The DDA Trouble Free Zone Part 3

[tink2020]

Hi,
I know I haven't checked in awhile but things are crazy.

DH's grandfather lost his 2 year battle with colon cancer last night so it is very emothional around here.

I skimmed through to try to stay current, but probably missed a lot

Denise- congrats on the show- let us know when it airs
Kate- Hope Julia is feeling better with her new meds (ditto to Denise and her son!)
Jo- love the tatoo.

Anyway, this is probably it for me for a few days so if something major happens please PM me!

Thanks!
Kristin

Thanks for checking in. Your family will bei n my thoughts and prayers this week!

 

[tink2020]

Unfortunately, we are not going to be on Cash in the Attic. I am going to have to take a break from the computer, and I won't be around for a while. Rees is fine, but some other things have completely fallen apart in the last 12 hours. I'd appreciate your prayers. I'll try to be back soon. Hugs to you all until then.

Denise

Oh no! I'm so sorry to hear that. I hope whatever is going on is resolved quickly.... please let us know if we can do anything for you.

 

[tink2020]

Good night, Jennifer. Here's hoping tomorrow is a better day!

Thanks! Today has been somewhat better. Still some stupid things going on, and I'm super busy.... but the headache is gone!

 

[tink2020]

I can't believe it! I have only been on this board for a couple of months and this is my

500th Post!

Thanks to all of my DDA friends for making this such a great place to chat! You have helped me make some major changes in my life and I thank you all for that. With your assistance, I've started to find myself again. I've lost 20+ pounds, dropped 2 pant sizes, found that I do have a creative bone in my body, made me realize that there are wonderful people still left in the world , and reminded me that life is short and to enjoy!!! Thanks!

Only 10 more days and I'll be arriving at Disney!! Woohooo!!!!

Congratulations! And I'm thinking that the week you're gone isn't that big for me in school..... so if you decide you need some help.....

 

[Tammi67]

Unfortunately, we are not going to be on Cash in the Attic. I am going to have to take a break from the computer, and I won't be around for a while. Rees is fine, but some other things have completely fallen apart in the last 12 hours. I'd appreciate your prayers. I'll try to be back soon. Hugs to you all until then.

Denise

I'm so sorry Denise. You all certainly have had a rough few months. We will miss you. If there is anything I can do, or if you just need to vent, PM me. Thoughts, prayers and PD coming your way.

 

[Tinkaroo]

I can't believe it! I have only been on this board for a couple of months and this is my

500th Post!

Thanks to all of my DDA friends for making this such a great place to chat! You have helped me make some major changes in my life and I thank you all for that. With your assistance, I've started to find myself again. I've lost 20+ pounds, dropped 2 pant sizes, found that I do have a creative bone in my body, made me realize that there are wonderful people still left in the world , and reminded me that life is short and to enjoy!!! Thanks!

Only 10 more days and I'll be arriving at Disney!! Woohooo!!!!

Congrats!!!

 

[Tinkaroo]

Hi,
I know I haven't checked in awhile but things are crazy.

DH's grandfather lost his 2 year battle with colon cancer last night so it is very emothional around here.

I skimmed through to try to stay current, but probably missed a lot

Denise- congrats on the show- let us know when it airs
Kate- Hope Julia is feeling better with her new meds (ditto to Denise and her son!)
Jo- love the tatoo.

Anyway, this is probably it for me for a few days so if something major happens please PM me!

Thanks!
Kristin

Kristin - so sorry to hear of your family's loss. I will be thinking of y'all.

 

[Tinkaroo]

Unfortunately, we are not going to be on Cash in the Attic. I am going to have to take a break from the computer, and I won't be around for a while. Rees is fine, but some other things have completely fallen apart in the last 12 hours. I'd appreciate your prayers. I'll try to be back soon. Hugs to you all until then.

Denise

to you and the rest of the figs. Please let us know if there is anything we can do.

 

[Tinkaroo]

Thanks for checking in. Your family will bei n my thoughts and prayers this week!

Jennifer, how are you feeling today?

 

[julia & nicks mom]

Kristin - sending you hugs and prayers

Denise : let me know if you need anything

 

[tink2020]

Jennifer, how are you feeling today?

Better, physically anyway.... at least my headache is gone! Thanks for asking.

 

[Tammi67]

Kate - How is Julia responding to her meds?

 

[tink2020]

Ok, DDA... calm me down, I'm panicking. I know in light of other posts, this isn't life or death.... but it's sort of big, and I'm not sure why it's hitting me today.

Kyle just got an email from a resident that implies that he has moved up "hopefully to matchable range" at Cincinnati. Now, for security reasons I have to mention that this wasn't anyone directly involved in decision making, because they aren't allowed to talk about it with the applicants. But it's still an important piece of information, let's just leave it at that.

Well, that sounds promising, right? Well I don't know. To me, it confirms that he isn't #1-7 and guaranteed a spot. So maybe he's 8, 9 10.... that's still a MAJOR accomplishment, out of all the people nationwide that interviewed for this program. I should be ecstatic about this.

But it also means that a few people higher than him HAVE to rank Cincinnati lower than #1. It's possible right? Absolutely, but we love it so much (and it really is one of the best programs in the country, even from unbiased sources) that it's hard to believe someone would do that.

So now I'm freaking out. 'I hate Delaware and we're going to end up there'.... 'Why didn't we rank _____ next instead of _____'.... thoughts such as these are taking over my head right about now! We have until 9pm to change the rank lists, but it's COMPLETELY not advisable as they claim any changes this late in the game are "on impulse" and often "irrational" and almost always regretted. Yeah, I can see where that would happen, if anyone else around the world is anything like me ( ).

It's going to be ok, right? Thanks for letting me vent, I feel a little better. And a little worse, all at the same time I'm losing my mind I tell you! ... and I'm too young for this!

 

[babytrees]

Better, physically anyway.... at least my headache is gone! Thanks for asking.

Did you send it this way ? just teasing...I've got a hum dinger of one...I also had a lovely "conversation" with my husband this morning. I wonder if both are contagious?

 

[tink2020]

Did you send it this way ? just teasing...I've got a hum dinger of one...I also had a lovely "conversation" with my husband this morning. I wonder if both are contagious?

Well, I gave a good friend of mine my upper respiratory/sinus/ear thing this week, so why not! Sorry

 

[ksoehrlein]

I need some advice from anyone who has young elem. age kids. A note was sent home from Nicholas' teacher saying that he is getting his lower case "b" and "d" mixed up. She asked me to work with him at home. So, does anyone have any suggestions or hints on how to help him remember which is which?

I haven't read all the responses yet, so sorry if it's already been covered, but I showed Beth that the lowercase b has the "bump" on the same side as the "big B bumps." We also drew a capital B together and then erased the top bump to make it into a lowercase b, which helped drive the point home. (Of course, with learning to write her name, she was already well-versed in the writing of capital B's.)

 

[Tammi67]

Ok, DDA... calm me down, I'm panicking. I know in light of other posts, this isn't life or death.... but it's sort of big, and I'm not sure why it's hitting me today.

Kyle just got an email from a resident that implies that he has moved up "hopefully to matchable range" at Cincinnati. Now, for security reasons I have to mention that this wasn't anyone directly involved in decision making, because they aren't allowed to talk about it with the applicants. But it's still an important piece of information, let's just leave it at that.

Well, that sounds promising, right? Well I don't know. To me, it confirms that he isn't #1-7 and guaranteed a spot. So maybe he's 8, 9 10.... that's still a MAJOR accomplishment, out of all the people nationwide that interviewed for this program. I should be ecstatic about this.

But it also means that a few people higher than him HAVE to rank Cincinnati lower than #1. It's possible right? Absolutely, but we love it so much (and it really is one of the best programs in the country, even from unbiased sources) that it's hard to believe someone would do that.

So now I'm freaking out. 'I hate Delaware and we're going to end up there'.... 'Why didn't we rank _____ next instead of _____'.... thoughts such as these are taking over my head right about now! We have until 9pm to change the rank lists, but it's COMPLETELY not advisable as they claim any changes this late in the game are "on impulse" and often "irrational" and almost always regretted. Yeah, I can see where that would happen, if anyone else around the world is anything like me ( ).

It's going to be ok, right? Thanks for letting me vent, I feel a little better. And a little worse, all at the same time I'm losing my mind I tell you! ... and I'm too young for this!

Jennifer, Jennifer...deep breaths....in with the good air, out with the bad.....

You are driving yourself nuts with this, just like your trip, when you started second guessing yourself.

I can only imagine what you must be going through. Just remember that it is out of your hands now, and whatever will be will be. You yourself stated that second thoughts are generally on impulse and irrational, so that's what you must be feeling. You can't change fate, my dear, and there is a greater plan for you and Kyle ahead. You might not see it now, but eventually you will. Good luck!

 

[babytrees]

Ok, DDA... calm me down, I'm panicking. I know in light of other posts, this isn't life or death.... but it's sort of big, and I'm not sure why it's hitting me today.

Kyle just got an email from a resident that implies that he has moved up "hopefully to matchable range" at Cincinnati. Now, for security reasons I have to mention that this wasn't anyone directly involved in decision making, because they aren't allowed to talk about it with the applicants. But it's still an important piece of information, let's just leave it at that.

Well, that sounds promising, right? Well I don't know. To me, it confirms that he isn't #1-7 and guaranteed a spot. So maybe he's 8, 9 10.... that's still a MAJOR accomplishment, out of all the people nationwide that interviewed for this program. I should be ecstatic about this.

But it also means that a few people higher than him HAVE to rank Cincinnati lower than #1. It's possible right? Absolutely, but we love it so much (and it really is one of the best programs in the country, even from unbiased sources) that it's hard to believe someone would do that.

So now I'm freaking out. 'I hate Delaware and we're going to end up there'.... 'Why didn't we rank _____ next instead of _____'.... thoughts such as these are taking over my head right about now! We have until 9pm to change the rank lists, but it's COMPLETELY not advisable as they claim any changes this late in the game are "on impulse" and often "irrational" and almost always regretted. Yeah, I can see where that would happen, if anyone else around the world is anything like me ( ).

It's going to be ok, right? Thanks for letting me vent, I feel a little better. And a little worse, all at the same time I'm losing my mind I tell you! ... and I'm too young for this!

Don't stress too much!! I am sure everything will work out the way it is supposed to....with that said I will pray for your peace of mind until Match day!!

 

[Glynis]

Thanks! Today has been somewhat better. Still some stupid things going on, and I'm super busy.... but the headache is gone!

Any day without a migraine is a GREAT day in my opinion. Sorry there's still stuff going on. You definitely "sound" better today, though. Still here if you need to talk.

 

[Tammi67]

I haven't read all the responses yet, so sorry if it's already been covered, but I showed Beth that the lowercase b has the "bump" on the same side as the "big B bumps." We also drew a capital B together and then erased the top bump to make it into a lowercase b, which helped drive the point home. (Of course, with learning to write her name, she was already well-versed in the writing of capital B's.)

Thank you. I haven't heard this one yet. It sounds simple enough for him to "get." I'm going to try out a few of the suggestions tonight and see if they make sense to him.

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