Hello chicks :)

Yes Tammy we hate pushups too :D Hope you hear good news about the dispatching job..but if not, then yes just keep on taking steps towards the goal :cool: and W-h-o-a at riding alone in Memphis!!

Reda, that is so kewl that your old bike is still available, I hope you get her back! and lol @ the way your DH will get up, if you say you're riding to the big city :D

Hi Colleen, lol @ you adding fuel to the fire :devil:

Tymaboy those pics are great, from your phone? Sorry you ran out of gas, glad you got rescued :cool:

Well a recap of last Wednesday, when DH had the crash. He was on his way home, and approaching where he knew there was construction (scarified pavement; torn up pavement; bumps up and down) There was no one behind him or in front of him, he remembers that.

The next thing he remembers, is being on his back on the ground with paramedics and firemen around. His injuries show that he must have hit on his left side first; then did some kind of bounce involving his face and mouth; then ending up on his back. Someone driving stopped and witnessed that he was 'out' for at least 2 minutes.

Transported to our local hospital. I got the call when I walked in the door home from work, at 6:30 pm . Hospital is only 5 minutes away so got there quickly. He was in the ER, really not looking good, totally could see he was dazed by the way he interacted with me; and his poor face! blood and road rash on/around nose and mouth. His shoulder, forearm, bicep and thumb were hurting alot; plus a spot on his chest where maybe a handlebar poked him; and big long scratches down his back like a tiger got him (even with his hugely heavy leather jacket on)

THey took x rays and did a CAT scan; that was when they said 'you have a basal skull fracture and bleeding on the brain. You are going to Fletcher Allen' (big medical facility 50 miles from here)

well of course that about stopped my heart. talk about fear!! We sent our older son home to take care of dog, and make calls, and I followed the ambulance in my car.

after being in the ER for a while, at 10:30 pm he was admitted to Surgical Intensive Care Unit; oh man up there they had horrible head trauma patients, really scary. So they did lots more x rays, ultrasound, etc. etc. all through the night. Why is it like Grand Central Station in Intensive Care, at 4 in the morning???

finally at 5 a.m. I HAD to take a break; I went down the cafeteria and ate something. Then checked back with Joe again, and said that I had to try to sleep a little. I went into the Waiting Room, pulled my hoodie up and was able to fall asleep sitting up in the chair. Drooled all over myself though. I was able to sleep for almost an hour.

Then I had to wait an hour because docs were doing their rounds. There was a lady in the waiting room that wanted to talk, I didn't want to talk!! I had to excuse myself and get out of there, but then I used that time to make cell calls (thank g I had charged up my phone properly the day before)

So more x rays and tests that morning. And constant monitoring of his eyes and reflexes, due to the concussion. But they started to give us hope that he would be released maybe that afternoon.

It took forever (it seemed) for all the docs to agree, but then he was released at almost 6 pm Thursday night, barely 24 hours after the initial accident. It seems crazy to let a skull fracture person out so early, but they thought it was OK.

He has to wear a neck brace for 6 weeks; take anti-seizure meds for a week; he of course hurts ALL over, hitting like that and tumbling will dI o that.

We realize he is SO lucky!! a inch or so lower and I think it would have been maybe a cervical spine fracture??? and no broken limbs.

oh...about the bike. He was riding my bike. :( Yeah. it is very ironic because DH has always said, he has NO sentimental feelings towards his bike. and that shows, he never ever ever washes it, kinda beats it...whereas for me, you guys know how i love my bike..my pride and joy..and she is totaled.

And it's like no one is allowing me to mourn my bike. Because the comment is 'thank god your husband is relatively ok; the bike can be replaced, people can't' . Of course I know that! ! Can't I do both?? both feel grateful that it wasn't worse, but still be unbelievebly sad about the loss of my bike?

I know it has been a very very stressful few days but I am feeling the horrible depression that I thought was over. I cry at ANYTHING, I am indulging in self-destructive eating and drinking, it is crummy.

I don't want another bike, I don't want a new bike, I want my old one back. **** I'm crying now, and don't want to, DH thinks I'm mad at him and I"m not!!

thanks for letting me vent :hug:

Oh my gosh Holly what an ordeal- yes glad to hear Joe is ok and all and yes we do all know that material things can be replaced but everyone should see how much pride you have taken in your bike and I would think I would be able to see that as well. It does really suck I keep saying I am selling my chopper in the spring and quite frankly now sure if I will run out to buy a new bike or not and who knows I may have my old baby back - But of course DH keeps telling me that I can get my old bike back but that I should go buy a Harley as well for when we take our long trips - He is wanting me to have saddle bags and all........

Holly you know I would probably be mad at DH for taking my bike instead of his own but I am sure there was a good reason for it. It would just still suck, I know

Vent anytime girl and you need to take alittle time to digest it all and then you will get right back on track with your eating and all

Hope everyone has a great week :) Busy week for me - but then again I am always busy however this week we went to the river and went riding we had such great weather this weekend- hope it stays this way for alittle longer

Holly- ((HUGS)) So glad to hear Joe is home. Vent away all you need it is understandable.

We went for another ride today. Around 80 miles today. We went threw Galena. There were a ton of bikes parked there but my feelings is Galena is not very bike friendly. I have no desire to take the bike there again. Its not very fun driving threw Galena in a car either due to everyone walking & trying to find a parking spot. We have decided that the fall colors are probably done this weekend. What we saw today was trees with leaves falling off. I am so glad I was able to see the colors yesterday & that we have had beautiful weather this weekend.

Is anyone good at writing cover letters? I am at a point that I enjoy what I do but at the same time am in need of a change. I am very tired of listening to daycare girl crying everyday & everything I try does not work. A person can only handle that for so long before having to do something different. I have not got any new calls in the last month so if I loose this family I will not make enough for ends to meet. I also teach Religious Education class Wed. nights. Last yr I helped with the high school class but this yr they were short teachers so I am now teaching 7th grade. Having experience with the different age groups should help me (I hope) I have decided to apply for a paraprofessional job (yep more kids) I have never been good at writing cover letters, I never know what they should include. I did do some research on cover letters & they all are very different from what I had written in the past. I have started one on the order of what I have seen online but am not doing very well. Here is what I have, please help me add & improve it.


Dear Ms. Gratton,

Your advertisement on Dubuque Community Schools website for the position of paraprofessional sparked my interest. Please accept this letter and the attached resume as my application for the position.
I have had the opportunity to work in a variety of educational settings making it easy to adapt to new situations and concepts. In my present positions I have learned that each child needs vary from day to days activities.

Tymaboy--letter
 

How is something like this? You want to ASK for the interview~! Give them references (permission to check out your history) before they ask you for them. I have held several positions, and never NOT hired for what I was applying for IF I was interviewed. Getting the interview is the hard part!

Good luck!

Dear Ms. Gratton,

Please find enclosed my resume and a letter of recommendation in reference to the position advertised.

I graduated high school in **; shortly after graduating, I attended UW-Richland, and have now achieved a ** Degree in **through ** as of **.

Educational settings make it easy for me to adapt to new situations and concepts. In my present position I have learned that each child's needs vary from day to day.

My attached resume highlights some of my customer service/human relations experience I have acquired over the past **years. I feel that I am fully qualified, and we should meet to discuss the position. Should you have any questions, please contact me.

Cordially,


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name
address
email
phone

Holly, How's DH doing? Wishing him a speedy recovery from here!

Tyamaboy, I may need to write a cover letter of my own before long! The gobble-de-gook is getting hard to take. Not sure WHO will have jobs in the end. I like my hours and don't get paid too bad. I like I sit at a desk, see people, and have a window! I don't like the lack of "atta-girls", or the blame that gets thrown, or the lack of compassion, and there is NO support system at ALL. Well see...let you know when :devil: breaks loose!

Tammy, be careful in those big towns! Lots of stupid people, closer together!

Reda, How is the bandana project going?

We have decided to have DS's engagement party (50 invites) at our house next month. I have EngageMINTS, ready to go! We are having pastas, and salad, with of course, wine and beer. Should be fun. Hope it's not too cold out yet. We have a normal ranch house. Would like to move a few people to the 3 season room or garage!

Check in later.

Thank you Colleen. I am now also working on an office/clerical cover letter as well. I hope everything turns out the way you wish with your job. Or maybe THE perfect job will come available real soon for you.

I always enjoyed throwing parties. We just had a party for DH Bday last Friday. We had a mexican food theme. We were very lucky with the weather hope it stays nice a while longer.

Hello Girls, Tymaboy I like the sample cover letter that Colleen put in her for you. That is usually how my cover letter goes and I have always got the interview and been offered the job mind you I have only had 4 jobs over the years (this includes the one at Hardees while going to high school)
Good Luck Tymaboy hope all goes well for you

HI Holly and Tammy

Bandanas are going well keeping me busy in the evenings - but just got an order from Arkansas and no it is not Tammy either :) Had a couple people call me to set up a booth, one is Ladies night out for after prom party fundraiser and they thought this would help promote my stuff - since it isn't going to cost me anything I am going to do it :)

Well it is already after 10 so time for bed - have a Great Thirsty Thursday

Colleen you to hope everything works out at your job so that you don't feel like you need to look for a job as well

Interesting last few days. Took thursday off due to being up pretty much all wednesday nite. Then right away in morning the screen lite on my MacBook went out. I hooked it up to my tv so I could search for jobs. After I did that I tried to figure out how to fix it but no luck. Today i got my tooth pulled. Glad I did cuz it broke when they tried to pull it. I looked at the tooth & think that I would have needed a route canal. Dh took the day off since he had to drive me so he spent a few hours trying to fix my screen too he even took it apart but no luck. It works as long as we hook it up to the tv. Dh is talking about making it our multimedia unit. The apple tv is getting pretty old & is clicking so it is probley on it's last let. We went to target & bought an iPad to replace it. If i need to do anything major i will use dh MacBook. He will add me as a user & transfer all my info over to his for when I need it

bad news
 

My dad died. 73. He wasn't sick or feeble. He called the rescue squad, and went outside to wait for them. Died sitting in the chair as they got there. Couldn't revive him. Apparent heart attack. He is in Texas. My brother and 1/2 brother are going down today to take care of business. I am numb. There is nothing I can do. I went to work yesterday just so I didn't have to be alone. :( Feeling out of sorts.

Collen sending you :hug: take care and if you need anything let us know. Will the services be in Texas?

Tymaboy wow you have been having some luck but at least you got that tooth pulled adn it will not bother you any longer. So how is the job hunting going for you?

Holly how is Joe doing and most importantly how are you doing?

Hi Tammy

Colleen I am so sorry to hear about your dad. My prayers are with you.

Colleen, I am so very sorry. Bless your heart. PM me on FB if you need anything. Again, I am sorry. :hug:

Tymaboy, I hope you are having luck with the job search. I am like Colleen and CC, every job I have interviewed for that I WANTED- I got. INCLUDING THE DISPATCH ONE! I found out Thursday but I had to wait on my drug test to come back (duh). I start Monday. I am going to work both places... as long as I can. I want to be completely out of debt by the time I am 40.... and this is a way I can do it. BUT, the job I have now is going to be my secondary job. I have put the officer training on hold.... b/c I told the dispatch supervisor I would not leave him right off. I would wait to test. In the meantime I am going to continue to run and get my push ups achieved.

Colleen, the gobbley de gook in the office job started this whole thing with me. I am too old to play HS BS!

CC, I will be contacting you about a bandana...... it may take a little time. I am trying to get a routine going.

Holly, I am very sad to hear about your bike. I know a human cannot be replaced and a material thing can, and I know you are grateful your DH is okay, but I would be the same over my bike if I were in your shoes. It is just hard to explain to someone who does not take pride in their bike. Girl, you just vent away. If you need someone PM me on FB. Also, I know this time of year his harder on you.... chin up girl... you are an awesome person and very talented. You know I am the last one to give advise on the sadness feelings and such.... but hopefully you can take you a "pity day"..... sleep all day.... and then get up the next morning feeling better. Just remember if you need someone to speak with.... I will listen.

I am going to get going. As I posted before I will be very busy.... I am going to work an average of 70 hours a week..... but I am going to make it work!

Hi Girls- CONGRATS TAMMY - glad to hear you got the job, and boy are you going to be busy but in the end it will all be worth it :) Just get ahold of me anytime when you are ready - Like I said if there is something special you want done just let me know and I can draft it up and send a picture before making it permanent...... Again Congrats

Colleen hope all is going well for you

Tammy are you back to your winter job now?

Oh Colleen!!! :( :( :( I am So so sorry for that shock!! your poor dad, poor you and family, I am so sorry. :hug: :hug: :hug:


(and sorry I didn't reply sooner, just haven't been checking any of my forums lately.)