Pickle part III

[Janet B]

Me too. Can I help. You can strangle her, Mark can tie her down, and I'll stomp on her in spiked heels. Sorry you have to deal with this

TGIF, Pickles!!!

Heather this sounds good!! Tracy - I'll use cowboy boots!!

 

[LuvvsMickey]

Thank you for responding to my post and validating my feelings. I am aware of IEPs in the US. We don't have those here. Actually, there is little done for ADHD children. We fought for testing and appointments to see a child psychiatrist and pediatrician. We waited almost a year for these appointments. Our mental health system in our province is a complete joke. We've had several meetings with the school and the guidance counselor. We are very frustrated. I sent a note to her teacher this morning, once again explaining that she is ADHD (this is on her file for pete's sake) and requesting a meeting with her and the principal asap. I can't tell you how picked on Cassidie has felt over the years because of this. She withdrawals if she feels threatened or is going to get into trouble, like the teacher yelling at her because she is being disruptive in class.

Gah. I can't even write about it because I am so darn angry about it all.

 

[Piglets Mommy]

Tracy

It stinks that she can't get the support that she needs up there.

I did have to fight to get Chris the help he needed, but ever since we got the 504 in place it has been SO MUCH easier. You can vent here anytime...we understand how frustrating it must be.

 

[Minnie&Nana]

I can't tell you how picked on Cassidie has felt over the years because of this. She withdrawals if she feels threatened or is going to get into trouble, like the teacher yelling at her because she is being disruptive in class.

This absolutely breaks my heart and cannot hold back the tears for Cassie.... and for you & Mark, as watching your child go through this must be heart-wrenching and aggravating.

Back when my kids were young there was no such testing yet in Parochial schools and was just beginning in public schools. I remember very well kids in the class who would have benefited from the help it would have offered them. One little boy in particular - my neighbor's son, Tommy...he could not sit still, talked all the time and simply could not focus. His parents were always being called to school and Parent Night was a dread for them. The teacher & principal had no clue - poor Tommy was considered a behavior problem..but he could not help it. He needed help!

I used to take him with me on weekends all the time...he was great. We went to movies, Christmas Craft Fairs, out to lunch and so on - he was 8 and a terrific kid. Later, no doubt because his issues were not understood at home or school, he began lighting fires. It became very dangerous as he would light a fire under houses. Sad.

Wish I knew what happened to him...would like to look him up on FB but cannot remember their last name...oh, wait - yes, I just remembered!!

Anyway, unlike Cassidie who has you & Mark - Tommy came from a family with very low income, one of 5 kids, his mom completely overwhelmed. House was a pit stop..dirtiest place Ive ever seen. Kids lived on junk food. Both of his parents smoked like a chimney. I often wondered if his mom's heavy smoking had anything to do with Tommy's challenges. She had very low weight babies - never more than 5 lbs, usually less...always in withdrawal as newborns. Sad. Sorry to go on about that.

Tracy, it's pretty incredible that a modern country like Canada does not take care of her children better! I am so sorry Cassie (and you & mark) must go through this everyday.

 

[LuvvsMickey]

nothing to see here.

 

[Janet B]

Tracy
First a for you.

It is inconceivable to me that the Canadian public school system can ignore providing services to children like Cassie. It is hard enough to grow up in this world today, without this added pressure and feelings of insecurity, that can result from feeling "different", and feelings like you're not getting "it".. In fact, many time it's the complete opposite ... these kids are intelligent, they may just need a different learning approach.

I'm so sorry Cassie (and you and Mark) have to go through this and watch what it is doing to her.

Keep us posted in your battles with the school - you can vent anytime to us

 

[LuvvsMickey]

Sigh....... be still my heart.

 

[Minnie&Nana]

 

[LuvvsMickey]

It's so magical and enchanting. ♥

That's it. I'm ♪♫leaving on a jet plane...♪♫

 

[Minnie&Nana]

Do a fly over and pick me up, please? I'm beginning to feel desperate to see my main man...sigh...

 

[LuvvsMickey]

On my way!

Oh wait. My truck won't start. Grrrrr. Have I mentioned how much I hate Ford lately!?!?! I have to call roadside assistance, which means I have to shower AND get dressed. Suppose I will get laughed at if I keep my Mickey jammies on?

To top this rotten morning off, our neighbour passed away at home last night. No more suffering. I am sad. RIP Keith. You were a great neighbour and friend. You will be missed.

I need to get out of this town.

 

[Piglets Mommy]

Tracy.

I'm up for a Disney trip if you are.

 

[LuvvsMickey]

Great big sigh. I am *always* up for a Disney trip. I know that I just got back and am grateful, but man, it's such a relief to set my mind free and take in the magic for awhile. It's like a switch turns on in my head, if that makes any sense.

 

[Piglets Mommy]

Great big sigh. I am *always* up for a Disney trip. I know that I just got back and am grateful, but man, it's such a relief to set my mind free and take in the magic for awhile. It's like a switch turns on in my head, if that makes any sense.

Yes...Disney is my antidepressant. My first trip as an adult was in 2002, after my 1st miscarriage. Brian really wanted to go and take Chris and enjoy every moment. I didn't want to go...thought looking at all of those families with more than 1 child, and happy pregnant women would be too hard. I have never been more wrong in my life. Disney was a HUGE pick me up and is now my happy place. I feel better when wearing Disney clothing too. Now if only I could get Disney trips covered as a medical expense, I wouldn't be so depressed all the time.

 

[Minnie&Nana]

I'm sorry to hear about your neighbor, Tracy. He must have been a good neighbor to be missed. RIP+

I hear y'all about a trip to Disney - definitely lights up the mood and frame of mind. I am beginning to feel so desperate might have to go alone.....nah....that would not work as seeing families and children would remind me of the visits with my kids, then that reminds Toby will never be able to go with me again. No solo visit for me. Most of my friends are completely non Disney and would never dream of going....or they love Disney and have already been recently so cannot go again...or have children and no one to get them to and from school (hard to live without mom for even a few days). So, that's my sad story.

Was hoping a trip would work out after my surgery to celebrate, but doesn't look like that will happen. Maybe, very maybe, go visit my friend in Boston, if I get a definite surgery date tomorrow and the airfare is still $49 each way - which is doubtful as it's been a couple of weeks since those fares were released. As much as I love my dear friend and spending time with her, it would not be the as much fun as a visit to see Mickey.

 

[LuvvsMickey]

Aw, Heather. Looks like we share some things in common. Depression is not fun. Living with it every day is such a struggle, I know. Boy do I know. Hugs to you as well.

Christine, $49 fare? Wow. Why can't we ever have fares like that. Seriously. Wait, that's to Boston. Never mind. Thought you were talking about Disney. It has been a long time since you were there. I know how badly you want to see Mickey. You need to concentrate on your surgery and getting well. I guess it will work out when it's meant to be? Like that helps a lot. I'm sorry. I dunno. I'm trying to think positively here, but this day has sucked all around and it just keeps getting worse. I feel so helpless at times and wish I wasn't stuck up here in the frozen tundra. Would be nice to live closer to my friends. My BFF is dealing with some truly tough stuff right now. Please keep her in your prayers. Life really craps on good people a lot. I'll never understand it.

 

[Minnie&Nana]

Thanks for the good thoughts, Trace. Big

to you and hope the day ends better than it began. I'm sorry to hear your BFF is going through a difficult time.

We rarely have $49 fares to Boston - it was a JetBlue special and gone on the only dates I could travel. Fares to Disney right now are minimum $120 each way plus tx and fees - waay too much for me to even consider.

Not to worry, I am putting loads of positive energy into the surgery and healing.....no other choice really, as it's happening! Would help to know I'm visiting Mickey in the next few mos though.

 

[Piglets Mommy]

Thanks for the good thoughts, Trace. Big

to you and hope the day ends better than it began. I'm sorry to hear your BFF is going through a difficult time.

We rarely have $49 fares to Boston - it was a JetBlue special and gone on the only dates I could travel. Fares to Disney right now are minimum $120 each way plus tx and fees - waay too much for me to even consider.

Not to worry, I am putting loads of positive energy into the surgery and healing.....no other choice really, as it's happening! Would help to know I'm visiting Mickey in the next few mos though.

I hear ya there, Christine! Your main focus right now is your health, but it sure would be nice to have something to look forward to. I think that is why Brian agreed to the trip next Nov....it's a long way off, but gives me something to look forward to. I am glad I didn't book it though, as it looks like there will be some layoffs at his work.

Tracy, for you and your BFF.

 

[LuvvsMickey]

Christine, save yer pennies. You never know when things will work out.

Oh Heather. I am so sorry about the stress you are having to deal with concerning Brian's job. I just pray you don't have to go through what we did last fall. Quite possibly the worst time of our lives. I wouldn't wish that on my worst enemy. I so hope that the cuts don't involve him. When will you find out?

 

[Piglets Mommy]

Christine, save yer pennies. You never know when things will work out.

Oh Heather. I am so sorry about the stress you are having to deal with concerning Brian's job. I just pray you don't have to go through what we did last fall. Quite possibly the worst time of our lives. I wouldn't wish that on my worst enemy. I so hope that the cuts don't involve him. When will you find out?

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