The DDA Trouble Free Zone Part 6

[PNO4TE]

My P3 is over and I am off to walk the dog. See y'all after you wake up!

MORNING, DDA!

 

[tmfranlk]

Hi everyone.
Hope you all are doing well.
Just popping in to say the move went well.
All settled in before the rain hit.
Pretty much all done unpacking.
I cheated.
Apartment has been empty since 4/8/6.
So I have been moving things in since then.
Just needed the furniture, kitchen stuff in.
The girls ( ) are a bit confused.
Need to get some food & Ramiro pictures up in his room.
Hoping I can get caught up Sunday.
Only 250 pages behind so far.
take care later.

Welcome to your new home, Jo! It must feel really nice. I hope that you and Ramiro are happy there until you can make your plans to move to Atlanta.

 

[Tammi67]

HAPPY BIRTHDAY



HUNKA SKUNKA LOVE!!!
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[tmfranlk]

I just came back from the ER. My finger kept swelling and it had a bruise on it, and the pain was getting worse. I had an X-Ray and fortunately it is not broken, but the doctor said that the liquid from the nuckle that joins the pinky finger and the hand, dispersed. I don't know exactly how to explain this in english, but it's sort of a little bag that popped open and caused the inflammation. I got a half splint up to my elbow!! And it's my right hand, so that makes it worst, and I'm trying to type this the best I can, but still...
Anyway, I'll be able to remove it in 10 days. I'll cope with that (and I hope the kids too!!).

Monica

Well, 10 days isn't too long. I hope that everyone is able to adapt quickly and that your heal even faster!

 

[legalslave]

Song of the Day:

Happy Birthday to You, Happy Birthday to You -
Happy Birthday, Skunka Hunka,
Happy Birthday to You!!

HAPPY BIRTHDAY, PAUL!!!!

 

[lmartin2711]

HAPPY BIRTHDAY



HUNKA SKUNKA LOVE!!!
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NOTE: I am not very good at designing so the above message was copied from Tammi..............thanks Tammi........I hope you didn't mind.

 

[tink2020]

Wow. That is just so sweet of you to say, that I am at a loss of words. I try very hard to always see the wonder and amazement that is my Rees, but it is not easy to do at times. No parent of a special needs child can every truly understand why their child is chosen by God for these issues, but at at the same time be blessed by God with many other wonderful talents.

Believe me, I don't always handle it well. What nobody sees, including my DH, is me in the shower late at night crying, blaming God, asking why, screaming my head off, being so mad I could just go crazy. After I let it out, I try to remember how blessed I am to even have Rees, remember how much joy and love he brings to me each and every day, and leave the rest to God. Do I wish that Rees had an easier time? Of course. Do I have a difficult time when a new problem arises? You bet your life I do. Do I get mad that he has problems when other kids don't? Darn right! Do I deny some of his diagnosis at first because it is too much to bear. Absolutely. But this is the way God made him, and I wouldn't trade it for the world.

I'm glad that I have helped you in some small way. It is a long and often painful road having a child with special needs, but it is also the most amazing and rewarding journey you will ever take. Just take one day at a time. The single best piece of advice anyone ever gave me concerning Rees was my mom. The day we found out he had severe issues was at his well child check up for his 3rd b'day. My family was there when the doctor told us. John and I were completely devastated, and I couldn't quit crying. My mom looked at me and said, "just remember he is the EXACT same child right now with this diagnosis that he was this morning without it. Nothing else has changed except now you know what you are dealing with and can get help." My mom is a very wise woman.

Denise, you had me in tears! What an amazing piece of advice though from your mom. I'm so happy your family is there to support you all. I'm sure at times it doesn't feel like enough to get you through, but - as we've often said around here - you all really are amazing parents to those kids!

 

[tink2020]

Denise -- your post count is great! (5555)

 

[tink2020]

Just wanted to update since i wont be aroudn this week im sure..

Kate--thanks for my sig! i love it

Im back from the florida trip and have finals and projects and papers for the next few days...My semester is officially over on the 8th, but after tuesday, ill be much more relaxed!
Our family friend , alyssa, that i posted about is not doing good at all..Shes on new medicine and had another surgery yesterday--im hoping things turn around but as of not, its not looking good..we may go see her in the hospital (4 hours away) next weekend, depending on if she is awake..
hopefully i will have good news next time i post!

I'm sorry to hear about your friend. I hope you all are able to make it out to see her

Good luck on your finals next week... I'm so thankful to be done with that, but I can VERY much still sympathize! Get plenty of rest and come here if you need a break!

Cute signature, by the way!

 

[tink2020]

I just came back from the ER. My finger kept swelling and it had a bruise on it, and the pain was getting worse. I had an X-Ray and fortunately it is not broken, but the doctor said that the liquid from the nuckle that joins the pinky finger and the hand, dispersed. I don't know exactly how to explain this in english, but it's sort of a little bag that popped open and caused the inflammation. I got a half splint up to my elbow!! And it's my right hand, so that makes it worst, and I'm trying to type this the best I can, but still...
Anyway, I'll be able to remove it in 10 days. I'll cope with that (and I hope the kids too!!).

Monica

Oh no! I'm glad it's not broken, but hope that it heals quickly all the same... how frustrating to have that splint. I broke my right arm in junior high, and it's very tough to get used to doing things without it! Take care of yourself and don't overdo anything!

 

[tink2020]

Well, it is after Midnight EST, so that means it is officially...
PAUL's 41st Birthday!!!!!!!!!

Happy Birthday,you big Hunka Hunka Burnin' Love!​

Denise, that is so much fun!

HAPPY BIRTHDAY, PAUL!

 

[tink2020]

HAPPY BIRTHDAY, ALYSSA! ​

 

[bengalbelle]

Denise I was thinking about you and Rees as I couldn't sleep last night. Maybe it's all the prayers for Rees maybe he won't need surgery this time. I wanted to let you know that your example as a mom has been a great inspiration and encouragement to me. I had struggled for so long with God about DS Zachary and not wanting him to have problems that I forgot to recognize all his gifts to Zachary. Seeing the grace and strength you show in dealing with the problems that crop up with Rees has been an eyeopener. Zachary doesn't have as many struggles to go through as Rees and yet I have not handled his problems as positively and gracefully as you have Rees. You are an amazing person and wonderful mom. May God's blessings overflow for your family.
God knows your needs and wishes for Rees this week-end so I'll just pray for that.

Oh my gosh I'm all teary now! What a nice thing to say and so true

 

[bengalbelle]

We are home from Molly's dr appt. I can't believe that we are home within an hour of us leaving to get there. It is always a 2 or 3 hour ordeal. Anyway, apparently Molly dislocated her elbow but it popped back into place by itself. They said that it is common for kids her age. Told us to give her motrin and just be careful with her arm. What had me so freaked out about her arm is that last year we had a nutcase, I am being very, very polite here, of a neighbor who decided to call Social Services on me and my DH for child neglect in an attempt to get back at any one of her neighbors that she could. SS came in for a home visit and pretty much laughed at the fact that they were even in my home. She is a drug addict and abused her 3 children and all other sorts of horrors, I could go on and on about how this woman messed with so many families on our street for a long period of time but it's not worth it. Thankfully, her kids were finally taken away from her. But after having Social Services come into my home and question us, I am so leary about anything like this happening. I know we did nothing wrong but it is very unnerving. Sorry for rambling but I had to get that off my chest.

I'm glad it wasn't something more serious. for Molly.

 

[bengalbelle]

This afternoon Nick spiked a bad fever again - it went up to 103.6 rectally - that obviously freaked me out a bit - 104.5 is where my doctor tells you to go to the hospital

luckily the medicine dropped the fever and he seemed much better

then tonight I put him to bed and he came running out and holding his head and screaming bloody murder - it hurts, it hurts OWWWWWW - he calmed down after a few minutes - the same thing happened last night - I am guessing he has a sinus infection and when he lays down it hurts and then once he stands up it relieves the pressure

I feel so bad for him and I feel so helpless - I might take him to urgent care tomorrow if I don't see drastic improvement

Kate I hope Nick is better this morning. for all of you!

 

[bengalbelle]

Hi everyone.
Hope you all are doing well.
Just popping in to say the move went well.
All settled in before the rain hit.
Pretty much all done unpacking.
I cheated.
Apartment has been empty since 4/8/6.
So I have been moving things in since then.
Just needed the furniture, kitchen stuff in.
The girls ( ) are a bit confused.
Need to get some food & Ramiro pictures up in his room.
Hoping I can get caught up Sunday.
Only 250 pages behind so far.
take care later.

Congratulations Jo! Good luck!

 

[bengalbelle]

Just wanted to update since i wont be aroudn this week im sure..

Kate--thanks for my sig! i love it

Im back from the florida trip and have finals and projects and papers for the next few days...My semester is officially over on the 8th, but after tuesday, ill be much more relaxed!
Our family friend , alyssa, that i posted about is not doing good at all..Shes on new medicine and had another surgery yesterday--im hoping things turn around but as of not, its not looking good..we may go see her in the hospital (4 hours away) next weekend, depending on if she is awake..
hopefully i will have good news next time i post!

Prayers being said for your friend.

 

[bengalbelle]

I just came back from the ER. My finger kept swelling and it had a bruise on it, and the pain was getting worse. I had an X-Ray and fortunately it is not broken, but the doctor said that the liquid from the nuckle that joins the pinky finger and the hand, dispersed. I don't know exactly how to explain this in english, but it's sort of a little bag that popped open and caused the inflammation. I got a half splint up to my elbow!! And it's my right hand, so that makes it worst, and I'm trying to type this the best I can, but still...
Anyway, I'll be able to remove it in 10 days. I'll cope with that (and I hope the kids too!!).

Monica

I hope you're feeling better soon!

 

[bengalbelle]

Well, it is after Midnight EST, so that means it is officially...
PAUL's 41st Birthday!!!!!!!!!

Happy Birthday,you big Hunka Hunka Burnin' Love!​

​

OMG that is so funny!

HAPPY BIRTHDAY SKUNKA!!!!!

 

[julia & nicks mom]

HAPPY BIRTHDAY
PRINCESS ALYSSA​