PsychoMom

Keeping your family in my thoughts and prayers. Is your mother's birthday today? If so, I knew her in school. She was a wonderful person then, and from what I have seen, continued to be a wonderful person all the way through this battle.

I had to deal with that. I went and had a mammogram done. It ended up being nothing. The relief was worth the expense, and so many places will do them cheap or even free now. I also had a friend who had the same problem. She was not so lucky. They found something. No insurance. Husband diagnosed with cancer 3 months before. And 2 kids at home. And both self-employed in fields requiring lots of physical work. They were able to get help from the American Cancer Society. Both are healthy and doing great now. Go find out. It may be nothing. Then you can breathe easier. If

lol! I am rethinking of alternatives. Got several ideas, just got to narrow them down to the ones doable and affordable. Tired of playing their games.

I would have taken a paycut, or more furlough days, or anything reasonable to keep my job. Sadly, there was no reasonable solution. They have continued to lay off people every month, only to rehire different people with no experience and putting them in contract positions where they only get paid a small portion of the normal salary and no benefits.

My position was eliminated due to budget cuts in April. Still looking.

See! I need to open an office here. There is a need. I know some good ones in Acworth too. Let me know if you need any out that direction.

If they call for a certain edition, check and see if the older edition changed. Sometimes, just the pictures change and the words are exactly the same. Sometimes, it is just the cover that changes. And that can save you TONS!

I found these are good for finding deals too. Found my daughter's $108 book for $7 including shipping! Not usually that good a deal, but sometimes. http://www.cheapesttextbooks.com/ http://www.campusbooks.com/

Well, I hope they are looking for him! He made a threat and left the school? I see a viable risk there!

I don't have to deal with this issue myself, but I think it would be very unfair to the children. They do not have a real home-base then. It makes the child have to relocate every so often and reestablish their lives and routines. Just don't think that is right. The children should be able to have one place to call home, and liberal visitation rights with the other parent. Should the child wish to move in with the other parent instead, it should not be allowed to be determined in any fit of anger. Only when both parents have discussed the pros and cons and the child is aware they do not

Just dumped the rain gauge at 5". Letting it start over.

Burnt Hickory, on Dabbs Bridge Rd. No wonder I have reports of it flooding already.

WHOA! I went to check! 4 1/4 inches! DANG!

I've heard lots of animals growl, including bears. This was not the sound. The growls I heard were more the type that told you to back off. It was a warning growl to not come closer. I don't think whatever it was planned to attack, but it didn't want to be messed with either.

I've heard about this from several different sources. I have a hard time believing all of them are imagining the same basic thing. I haven't seen anything, but I have heard some scary growling that was not from a dog or anything else I could identify. Didn't sound like a bear growl either. Whatever it was scared my dogs. They were sniffing in the direction of the noise I was hearing, and then it started growling. I took it as my cue to leave. The dogs stayed with me and avoided whatever it was. Not their normal behavior either. That was about 10 years ago out here on Dabbs Bridge Rd.

My arms should be smaller then. LOL! I DID NOT SAY THAT!

Mine was WAY under $5000, but it was also 20+ years ago. The best weddings I have been to are the simple ones. Once they get too elaborate, it distracts from the event. You are there to celebrate two individuals becoming a family, not a dog and pony show! I guess that is why I hate those bridal shows that make everyone's wedding exactly the same. It needs to show your individuality as a couple. What would I have done differently? Made it smaller. Maybe even just gone to some quiet resort or beach and have the ceremony and then thrown a huge casual party for all my friends and famil

There is no time table. It comes from inside. Even years later, after you've well moved on in your life, you may have times you mourn again. It is perfectly fine.

Prayers for all involved and their families.

I don't see death as an end. I see it more like a transition. So, I don't grieve for the one who has passed. I grieve for those left behind. I grieve for what I will miss. And sometimes I feel that is a selfish thing to grieve over. The person I loved and cared for have moved on. I should be happy for them, and in some respect, I am. But, I still miss the things they used to do or the things they are not a part of today. Sometimes, I think that is why I enjoy my other hobbies. It gives me a boost that those we love are still nearby at times. I like to think they can visit us occa

I believe our loved ones often use our dreams to talk with us.

I guess it was because we are talking HOURS (from about 7:30pm - 1am) before we could get any info. No one would even acknowledge us. Most ERs I have been involved with are much better with the family than Grady. I've been to many, many hospitals, and Grady was the worst. But, I do agree, they need to do their jobs first. Making sure the patient is cared for is first priority.

If it were a child, I don't know how I would do. That is a whole different world. My heart goes out to you just thinking about it now.

Chattanooga has a great trauma unit. And, if you've ever had a loved one in Grady's ER, you would be thankful they went elsewhere. Very little communication with the family, and scary dangerous place. You have to go through metal detectors to get into the ER. It is worse late at night.

Sometimes it is by placing flowers on the grave, but usually, I just allow myself to think about it for a few minutes and I move on. I don't want to dwell on the day of loss, I do remember their birthdays more. It's hard to switch from celebrating to nothing. Even then, I may mention it in passing, or I may just keep it to myself. People handle things differently. Some make a big production over these anniversaries and some simply forget them. Neither is right and neither is wrong.