String's Atkin's Journal (Please Comment)

[chrismiss56]

Thoughts Prayers and Good Wishes to you and your family. Hope all goes well.

Have a Disney Day!
Linda

 

[luvmydogs]

Hello Beth. I've just spent the last 20 minutes reading through your journal and I honestly don't know what to say. I guess I'll start by thanking you from the bottom of my heart for taking the time to post in my journal when you have so much going on in your life right now. I continue to be amazed by the selflessness of so many WISHers who do so much to lift up others. I am truly thankful for you kindness.

I also want to congratulate you on the ABSOLUTELY AMAZING successes you have achieved! You have come so far, not only in terms of weight loss, but in terms of fitness as well--you're pulling Double Duty, Beth! I know the hard work and consistency it takes to build to the level of fitness at which you are now, and I'm truly impressed by your motivation! A big WOO HOO to you!

I do want to offer my prayers and good wishes that everything works out for the best for you and your family during what I can only imagine as being a very difficult time for you all. God Bless you and yours, Beth.

Thakn you so much for being here.

 

[Princess Michelle]

Beth, your accomplishments are absolutely amazing, you should be so proud of where you started and where you are now. You're incredible!

I will be praying for you and your family as you go to court. I know this can't be easy for any of you and I pray it is resolved in the way that will work out best for all of you.

 

[Strings]

Well, I'm home, and I'm exhausted. It was ugly, but it went well. PG has been committed on a 72 hour hold to a private psych ward that FIL has priviledges to. I felt this was a conflict of interest, but it is the best hospital. Friday afternoon, she has to go before the judge and the dr. has to make his report. We aren't supposed to go.

Her lawyer tried to turn it on me. I was the one who was paranoid and racist. I was unreasonable and isolated her from her darling granddaughter. She was being persecuted by me because she is Asian.. I am cruel and have turned her son against her. Everything she has done is in self defence and out of fear for her beloved granddaughter's safety. I kept it together, but Won just about lost it. He was warned to be silent. She even brought up the fact that Katie was with my parents this weekend. I am allowing them to raise my daughter.

I am hanging in there. I went back to the Y and took a kickboxing class. This is in addition to the 65 minutes on the treaddie and 3 weight circuits. I needed an outlet for my anger, and I didn't want it to be food. Not that I might not binge tonight. We'll see. I'm pretty sure I won't be able to move tomorrow.

I wanted to thank each one of you for all of your support. I can honestly say that I would not be sane without you guys. Everytime I was ready to burst today, I knew that I could come here and vent to you, and you would be on my side. Thank you for all the prayers, hugs and support. I really did feel them today. I wish I could say this ordeal is over, but it is going to be ongoing for months. Thank you again for all that each one of you do to help me though the day.

I need to spend some time with Katie. She is blissfully ignorant about the whole thing. She thought she spent the entire day at school, so she could play with her friends from last school year. I am so impressed with her school. They have been so professional and kind.

I am going to try to get to journals tonight, but honestly, I am exhausted. I am not sure how many I will get to. I want to thank everyone personally, but it may take a couple of days.
Beth

 

[wilderness01]

Oh Beth I am so sorry for what you all are going through. I hope your FIL sees this for what it is and doesn't interfere with her treatment. Hang in there. We are all behind you.

 

[Princess Michelle]

Beth, I'm so sorry, that just sounds horrible. I can't believe how that lawyer treated you. I hope that when you were doing your kickboxing it was her face you were punching and kicking! I will continue to keep you guys in prayer.

Also, get some rest and spend time with your precious daughter. We all know you care about us, just as we care for you. Our journals aren't going anywhere, you can read them when you get time, we all understand.

 

[CruisingCA2005]

Beth:

Your WISH sisters are here to give you a

I'm so sorry you've had to deal with all of this. You have so many people who can testify to PG's irrational, if not dangerous, behavior. You also have your journal where you've documented the numerous times that PG tried to do something out of the ordinary.

I can't believe they tried to play the race card with you. Geez, your husband is Asian and your daughter is half Asian. Any normal person can see that you're color blind and race does not play a factor in your fear of PG.

Take care of yourself sweetie!

 

[lulu201]

MAN, OH, MAN! What an awful thing to have to go through! Here's a nice gentle hug, Beth. . While you've got your head on my shoulder, feel free to shed a few tears over all that you had to put up with today. You deserve a good cry! Or another good round of kickboxing--what a great way to release stress! I can't tell you how proud I am of you for taking care of YOU in a positive way.

I know that this has got to be an unbelievably difficult time for all of you. You know you're in my prayers and in my thoughts and you know that I believe you and yours are going to get through all of this and will see brighter days.

Get some rest, dear Beth.
Erin

 

[toystoryduo]

Oh Beth,

I am so sorry that you have had to go through this. Please know that you and your family are in my thoughts and prayers. Take good care of you and get some rest.

I'm sending you a PM.

Tracy

 

[vald1977]

Oh Beth. My heart just aches for you and your dh. Thank Goodness Katie knows nothing of the situation. I'm so glad to know that you could feel all of your WISH friends surrounding you in that court room today. This is really an amazing place . Please take care of yourself and take it easy tomorrow. Sending lots of good vibes your way .

 

[July]

Beth,
I am truly sorry for all you are going through. Gosh it sure is good Katie is so young and doesn't have a clue.
Praying for you! This tough time is bound to make you a stronger person...
sending hugs

July

 

[DoeWDW]

Beth, I know yesterday was a tough one, but now you've been given another day, fresh and clean, a day to paint with pictures of love and smiles with dear Katie and Won. I'm glad you can feel all of us, your WISH sisters, surrounding you with our good thoughts, prayers, hugs and love. Let us suport you for a while - no need to get around to our journals. Like Michelle said, our journals aren't going anywhere - they'll be here after you've taken some time to rest and recharge, after you've spent time with Katie and Won, who both need you now more than ever to be a loving presence in their lives.


Sending you lots of sun and many gentle , Beth, to help you get through today. Tomorrow will take care of itself.

Peace be with you.

 

[septbride2002]

What a jerk of a lawyer she has. Although he is just doing his job and has to represent his client to the best of his abilities. In actuallity he may really think she is crazy

I hope PG gets the help she needs in the next 72 hours that will help her realize that she needs even further assistance.

I can only imagine what you are going through but I am glad to hear that Katie is oblivious to the whole ugly mess.

~Amanda

 

[KLH 1973]

Oh my goodness Beth I am so so sorry to hear how that lawyer treated you. Was your lawyer able to rebuttle that racist comment? If you need to vent just PM me or keep doing in your posts. Your wish sisters are here for you. Hope you can move today.

Kristin

 

[CheapMom]

Beth- I just got caught up. I can't believe this situation. I actually see a bright side to this. Now she has crossed the line in a big way and nobody can ignore your plea to have this woman dealt with. I don't know what this court ordered 72 hour thing can do but it is a start. I am so sorry that you and Won have this stress. That comment about you being racist... just forget it. It is absurd. What does FIL say about the lawyer's conduct? Doesn't he pay the lawyer fees?

You are doing so well by Katie and Won. Keep doing what you are doing. You make very good decisions for your family. Be proud of yourself.

I hope you and Won find some nice peaceful time with each other and Katie this week.

Mary

 

[Strings]

I just have time for a quick post. Part of the reason I was on the boards last night was to keep me from eating the ice cream Won brought home. He thought I would need it. Well, I was ok until this morning. I didn't sleep at all last night. I'm still really upset. I got a call from the lawyer, and PG's dr. wants to see her with me and with Katie. It is completely voluntary. I vetoes Katie seeing her immediately, but I am going to the hospital at 3PM. Our lawyer thinks the judge would look favorably on me going, and he will believe me more. So I am going. I immediately got out the ice cream. I ate 1 cup. At least I stopped myself from eating the whole thing. I went to the Y and walked on the treaddie for 40 minutes. I am working on the mountain of laundry and need to go to Costco. I am almost out of staples and I need a dvd for Won's bday saturday. I have to go. Thank you again .
Beth

 

[toystoryduo]

Beth,

Major prayers are on the way for your meeting this afternoon. God bless you, Beth.

Tracy

 

[DoeWDW]

Best wishes for a productive meeting this afternoon!!

 

[luvmydogs]

Oh Beth! I am so sorry that you are having to go through this. My mom has had two committals to a mental health facility (one voluntary and one involuntary) and I so understand the stress and pain that you and your family are going through. My ds9 was not involved in the situation at all, and the fact that your little sweetie has been brought into this can only accentuate your hurt. I'm saying a prayer that you will find peace and strength during this difficult time.

Thank you so much for taking some of the precious little time you have to yourself and posting in my journal. Your kindness and selflessness is very touching.

All my best to you, Beth.

 

[Princess Michelle]

Beth, I hope that everything went well this afternoon.

I think that is a big victory that you limited the ice cream the way you did! It's so hard when we're stressed the way you are right now but you didn't overindulge. I'm proud of you!