A Rough Couple of Days/ Updated 6/23

[rosiep]

Hi Folks-

I have had a couple of really hard days. My daughters friend, a young 20 something transgendered man, tried to kill himself this weekend. It's not the first time and fearfully, I don't think it'll be his last.
Zena found out on Friday that he'd been taken to the hospital by a friend who went to his apartment after he didn't turn up for class. Saturday morning, this young man called me, still groggy and ill, asking me to come to the hospital because he needed (and I quote) "an adult".
His "parents", (and I use the term loosely) would not make the effort to come. His mother said..this was of his own making, and his father (stepdad I think) could not take time off from work.
I am sick to my heart; feel no where near capable, and am dealing with something much bigger than myself...all I can do is be there and hold his hand, advocate for him at the hospital and show him love as best I can.....but I still feel mighty helpless.

Sorry to be a downer; I just can't believe how these parents sent this kid out into the world so alone.

To all of you out there who faced similar challenges...my heart aches for you too. No matter how old you are....as a parent, I just can't fathom it. I just can't.

sigh...breathe....put on my big girl panties and go back to the hospital in a few hours.

I can do this right? RIGHT!

[DVC~OKW~96]

Yes, Rosie and thank g-d you can. Hell, Thank Rosie. He needs you, and you are there. That is the important piece. You will hold his hand, wipe his tears, hug his neck and be his rock. He's your third child, eh? :hug:

I don't pretend that it's easy, but you aren't asking for easy. You are only hoping to provide a thread for him to grasp until he can find a way to put one foot in front of the other again.

I wish I had real words for you, real answers, real solutions but I don't. Showing him unconditional live as you are is the only thing I can think of.

Thanks Rosie. Seriously. Thank you for reaching out and caring enough to help him save himself. :hug:

If you think it would help, tell him that you've shared his pain with a group of family who give a damn, who want him to keep taking his next breath, who want him to find a way, find some joy, some hope. Sending you every good wish for strength for him. :hug:

[PeterPan09]

Rosie, you are a gift from God to this young man-and to those who are witness to your actions. :hug:

[BC Disney Lover]

I'm so sorry you have to go through this, Rosie! Thank god this young person has you to help through this rough time. As a Mom I couldn't imagine any parent leaving their child alone at a time like that.

[OrlandoMike]

Oh Rosie!

You can do this! One step at a time.....

I am saddend by this, but happy to know that you will be there! :grouphug:

Please keep us informed....

[DVC~OKW~96]

Just remember Rosie, as you are there for him, we are here for you. Lean on us as you need to. :hug:

[starann]

HUGS for you Rosie as well as him. As a mother I can't understand how a mother can just turn off a switch to loving her child.

[Stormhawk]

You CAME when he called. That gift alone will have shown him more than you can imagine. While I can not presume to know either his or your burdens, you proved he is not alone in the world.

Be there, listen, and joke (people forget just how powerful a laugh is). Beyond that let him guide you. This road is one of the most personal possible and there is no "right" way.

Please don't forget that unless you find the time and space for yourself you will not be able to give. Share your burden with those blessed to know you as it serves you.

[spacemermaid]

You don't know me, but when I read this I had to comment, mainly to say THANK YOU for being there for the young man in question. Transitioning is difficult enough; being abandoned by one's own parents, especially after a suicide attempt is just...unacceptable. So, thank you for caring enough to do what his parents won't do.

[C&G'sMama]

You are obviously a blessing to this young man. You said "all I can do is hold his hand and advocate for him at the hospital...". That's an amazing thing you're doing. This is wonderful gift. I am sure it is difficult and as others have said lean on us and anyone else you can.

Thought and prayers for all of you.

Ann

[Sphyrna]

I know you can do it Rosie!! You are a great person! Just be there for him to listen to and talk to. We all know you can talk :) Hopefully it all works out for him. Having you there will be a great help. :hug:

[jjjmranch]

Thank you for being there for him. My children will always know that their Mom will always be there for them, no matter what. Shame on that egg factory for abandoning him. I refuse to call her a mother, because no mother does that to her child.

[OrlandoMike]

Lets try to stay positive folks.....

This woman (The mother) may need help from a group like us someday, let's not judge. In my experience if you judge, people will not come to you for answers.......

Lets stay focused on the person in the hospital and our own guardian angel

Rosie!:thumbsup2

I swear Rosie, your coffee tab at Disney is on me! :grouphug:

[rpmdfw]

Rosie, what can I say that hasn't already been said by someone else on this thread.

You rock!

You're amazing, and you're helping him more than you can possibly know.

We're here for you, when you need us!

:grouphug:

[rosiep]

Just remember Rosie, as you are there for him, we are here for you. Lean on us as you need to. :hug:

Thank you all..so very, very much. I cry as I write this because it is so true that the support is a trickle effect. I came here just needing to let it out and what I got was hugs, and love and words of encouragement...
Thank you ....more than I can ever tell you.

Be there, listen, and joke (people forget just how powerful a laugh is). Beyond that let him guide you. This road is one of the most personal possible and there is no "right" way.
.

Yesterday, with my daughters encouragement, I told the "bluest" joke I know! ;)

[rosiep]

Tonights hospital visit was encouraging. He is still in the medical part of the hospital awaiting a bed in the psych ward..but he was able to talk with his psychiatrist and feels more connected to the staff is is encountering. (They have been really great..unlike the first couple of nurses and Dr. we met)

I plan to make sure that he spends alot of time with us as a family when he leaves the hospital. I let him know that he is welcome to come and cook, veg, read, garden or WHATEVER at our house....simply just come and hang around.

As for his folks..he asked me yesterday "why" they respond like that and I said "perhaps they feel helpless too, perhaps they're just as scared, maybe they didn't have the support themselves, any number of reasons ....because they're human and they're fallible, but never because you don't deserve love and support.

I'm doing my best folks. Tonight our whole family was there: James, Tara, Zena and myself. It was like a mini circus. :thumbsup2

I'll keep you posted. :hug:

[spacemermaid]

It sounds like you're doing a great job being loving and supportive to your "adopted" son. Go you! :cheer2: It's very important when someone lives through a suicide attempt to show the person just how much they'd be missed if they'd "succeeded", so a "mini circus" is probably more appreciated than you & your family know!

It is difficult enough to be a teen/young adult. It is WAY more difficult to be a teen/young adult suffering through depression. Add a transition to the mix and it can feel like a war going on in one's head. Sending strength, support & happy thoughts to you and the young man who hopefully will have a long, happy life ahead of him!

[wallyb]

Our sweet Rosie! :hug:
There's a truly special place for you girl! :worship:

[NHdisneylover]

Rosie--I am so glad you are there for this young man and that you have been there in some form or another enough for him before that he knew to call you when he needed an "adult." It speaks volumes about you that he called YOU and your actions since say even more about the truly wonderful person you are. Thank you and your "circus" of a family for showing this young man some true love and kindness:hug:

[jackskellingtonsgirl]

Rosie, I am so happy that you are there for this sweet young man!! :hug:

None of us would feel prepared or adequate. You just do your best, love him and let him know your family welcomes him.

I wish him the very best. Hopefully in time he will find his way and be happy! :wizard:

[soulmates]

Rosie, my heart goes out to ALL of you! As a parent, I can't fathom doing that to my child....it blows my mind. As a newly out lesbian, I am SO thankful for my loving ACCEPTING family. Everyone one of them wants me to be happy and that was that! They love my DP as much as me. Again, I'm blessed.

You will all be in my thoughts.

Chris

[jeanigor]

Thank you, Rosie. For being there when someone needed you to be. Just shows how special you are and how big your heart is. Thank you again.

[jenn&nelsonrego]

Rosie, I have no profound words.

Just a big :hug: for you!

:worship:Thank you for all you are doing!

:flower3::flower3::flower3::flower3::flower3::flow er3::flower3::flower3::flower3::flower3::flower3:: flower3::flower3::flower3::flower3::flower3::flowe r3::flower3::flower3::flower3::flower3::flower3::f lower3:

[zeitzeuge]

I just love how the Universe puts the right person in the right place at the right time.

Glad that you're there to help.

[Jeff90]

Rosie...you are so awesome! The world needs more people like yourself! You rock!

[DVCajun]

Thank you for being there for him, Rosie. :hug: I'm sure I'm not alone with the tears in my eyes as I read this thread .... this kind of situation doesn't come along every day. It's something very close to our hearts, and you may very well have diverted a nightmare for this young man (and his family). Life can be so harsh for those on the outskirts. Just by offering your unquestioning support, you have offered this young man a glimpse into a world that can be accepting instead of rejecting.

Give him one more hug for us .... :grouphug:

[Crashdown]

You're the best Rosie. With you around he'll learn he doesn't have to get over this alone but he'll get through it with help from friends.

It took aot of painful lessons to learn that my blood relatives are just that... blood relatives and my true family was those who treated me with respect and truley loved me for me. It's crazy when complete strangers show more kindness than your parents. But I think my true family more b/c of it.

[OrlandoMike]

I just love how the Universe puts the right person in the right place at the right time.

Amen on that!

Isn't it kind of fun, being old enough to know these things! :thumbsup2

[rosiep]

Just back from the hospital. He has finally been moved into the psych ward and appears much better for it. I am trying to be consistant; as I realize that the stronger he gets the more afraid he is to appear vunerable...so I have to be proactive.

Friday is the Lavendar Graduation at PSU. An event that Zena has put together to award and honor graduating gay students. We have told this young man that we will bring the graduation party to him as it is unlikely that he will be able to attend....

I realize that this commitment cannot be short term. I need to be able to provide follow up support after he is released. Unfortunately, as I said...he does not like to ask for help so I must provide it unbidden.

Thanks all....
Eating a nice warm bowl of rice pudding ....and am off to watch "Family Affair" on DVD.....(I have a crush on Uncle Bill)

[wallyb]

http://i176.photobucket.com/albums/w198/orca11/357687525_l1.gif

[DVC~OKW~96]

Thank you for the update Rosie. It's a nice bit of relief to know that he's improving slowly. And yes, you are in it for the long run. :hug: This child needs you now, and there is a reason for that. Let's leave it at, your love and compassion are evident and he's drawn to that because he lacks it in his life.

Perhaps one day the role modeling you are doing with him may help his parents to understand how to be with him.

Having the lavender party brought to him is perfect! :yes: :hug:

Take care now and enjoy every bit of that warm rice pudding, disgusting though it may be ;) LOL. You need to take care of yourself too. This ain't gonna' be an easy ride. :hug:

[yasuern]

Rosie you are just an amazing person:hug:

You have helped this young man by leaps and bounds just by being there - I am trying NOT to judge those parents but having a difficult time - I cannot understand how ANY parent can turn away from a child in need:confused3

Scared, unsure, okay, but as a parent YOU STILL NEED TO BE THERE FOR YOUR CHILD AND WORK THROUGH IT TOGETHER!

Keep on the path you are doing great


Sue:goodvibes

[TuckandStuiesMom]

Thank God you were there Rosie.

[wallyb]

:scratchin Are we sure Rosie isn't just trying to find out
where he buys his shoes?:rolleyes:

[rpmdfw]

:scratchin Are we sure Rosie isn't just trying to find out
where he buys his shoes?:rolleyes:

Does Rosie even wear shoes? :confused3

[TuckandStuiesMom]

sandals... no black socks...

[rosiep]

http://i176.photobucket.com/albums/w198/orca11/357687525_l1.gif

That doll looks nothing like Uncle Bill....the paternaty case was never proven!!!

[ChrizJen]

First, let me say that I am crying my eyes out reading this thread! I don't have the words to describe what I'm feeling in my heart right now. Rosie, you are truly a blessing from above, and we're all extremely lucky to know you! I cannot imagine the hopelessness and despair that a person would feel to have no support system. What a blessing for that young man to have you to lean on during this time! On behalf of anyone who's ever faced even a fraction of the pain and lonliness that he's facing, THANK YOU!!! Thank you for being there for him, and for your willingness to continue being there for him. He's going to need it! :grouphug:

Secondly, when I was little, I wanted to BE Buffy! I made my mom do my hair in the same pigtails EVERY DAY!!! :lovestruc

[rosiep]

Secondly, when I was little, I wanted to BE Buffy! I made my mom do my hair in the same pigtails EVERY DAY!!! :lovestruc

That sweet little girl (actress) OD'd when she was only 18 years old. I still feel ill thinking about it.

As for my wonderfulness....

Honestly guys, thanks for all the praise but I couldn't do anything else. I had a really rough childhood too, and am constantly amazed at how wonderful my life eventually turned out to be....never in a million years would I have believed so when I was younger.
This is my way of giving back..the only way I know how: Through love and laughter.

(and nudity...which brings on the laughter....)

[wallyb]

Let's ponder this. :scratchin

The buttler - left alone with the kids most of the day-
and they called him - Mr French :eek:

The older sister's name - Cissy :rolleyes1

The Son goes off and talks with sea monsters- :rolleyes:
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=P3U9BuOMkmM

[Saxton]

Rosie - you're pretty amazing! :hug: You have a good heart ... and you have my complete respect.

[soulmates]

What your doing, will impact this young man for the rest of his life. Hugs from NC! :hug:

[Nauf]

No fair! I wanna hug Rosie too! :hug:

Ya know, I come to this board and read posts that give me glimpses into people's lives.... and from the tiny little bits that are offered up, you develop an idea of what a person might be like. And its great to be proven right every now and then. You is AWESOME!!!

[Tony-NJ]

Rosie - I'm just seeing this for the first time - I'm so glad this guy had you around - it saddens me about the parents but it seems he has love and support that will hopefully get him thru this! :hug:

[jjjmranch]

I just love how the Universe puts the right person in the right place at the right time.

Glad that you're there to help.


You couldn't have said it any better. Thank you Rosie!

[rosiep]

I'm at work today and my young man calls me to say he's being released in a few hours!!! He sounded glad, but I am thinking it is way too soon!!!
God bless my job, no problem leaving to go pick him up.
I share some of my growing up stories with him...and he shared his with me. I don't think he has even shared this with Zena.
He asked to stop at his Mom's and left almost as soon as he entered....she said she didn't want to talk to him :sad2: so we went for ice cream ;) He came back to my house and made some phone calls, I cooked dinner, we hung out in the yard and then he asked me to take him to his apartment to pick up some belongings. He was spending the night at a friend's.
I am terribly concerned. I'm not sure if he will move away from me now that he feels "better".
At least I'll see him tomorrow at graduation...and I will be a nag with the phone.
Any words of wisdom for me? Anything else you think I should do?
:confused3

Thanks for all the wonderful words, thoughts and prayers....
-Rosie

[NHdisneylover]

No words of wisdom beyond what you are doing--make an effort to keep in touch and let him know you are tehre for him.

Thank goodness your job was willing to be so flexible and again THANK YOU for being there for this kid.

Okay, one silly idea which may or may not be a good one (everyone else feel free to post NO if it is a bad one)--maybe just tell him about this board (if you feel it is okay with him that you have shared some of his story here) and give him the web address. Let him know YOU are always there for him--you are not trying to give him a replacment resource, simply an extra resource. Tell him there are a lot of us over here who care and will support him in anyway we can. I am just thinking sometimes when he doesn't feel up to making a call or speaking with someone face to face he may be more willing to pop online and at least find some support that way:confused3 Or, even if does not feel like posting he may feel better just seeing this community and its support for each other and knowing it would be directed at him if he posted.

[DVC~OKW~96]

I think telling him about this board is a good idea, but I would ask O'Mike to move this thread before he was invited to join. His reading this thread would be too much for him right now, and he needs no added stress.

You've got it together Rosie. Phone support, maybe pop in on him unannounced from time to time, do the "mother thing" and insist that he come over for a cook out, go to lunch, help you pick out a pair of shoes... :teeth: You know, the forced inclusion. ::yes:: :teeth:

Maybe you can quietly send his mother/family the PFLAG local chapter information. They may not do anything with it, but then they just may, and at least you will have done all that can be done to help them ease into acceptance of their child.

Oh, and if you think it is too soon for him to have been released, it probably is. The general approach to psych issues that are more complex than medication adjustments are "treat 'em and street 'em." I've heard docs use this actual phrase. Not a pleasant thing, eh? So being an immediate resource for him is vital at this point.

Take care Rosie, and don't forget to take care OF Rosie, too. :hug:

[TuckandStuiesMom]

Oh my... Rosie. I certainly have nothing even approaching "wise" to offer but if you can just continue to "be there" for this young man, you will be doing a very good thing --listening, cooking, gentle counseling to make sure he makes it to his out-patient sessions and generally just doing the whole mom thing. God bless you for being you.:hug:

[OrlandoMike]

I can zap this thread at a moments notice, just let me know Rosie...

[starann]

I can zap this thread at a moments notice, just let me know Rosie...

Well..since you are offering to 'zap' things....I have a few people, if you would be so kind!

[wallyb]

I can zap Rosie

Could you... Please! :rolleyes1

[rosiep]

Could you... Please! :rolleyes1

Is zapping me the same as bouncing me??? 'Cause I liked that!!:banana:

[wallyb]

Is zapping me the same as bouncing me??? 'Cause I liked that!!:banana:

Yes ... just the same.:rolleyes:

Now sit in this zapping / bouncing Chair.

http://i236.photobucket.com/albums/ff304/Tattoojsb/CHAIR.jpg

[hematite153]

I'm behind (as usual), but, this was a great thread to read. I'm sorry that he's dealing with such rough stuff, but, glad that he knew to reach out and glad that you were able to be there for him. I hope he continues to take the invite into your family.

[jenn&nelsonrego]

maybe just tell him about this board


I cannot believe I missed the 5/30 update Rosie.

I think telling him about this board is a great idea.

How has everything been the last couple days?

[hematite153]

I think telling him about this board is a great idea.


I don't know about this...it might be a bit much to hear all of these people who've heard his story.

Plus, as much as I love this board, there are, no-doubt, better options of live people in Portland somewhere.

[rosiep]

I don't know about this...it might be a bit much to hear all of these people who've heard his story.

Plus, as much as I love this board, there are, no-doubt, better options of live people in Portland somewhere.

I have mentioned the boards to him..but Disney is not his thing and he wasn't much interested. If he were, Mike said he could zap away this whole thread.
We spoke briefly yesterday..he is busy with graduation details and school..but I am sure to see him this weekend. Next Saturday is graduation..I am praying that his stepfather comes from Washington as he said he would. I'll be eager to meet him and see if I can be of assistance there. His Mom is not coming and from what I understand her animosity has little to do with his being transgendered but rather that he was born at all. :sad1:
My older gay and transgendered friends have all offered to talk with him, but as I stated before, now that he has been released he has pulled back and I am doing my best to simply "check in everyday".
I wish there was more I could do, but I hope that the little that I do do is helping in some small way.

[spacemermaid]

I have mentioned the boards to him..but Disney is not his thing and he wasn't much interested. If he were, Mike said he could zap away this whole thread.
We spoke briefly yesterday..he is busy with graduation details and school..but I am sure to see him this weekend. Next Saturday is graduation..I am praying that his stepfather comes from Washington as he said he would. I'll be eager to meet him and see if I can be of assistance there. His Mom is not coming and from what I understand her animosity has little to do with his being transgendered but rather that he was born at all. :sad1:
My older gay and transgendered friends have all offered to talk with him, but as I stated before, now that he has been released he has pulled back and I am doing my best to simply "check in everyday".
I wish there was more I could do, but I hope that the little that I do do is helping in some small way.

Because his mom treats him so badly not just because he's trans but because she wishes he'd never been born at all :sad1: , "just" checking in every day is very, very important! Kids need at least one caring "parent" figure in their lives; doesn't have to be a bio-parent but *someone* needs to be there for them. Even though he is "pulling back" after his release from the hospital, I am sure that your support means more to him than you know!

[DVC~OKW~96]

Stay strong Rosie. :hug: It's a tough position you are in. You don't want to crowd him, but you surely don't want to give him the impression that you no longer care.

All the best Moms pester their kids for contact, eh? ;)

I know you will help him come to understand that his birth mother's problems are just that, her's. He's not responsible for anything that she had going on in her life or her non-acceptance of her child. Unfortunately for him, luck of the draw served him up with a parent who is not the sort that he needs in his life.

Thanks for the update. ::yes::

[NHdisneylover]

Rosie it is good to see an update. Hang in there. It sounds like you are doing great. I agree with others it is normal for any teen to pull away fro ma parent figure (thank goodness you can be that parent figure for him since mom is not a motehr at all). It sounds like you are doing the best thing anyone could do for him:hug:

[rosiep]

James and I attended Dylans Graduation last week. He is currently in Washington staying with friends and hoping to save up some money over the summer. Thanks for all your prayers and well wishes.

http://i124.photobucket.com/albums/p21/rosiepik/new030.jpg

[OrlandoMike]

Oh Rosie! Such good news!

And he is quite a handsome fella! :thumbsup2

[DVC~OKW~96]

Rosie, that photo brings tears to my eyes. Thank you for sharing it. I hope all goes well for your adopted son. :hug:

[OrlandoMike]

Rosie, that photo brings tears to my eyes.

Ya, me too! That pic is in the running for "post of the year!" :thumbsup2

[jackskellingtonsgirl]

Congrats and many hugs to Dylan!! :goodvibes

Please let him know we are all here for him if he needs some friends!

[DVCajun]

How wonderful! :goodvibes Thanks for sharing the pic -- i love the happy vibes coming off of all of you!

[jenn&nelsonrego]

Rosie, that photo brings tears to my eyes.

Mine too!

Ya, me too! That pic is in the running for "post of the year!" :thumbsup2

Gets my vote! :thumbsup2

[wallyb]

Rosie, that photo brings tears to my eyes.

Mine too!

Me too :sad1: - WHAT is up with that floral print! :eek:

[rpmdfw]

Me too :sad1: - WHAT is up with that floral print! :eek:

Hey! Don't dis that floral print! My grandma's couch had that exact same pattern!

:rotfl2:

[OrlandoMike]

Me too :sad1: - WHAT is up with that floral print! :eek:

I'm not sure she owns a lot of clothing! :confused3

[rpmdfw]

I'm not sure she owns a lot of clothing! :confused3

She doesn't have much so she has to make more by tearing up old couches? :confused:

[wallyb]

Hey! Don't dis that floral print! My grandma's couch had that exact same pattern!

:rotfl2:

That's What I'm saying ...
cushions for and old rattan Chaise Lounge ... fine.:rolleyes:

A snazzy blouse ... not so much. :guilty:

[wallyb]

:idea:
What Jenn got on today?
Let critique that next!

[rpmdfw]

That's What I'm saying ...
cushions for and old rattan Chaise Lounge ... fine.:rolleyes:

A snazzy blouse ... not so much. :guilty:

And for a "non-snazzy" blouse? Because there ain't nothin' snazzy about that outfit.

[wallyb]

And for a "non-snazzy" blouse? Because there ain't nothin' snazzy about that outfit.

Now ... see ...
I'm fine with the Mary Kate and Ashley bug eye shades. :thumbsup2

[jenn&nelsonrego]

:idea:
What Jenn got on today?
Let critique that next!

Wouldn't YOU like to know... ;)




I'll tell you if you'll tell me.... :cool2:

[OrlandoMike]

Why are you guys wasting precious bandwidth talking about HER.

Let's talk about James! :thumbsup2

[wallyb]

Wouldn't YOU like to know... ;)
I'll tell you if you'll tell me.... :cool2:

You go first.
Called it! :)

[rpmdfw]

:idea:
What Jenn got on today?
Let critique that next!

Ooh! That could be fun! ::yes::

We could call it "Project Wrongway!" :rotfl2:

[jenn&nelsonrego]

Why are you guys wasting precious bandwidth talking about HER.

Let's talk about James! :thumbsup2

Hey Mike!

What is a DIS friendly way to tell you to...



ah, never mind... I cannot think of one! :mad:

[OrlandoMike]

Jenn, I ment Rosie, not you!

I havent even seen what you are wearing today yet!

You are wearing something aren't you? :confused3

[jenn&nelsonrego]

You go first.
Called it! :)

Ooh! That could be fun! ::yes::

We could call it "Project Wrongway!" :rotfl2:

Oh... I do so love "pick on Jenn day"... Makes me feel :love::love::love:

:rotfl:

[jenn&nelsonrego]

Jenn, I ment Rosie, not you!

I havent even seen what you are wearing today yet!

You are wearing something aren't you? :confused3


Sure you did! :laughing: The poor girl isn't even awake yet!

And what if I am not wearing something? What are you going to do about it... ;):confused3:confused3:confused3

:rotfl2:

[wallyb]

Jenn - we're only helping!!! ::yes::
It's a service.

I mean ladies ... Don't ask your hubby if those jeans make your *** look fat -
We'll glad tell you! :flower3:

See helping. :rolleyes1

[rpmdfw]

Oh... I do so love "pick on Jenn day"... Makes me feel :love::love::love:

:rotfl:

It's not "Pick on Jenn Day". It's "Pick on Rosie AND Jenn Day!" Don't go trying to hog it all for yourself.

And what if I am not wearing something? What are you going to do about it...

You mean besides averting my eyes and trying to keep down breakfast?

[jenn&nelsonrego]

Jenn - we're only helping!!! ::yes::
It's a service.

I mean ladies ... Don't ask your hubby if those jeans make your *** look fat -
We'll glad tell you! :flower3:

See helping. :rolleyes1

You are SO helpful! :worship:

:rolleyes1

It's not "Pick on Jenn Day". It's "Pick on Rosie AND Jenn Day!" Don't go trying to hog it all for yourself.

You mean besides averting my eyes and trying to keep down breakfast?

I am such an attention hog - aren't I? I can't help it if I am cute! :cutie:

Yes, besides that Rob! :sad2:

Does this meet with your approval gentlemen?

http://i445.photobucket.com/albums/qq180/jennrego1929/Random%20DIS%20stuff/me-delete.jpg

[wallyb]

http://i445.photobucket.com/albums/qq180/jennrego1929/Random%20DIS%20stuff/me-delete.jpg

I would have gone with something much lower cut and a push-up bra!
And That crucifix in the cleavage thing. :thumbsup2

And as for our "Approval" :lmao: You just have no concept of
how this game is played do you? :hug:

[jenn&nelsonrego]

I would have gone with something much lower cut and a push-up bra!
And That crucifix in the cleavage thing. :thumbsup2



They don't make push up bras that would hold these bad girls up! :lmao:

I am Protestant, we don't do the "crucifix" thing... A simple cross yes, but no crucifixes...

And as for our "Approval" :lmao: You just have no concept of
how this game is played do you? :hug:

I am still trying to figure that out with you guys some times... :goodvibes why don't you enlighten me? :upsidedow

[rosiep]

Good frickin morning to you too.

You all can help Tara get me onto "What not to Wear". (And if your nice I'll introduce you to Clinton.)

[OrlandoMike]

So Tara agrees? :confused3

[wallyb]

I think you should have gone for this...

http://i48.photobucket.com/albums/f241/wallyb3/svFASHION_narrowweb__300x4780.jpg

You could have hid a multitude of sins (and you got 'em sister :eek:)
under that tire!
:flower3:

[OrlandoMike]

I wouldn't know, but I hear rubber is so hot this time of year! :rolleyes1

[rpmdfw]

You all can help Tara get me onto "What not to Wear".

As long as one of the things they tell you not to wear is your birthday suit! :rolleyes:

[wallyb]

I wouldn't know, but I hear rubber is so hot this time of year! :rolleyes1

She could take off the outer traveling outfit - once she arrived and made a proper entrance -
and just mingle at the event in this...

http://i48.photobucket.com/albums/f241/wallyb3/thierry_mugler_5jun08_pa_b.jpg

[rosiep]

So Tara agrees? :confused3

Yes

I think you should have gone for this...

http://i48.photobucket.com/albums/f241/wallyb3/svFASHION_narrowweb__300x4780.jpg

:

NO


http://i48.photobucket.com/albums/f241/wallyb3/thierry_mugler_5jun08_pa_b.jpg

I'll take her...forget the outfit.

[wallyb]

Oh Roise. :sad2:
We can schedule you a make over at the Bibbidi Bobbidi Boutique
when we're all down in Feb.

That way we can "Help" :flower3:

We're going to need to start all over.
http://i119.photobucket.com/albums/o137/chateauneufdupape/wreckingball02.gif
:flower3:

[rosiep]

HAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAH-YOU'RE SO FUNNY :mad:

[OrlandoMike]

I'm thinking the new pirate boutique at the MK might be a better fit! pirate:

We can all chip in and get her the wench package!

[jenn&nelsonrego]

Oh Roise. :sad2:
We can schedule you a make over at the Bibbidi Bobbidi Boutique
when we're all down in Feb.

That way we can "Help" :flower3:

We're going to need to start all over.
http://i119.photobucket.com/albums/o137/chateauneufdupape/wreckingball02.gif
:flower3:

Wally, I am so glad I am leaving the northeast... I have a feeling Rosie will be heading this way to kick the crap out of you! Be safe my friend. :hug:

[rosiep]

I'm thinking the new pirate boutique at the MK might be a better fit! pirate:

We can all chip in and get her the wench package!

Do I need to wear undies with that?

[wallyb]

Do I need to wear undies with that?

Wench. :sad2:
Not retch!

[rosiep]

Wench. :sad2:
Not retch!

You do realize that I only wear clothes under protest right????

I'm the only "girl" here at work and all the guys are better dressed than me!

But...if you guys want to spend your hard earned cash on buying me new clothes....be my guest....I can always use them in the hippy bon fires.

[OrlandoMike]

But...if you guys want to spend your hard earned cash on buying me new clothes...

Shop where I do, the Salvation Navy! :woohoo:

[rpmdfw]

Shop where I do, the Salvation Navy! :woohoo:

Really? That's where you get your clothes?

Hmm. I'd never have guessed you shop someplace that nice.

Their quality must have gone way down hill lately.:rolleyes:

[rosiep]

Shop where I do, the Salvation Navy! :woohoo:

"Goodwill" towards man. :thumbsup2

[wallyb]

Shop where I do, the Salvation Navy! :woohoo:

God please help us!
http://i395.photobucket.com/albums/pp32/sharkattack_torrential/sCh_christianpray3.gif
He knows not what he says.

Bad mo :sad2:

[rosiep]

God please help us!
http://i395.photobucket.com/albums/pp32/sharkattack_torrential/sCh_christianpray3.gif
He knows not what he says.

Bad mo :sad2:

You're confusing it with the Salvation Army....the Salvation Navy is another ball of wax all together ;)

[Desiree1972]

Rosie, you are such a kind and compassionate Mama.
keep following your intuition
your mere presence is a blessing to this young man

[jenn&nelsonrego]

Hey! Don't dis that floral print! My grandma's couch had that exact same pattern!

:rotfl2:

She doesn't have much so she has to make more by tearing up old couches? :confused:

And for a "non-snazzy" blouse? Because there ain't nothin' snazzy about that outfit.

Ooh! That could be fun! ::yes::

We could call it "Project Wrongway!" :rotfl2:

It's not "Pick on Jenn Day". It's "Pick on Rosie AND Jenn Day!" Don't go trying to hog it all for yourself.



You mean besides averting my eyes and trying to keep down breakfast?

As long as one of the things they tell you not to wear is your birthday suit! :rolleyes:

Really? That's where you get your clothes?

Hmm. I'd never have guessed you shop someplace that nice.

Their quality must have gone way down hill lately.:rolleyes:


WOW! Rob is just picking on everyone today... Rosie, Me, and Mike all in one day! ;) I think we should turn this whole thing around and gang up on him! ::yes::


:rotfl2:

[rosiep]

Rosie, you are such a kind and compassionate Mama.
keep following your intuition
your mere presence is a blessing to this young man

Thank you. I know it's important that I'm there for him.

WOW! Rob is just picking on everyone today... Rosie, Me, and Mike all in one day! ;) I think we should turn this whole thing around and gang up on him! ::yes::
:rotfl2:

I agree...let's pick on Rob.

[rpmdfw]

I think we should turn this whole thing around and gang up on him! ::yes::


What? You think I've never been "ganged up on" before? :confused3

[jenn&nelsonrego]

What? You think I've never been "ganged up on" before? :confused3

Yeah, but were there two girls involved last time? ;)

[rpmdfw]

Yeah, but were there two girls involved last time? ;)

Well, a couple of them we're very effeminate, so possibly.

[rosiep]

Yeah, but were there two girls involved last time? ;)

:lmao::lmao::lmao::lmao::lmao: