[Lisaluvshearts]

Thank you VM and Coop,

I am alright, Jennifer is here with me now. It is ALWAYS go wonderful to have her here. It always does me good when she is home.


I don't have much to report, just that my mood is a little better.


I get paid on the 3rd, that is always nice. I have a lot of bills to pay but it's always nice to get a paycheck.


Have a wonderful evening. I'll make myself post again soon. Much love to all.

[IBelieveInMe2]

Well, today is my daughter's 17th birthday, but we had to kick our son out of the house this morning. Rather than kick him to the curb, however, we purchased an extended stay hotel room nearby for him just to get him out of the house so we can get some order back to our household. He had been totally defying our rules. Way too many instances to tell about here, but this weekend and last night were the final straw and my hubby took him to the place this morning. We just got home from our birthday celebration for my daughter and we dropped him off some leftover food (steak!) and dessert from the restaurant. My heart aches that we had to make this move, but I feel like we are being pretty generous to put him up at an extended stay rather than just kicking him out of our house. He is really depressed and we are afraid that he is hypomanic (as is his therapist), so I have very mixed feelings about pushing him out of our house in his hour of need, but something had to give. I think there are 2 separate issues going on: 1) mental health issues (depression and anxiety and possibly hypomania) and 2) total defiance and rebellion against us. And part of it is just normal for his age (20 yrs). Anyway, this was a difficult day on that front, and also an emotional day for me because my "baby" turned 17! I can't even believe how the time has flown. I want to capture them both and go back and do it all over again... but, unfortunately, life doesn't work that way, so we will move forward from here. I am just praying A LOT and trusting that this too shall pass and all will be well eventually. And I am praying for a lot of patience in the meantime. So that's what's been going on in my life.

Lisa: So happy you found some money in your savings account so that you can maintain your meds!!! And happy that Jennifer is home with you now. Hang in there, my friend! Things will get better soon!

Holly: Good for you for smothering the heck out of those weeds! I hope your formula works to get rid of the nasty nuisances. It sure sounds like you have been busy..... working both jobs??? Did I read that right..... Are you still working more for the rat b@st@rd, too??? Yikes!!! Glad to hear that you have been able to get out on your bike!

Coop: Nice of you to share that link with Lisa! Sounds like a great addition to meds. You are a very supportive person and we appreciate that! What is new with you?

EasySpirit and others: Waving hello and hoping all is well with you! Stop by and say hello when you have a chance!

I will try to remember to start the new June thread either tonight before I go to bed or in the morning. I have some apoointments in the morning, so if I forget, someone else please feel free to start the June thread. Thanks! See you all there!