DDA Chapter 27

[bethbuchall]

Look at my ticker! Emma & I have a 2:20 flight today. can't wait to get there.

Have a magical trip! Post lots of photos afterwards.

And happy, happy, happy birthday!

 

[PNO4TE]

I know you are at the airport, Bernadette. Have a WONDERFUL birthday trip!

 

[bear74]

Bernadette hope you have a great trip and Happy Birthday

 

[PNO4TE]

Good morning, DDA!

 

[bethbuchall]

Good morning!

 

[MrsHeg]

Good Morning,

I saw the new doctor yesterday, he wants to try two more weeks of therapy, which includes a stronger ultra sound acid patch, and some new meds and then we will reevaluate. So it's back to therapy again . . . .

Hope you're having a great trip Bernadette

 

[Tammi67]

Debbie, I hope you get some relief with more therapy and a stronger patch. Are you ready for your trip?

 

[PNO4TE]

Good morning, DDA!

What a gorgeous day we have here this morning!!

 

[tinker1bell]

It has been over two years since I have had a full time job. I am with Manpower and get occasional fill in jobs maybe once or twice a week. I am going to pet sit for two weeks and that is money under the table which will be nice. Hal has been unemployed since last June. He goes in for interviews and is told..You are my top choice but then when he follows up they always have a lame *** excuse. We all know it is because he is older but they just don't want to look at his experience. This is getting so frustrating. He does at least have a small pension from teaching but that sure doesn't cover a lot. We don't have any medical benefits which scares me.
I have decided to take social security in September so that at least will cover our mortgage!!
I keep trying to have a positive attitude but it sure gets depressing. The worst is not having a Disney trip to look forward to in the next two years.
Sorry for the Debbie downer but I just needed to vent

 

[PNO4TE]

It has been over two years since I have had a full time job. I am with Manpower and get occasional fill in jobs maybe once or twice a week. I am going to pet sit for two weeks and that is money under the table which will be nice. Hal has been unemployed since last June. He goes in for interviews and is told..You are my top choice but then when he follows up they always have a lame *** excuse. We all know it is because he is older but they just don't want to look at his experience. This is getting so frustrating. He does at least have a small pension from teaching but that sure doesn't cover a lot. We don't have any medical benefits which scares me.
I have decided to take social security in September so that at least will cover our mortgage!!
I keep trying to have a positive attitude but it sure gets depressing. The worst is not having a Disney trip to look forward to in the next two years.
Sorry for the Debbie downer but I just needed to vent

Terry (and Hal) ...

It is a scary time for many of us right now, isn't it? And people say that things are turning around for our country. But I know too many people in our shoes that are without jobs, without unemployment coverage, without medical insurance, without hope. I am so sorry that you all are still struggling so hard. I know three people on the DIS who have spouses whose jobs were closed or terminated in the past two weeks. My heart is heavy for all of us. Keep venting. It helps. (I do it all the time!!)

 

[PNO4TE]

Good morning, DDA! (I think we need it on here today)

 

[tmfranlk]

Terry - I'm so sorry it's been so tough for you and Hal to find jobs. Despite anything else, age does seem to have it's affect. So sad with all the experience they're missing out on from some great workers. We had a friend face the same thing. She wanted to take a pay-cut from her previous job and do something a little less stressful and jobs wouldn't let her apply for lower-levels than she'd left plus she felt age was an issue too. Continued prayers that something works out for you both and soon!

Hugs all around! I miss being on here more, but I still can't get my login issues straightened out. I'm constantly logged off and then lose my posts.

Things are about the same here. My day camp is two weeks from Monday so I'm working overtime trying to get all of that in order. I know it will all fall into place and the girls will all have a great time, but it sure gets overwhelming right about now.

Also for those not on FB, Erin is in the hospital right now with pre-eclampsia. She's only 28 weeks, but the doctors are saying we may have a baby as early as this weekend and as late as the end of next week because things are so out of whack. Erin is feeling a lot better today and her bp is doing better. Still a little high, but not the 190/120 it was yesterday. As of yesterday morning, the baby was estimated at 2.2lbs and looking strong and healthy. Hopefully Erin will be able to go safely a little longer and help that little girl cook a little longer.

 

[bethbuchall]

So, I was just kicked out in the middle of a long post...I'll see if I can sum it up again.

Terry, I am so sorry that you and Hal are having such problems finding jobs. I must admit that one of my biggest fears is my husband needing to go back into the job market as we get older. Even with all the experience, it seems like it's hard to compete with the younger people. I have the same fears for myself, but I don't make nearly as much as he does. that things turn around for you! I'm also sorry that you aren't able to plan a Disney trip. I know how much having that to look forward to can help.

Tia, Erin and the baby are still in my prayers. Every extra day helps, so I hope that they can hold on a bit longer before delivery.

 

[bethbuchall]

Matthew left for his internship yesterday. I am so happy that he found one (especially since he needs it to graduate), and I think it will be a great experience for him. I'm happy that he gets to work and live some place different and try new things. I'm also missing him a lot. It was terrific to have everyone here for a week. He's not too far (about a 4 hour drive), so I hope that we see him over the summer.

It has been very busy at the preschool. We had a Mother's Day Tea last week that we did all the baking for as well as decorating and planning. Now we have a lot of end of the year things to work on, including graduation and the picnic. It's a lot of extra, but at least the families seem to appreciate it.

 

[PNO4TE]

Good afternoon, DDA!

I think some of our gracious DDA folks ought to think about going into Customer Service. The Reps I have met lately are LOUSY!

 

[MrsHeg]

Good Morning

 

[PNO4TE]

Good morning, DDA!

 

[my3princes]

Hi all. Life continues to be busy here. The boys will finishing up Lacrosse within the next 3 weeks and Hunter will graduate from 8th grade on the 14th. Where does time go? I'm hoping that things settle down between graduation and our Hawaii trip. My job ended last week so I'm learning the unemployment requirements and starting to apply for a new job. I'm hoping to find the perfect job this time instead of taking the first thing that comes along. The economy seems to be a bit better than a year ago, we'll see. In the meantime I'm reclaiming the house as we just haven't been home long enough to get things accomplished. I need to get the outside washed and the deck resealed before Hunter's graduation party. Of course I've got 2 big projects to get done for the Grad dance before the 9th. No time to be bored. I hope everyone is having better luck in general than we had been having in the last few years.

Deb

 

[MrsHeg]

Terry

Tia glad to hear the baby is improving

Deb - Good to hear from you

After my follow up today we have set the date for July 9th, or possibly the 16th for the surgery. it's too close to our trip to take a chance on doing it before, depending on how much has to be done to the actual tendon itself I may not be allowed to place any weight on that foot for at least four weeks. Hopefully it won't have to be completely detached and the healing process will be shorter.

 

[mommykds]

Debbie,
Good luck with the surgery & enjoy WDW.