Leaving pets behind is so hard, and she'll miss you as much as you miss her. She won't forget you though, so she'll enjoy whenever you come to visit.

I know what you mean about updating the house, it's tough. I always heard it's a good idea to wait 6 months for any inheritance disputes, so maybe use that as a guide?

Just finished an all evening bake-off. It's my last day tomorrow, so I made 3 cakes - chocolate with chocolate orange frosting, coconut and lime, and sugar free apple and pecan muffins. Might have gone over the top... half the office is on holiday, so there's probably only 40 people to eat all this!

Lisa, it must be a really good motivator to know you can only take what fits in your car. Make you realise what actually matters.

Cakes were a great hit with the office. My chocolate orange cake went really well, everyone thought I was some sort of master who'd been slaving to get the perfect frosting! I have a great cheat though, so they've all stollen it.

I'm having an insomnia night again - I had one yesterday too. I keep waking at 4am. I turned on the news channels to give myself a bit of a distraction, but it's all about the attacks in France, and it's so shocking, I can't sleep after watching it. How can people do that?

My OH is away this weekend, he was supposed to be on a stag night, but his dad is so ill just now he's had to pull out. He's likely going to end up in hospital tomorrow. OH said he doesn't expect to be home for more than one night this next month. I think he's taking too much on himself, that his Dad will manage for more nights than he thinks, but my OH is always such a worrier. He'll start chemo on Wed, and I know he'll need good care for the first week or so after that.

Well the OH ended up in hospital in dramatic fashion... The hospital never called him back to agree to admit him yesterday, so he called a local dr today, the local dr came out, and when his dad got up to answer the door, he collapsed.

I think just weakness from lack of food, so some IV fluids should help. Will keep you all posted.

Things went downhill, OHs dad not expected to last the night.

Sorry I've been AWOL!
 

Hello Everyone! Sorry I've been missing in action for so long. After many struggles, we finally got my son admitted as an inpatient at the same psychiatric hospital I spent 25 days in last summer. I cannot tell you how much all of this has triggered my own anxiety and depression. But I have stayed strong most of the time. Long story, but he was released this past Thursday after 14 days inpatient. They diagnosed him as bipolar because he was clearly manic, but he will not accept that diagnosis and does not want to take the meds they put him on because he says they make him hallucinate and feel suicidal. He has an appointment with his regular psychiatrist Tuesday. I am just praying that he will be able to help my son. I am worried sick about him.

COOP: I am so very sorry about your OH's dad. :( That is so sad how he took a turn for the worse so suddenly. Please keep us posted. Praying for him and your OH's family... & you! :hug:

Lisa
 

LISA: So it sounds as if you have definitely decided to move! Yippee for you!!! :bravo: I know you have some reservations and logistics to work out with your mom's estate and her house, but I really think this will be a positive change for you. :) That would be great if your friend could travel out there with you. I hope that works out! Do you have any idea of when you might move? I was also pleasantly surprised to read that you are taking a class again. Good for you! What school? I admire you for always having the courage to pick yourself up and try again. You are a strong woman, Lisa! I hope you know that. :)

Welcome
 

JesikaBeth: A belated :welcome3: to the group! It's great to see you posting a lot! We are happy to have you here. :)

Hoping and praying that your mom's heart surgery goes well on Monday.

Coop
 

COOP: I hope you saw my message to you at the bottom of my first post above. I just wanted to add that I will be thinking of you as you begin your new job. I am sorry that things are rough for you and your OH right now. I hope the transition to your new job will go as well as it possibly can under the circumstances. Hang in there! Sending a big hug! :hug:

Holly & Monica
 

Has anyone heard from Holly (Vermont Mom) or Monica (EasySpirit)? I just read through all of the July posts and didn't see any posts from either of them. Hope all is well!

pinkalarmclock
 

pinkalarmclock: :welcome2: Are you still around? Hope to see another post from you soon. :)

Kathleen - I'm sorry to read your latest update with your son, I really hope things resolve soon.

I'm afraid my news isn't good. OH's dad died in the night. Pneumonia and sepsis. We are reeling, but glad he isn't suffering anymore. It was so hard seeing him go through that.