Ken, Work, Fear, etc.

[BarkerChickens]

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Thank you!!!! I may take you up on that! I cook too. We could make some awesome meals together!

Cooking is a nice distraction sometimes all on its own! And we just butchered a few roos. YUM!!!

We are free most weekends!

 

[debilorrah]

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Thank you!!!! I may take you up on that! I cook too. We could make some awesome meals together!

Cooking is a nice distraction sometimes all on its own! And we just butchered a few roos. YUM!!!

We are free most weekends!

You could be in trouble girl!!!!

 

[gritsar]

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I was afraid that might be the case. Can you at least arrange with your boss to do some of your work from home?
I hope something works out for you and soon. I know you could use a break.
Don't worry about the chooks. They were probably thrilled with the extra fruits and veggies. Throw in a couple slices of bread and it's a regular chicken feast.
I feel for ya. We still go driving an hour in the middle of the night every time Keith has one of his heart episodes. It's not something that can be re-created in the cath. lab, so as far as the doctors are concerned it's not important.

 

[debilorrah]

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I was afraid that might be the case. Can you at least arrange with your boss to do some of your work from home?
I hope something works out for you and soon. I know you could use a break.
Don't worry about the chooks. They were probably thrilled with the extra fruits and veggies. Throw in a couple slices of bread and it's a regular chicken feast.
I feel for ya. We still go driving an hour in the middle of the night every time Keith has one of his heart episodes. It's not something that can be re-created in the cath. lab, so as far as the doctors are concerned it's not important.

THAT IS IT!!!! It doesnt happen when tested so it isnt there!!! My chickens are fine. They all still think I am theie roo

.... I really cannot take off work right now. I wish I could. The thing is, hard to explain, but we are contract employees right now and we are trying to get our board to authorize being an agency on our own. It is best if I come to work. Thankfully Ken's job pays him his salary no matter what.

 

[Judy]

Sounds like you are really feeling overwhelmed. You can't fix Ken, and you really don't have much control over what is happening with him. That is NOT a good feeling. Maybe you just need to focus on what you CAN do, and try to let go of the rest.

I do agree that you need to find a way to get your son to take care of some specific tasks, with lists or whatever, to free you from some of this load. When I was sick recently, my son did whatever I asked, but he certainly needed specifics on what I needed. He is quite willing, but not so good at anticipating. Just knowing he would fill feeders, collect eggs and change water once a day was what I needed. Might be laundry or shopping or something else for you; whatever. Point is, let him know exactly what help you will need to get through this.

Sure hope this all works out well for you and yours.

 

[PortageGirl]

Are you doing ok girly? Hope things are leveling out for you, I bet you're busy but I just wanted to say hey. Hey!

 

[Buff Hooligans]

Debi, you and Ken have been on my mind (therefore in my prayers) often these past many days. I like to think the Lord is reminding other people as well to pray for you. You may never know how much lifting up is already happening in your life right now.

Take one step at a time, take meds if necessary, and make each day a contest for which caller is the Stupidest Question of the Day.

 

[MistyValley]

You don't know me but I was drawn to your post. My mom, brother and myself went through some serious health problems with my dad several years ago. Plus, we had a family business that was our income. So I do understand how hard it can be.

Please take the advise to take some down time for yourself or even visit the friends with DH for a weekend. Getting away from your own house overnight can be a real energizer.

You hang in there I'll be thinking of you. Wish I was closer so that I could help out too.

The only other thing that I could suggest is get a small tape recorder and use for the lists for your son. I think of things during the day but by the time I get home I can't remember what I need my kids to help with. I've found this helps, I can make a quick recording, put it away and add as I realize I need something done. If you have email at work send your self and email. Just a thought.

 

[gritsar]

Deb, did you get my PM?

 

[debilorrah]

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Yes I did. I have just been too busy to do alot of responding. My desk looks like the paper fairy pooped on it and I still haven't taken a lunch