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drumstick diva said:
Farmer's Daughter, I used to know a man like that - could tile, paint, build things, clean gutters without needing a ladder (well at least first level gutters) had been an electrician till he got a good shock, used to be a helicopter mechanic in 'Nam. Ended up driving a cab and favored me.

Thought he learned all about "men's role," from working women in "Nam. He didn't.
Told me he was trying his best to be a decent man for me- not even close. Luckily it ended before I did. Maniacal temper- couldn't pick on someone his own size, couldn't find anyone that tall/big. Besides another man would fight back.
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my husband does things like that, and always finishes what he start, unlike some i've known,(bil) but that was a bonus for me, he has always treated me like a queen even when he wasn't interested in the same things i was. i was lucky to find him, he only has a temper when he thinks someone is hurting me then watch out
 
sharron, I know this is a sensitive subject BUT, if you ever get tired of your husband, may I please have him? I wouldn't even marry him, in case you decide you want him back.
This house is crying for a handyman that will work for free - well room, board, somewhat sustainable meals. Hope he likes ice cream- his flavors NOT mine.

Gets his own room, the living room, dining room, tv etc. and 1.2 bathrooms, so NO waiting. Oh and unlimited access to the kitchen. Have A/C and heat. Washer, dryer.
and a lawn he can cut whenever he feels like it.
 
DigMyChicks said:
The barn finally collapsed in the night. The dog must have heard it and barked like crazy. We didn’t hear it.
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Oh, man! That makes me sad. I guess they all fall at sometime or another, but it's still sad when it happens.

Okay, parameters strongly set by Jenny...and Katie's attorneys. Katie got her first debit card in the mail today. Yep, 13 years old and she got a...well, I dunno if it should be called a debit card or a pre-paid Visa card. As of the first of last month, Katie will never have to worry about a thing, if she's smart and careful. There is a dollar limit on that card per month. It is to be used for anything she needs and can be loaded with more if she needs it - clothes, education, school supplies, medical co-pays, or whatever other incidentals it takes to raise her. Unused funds for that month do not roll over, but are added back into her account. In addition to that major expenses (like her upcoming trip to Europe with the band during her junior year of high school) are paid for. Her orthodontics are paid for. Her college education is paid for. Katie's future is almost secure.

We've known since she was 2 years old that Katie has Valproate Acid Syndrome. It's the reason she has no little cleft between her lip and her nose, why the bridge of her nose is so flat, why her hips are asymmetrical and one rib is missing, and why she is Autistic. When Katie was about 4, her physical therapist (remember our Cindi, who also took care of Kendra?) mentioned to Jenny that there was a class action lawsuit against the manufacturers of Depakote. They knew that major birth defects were likely with Depakote, but didn't make that fact public until forced to do it. I don't recall the year. Anyway, as I said Bug was only 2 when she was officially diagnosed with VAS due to the Depakote that Jenny took for her epilepsy. At that time Depakote was only "suspected" of causing birth defects. But since it was the only medication that controlled Jenny's seizures, her doctors believed that based on the literature from the drug company, the risks to the unborn baby were far less than the risks of Jenny's violent Grand Mal seizures. After the facts were confirmed and made public, there was that class action lawsuit, and Katie's case was submitted for revue. A few months ago the plaintiffs - that includes Katie - prevailed and the courts appointed facilitators and administrators to determine that amount that each plaintiff would be awarded based on their level of disability and how many they would be awarding. Katie's case was finalized, the kids finished up the paperwork, and the money is now put into her fund. It can't be touched by anyone other than Katie, via Kenny and Jenny, and it can't be used for anything except Katie directly - no home repairs, no disabled-accessible vehicle, no groceries....but other than that if Katie needs it, it's covered, and it isn't limited to medical needs.

The irony is that Spina Bifida is the most studied, verified birth defect caused by Valproate (or Valproic, depending on the literature) Acid and Kendra has both the autism and the SB. But she didn't qualify for the lawsuit because by the time she was conceived, the generic for Depakote was available and that's what Jenny was on at the time. The lawsuit specifies the name brand, not the generic. So, frankly, the one who really needs the funds for expensive needs couldn't even be named in the lawsuit. The other limit was that by the time Kendra came along, the risks of Depakote were well published and it was contraindicated for women who might become pregnant. Well, it took the kids 11 years to have Katie, so they really didn't think another baby was in the cards, especially as more years went by without another one. Surprise! The issue with SB is that the neural tube defect happens before a woman even knows she's pregnant, within the first two weeks or so, so even if they'd taken Jenny off the drug once her pregnancy was verified, the damage had already been done.

So while I can't disclose the actual amount of the settlement, the administrators, or any of the deeper details of the suit, what I have told you is what Jenny has been cleared to disclose, and I checked with her to be sure before posting this. This has been in the works for so many years that none of us want to do anything to jeopardize it in any way, so I had never even mentioned the possibility before. I am so relieved that at least one of the girls will be able to have some financial stability and security as she grows and becomes an adult!
 
drumstick diva said:
sharron, I know this is a sensitive subject BUT, if you ever get tired of your husband, may I please have him? I wouldn't even marry him, in case you decide you want him back.
This house is crying for a handyman that will work for free - well room, board, somewhat sustainable meals. Hope he likes ice cream- his flavors NOT mine.

Gets his own room, the living room, dining room, tv etc. and 1.2 bathrooms, so NO waiting. Oh and unlimited access to the kitchen. Have A/C and heat. Washer, dryer.
and a lawn he can cut whenever he feels like it.
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oh dd, you make me laugh but i'm afraid that the only way i would ever give him up is to die and then he would have to choose. when we were in business, all the lady customers were in love with him:confused:, even the husbands liked him cause he always repaired their items as cheaply as he could, it was the way he was raised, to do a good job as fast as he could and as cheap as he could for the customer (not cheap materials either)whenever we run into one of our old customers, they always tell him that they wished we were still in business, even the men still call trying to talk him into coming to work for them and we've been retired since 2012. the mans a saint(have to be to put up with me, i have a temper)
 
Blooie said:
Oh, man! That makes me sad. I guess they all fall at sometime or another, but it's still sad when it happens.

Okay, parameters strongly set by Jenny...and Katie's attorneys. Katie got her first debit card in the mail today. Yep, 13 years old and she got a...well, I dunno if it should be called a debit card or a pre-paid Visa card. As of the first of last month, Katie will never have to worry about a thing, if she's smart and careful. There is a dollar limit on that card per month. It is to be used for anything she needs and can be loaded with more if she needs it - clothes, education, school supplies, medical co-pays, or whatever other incidentals it takes to raise her. Unused funds for that month do not roll over, but are added back into her account. In addition to that major expenses (like her upcoming trip to Europe with the band during her junior year of high school) are paid for. Her orthodontics are paid for. Her college education is paid for. Katie's future is almost secure.

We've known since she was 2 years old that Katie has Valproate Acid Syndrome. It's the reason she has no little cleft between her lip and her nose, why the bridge of her nose is so flat, why her hips are asymmetrical and one rib is missing, and why she is Autistic. When Katie was about 4, her physical therapist (remember our Cindi, who also took care of Kendra?) mentioned to Jenny that there was a class action lawsuit against the manufacturers of Depakote. They knew that major birth defects were likely with Depakote, but didn't make that fact public until forced to do it. I don't recall the year. Anyway, as I said Bug was only 2 when she was officially diagnosed with VAS due to the Depakote that Jenny took for her epilepsy. At that time Depakote was only "suspected" of causing birth defects. But since it was the only medication that controlled Jenny's seizures, her doctors believed that based on the literature from the drug company, the risks to the unborn baby were far less than the risks of Jenny's violent Grand Mal seizures. After the facts were confirmed and made public, there was that class action lawsuit, and Katie's case was submitted for revue. A few months ago the plaintiffs - that includes Katie - prevailed and the courts appointed facilitators and administrators to determine that amount that each plaintiff would be awarded based on their level of disability and how many they would be awarding. Katie's case was finalized, the kids finished up the paperwork, and the money is now put into her fund. It can't be touched by anyone other than Katie, via Kenny and Jenny, and it can't be used for anything except Katie directly - no home repairs, no disabled-accessible vehicle, no groceries....but other than that if Katie needs it, it's covered, and it isn't limited to medical needs.

The irony is that Spina Bifida is the most studied, verified birth defect caused by Valproate (or Valproic, depending on the literature) Acid and Kendra has both the autism and the SB. But she didn't qualify for the lawsuit because by the time she was conceived, the generic for Depakote was available and that's what Jenny was on at the time. The lawsuit specifies the name brand, not the generic. So, frankly, the one who really needs the funds for expensive needs couldn't even be named in the lawsuit. The other limit was that by the time Kendra came along, the risks of Depakote were well published and it was contraindicated for women who might become pregnant. Well, it took the kids 11 years to have Katie, so they really didn't think another baby was in the cards, especially as more years went by without another one. Surprise! The issue with SB is that the neural tube defect happens before a woman even knows she's pregnant, within the first two weeks or so, so even if they'd taken Jenny off the drug once her pregnancy was verified, the damage had already been done.

So while I can't disclose the actual amount of the settlement, the administrators, or any of the deeper details of the suit, what I have told you is what Jenny has been cleared to disclose, and I checked with her to be sure before posting this. This has been in the works for so many years that none of us want to do anything to jeopardize it in any way, so I had never even mentioned the possibility before. I am so relieved that at least one of the girls will be able to have some financial stability and security as she grows and becomes an adult!
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Wow! What a Godsend! While it in no way makes up for the hardships she has and will face, it is major compensation. Thank you for sharing your good news with us, and congratulations to Katie!
 
Blooie said:
Oh, man! That makes me sad. I guess they all fall at sometime or another, but it's still sad when it happens.

Okay, parameters strongly set by Jenny...and Katie's attorneys. Katie got her first debit card in the mail today. Yep, 13 years old and she got a...well, I dunno if it should be called a debit card or a pre-paid Visa card. As of the first of last month, Katie will never have to worry about a thing, if she's smart and careful. There is a dollar limit on that card per month. It is to be used for anything she needs and can be loaded with more if she needs it - clothes, education, school supplies, medical co-pays, or whatever other incidentals it takes to raise her. Unused funds for that month do not roll over, but are added back into her account. In addition to that major expenses (like her upcoming trip to Europe with the band during her junior year of high school) are paid for. Her orthodontics are paid for. Her college education is paid for. Katie's future is almost secure.

We've known since she was 2 years old that Katie has Valproate Acid Syndrome. It's the reason she has no little cleft between her lip and her nose, why the bridge of her nose is so flat, why her hips are asymmetrical and one rib is missing, and why she is Autistic. When Katie was about 4, her physical therapist (remember our Cindi, who also took care of Kendra?) mentioned to Jenny that there was a class action lawsuit against the manufacturers of Depakote. They knew that major birth defects were likely with Depakote, but didn't make that fact public until forced to do it. I don't recall the year. Anyway, as I said Bug was only 2 when she was officially diagnosed with VAS due to the Depakote that Jenny took for her epilepsy. At that time Depakote was only "suspected" of causing birth defects. But since it was the only medication that controlled Jenny's seizures, her doctors believed that based on the literature from the drug company, the risks to the unborn baby were far less than the risks of Jenny's violent Grand Mal seizures. After the facts were confirmed and made public, there was that class action lawsuit, and Katie's case was submitted for revue. A few months ago the plaintiffs - that includes Katie - prevailed and the courts appointed facilitators and administrators to determine that amount that each plaintiff would be awarded based on their level of disability and how many they would be awarding. Katie's case was finalized, the kids finished up the paperwork, and the money is now put into her fund. It can't be touched by anyone other than Katie, via Kenny and Jenny, and it can't be used for anything except Katie directly - no home repairs, no disabled-accessible vehicle, no groceries....but other than that if Katie needs it, it's covered, and it isn't limited to medical needs.

The irony is that Spina Bifida is the most studied, verified birth defect caused by Valproate (or Valproic, depending on the literature) Acid and Kendra has both the autism and the SB. But she didn't qualify for the lawsuit because by the time she was conceived, the generic for Depakote was available and that's what Jenny was on at the time. The lawsuit specifies the name brand, not the generic. So, frankly, the one who really needs the funds for expensive needs couldn't even be named in the lawsuit. The other limit was that by the time Kendra came along, the risks of Depakote were well published and it was contraindicated for women who might become pregnant. Well, it took the kids 11 years to have Katie, so they really didn't think another baby was in the cards, especially as more years went by without another one. Surprise! The issue with SB is that the neural tube defect happens before a woman even knows she's pregnant, within the first two weeks or so, so even if they'd taken Jenny off the drug once her pregnancy was verified, the damage had already been done.

So while I can't disclose the actual amount of the settlement, the administrators, or any of the deeper details of the suit, what I have told you is what Jenny has been cleared to disclose, and I checked with her to be sure before posting this. This has been in the works for so many years that none of us want to do anything to jeopardize it in any way, so I had never even mentioned the possibility before. I am so relieved that at least one of the girls will be able to have some financial stability and security as she grows and becomes an adult!
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blooie, thats really hard, the drug companies should have pulled that medicine but they were more interested in the money instead of the babies, shame on them, they will have to answer for it one day but in the meantime y'all have two sweet, talented girls
 
sharron said:
thats a shame but at least no one was hurt
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Agree!
Bamabexchicks said:
I can hear "Taps" being played off in the distance on a proper bugle for that old soldier :hit
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It’s sad to see the old stuff disappear. This will be an eye sore for a while. I told hubby he should have the fire department burn it for a training drill but he won’t.
Blooie said:
Oh, man! That makes me sad. I guess they all fall at sometime or another, but it's still sad when it happens.

Okay, parameters strongly set by Jenny...and Katie's attorneys. Katie got her first debit card in the mail today. Yep, 13 years old and she got a...well, I dunno if it should be called a debit card or a pre-paid Visa card. As of the first of last month, Katie will never have to worry about a thing, if she's smart and careful. There is a dollar limit on that card per month. It is to be used for anything she needs and can be loaded with more if she needs it - clothes, education, school supplies, medical co-pays, or whatever other incidentals it takes to raise her. Unused funds for that month do not roll over, but are added back into her account. In addition to that major expenses (like her upcoming trip to Europe with the band during her junior year of high school) are paid for. Her orthodontics are paid for. Her college education is paid for. Katie's future is almost secure.

We've known since she was 2 years old that Katie has Valproate Acid Syndrome. It's the reason she has no little cleft between her lip and her nose, why the bridge of her nose is so flat, why her hips are asymmetrical and one rib is missing, and why she is Autistic. When Katie was about 4, her physical therapist (remember our Cindi, who also took care of Kendra?) mentioned to Jenny that there was a class action lawsuit against the manufacturers of Depakote. They knew that major birth defects were likely with Depakote, but didn't make that fact public until forced to do it. I don't recall the year. Anyway, as I said Bug was only 2 when she was officially diagnosed with VAS due to the Depakote that Jenny took for her epilepsy. At that time Depakote was only "suspected" of causing birth defects. But since it was the only medication that controlled Jenny's seizures, her doctors believed that based on the literature from the drug company, the risks to the unborn baby were far less than the risks of Jenny's violent Grand Mal seizures. After the facts were confirmed and made public, there was that class action lawsuit, and Katie's case was submitted for revue. A few months ago the plaintiffs - that includes Katie - prevailed and the courts appointed facilitators and administrators to determine that amount that each plaintiff would be awarded based on their level of disability and how many they would be awarding. Katie's case was finalized, the kids finished up the paperwork, and the money is now put into her fund. It can't be touched by anyone other than Katie, via Kenny and Jenny, and it can't be used for anything except Katie directly - no home repairs, no disabled-accessible vehicle, no groceries....but other than that if Katie needs it, it's covered, and it isn't limited to medical needs.

The irony is that Spina Bifida is the most studied, verified birth defect caused by Valproate (or Valproic, depending on the literature) Acid and Kendra has both the autism and the SB. But she didn't qualify for the lawsuit because by the time she was conceived, the generic for Depakote was available and that's what Jenny was on at the time. The lawsuit specifies the name brand, not the generic. So, frankly, the one who really needs the funds for expensive needs couldn't even be named in the lawsuit. The other limit was that by the time Kendra came along, the risks of Depakote were well published and it was contraindicated for women who might become pregnant. Well, it took the kids 11 years to have Katie, so they really didn't think another baby was in the cards, especially as more years went by without another one. Surprise! The issue with SB is that the neural tube defect happens before a woman even knows she's pregnant, within the first two weeks or so, so even if they'd taken Jenny off the drug once her pregnancy was verified, the damage had already been done.

So while I can't disclose the actual amount of the settlement, the administrators, or any of the deeper details of the suit, what I have told you is what Jenny has been cleared to disclose, and I checked with her to be sure before posting this. This has been in the works for so many years that none of us want to do anything to jeopardize it in any way, so I had never even mentioned the possibility before. I am so relieved that at least one of the girls will be able to have some financial stability and security as she grows and becomes an adult!
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Wonderful news!
 

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