneezed the wrong way. What I'm talking about is essentially a one way drain, which cannot back up (unless you end up with a geyser under your house or something drastic like that!)
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RE: Jumping Jiminee, it's June already! - 6/17/2008 7:45:52 PM
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Kath
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What I'm talking about is essentially a one way drain, which cannot back up (unless you end up with a geyser under your house or something drastic like that!)
Huh, I don't know what it is but I like the sound of it.
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RE: Jumping Jiminee, it's June already! - 6/17/2008 9:14:16 PM
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Ok, last month I think, and I'm sure it was this folder, someone had a relative who is a hunter, his boots rubbed and now he may have to have a foot(feet?) amputated because of diabetic complications. Was that this folder? I was just wondering how he was doing, whatever happened to him.
If no one knows then I'll run a search but I was as sure as I could be it was in here. I don't read that many chat threads.
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RE: Jumping Jiminee, it's June already! - 6/17/2008 9:19:08 PM
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Kath
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I don't know why I had it in my head it was in here.
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RE: Jumping Jiminee, it's June already! - 6/17/2008 9:45:38 PM
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It was here!
It was my FIL! He did end up having surgery and they were able to spare his foot and ended up removing a large amount of gout from his toe and foot. BUT he still has his foot! Praise God! His Dr's are talking to him now about going through some sort of weight loss surgery. He is morbibly obese and this might well be the only way left for him.
I'm sorry I didn't post an update. I posted this on a couple different boards and sometimes forget where I post things.
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RE: Jumping Jiminee, it's June already! - 6/17/2008 9:48:03 PM
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Kath
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. BUT he still has his foot! Praise God!
I'm glad of that!
I thought it was you but then didn't want to come right out and say so because rumors get started that way sometimes. Not that anyone would about this but still...
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I'm sorry I didn't post an update. I posted this on a couple different boards and sometimes forget where I post things.
That's ok, I just got to thinking about it today and wondered how he was.
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RE: Jumping Jiminee, it's June already! - 6/17/2008 9:50:15 PM
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Well, I'm glad Kath has her brain intact still. I do remember that now...sorry, Garsy!
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RE: Jumping Jiminee, it's June already! - 6/17/2008 10:24:24 PM
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However...when we go on family vacations, no way in the world is Nick calling his mother. When we go on long trips, like to Mississippi, Brian calls to let her know we got there safely, but Nick doesn't talk to her. It's too disruptive to our meager time as a family. Maybe Jake's father feels the same way?
If he does feel that way it is his own fault because we have open visitation. That means that Jake is allowed to be wherever he wants when he wants as long as Mike and I agree. I never tell Jake he can't go over there unless we are already busy or if he has been complaining about the harsh things that are said, but even then, I usually leave it up to him. BUT if we don't agree we go to the every other weekend schedule and one visit during the week for him. I have told him over and over again that we should sit down once a month together and plan our days so that we can all make the most of our time, but he refuses. He chose the default agreement eventhough Jake calls him every time it is a scheduled visit to go early and sometimes asks to stay late. He is allowed to sleep over during the week too as long as they give him his medication and get him to school and soccer practice and the occasional birthday party. But they won't do that. Jake missed every birthday party he was invited to these last 6 years if they fell on that schedule. My ex wouldn't even switch so that Jake could go. I think that is totally wrong especially when we are so open.
When my ex BIL who is also Jake's Godfather was married, Mike asked for Jake for the wedding. I told him that he could keep him for the entire weekend because we were planning on going up north. He didn't even ask about the wedding until two days before. He CHOSE not to bring Jake to the wedding because he (Mike) was part of the wedding party and eventhough they were surrounded by family and friends, he said that he couldn't keep Jake because he planned on drinking. Then he went back and told his family that I said Jake couldn't go to the wedding. My ex SIL told me that a few years ago. I just thought he told them the truth. But that is how they are. If Jake doesn't fit into their lifestyle, they would rather give him up than accomodate.
Another time I told Mike that a family member was close to death and since she was in Kansas City, he had a choice. Jake comes with me for the funeral and is gone for a few days or stays with him (mike). I was told that I couldn't take Jake and that he couldn't keep him because he had to work and nobody else would be there to watch him. He does have family in the area and we only live a mile apart. The rest of his family at the time lived in between us. Just excuses. I just hope they don't mess with his messages and erase them so he thinks I didn't call. But it will be on my bill so if that did happen, I can show him the bill when he asks.
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RE: Jumping Jiminee, it's June already! - 6/17/2008 10:31:04 PM
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Garcy, that is great about your FIL. It is hard to lose something like a foot or a leg. My uncle has had one leg amputated and now might have to have the other. YIKES!
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RE: Jumping Jiminee, it's June already! - 6/18/2008 8:31:06 AM
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PrincessDonna
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If he does feel that way it is his own fault because we have open visitation.
Wow...I agree. I hope you weren't offended by my post...I was just relaying our experience.
Actually, Nick's mother has complained in court that we don't have him call her every day. We told the judge it was too disruptive to our family time and that we rarely call him there, except for special days...first day of school, his birthday, etc. The judge told her she was being unreasonable and we didn't have to call her ever. But our situation is way different than yours, it sounds. I wish J was that reasonable about us having Nick.
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He fulfills the desires of those who fear Him;
He hears their cry and saves them.
The Lord watches over all who love him,
but all the wicked He will destroy.
~Psalm 145:19-20~
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RE: Jumping Jiminee, it's June already! - 6/18/2008 11:48:26 AM
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Donna, too bad you don't have a/c. I wish you cool weather then.
Garsy, good to hear the news about your FIL. Thanks for the update.
Tracy and Donna, I think you both do a great job despite the issues with ex-es. I know it can't be easy.
Just a note - Often, when I check in here to see the latest news, I'll get interrupted and forget who said what about a certain issue. Sometimes I don't always have time to double check and sometimes there's so many posts I haven't read I forget. I try to check in on a daily basis, but don't always respond. So please everyone, know that I pray for you as I read your posts, but don't always have a chance to let you know it.
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RE: Jumping Jiminee, it's June already! - 6/18/2008 1:09:35 PM
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Debilyn, I think the same goes for alot of us with all that goes on in our own personal lives. I try to and I took a bit of a break before with all this moving and vacation and recital stuff, but I try to keep up. I think that the most important thing is that we all know we are in prayer for everybody and that this community is just a blessing to have.
Thanks for the kudos with our kids. It really does mean alot. Especially when you feel like you are constantly being beaten down and there is really nothing you can do about it.
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RE: Jumping Jiminee, it's June already! - 6/18/2008 1:12:18 PM
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Actually, I was just thinking. I know there is a woman's prayer thread, but maybe if some of us are feeling that way, a quick post here wouldn't be a bad idea either. I try to keep a list, but do have to say that I have not been very good with keeping up on it. I know that I am not really close to anybody on the boards, but it is nice to know that there are people out there doing the same things I am doing and also praying the same prayers I am praying. In my family, when we have things we need to pray for, we usually set a time of day that we all pray at once. Usually noon. We are not always together, but just knowing that at the same time we are praying for them, they are praying for us is awesome.
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RE: Jumping Jiminee, it's June already! - 6/18/2008 4:35:15 PM
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Can I just say - Hubby needs to get a JOB before he drives me totally batty
Garsy-Hope that your dh finds employment soon!!!!
(We've been through the lay-off thing a few times...ugh...)
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RE: Jumping Jiminee, it's June already! - 6/18/2008 4:52:34 PM
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I was just checking Facebook, and I caught the status message of one of my acquaintances ... apparently he was just fired from his job. He is beyond livid ...
My first thought about his particular situation?? He never ONCE said anything nice about the company ... in fact, he would slam the company and his supervisors daily via his blog and Facebook / MySpace pages. Umm ... did he really think no one would ever notice??? And this year he has exceeded his allowed number of emergency days ... by almost double. I'd fire him too!!!
(I know him through another organization, which is why he is even on my friend list at all)
I really feel for those who get laid off due to downsizing, seasonal work, etc ... but have no sympathy for those people who intentionally mess up (whether they realize it'll cost them or not)
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As Sunnymom would say...may the fleas of 10,000 camels nest in that judge's armpits. 
He and Hannah are outside now and I told them not to come in until Brian gets home. I just couldn't take their bickering for another second and for some reason, they get along fine outside.
