• 3Sep 08

  There is a fresh wind blowing thru the air

  HEY EVERYONE!!!!!

  We are alive and well. We survived Gustav! No damage to life or property just lost power for 36 hours and the landlines are still down. Just got internet back in the last 30 min! Kids are enjoying the time off---they don't go back to school until Monday. DAMN!!! I go back to work tomorrow.

  My folks in BR and my AIC near St. Francisville got the brunt of the storm. Folks are fine but powerless. Don't know how AIC is. Haven't heard from her yet. Hoping she'll respond to this blog.

  Well, that's all for now. Alli is desparate to get on Guild Wars. So......

  Take care and keep those warm fuzzies and prayers coming. Ike is looking like it might come into the Gulf so...........

  LOVE YOU BUNCHES AND BUNCHES!!!! MISS YOU JUST AS MUCH!!!!

  • Posted Sep 3, 2008 9:02 am GMT
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• 29Aug 08

  Here it comes again...

  Hey Everyone!

  Sorry I've been MIA so long. Work, school, Alli and life have been rather hectic. We are also glued to the weather channel thanks to Gustav. OH JOY AND RAPTURE!!!! Another hurricane and today is the 3rd anniversary of Katrina. Ain't life a B?

  Well, Alli met with the Dr., great session. She said barely a word and came out more depressed than when she went in. That's the way it goes sometimes. School is ........ difficult. However, she has gone back on her ADD meds so I am hoping for some grade improvements. Her teachers are being very understanding and supportive. She is happy to be around her friends and bored stiff at home. Unfortunately for her, she's got to learn to distract or entertain herself and not look to me or dad to fix things for her.. That's part of the therapy. There are still good and bad days, mostly a little of each. We are all hanging in there with God's help.

  On Boy front, the little bugger is in all honors cla$$es and has straight A's. It's amazing. I am so proud of him. He went to the "Back to School" dance with his friends and had a blast. He did not make the football team (boo hoo! ); but, it eases Mom's mind. He enjoys going to the YMCA and swimming/playing basketball and working out. He is ofter irritated with his sister which is good for her.

  Hubby is hanging in there too. He doesn't take the mopey-dopey crap and that's good for Alli. He gives me lots of moral and loving support---I am a blessed woman. Oh, I've gone back to my 3rd PT job and am working everyday except Wed.--and sometimes even then. It gives me a break and relaxes me. That's my escape. That and reading, watching TV and browsing the Internet a little.

  We are going to ride out Gustav. We rode out Katrina so what the heck? Got water, batteries and a generator so all should be okay. I'll let you know how we make out in my next blog. It's getting late and I have 2 unruly children to urge to bed. Please keep us in the thoughts and prayers. They really make a difference to all of us.

  Love and Miss you Bunches!!!

  Suz

  PS--The dr. did not add the other med. He wants to leave things as they are until he can get a better idea of what we are dealing with. That's one good thing!

  • Posted Aug 29, 2008 7:10 pm GMT
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• 18Aug 08

  I can feel it coming back again, like a roll of thunder chasing the wind

  Well, things are not looking so hot for Alli to have a happy school year. Her Bible cla$$ is study....guess what!?!?!??!? The book of REVELATIONS! Needless to say, she is terrified. I have put it into her hands whether she speaks to her teacher or the head of student affairs about transferring to another cla$$ I will not do it for her---the doctor said it was important for her to be the one to make the choice and act on it. So we'll have to wait and see.

  She seems to enjoy the other cla$$es and seeing her friends though she is a little hesitant with smiles and hugs. I am keeping the fingers crossed and the prayers going 24/7. He med dr is considering adding another type of med to her 'cocktail' that has been show to help treatment resistant OCD with anxiety and feelings/behaviors associated with it. We can't get an appt until Aug 28. Oh well.

  On the other hand, Boy is doing quite well. He is in all honors cla$$es--except math. Complains about the amount of homework but does it. He seems to enjoy 7th grade and getting back in touch with all his friends. He has grown like a weed. He is 2 in. taller than me, weighs 110 lbs and his shoe size is larger than his Dad's!

  Hubster and I are hanging in there; though it is tough at times. We are trying to run the house like usual and not recognize the 'mopes' or other odd behaviour. In fact the psychologist said part of her problem is that she wants to draw me in to her problem and that I should avoid it at all cost. So, it hurts like hell to watch and do nothing but......I've told her, when she needs to talk or is ready to talk, I am here. It's up to her to broach the subject.

  Well, that's all for now. Please keep the huggles, warm thought & wishes, and prayers coming. We really need them by the tons.

  Love and miss you!

  Susan

  • Posted Aug 18, 2008 11:17 am GMT
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