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RE: Working (outside the home) Wives/Moms Support Thread - 11/3/2008 5:32:56 PM
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Mrs.Wifey
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(((Kat)))
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RE: Working (outside the home) Wives/Moms Support Thread - 11/3/2008 7:46:40 PM
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Well, I've had an insane day at work. It's one of those days that I wished I DIDN'T work in ministry... that I had a nice secretarial job in a dentist office or something...
We had a young man in our youth program kill himself yesterday. I knew and loved that guy and I'm positively heartbroken over it. I can't imagine the pain his momma (a friend of mine and my old boss) is going through. I've just wanted to huddle in a corner and grieve, but I've been on the phones all day with church members- planning meals, offering comfort, talking things out with them while they wait for the pastor. UGH! People, I'm just the secretary!!! I can't wait to get home to my hubbie. I need a hug!
--Kat
((((KatMack)))) I am very sorry to hear about that! I will keep the boys family in my prayers, and also you! It is always very depressing when someone we know has died. I hope work goes a bit better for you tomorrow.
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RE: Working (outside the home) Wives/Moms Support Thread - 11/4/2008 8:19:50 AM
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momma_bee
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(((KAT)))
I received a phone call about the exact same thing yesterday. One of 'those contractors' (but the good one) lost his son. I never met the young man and only know the wife/mother by email but this fellow had everything going for him that I would like my kids to achieve.
It is just so unimaginable.
Kylie - why get dressed up for the Melborne cup? - I don't even know what that is or how you would dress. But, anything for a long lunch...That is why your client was late you know. Worried he was wasn't dressed appropriately... 
edited, because work interrupted before I got to write to Kylie.
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RE: Working (outside the home) Wives/Moms Support Thread - 11/5/2008 7:11:41 AM
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The funny thing is, I was envisioning you in a the garb they wear to the Kentucky Derby but I never thought horse race - I kept thinking about tennis (and mint julep's - odd combo)
Now, I have to look up what a fascinator is.
I hit a deer last night.     Hood, headlight assembly and either quarter-panel or fender. I keep saying that is the quarter panel, PBee calls it the fender. Same thing - that part around my front wheel. Pushed it back just enough to make it hard to open my door, but not to damage the wheel. I don't remember seeing it come onto the road but it was crossing from my right and stopped. I was already slowed and I spiked the brake and turned toward the right - then he turned around!
Someone came out and asked if I killed it (I didn't know) and then said he'd check and if I did, did I want to claim the meat... I told him he could have it - I didn't have room.
Now, comes the awful part. Sitting here at work, with everyone walking past my car and coming in to ask what happened. I won't get anything done. Maybe not. I am right outside the door, but my drivers side faces the door. So, everyone will be looking at the passengers side of the cars unless they turn around opening the door. I just realized I may luck out on this.
I'll call the insurance company in an hour or two. Hate this!
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RE: Working (outside the home) Wives/Moms Support Thread - 11/5/2008 2:18:16 PM
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The funny thing is, I was envisioning you in a the garb they wear to the Kentucky Derby but I never thought horse race - I kept thinking about tennis (and mint julep's - odd combo)
Now, I have to look up what a fascinator is.
I hit a deer last night. Hood, headlight assembly and either quarter-panel or fender. I keep saying that is the quarter panel, PBee calls it the fender. Same thing - that part around my front wheel. Pushed it back just enough to make it hard to open my door, but not to damage the wheel. I don't remember seeing it come onto the road but it was crossing from my right and stopped. I was already slowed and I spiked the brake and turned toward the right - then he turned around!
Someone came out and asked if I killed it (I didn't know) and then said he'd check and if I did, did I want to claim the meat... I told him he could have it - I didn't have room.
Now, comes the awful part. Sitting here at work, with everyone walking past my car and coming in to ask what happened. I won't get anything done. Maybe not. I am right outside the door, but my drivers side faces the door. So, everyone will be looking at the passengers side of the cars unless they turn around opening the door. I just realized I may luck out on this.
I'll call the insurance company in an hour or two. Hate this!
I am sorry, I hope you can get at least some work done today. Was it just you in the car? are you alrihgt?
Well today I had a meeting with a few of my bosses, they are letting me have at least a extra week off from maternity leave, and are in the procceses of switching me to corprate office YAY! but that also means I might have to relocate, and doing that on such a short notice will not be easy! praise the Lord they are really trying to work with me on this, and IF I do move they will pay for all my moving expenses. I will do almost anything so I do not have to work 60-70 hours a week though, I think it would be very hard to find a daycare that keeps kids for odd hours, and long days too 
On a diffrent note, I am trying to feed Ava formula from a bottle, but to my dismay she is only taking about 2 ounces every 3-4 hours, and is constantly screaming and not really sleeping much. I don't know if it's the formula or just being switched from breastfeeding to a bottle. Anyways both me and her did not get enough sleep last night, so now today we both are pretty grumpy 
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RE: Working (outside the home) Wives/Moms Support Thread - 11/5/2008 6:47:52 PM
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momma_bee
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DeeDee was in the car and the belt set her back against the seat and that was it. We were hardly moving.
I have to wait until tomorrow until I know what we are looking at dollar wise.
My Dad would bring home road kill if it was fresh. I remember talking to Poppa about only saving unbruised pieces but I honestly can't remember ever doing it ourselves.
The game commission wants to see it used rather than wasted.
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RE: Working (outside the home) Wives/Moms Support Thread - 11/6/2008 2:06:23 PM
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momma_bee
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Someone lost her job today...so stupid.
We have random drug tests and she wasn't feeling well (dehydrated) and couldn't produce a full enough cup and the doctor couldn't find any reason for that so she was terminated for refusal to take a drug test.
Isn't that STUPID!
She didn't need this, now especially...
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RE: Working (outside the home) Wives/Moms Support Thread - 11/6/2008 2:18:22 PM
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Mrs.Wifey
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That stinks, MB.
Bee, the amount of formula that Ava is drinking is totally normal for her age and size :)
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RE: Working (outside the home) Wives/Moms Support Thread - 11/7/2008 11:49:22 AM
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Well, it's been a tough week at work. The memorial service for the young man that killed himself is this afternoon. There having it at the church the parents had joined but we're closing up the offices here so that the staff can go.
I've spent most of the week coordinating meals with the other church to make sure they don't get inundated now and then feel abandoned later. It's actually been good because there used to be some "bad blood" between our church and theirs. It's been a real time of healing and remembering what's really important.
If you think of it, please send up a prayer for this family. I can't even imagine what they are going through now.
The good news is that tomorrow DH and I are going to Wild Adventures in Valdosta to celebrate our eighth wedding anniversary! We're both taking off on Monday then to spend time with the kids since we'll be away when we'd normally be here with them. I really need to get away a bit. It seems that everyone that I come in contact with wants to talk about the young man and I'm just drained and can't take much more of it. Even Luke's speech therapist yesterday wanted to discuss it all with me.
--Kat
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RE: Working (outside the home) Wives/Moms Support Thread - 11/7/2008 12:37:50 PM
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momma_bee
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(((KAT)))
I hear you. Let's see, one friend lost his son Monday, I hit the deer Tuesday, another friend lost her job Thursday and I find out today she has some unrelated health worries (and just lost her insurance). I feel stressed but I'm ok - until someone walks in and asks how I'm doing.
Nothing bad happened to me but I feel so vunerable and ungrateful.
And then, when I forget what my friends are going through, I feel guilty when I'm reminded...
I told the boss I only came in today because I'm going to the funeral home tonight with a co-worker. I'll be out until midnight, I'm sure. It is a 2 hour drive and almost an hour to my house from hers afterward. So, if we are there until 7:30ish, we will need to stop and eat... I'm tired already.
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RE: Working (outside the home) Wives/Moms Support Thread - 11/7/2008 12:53:21 PM
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Please pray for my co-worker's sister. She's 40 weeks pregnant. She went to the doctor on Wednesday and they could not find the baby's heartbeat. She was sent home to get her things and go to the hospital for labor to be induced. The baby has died but until delivery they will not know the cause. At 5:30 pm tonight we still wait patiently for delivery. We hope that this will come soon as the heartache of this kind of waiting is indescribable! God is in control....and we are thankful for this! Please pray that Carrie will feel comfort that only God can provide in the days and months ahead. Thank you for your love and your concern!
Update: This morning, they just took my co-worker's sister in for a C-section. She said she would appreciate prayers as the 'fact' will now become a reality.
Another update: A little boy was born into Heaven about 7:15 this morning. He is beautiful! There is no clear evidence of what the problem was. They will do further testing. A foundation called Now I Lay Me Down to Sleep is here right now for a photography session. They are doing an amazing job. My co-worker's sister is still "numb" to the reality of it all. She has so many questions and it's hard to even help! Continued prayers would be appreciated. She needs strength for healing and wisdom for what the next step is.
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RE: Working (outside the home) Wives/Moms Support Thread - 11/7/2008 1:07:21 PM
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Mrs.Wifey
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Megan, if you look up "Alexandra's House", they do awesome counseling after babies are born into Heaven.
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I'll keep my guns, freedom, and money- you can keep "the change."
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RE: Working (outside the home) Wives/Moms Support Thread - 11/7/2008 1:30:15 PM
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BeeLuvsAva
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ORIGINAL: daughter_of_faith
Please pray for my co-worker's sister. She's 40 weeks pregnant. She went to the doctor on Wednesday and they could not find the baby's heartbeat. She was sent home to get her things and go to the hospital for labor to be induced. The baby has died but until delivery they will not know the cause. At 5:30 pm tonight we still wait patiently for delivery. We hope that this will come soon as the heartache of this kind of waiting is indescribable! God is in control....and we are thankful for this! Please pray that Carrie will feel comfort that only God can provide in the days and months ahead. Thank you for your love and your concern!
Update: This morning, they just took my co-worker's sister in for a C-section. She said she would appreciate prayers as the 'fact' will now become a reality.
Another update: A little boy was born into Heaven about 7:15 this morning. He is beautiful! There is no clear evidence of what the problem was. They will do further testing. A foundation called Now I Lay Me Down to Sleep is here right now for a photography session. They are doing an amazing job. My co-worker's sister is still "numb" to the reality of it all. She has so many questions and it's hard to even help! Continued prayers would be appreciated. She needs strength for healing and wisdom for what the next step is.
I will keep all the family's in my prayers, how devastating that must be!
B
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You might as well try to hear without ears or breathe without lungs, as to try to live a Christian life without the Spirit of God in your heart.
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RE: Working (outside the home) Wives/Moms Support Thread - 11/7/2008 9:34:30 PM
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They're in KC, MO. I looked around their site some. Do they go to where the families are?
Thanks for praying ladies.
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Things were quiet today without my co-worker. My principal was also gone so that made the office seem even quieter.
Overall it was a good day. I just need to get a TON of things organized for Monday......
Have a good weekend!!
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RE: Working (outside the home) Wives/Moms Support Thread - 11/10/2008 10:50:19 AM
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momma_bee
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And how big is the little one and where is he?
I told my kids this weekend that they wouldn't need me in two years (I was contemplating a MUCH longer commute) and BigBee asked me how that made me feel.
I told him proud because that means they are growing up like they should.
Meanwhile. I think Poppa was ready to cry so I was quick to point out that they could just rely on their dear ol' da' and be just fine.
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RE: Working (outside the home) Wives/Moms Support Thread - 11/10/2008 11:14:44 AM
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Mrs.Wifey
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Sounds like a good plan, Erin.
Gabby has a perfectly fine immune system and always seems to be sick around Wed/Thurs after being in the nursery at church. I can only imagine how it would be if I put her in daycare. Ick. Although I do need to explore some sort of daycare option, since I am contemplating switching to days and going full time for a little while.
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I'll keep my guns, freedom, and money- you can keep "the change."
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RE: Working (outside the home) Wives/Moms Support Thread - 11/10/2008 11:18:53 AM
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That is so neat that you two (three) can do that...
And, as an added bonus, that means you get to see each other at lunchtime.
We were talking about you at work a few weeks ago and RSV was one of the things that came up. A woman had her grandbabies delivered a little over a year ago and about as far along as Issac. One of them is doing great and the other is coming along well, but had more set backs along the way. So, grandma was saying about one on oxygen and the other off and asked if Isaac was on it and then she talked about keeping the twins healthy throughout the winter and she talked about everyone getting flu shots and such. But I remember RSV coming up because when DeeDee was ill, they tested her for that and no one had heard of it before, that was in 1997.
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RE: Working (outside the home) Wives/Moms Support Thread - 11/10/2008 11:27:03 AM
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momma_bee
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Remember that when they are teasing you about every other first 'apart' thing you do. First day care, first day of school, first overnight camp.
Folks ask about how mom's do as if we should be suffering but we wouldn't put our kids someplace they weren't ready for or someplace they weren't safe and if we truely have apprehensions, the Lord provides his ultimate care, so why worry?
Work is wierd. We are trying to divy up the co-workers responsiblities and I feel guilty about 'doing her job.'
eta: DeeDee and Poppa had their first camp out together this weekend. I had one person ask why I didn't go (umm, it was Father / Daughter) and another ask if I was worried. Nope - he's been alone with her before, even overnight. The only worry I did have was what if she needed to start using girly stuff  but we talked about that ahead of time and that allayed my fears, but not Poppa's...
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