my dub sister ( bipolar, ocd, parasite) is on social security disability.
she has had 4 husbands.
(i'll refer to them by number).
Sorry for complaining. I sure am NOT envious of her situation. You just gotta grow up in my family to appreciate how opportunistic she can be. She's definitely intelligent. The interesting thing is just how much she hated #2 (he was a jerk to her and her kids), but then she sure did sit up and take notice when he died....
Again, sorry for my bad attitude. I'm the 'responsible' one (sigh)
i have had a couple of cats for years.
last thursday i noticed one of them could not urinate.
i have seen this before so i assumed that he had a stone blocking up his works.
Wow, I can relate.
If your cat survives this immediate insult (illness), will he be continent (able to control his urine)? Speaking from experience, an incontinent house cat is just about as bad as it gets.
I would ask the vet frankly about the bill, since a retained catheter started the complications. I'd be agreeable to paying for the intial procedure and meds, but the complication repair and extended hospital time should be his responsibility.
I know the worry of "how can I put a dollar value on my dear pet?" There is no clearcut answer. Do you have a family that loves him, too? Is money very tight at home? Would paying the vet for continued care seriously affect your household budget?
I paid $750 for my old calico cat to have her ear canal reshaped, as it was chronicly infected. Although she survived and recovered, the suffering she went through convinced me that I would never do that to her again. Now she has cancer, but is eating okay, purring, and more vocal and interactive than ever. The DAY she is visibly uncomfortable I will have her put down. She is my 18 year old handicapped pal.
So do whatever you think best, and don't forget to pray to thank God for giving us the joy of companion animals--and their example of unconditional love.
yep that's right folks, yours truely has actually been attending the sunday meeting.
many will ask, why in the hell would you ever do that?
well, developments going on in my world have led me to this decision.
That was so fantastic, Drew! I love your posts and your thoughtfulness. You have great insight and self control.
why does the society encourages kids to get baptized?.
1. it becomes a bragging right for the parents.. 2. it puts too much pressure on the kids.. 3. it is unscriptural as jesus astounded the jewish leaders at 12 years old and yet did not himself get baptized until another 18 years later.
hard to believe that some 12 year old snot in the congregation has a deeper relationship and understanding with god than jesus did!.
My folks used to say it was a 'protection' to be baptized young--that way when you got older and rebellious, the door was already shut--you were committed!
I, however, the queen of passive aggressive, dodged the pool. thank goodness.
my dub sister ( bipolar, ocd, parasite) is on social security disability.
she has had 4 husbands.
(i'll refer to them by number).
My dub sister ( bipolar, ocd, parasite) is on social security disability. She has had 4 husbands. (I'll refer to them by number). #3 and #4 died while married to her. Then #2 died recently in another state. She says she is going to apply to get widow benefits now based on # 2's earnings, as it will be more than what she gets now. Does anyone know if that is possible? She really knows how to work the system. I'll never understand how someone with mental illness can be so diliberately calculating.
Thanks. Mostly venting.
this is not jw related but will help you read the 'posts' if you are getting a little older and your eyesight isn't what it used to be.
if you press the 'ctrl' key on your keyboard and rotate the little wheel on your mouse, it will enlarge the print on your computor screen.
i didn't know that before and found out by accident.
How do I do it with a laptop without a mouse (just that little pad thing that you use your finger on)? That sounds like a good thing for me--got my first bifocals recently....Nancy
i'm just having a little 'pity party' for me tonight and thought surely there are others here who are caring for invalid family members daily.. i am an rn (day shift).
then i come home to work: my husband is not very mobile due to a series of medical issues,...well, he fell thursday and broke his right leg.
i have elderly parents with multiple health issues.
avery,
Got lots of room? I'll add it to my "fantasy vacations I'll run off to someday" daydreams.
i'm just having a little 'pity party' for me tonight and thought surely there are others here who are caring for invalid family members daily.. i am an rn (day shift).
then i come home to work: my husband is not very mobile due to a series of medical issues,...well, he fell thursday and broke his right leg.
i have elderly parents with multiple health issues.
Aude:
Sorry to hear about your knee, too. ICE ICE ICE ICE and lots of hugs helps with knees.
Funny you said 'dependency' because it's so easy to be the 'codependent' to all these needy folks. I guess the trick is to be aloof enough to do the work well without allowing life-sucking. It works at the ER with strangers, but that's a fine line with family. My older brother is coming in a couple weeks to visit and 'help' and that will be a great relief. You have to have backup.
Do you have anyone helping you?
Thanks for responding! It's1:30 a.m. and I'm stuck wide awake again....sleeping well would improve things, I'm sure.
i'm just having a little 'pity party' for me tonight and thought surely there are others here who are caring for invalid family members daily.. i am an rn (day shift).
then i come home to work: my husband is not very mobile due to a series of medical issues,...well, he fell thursday and broke his right leg.
i have elderly parents with multiple health issues.
Hi! I'm just having a little 'pity party' for me tonight and thought surely there are others here who are caring for invalid family members daily.
I am an RN (day shift). Then I come home to work: my husband is not very mobile due to a series of medical issues,...well, he fell Thursday and broke his right leg. I have elderly parents with multiple health issues. They live about 8 miles from me. Heck, even my pets are old and on drugs!
Sometimes the life just gets sucked out of me.
Anyone else relate? What do you do to recharge? I play on this computer, pet the dog, work in my yard, and the ultimate--go fishing.
well, it's been brewing for a long time and i was getting ready for it, but i've finally gotten the shun-for-life from my folks.
i was going to visit them in a few months and had arranged to see my non-witness grandparents for a few days too, and invited them along.
here's there responese: (first from dad, then from mum)
Sass, I echo the sentiments of those preceding me. Her letter is a series of cheap shots. Your reply is priceless. You have such class and honor in your response! Hugs and cheers from Indiana, USA.
