Guest guest Posted January 10, 2002 Report Share Posted January 10, 2002 In a message dated 1/10/02 6:29:19 PM Central Standard Time, GKRBH@... writes: > . Robyn is in ICU at a major city hospital. Wedding probably to be postponed > The family will be thinking about her & Hannah. ;-) Hang in there KKS <A HREF= " http://banjosetupspecialist.homestead.com/index.html " >BanjoSetupSpecialist\ </A> Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted January 10, 2002 Report Share Posted January 10, 2002 In a message dated 1/10/02 6:29:19 PM Central Standard Time, GKRBH@... writes: > . Robyn is in ICU at a major city hospital. Wedding probably to be postponed > The family will be thinking about her & Hannah. ;-) Hang in there KKS <A HREF= " http://banjosetupspecialist.homestead.com/index.html " >BanjoSetupSpecialist\ </A> Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted January 10, 2002 Report Share Posted January 10, 2002 In a message dated 1/10/02 6:29:19 PM Central Standard Time, GKRBH@... writes: > . Robyn is in ICU at a major city hospital. Wedding probably to be postponed > The family will be thinking about her & Hannah. ;-) Hang in there KKS <A HREF= " http://banjosetupspecialist.homestead.com/index.html " >BanjoSetupSpecialist\ </A> Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted January 10, 2002 Report Share Posted January 10, 2002 Will be sending prayers for all for quick healing and a decrease in seizures. Hugs, virginia mum to and Amber Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted January 10, 2002 Report Share Posted January 10, 2002 Will be sending prayers for all for quick healing and a decrease in seizures. Hugs, virginia mum to and Amber Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted January 10, 2002 Report Share Posted January 10, 2002 Will be sending prayers for all for quick healing and a decrease in seizures. Hugs, virginia mum to and Amber Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted November 17, 2003 Report Share Posted November 17, 2003 Hello ! I knew something was up with you, as I had been thinking about you all through the weekend, meaning to email you, but just didn't get around to it! You have my sympathy and my prayers -- that is a given! I'm not sure that I have any real solutions though. I wish I did! I will say that my previous boss was " just like " your current boss. I never took breaks (morning or afternoon), would always work extra if I was asked, I was a team player, the whole bit, ...but when I had an event at my child's school or another type of emergency, 'who cared'? not my boss! She would keep records of each time I was a minute late, or any other little thing she could use against me. It drove me nuts! I worked there for a whole year, plus one month more, and that was all I could take of this lady! What I later found out after I quit, is that this particular boss has made many others quit in the past due to her harassment of workers, or her plain dislike in someone's personality or character. Apparently, she did this to many employees before me, and has already done it two different employees since I quit. I guess this is what makes her tick. She tries to get you to quit, and if you won't, I guess she eventually gets enough evidence that you get fired. Personnel is on her side also. As well, as anyone high up in the organization, so basically you are out-manuevered and out-gunned! The whole job was extremely stressful and demanding to start with, and then when you added all the intimidation and harassment, it was almost too much to deal with!! I was always very stressed, getting sick too often because of the stress, and coming home from work and basically collapsing. Nothing to give the hubby or the kids at night. We are barely squeeking by since I quit working last July, as we have some debt we are working on getting rid of , but I still think it is better than when I was a basket-case from working with that witch of a lady. My self-esteem and self-confidence just nose-dived while I worked for her. I had nightmares for many months after quitting, and it has taken me awhile of not being around this boss, to get too feeling somewhat myself again. We are at a point now where my hubby is kinda wanting me to go out and get another job. But, I'm trying to get through my online course, so I can work from home. I very much understand you!!! Sure wish I could help, or had the answers!! , will keep praying for you, and write more if you need to vent! Love & Hugs, PJ P.S. We are under a flash flood warning and a tornado warning throughout today, so if I don't respond later today or tomorrow, it might be that my computer is down. It already was down for about an hour this morning. Later!! PJ wrote: Hi, everyone! I've been quiet lately because I've been under a lot. I'm asking for your prayers. Thankfully I have no health issues beyond what stress is doing. I still have my family, I still have a roof over my head. For all this I am thankful. But today is just the last straw with me and the job I am in. I have tried to stick it out because I make a decent salary for an office person (not great, we still have a hard time making ends meet), and because I wanted to leave full time work off the farm to work full time on the farm next spring. But this morning I came in and my boss had made it so no-one could sign my time sheet but her and she is in California. I don't' want to go into everything, but I will say that she is one of these toxic people you meet in life. Her only pleasure, it seems, is to make others miserable so that she feels elevated. She wrote me up last week for being late a few days from lunch and for going to my daughter's award ceremony at school. I made up most of the time, but she wouldn't allow me to make it all up. We are only talking about 2 1/2 hours here, and for this she is holding up my timesheet because she is afraid I will try to put something through. She and I have had very heated discussions over this. I have NEVER tried to cheat on my time sheet. We are allowed 15 min breaks, both morning and afternoon which I never take, yet that won't go into the equation with her. My family is paying for what this woman does because I am so stressed out by the time I get home, I just don't make very good company. I have been trying to get my fiber business going on the side to bring in the money we need. I rent a studio which is extra expense that we can't handle if I am not here. But I'm not sure how we will make it in January and February. At the same time, I know that I cannot make it here any longer. I don't want to take a job that I will need to leave in 3 months for the farm. I know temporary is an option, but honestly, I would rather just be home, taking care of things. So I'm not sure what the best course of action here is. I know what my dream is, I just need the time to make it happen without sinking. Thanks for listening! Cole Black Bridge Creations - Quality, Hand Crafted Originals Black Bridge Farm - Icelandic Sheep & Fiber Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted November 17, 2003 Report Share Posted November 17, 2003 Hello ! I knew something was up with you, as I had been thinking about you all through the weekend, meaning to email you, but just didn't get around to it! You have my sympathy and my prayers -- that is a given! I'm not sure that I have any real solutions though. I wish I did! I will say that my previous boss was " just like " your current boss. I never took breaks (morning or afternoon), would always work extra if I was asked, I was a team player, the whole bit, ...but when I had an event at my child's school or another type of emergency, 'who cared'? not my boss! She would keep records of each time I was a minute late, or any other little thing she could use against me. It drove me nuts! I worked there for a whole year, plus one month more, and that was all I could take of this lady! What I later found out after I quit, is that this particular boss has made many others quit in the past due to her harassment of workers, or her plain dislike in someone's personality or character. Apparently, she did this to many employees before me, and has already done it two different employees since I quit. I guess this is what makes her tick. She tries to get you to quit, and if you won't, I guess she eventually gets enough evidence that you get fired. Personnel is on her side also. As well, as anyone high up in the organization, so basically you are out-manuevered and out-gunned! The whole job was extremely stressful and demanding to start with, and then when you added all the intimidation and harassment, it was almost too much to deal with!! I was always very stressed, getting sick too often because of the stress, and coming home from work and basically collapsing. Nothing to give the hubby or the kids at night. We are barely squeeking by since I quit working last July, as we have some debt we are working on getting rid of , but I still think it is better than when I was a basket-case from working with that witch of a lady. My self-esteem and self-confidence just nose-dived while I worked for her. I had nightmares for many months after quitting, and it has taken me awhile of not being around this boss, to get too feeling somewhat myself again. We are at a point now where my hubby is kinda wanting me to go out and get another job. But, I'm trying to get through my online course, so I can work from home. I very much understand you!!! Sure wish I could help, or had the answers!! , will keep praying for you, and write more if you need to vent! Love & Hugs, PJ P.S. We are under a flash flood warning and a tornado warning throughout today, so if I don't respond later today or tomorrow, it might be that my computer is down. It already was down for about an hour this morning. Later!! PJ wrote: Hi, everyone! I've been quiet lately because I've been under a lot. I'm asking for your prayers. Thankfully I have no health issues beyond what stress is doing. I still have my family, I still have a roof over my head. For all this I am thankful. But today is just the last straw with me and the job I am in. I have tried to stick it out because I make a decent salary for an office person (not great, we still have a hard time making ends meet), and because I wanted to leave full time work off the farm to work full time on the farm next spring. But this morning I came in and my boss had made it so no-one could sign my time sheet but her and she is in California. I don't' want to go into everything, but I will say that she is one of these toxic people you meet in life. Her only pleasure, it seems, is to make others miserable so that she feels elevated. She wrote me up last week for being late a few days from lunch and for going to my daughter's award ceremony at school. I made up most of the time, but she wouldn't allow me to make it all up. We are only talking about 2 1/2 hours here, and for this she is holding up my timesheet because she is afraid I will try to put something through. She and I have had very heated discussions over this. I have NEVER tried to cheat on my time sheet. We are allowed 15 min breaks, both morning and afternoon which I never take, yet that won't go into the equation with her. My family is paying for what this woman does because I am so stressed out by the time I get home, I just don't make very good company. I have been trying to get my fiber business going on the side to bring in the money we need. I rent a studio which is extra expense that we can't handle if I am not here. But I'm not sure how we will make it in January and February. At the same time, I know that I cannot make it here any longer. I don't want to take a job that I will need to leave in 3 months for the farm. I know temporary is an option, but honestly, I would rather just be home, taking care of things. So I'm not sure what the best course of action here is. I know what my dream is, I just need the time to make it happen without sinking. Thanks for listening! Cole Black Bridge Creations - Quality, Hand Crafted Originals Black Bridge Farm - Icelandic Sheep & Fiber Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted November 17, 2003 Report Share Posted November 17, 2003 , My thoughts and prayers are with you my friend! I wish I had some easy answers for you - just let me say I know how you're feeling and wish I could give you a hug. Would you settle for a cyber hug??? {{{{{{{}}}}}}}} The only advice I could give (cause I'm doing it myself) is take it one day at time. Seems to me you NEED to keep the job because of the money situation - which is my situation also. I know I can do anything if I take it one day at a time. Sometimes I have to take it one hour at a time. Get through that hour, then get through one more - all the while looking for the GOOD in each hour. I know this is a very simplistic way to look at it - but it has helped me keep my sanity these past few months. Hugs, In a message dated 11/17/2003 9:51:49 AM Eastern Standard Time, sallyanne@... writes: > > > Hi, everyone! > > I've been quiet lately because I've been under a lot. I'm asking for > your prayers. Thankfully I have no health issues beyond what stress is > doing. I still have my family, I still have a roof over my head. For > all this I am thankful. > > But today is just the last straw with me and the job I am in. I have > tried to stick it out because I make a decent salary for an office > person (not great, we still have a hard time making ends meet), and > because I wanted to leave full time work off the farm to work full time > on the farm next spring. But this morning I came in and my boss had > made it so no-one could sign my time sheet but her and she is in > California. I don't' want to go into everything, but I will say that > she is one of these toxic people you meet in life. Her only pleasure, > it seems, is to make others miserable so that she feels elevated. She > wrote me up last week for being late a few days from lunch and for going > to my daughter's award ceremony at school. I made up most of the time, > but she wouldn't allow me to make it all up. We are only talking about > 2 1/2 hours here, and for this she is holding up my timesheet because > she is afraid I will try to put something through. She and I have had > very heated discussions over this. I have NEVER tried to cheat on my > time sheet. We are allowed 15 min breaks, both morning and afternoon > which I never take, yet that won't go into the equation with her. My > family is paying for what this woman does because I am so stressed out > by the time I get home, I just don't make very good company. I have > been trying to get my fiber business going on the side to bring in the > money we need. I rent a studio which is extra expense that we can't > handle if I am not here. But I'm not sure how we will make it in > January and February. At the same time, I know that I cannot make it > here any longer. I don't want to take a job that I will need to leave > in 3 months for the farm. I know temporary is an option, but honestly, > I would rather just be home, taking care of things. So I'm not sure > what the best course of action here is. I know what my dream is, I just > need the time to make it happen without sinking. > > Thanks for listening! > > Cole > Black Bridge Creations - Quality, Hand Crafted Originals > Black Bridge Farm - Icelandic Sheep & Fiber > > > > > > > Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted November 17, 2003 Report Share Posted November 17, 2003 Thanks, , I actually NEED to leave this job. I'm only an admin asst so it isn't like I have a big job that can't be replaced. But more than that, if we are ever to get the farm going and paying for itself, one of us needs to be there working it. We now have a flock of almost 50 sheep that will lamb next spring with over 50 lambs that will need to be taken care of. I also would like to do Farmers Market next year and tried this year, but it is just too much to do this job and market as well. I have tried doing affirmations and positive thinking on this job, but when you are dealing with a toxic person there are times you just have to say that you are done and get out. My family is suffering, my health is suffering (the disc in my back is acting up again and hasn't for 2 years), and I have lost a lot of myself here. I understand that only I can allow that to happen, and I take responsibility for it, but at the same time I know that we only go through this life once and I'm already 38 and do not want to spend the latter part of my life saying I wish I had tried, etc. I DO need an income.but I do believe I can make it from the farm. It's just that I need a few months before market will start. Since this morning, I talked to my boss's boss who is not on campus, so by the university's standpoint he isn't her boss, but in reality he is (long story LOL). He is going to allow me to go half time on the other project I am working on. Now this means giving up my benefits, which I was going to do anyway (I can COBRA insurance for a year), but it means I have an income while I try to build things up. It means we will have to be very careful with money, but it means it won't give a heart attack either! Lol I have been in this job for 2 years and I have given it the college try as they say. Thanks so much for the hug.of course I'll take cyber hugs too! Keep hanging in there. You have to make the decision that is right for you.only you know what that is. I appreciate your friendship! Cole Black Bridge Creations - Quality, Hand Crafted Originals Black Bridge Farm - Icelandic Sheep & Fiber Re: Prayers please , My thoughts and prayers are with you my friend! I wish I had some easy answers for you - just let me say I know how you're feeling and wish I could give you a hug. Would you settle for a cyber hug??? {{{{{{{}}}}}}}} The only advice I could give (cause I'm doing it myself) is take it one day at time. Seems to me you NEED to keep the job because of the money situation - which is my situation also. I know I can do anything if I take it one day at a time. Sometimes I have to take it one hour at a time. Get through that hour, then get through one more - all the while looking for the GOOD in each hour. I know this is a very simplistic way to look at it - but it has helped me keep my sanity these past few months. Hugs, In a message dated 11/17/2003 9:51:49 AM Eastern Standard Time, sallyanne@... writes: > > > Hi, everyone! > > I've been quiet lately because I've been under a lot. I'm asking for > your prayers. Thankfully I have no health issues beyond what stress is > doing. I still have my family, I still have a roof over my head. For > all this I am thankful. > > But today is just the last straw with me and the job I am in. I have > tried to stick it out because I make a decent salary for an office > person (not great, we still have a hard time making ends meet), and > because I wanted to leave full time work off the farm to work full time > on the farm next spring. But this morning I came in and my boss had > made it so no-one could sign my time sheet but her and she is in > California. I don't' want to go into everything, but I will say that > she is one of these toxic people you meet in life. Her only pleasure, > it seems, is to make others miserable so that she feels elevated. She > wrote me up last week for being late a few days from lunch and for going > to my daughter's award ceremony at school. I made up most of the time, > but she wouldn't allow me to make it all up. We are only talking about > 2 1/2 hours here, and for this she is holding up my timesheet because > she is afraid I will try to put something through. She and I have had > very heated discussions over this. I have NEVER tried to cheat on my > time sheet. We are allowed 15 min breaks, both morning and afternoon > which I never take, yet that won't go into the equation with her. My > family is paying for what this woman does because I am so stressed out > by the time I get home, I just don't make very good company. I have > been trying to get my fiber business going on the side to bring in the > money we need. I rent a studio which is extra expense that we can't > handle if I am not here. But I'm not sure how we will make it in > January and February. At the same time, I know that I cannot make it > here any longer. I don't want to take a job that I will need to leave > in 3 months for the farm. I know temporary is an option, but honestly, > I would rather just be home, taking care of things. So I'm not sure > what the best course of action here is. I know what my dream is, I just > need the time to make it happen without sinking. > > Thanks for listening! > > Cole > Black Bridge Creations - Quality, Hand Crafted Originals > Black Bridge Farm - Icelandic Sheep & Fiber > > > > > > > Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted November 18, 2003 Report Share Posted November 18, 2003 , I'm not sure that I understood you correctly. Are you getting ready to work part-time at your job instead of full-time? Not only do I understand from my perspective (from being in that situation), but my poor dear hubby has a job that he is miserable at, and the stress-level there is at a killer level and has been for at least the past two years. Each morning he prays for strength to be able to go deal with those blankety blank people and their negative attitudes, etc. Every night he comes home tired and grumpy, and some nights has to let the steam off and vent a little by telling me about it, but other days he just goes for a walk in the neighborhood, and tries to shuck it off. He really wants to get into a different career, but without training or education, he is kinda stuck where he is. He is almost 50, and it is harder to get started in something new at that age. Fortunately, his job pays decent, and that is the only good thing about it!! So we keep struggling, and one of these days, I'm sure he will start his own business or write his books, or something that he is much happier at. Right now, we are doing this to get out of debt, and to start saving for retirement. Again, you have not only my sympathy, but my husband's. We are both praying for you. And you are quite right -- I'm a whole lot happier and healthier than I was in my last job. I was so stressed there that it took many about 4 months of not working to finally start relaxing again. It also took that long for the nightmares about my boss to go away. It was amazing the things that she did, and could get away with it!! Really blows my mind! Keep hanging in there, and let us know how it goes. We don't mind hearing about it, if it helps you. Love & Hugs, PJ wrote: Thanks, , I actually NEED to leave this job. I'm only an admin asst so it isn't like I have a big job that can't be replaced. But more than that, if we are ever to get the farm going and paying for itself, one of us needs to be there working it. We now have a flock of almost 50 sheep that will lamb next spring with over 50 lambs that will need to be taken care of. I also would like to do Farmers Market next year and tried this year, but it is just too much to do this job and market as well. I have tried doing affirmations and positive thinking on this job, but when you are dealing with a toxic person there are times you just have to say that you are done and get out. My family is suffering, my health is suffering (the disc in my back is acting up again and hasn't for 2 years), and I have lost a lot of myself here. I understand that only I can allow that to happen, and I take responsibility for it, but at the same time I know that we only go through this life once and I'm already 38 and do not want to spend the latter part of my life saying I wish I had tried, etc. I DO need an income.but I do believe I can make it from the farm. It's just that I need a few months before market will start. Since this morning, I talked to my boss's boss who is not on campus, so by the university's standpoint he isn't her boss, but in reality he is (long story LOL). He is going to allow me to go half time on the other project I am working on. Now this means giving up my benefits, which I was going to do anyway (I can COBRA insurance for a year), but it means I have an income while I try to build things up. It means we will have to be very careful with money, but it means it won't give a heart attack either! Lol I have been in this job for 2 years and I have given it the college try as they say. Thanks so much for the hug.of course I'll take cyber hugs too! Keep hanging in there. You have to make the decision that is right for you.only you know what that is. I appreciate your friendship! Cole Black Bridge Creations - Quality, Hand Crafted Originals Black Bridge Farm - Icelandic Sheep & Fiber Re: Prayers please , My thoughts and prayers are with you my friend! I wish I had some easy answers for you - just let me say I know how you're feeling and wish I could give you a hug. Would you settle for a cyber hug??? {{{{{{{}}}}}}}} The only advice I could give (cause I'm doing it myself) is take it one day at time. Seems to me you NEED to keep the job because of the money situation - which is my situation also. I know I can do anything if I take it one day at a time. Sometimes I have to take it one hour at a time. Get through that hour, then get through one more - all the while looking for the GOOD in each hour. I know this is a very simplistic way to look at it - but it has helped me keep my sanity these past few months. Hugs, In a message dated 11/17/2003 9:51:49 AM Eastern Standard Time, sallyanne@... writes: > > > Hi, everyone! > > I've been quiet lately because I've been under a lot. I'm asking for > your prayers. Thankfully I have no health issues beyond what stress is > doing. I still have my family, I still have a roof over my head. For > all this I am thankful. > > But today is just the last straw with me and the job I am in. I have > tried to stick it out because I make a decent salary for an office > person (not great, we still have a hard time making ends meet), and > because I wanted to leave full time work off the farm to work full time > on the farm next spring. But this morning I came in and my boss had > made it so no-one could sign my time sheet but her and she is in > California. I don't' want to go into everything, but I will say that > she is one of these toxic people you meet in life. Her only pleasure, > it seems, is to make others miserable so that she feels elevated. She > wrote me up last week for being late a few days from lunch and for going > to my daughter's award ceremony at school. I made up most of the time, > but she wouldn't allow me to make it all up. We are only talking about > 2 1/2 hours here, and for this she is holding up my timesheet because > she is afraid I will try to put something through. She and I have had > very heated discussions over this. I have NEVER tried to cheat on my > time sheet. We are allowed 15 min breaks, both morning and afternoon > which I never take, yet that won't go into the equation with her. My > family is paying for what this woman does because I am so stressed out > by the time I get home, I just don't make very good company. I have > been trying to get my fiber business going on the side to bring in the > money we need. I rent a studio which is extra expense that we can't > handle if I am not here. But I'm not sure how we will make it in > January and February. At the same time, I know that I cannot make it > here any longer. I don't want to take a job that I will need to leave > in 3 months for the farm. I know temporary is an option, but honestly, > I would rather just be home, taking care of things. So I'm not sure > what the best course of action here is. I know what my dream is, I just > need the time to make it happen without sinking. > > Thanks for listening! > > Cole > Black Bridge Creations - Quality, Hand Crafted Originals > Black Bridge Farm - Icelandic Sheep & Fiber > > > > > > > Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted November 19, 2003 Report Share Posted November 19, 2003 Thanks, PJ! It has been a rough few days¡Äthings have gotten worse here in some ways, better in others since she is gone for the week. But she¡Çll call and leave messages and email. I¡Çm just tired of dealing with it all. The situation here is that I am working under two separate projects, funded separately¡Ä.so I have 2 bosses. The one is wonderful. I am going to get in writing from the man above her that I can work 20 hours on that project and be out from under Kim¡Çs control. But, I talked with a lady yesterday about becoming a production manager for her knitting business. She was in between out of town shows and supposed to call me next week to discuss it with me. I have no clue how much money this would pay, but I have done this sort of thing before for a friend and if it would work, I¡Çd just leave here all together. I¡Çm just hoping she actually calls me back! Thanks for sharing¡Äwhen you hear other people talk about their stories, it helps to know people do understand. How is your back??? Cole Black Bridge Creations - Quality, Hand Crafted Originals Black Bridge Farm - Icelandic Sheep & Fiber Re: Prayers please Hello ! I knew something was up with you, as I had been thinking about you all through the weekend, meaning to email you, but just didn't get around to it! You have my sympathy and my prayers -- that is a given! I'm not sure that I have any real solutions though. I wish I did! I will say that my previous boss was " just like " your current boss. I never took breaks (morning or afternoon), would always work extra if I was asked, I was a team player, the whole bit, ...but when I had an event at my child's school or another type of emergency, 'who cared'? not my boss! She would keep records of each time I was a minute late, or any other little thing she could use against me. It drove me nuts! I worked there for a whole year, plus one month more, and that was all I could take of this lady! What I later found out after I quit, is that this particular boss has or character. Apparently, she did this to many employees before me, and has already done it two different employees since I quit. I guess this is what makes her tick. She tries to get you to quit, and if you won't, I guess she eventually gets enough evidence that you get fired. Personnel is on her side also. As well, as anyone high up in the organization, so basically you are out-manuevered and out-gunned! The whole job was extremely stressful and demanding to start with, and then when you added all the intimidation and harassment, it was almost too much to deal with!! I was always very stressed, getting sick too often because of the stress, and coming home from work and basically collapsing. Nothing to give the hubby or the kids at night. We are barely squeeking by since I quit working last July, as we have some debt we are working on getting rid of , but I still think it is better than when I was a basket-case from working with that witch of a lady. & nb self-confidence just nose-dived while I worked for her. I had nightmares for many months after quitting, and it has taken me awhile of not being around this boss, to get too feeling somewhat myself again. We are at a point now where my hubby is kinda wanting me to go out and get another job. But, I'm trying to get through my online course, so I can work from home. I very much understand you!!! Sure wish I could help, or had the answers!! , will keep praying for you, and write more if you need to vent! Love & Hugs, PJ P.S. We are under a flash flood warning and a tornado warning throughout today, so if I don't respond later today or tomorrow, it might be that my computer is down. It already was down for about an hour this morning. Later!! PJ wrote: Hi, everyone! I've been quiet lately because I've been under a lot. I'm asking for your prayers. Thankfully I have no health issues beyond what stress is doing. I still have my family, I still have a roof over my head. For all this I am thankful. But today is just the last straw with me and the job I am in. I have tried to stick it out because I make a decent salary for an office person (not great, we still have a hard time making ends meet), and because I wanted to leave full time work off the farm to work full time on the farm next spring. But this morning I came in and my boss had made it so no-one could sign my time sheet but her and she is in California. I don't' want to go into everything, but I will say that she is one of these toxic people you meet in life. Her only pleasure, it seems, is to make others miserable so that she feels elevated. She wrote me up last week for being late a few days from lunch and for going to my daughter's award ceremony at school. I made up most of the time, but she wouldn't allow me to make it all up. We are only talking about 2 1/2 hours here, and for this she is holding up my timesheet because she is afraid I will try to put something through. She and I have had very heated discussions over this. I have NEVER tried to cheat on my time sheet. We are allowed 15 min breaks, both morning and afternoon which I never take, yet that won't go into the equation with her. My family is paying for what this woman does because I am so stressed out by the time I get home, I just don't make very good company. I have been trying to get my fiber business going on the side to bring in the money we need. I rent a studio which is extra expense that we can't handle if I am not here. But I'm not sure how we will make it in January and February. At the same time, I know that I cannot make it here any longer. I don't want to take a job that I will need to leave in 3 months for the farm. I know temporary is an option, but honestly, I would rather just be home, taking care of things. So I'm not sure what the best course of action here is. I know what my dream is, I just need the time to make it happen without sinking. Thanks for listening! Cole Black Bridge Creations - Quality, Hand Crafted Originals Black Bridge Farm - Icelandic Sheep & Fiber Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted November 19, 2003 Report Share Posted November 19, 2003 , Glad to hear that there are a few possibilities to help you get out of that bad work situation!! I'm sure things will get better, it might just take awhile. And, I always want it fixed or changed immediately!! My back is very sore, plus other parts of me as well. Went today for my first physical therapy session -- have never been in my whole life. Well, I found out that the type of shoes my podiatrist had recommended for my plantar fasciitis (heel pain & spur), were exactly the wrong type of shoes to wear (by the Physical Therapist Dr.). Here, I've been going to podiatrists off and on for shoes for my heel and foot pain, and I went and threw out my old shoes, and bought new ones in the last few years that were what was recommended by the Podiatrist Dr. Now, come to find out -- that she told me wrong, according to this other dr. !!! In fact, my shoes might have made my back problem much worse. Great! Now, they tell me! So I'm down to one pair of shoes that are the correct kind for my health problems. Oh well. It could be worse!! Tomorrow I go back for another physical therapy session, and to the doctor to get the new MRI results. Also, the same thing on Friday (2 appts.) but with a different doctor. All of this is wearing me out! Hoping I will start getting a little relief by next week, ... maybe?! I have an excellent physical therapist -- I used to work at the hospital where this guy worked, and we had to go through some training with him to work at the hospital. And, he is really terrific! He can barely point to the place on your back and be able to tell right where all of your aches and pains are -- in the back, and the referred pain, or pain from the nerves elsewhere! I have all confidence in this guy, so I'm sure that can't hurt. He told me from my description of what's been going on, and from his examination, he thinks I either have several herniated disks -- L4-L5-S1-S2. Or another back condition, that starts with an S, and I can't think now what it is called. I just don't want surgery! Keep your fingers crossed for me! Sorry I'm so scarce this week, but have been busy traveling to and from doctors, and then resting in between appointments. Have a great week and weekend! PJ wrote: Thanks, PJ! It has been a rough few days¡Äthings have gotten worse here in some ways, better in others since she is gone for the week. But she¡Çll call and leave messages and email. I¡Çm just tired of dealing with it all. The situation here is that I am working under two separate projects, funded separately¡Ä.so I have 2 bosses. The one is wonderful. I am going to get in writing from the man above her that I can work 20 hours on that project and be out from under Kim¡Çs control. But, I talked with a lady yesterday about becoming a production manager for her knitting business. She was in between out of town shows and supposed to call me next week to discuss it with me. I have no clue how much money this would pay, but I have done this sort of thing before for a friend and if it would work, I¡Çd just leave here all together. I¡Çm just hoping she actually calls me back! Thanks for sharing¡Äwhen you hear other people talk about their stories, it helps to know people do understand. How is your back??? Cole Black Bridge Creations - Quality, Hand Crafted Originals Black Bridge Farm - Icelandic Sheep & Fiber Re: Prayers please Hello ! I knew something was up with you, as I had been thinking about you all through the weekend, meaning to email you, but just didn't get around to it! You have my sympathy and my prayers -- that is a given! I'm not sure that I have any real solutions though. I wish I did! I will say that my previous boss was " just like " your current boss. I never took breaks (morning or afternoon), would always work extra if I was asked, I was a team player, the whole bit, ...but when I had an event at my child's school or another type of emergency, 'who cared'? not my boss! She would keep records of each time I was a minute late, or any other little thing she could use against me. It drove me nuts! I worked there for a whole year, plus one month more, and that was all I could take of this lady! What I later found out after I quit, is that this particular boss has or character. Apparently, she did this to many employees before me, and has already done it two different employees since I quit. I guess this is what makes her tick. She tries to get you to quit, and if you won't, I guess she eventually gets enough evidence that you get fired. Personnel is on her side also. As well, as anyone high up in the organization, so basically you are out-manuevered and out-gunned! The whole job was extremely stressful and demanding to start with, and then when you added all the intimidation and harassment, it was almost too much to deal with!! I was always very stressed, getting sick too often because of the stress, and coming home from work and basically collapsing. Nothing to give the hubby or the kids at night. We are barely squeeking by since I quit working last July, as we have some debt we are working on getting rid of , but I still think it is better than when I was a basket-case from working with that witch of a lady. & nb self-confidence just nose-dived while I worked for her. I had nightmares for many months after quitting, and it has taken me awhile of not being around this boss, to get too feeling somewhat myself again. We are at a point now where my hubby is kinda wanting me to go out and get another job. But, I'm trying to get through my online course, so I can work from home. I very much understand you!!! Sure wish I could help, or had the answers!! , will keep praying for you, and write more if you need to vent! Love & Hugs, PJ P.S. We are under a flash flood warning and a tornado warning throughout today, so if I don't respond later today or tomorrow, it might be that my computer is down. It already was down for about an hour this morning. Later!! PJ wrote: Hi, everyone! I've been quiet lately because I've been under a lot. I'm asking for your prayers. Thankfully I have no health issues beyond what stress is doing. I still have my family, I still have a roof over my head. For all this I am thankful. But today is just the last straw with me and the job I am in. I have tried to stick it out because I make a decent salary for an office person (not great, we still have a hard time making ends meet), and because I wanted to leave full time work off the farm to work full time on the farm next spring. But this morning I came in and my boss had made it so no-one could sign my time sheet but her and she is in California. I don't' want to go into everything, but I will say that she is one of these toxic people you meet in life. Her only pleasure, it seems, is to make others miserable so that she feels elevated. She wrote me up last week for being late a few days from lunch and for going to my daughter's award ceremony at school. I made up most of the time, but she wouldn't allow me to make it all up. We are only talking about 2 1/2 hours here, and for this she is holding up my timesheet because she is afraid I will try to put something through. She and I have had very heated discussions over this. I have NEVER tried to cheat on my time sheet. We are allowed 15 min breaks, both morning and afternoon which I never take, yet that won't go into the equation with her. My family is paying for what this woman does because I am so stressed out by the time I get home, I just don't make very good company. I have been trying to get my fiber business going on the side to bring in the money we need. I rent a studio which is extra expense that we can't handle if I am not here. But I'm not sure how we will make it in January and February. At the same time, I know that I cannot make it here any longer. I don't want to take a job that I will need to leave in 3 months for the farm. I know temporary is an option, but honestly, I would rather just be home, taking care of things. So I'm not sure what the best course of action here is. I know what my dream is, I just need the time to make it happen without sinking. Thanks for listening! Cole Black Bridge Creations - Quality, Hand Crafted Originals Black Bridge Farm - Icelandic Sheep & Fiber Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted November 19, 2003 Report Share Posted November 19, 2003 , Glad to hear that there are a few possibilities to help you get out of that bad work situation!! I'm sure things will get better, it might just take awhile. And, I always want it fixed or changed immediately!! My back is very sore, plus other parts of me as well. Went today for my first physical therapy session -- have never been in my whole life. Well, I found out that the type of shoes my podiatrist had recommended for my plantar fasciitis (heel pain & spur), were exactly the wrong type of shoes to wear (by the Physical Therapist Dr.). Here, I've been going to podiatrists off and on for shoes for my heel and foot pain, and I went and threw out my old shoes, and bought new ones in the last few years that were what was recommended by the Podiatrist Dr. Now, come to find out -- that she told me wrong, according to this other dr. !!! In fact, my shoes might have made my back problem much worse. Great! Now, they tell me! So I'm down to one pair of shoes that are the correct kind for my health problems. Oh well. It could be worse!! Tomorrow I go back for another physical therapy session, and to the doctor to get the new MRI results. Also, the same thing on Friday (2 appts.) but with a different doctor. All of this is wearing me out! Hoping I will start getting a little relief by next week, ... maybe?! I have an excellent physical therapist -- I used to work at the hospital where this guy worked, and we had to go through some training with him to work at the hospital. And, he is really terrific! He can barely point to the place on your back and be able to tell right where all of your aches and pains are -- in the back, and the referred pain, or pain from the nerves elsewhere! I have all confidence in this guy, so I'm sure that can't hurt. He told me from my description of what's been going on, and from his examination, he thinks I either have several herniated disks -- L4-L5-S1-S2. Or another back condition, that starts with an S, and I can't think now what it is called. I just don't want surgery! Keep your fingers crossed for me! Sorry I'm so scarce this week, but have been busy traveling to and from doctors, and then resting in between appointments. Have a great week and weekend! PJ wrote: Thanks, PJ! It has been a rough few days¡Äthings have gotten worse here in some ways, better in others since she is gone for the week. But she¡Çll call and leave messages and email. I¡Çm just tired of dealing with it all. The situation here is that I am working under two separate projects, funded separately¡Ä.so I have 2 bosses. The one is wonderful. I am going to get in writing from the man above her that I can work 20 hours on that project and be out from under Kim¡Çs control. But, I talked with a lady yesterday about becoming a production manager for her knitting business. She was in between out of town shows and supposed to call me next week to discuss it with me. I have no clue how much money this would pay, but I have done this sort of thing before for a friend and if it would work, I¡Çd just leave here all together. I¡Çm just hoping she actually calls me back! Thanks for sharing¡Äwhen you hear other people talk about their stories, it helps to know people do understand. How is your back??? Cole Black Bridge Creations - Quality, Hand Crafted Originals Black Bridge Farm - Icelandic Sheep & Fiber Re: Prayers please Hello ! I knew something was up with you, as I had been thinking about you all through the weekend, meaning to email you, but just didn't get around to it! You have my sympathy and my prayers -- that is a given! I'm not sure that I have any real solutions though. I wish I did! I will say that my previous boss was " just like " your current boss. I never took breaks (morning or afternoon), would always work extra if I was asked, I was a team player, the whole bit, ...but when I had an event at my child's school or another type of emergency, 'who cared'? not my boss! She would keep records of each time I was a minute late, or any other little thing she could use against me. It drove me nuts! I worked there for a whole year, plus one month more, and that was all I could take of this lady! What I later found out after I quit, is that this particular boss has or character. Apparently, she did this to many employees before me, and has already done it two different employees since I quit. I guess this is what makes her tick. She tries to get you to quit, and if you won't, I guess she eventually gets enough evidence that you get fired. Personnel is on her side also. As well, as anyone high up in the organization, so basically you are out-manuevered and out-gunned! The whole job was extremely stressful and demanding to start with, and then when you added all the intimidation and harassment, it was almost too much to deal with!! I was always very stressed, getting sick too often because of the stress, and coming home from work and basically collapsing. Nothing to give the hubby or the kids at night. We are barely squeeking by since I quit working last July, as we have some debt we are working on getting rid of , but I still think it is better than when I was a basket-case from working with that witch of a lady. & nb self-confidence just nose-dived while I worked for her. I had nightmares for many months after quitting, and it has taken me awhile of not being around this boss, to get too feeling somewhat myself again. We are at a point now where my hubby is kinda wanting me to go out and get another job. But, I'm trying to get through my online course, so I can work from home. I very much understand you!!! Sure wish I could help, or had the answers!! , will keep praying for you, and write more if you need to vent! Love & Hugs, PJ P.S. We are under a flash flood warning and a tornado warning throughout today, so if I don't respond later today or tomorrow, it might be that my computer is down. It already was down for about an hour this morning. Later!! PJ wrote: Hi, everyone! I've been quiet lately because I've been under a lot. I'm asking for your prayers. Thankfully I have no health issues beyond what stress is doing. I still have my family, I still have a roof over my head. For all this I am thankful. But today is just the last straw with me and the job I am in. I have tried to stick it out because I make a decent salary for an office person (not great, we still have a hard time making ends meet), and because I wanted to leave full time work off the farm to work full time on the farm next spring. But this morning I came in and my boss had made it so no-one could sign my time sheet but her and she is in California. I don't' want to go into everything, but I will say that she is one of these toxic people you meet in life. Her only pleasure, it seems, is to make others miserable so that she feels elevated. She wrote me up last week for being late a few days from lunch and for going to my daughter's award ceremony at school. I made up most of the time, but she wouldn't allow me to make it all up. We are only talking about 2 1/2 hours here, and for this she is holding up my timesheet because she is afraid I will try to put something through. She and I have had very heated discussions over this. I have NEVER tried to cheat on my time sheet. We are allowed 15 min breaks, both morning and afternoon which I never take, yet that won't go into the equation with her. My family is paying for what this woman does because I am so stressed out by the time I get home, I just don't make very good company. I have been trying to get my fiber business going on the side to bring in the money we need. I rent a studio which is extra expense that we can't handle if I am not here. But I'm not sure how we will make it in January and February. At the same time, I know that I cannot make it here any longer. I don't want to take a job that I will need to leave in 3 months for the farm. I know temporary is an option, but honestly, I would rather just be home, taking care of things. So I'm not sure what the best course of action here is. I know what my dream is, I just need the time to make it happen without sinking. Thanks for listening! Cole Black Bridge Creations - Quality, Hand Crafted Originals Black Bridge Farm - Icelandic Sheep & Fiber Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted November 19, 2003 Report Share Posted November 19, 2003 , Glad to hear that there are a few possibilities to help you get out of that bad work situation!! I'm sure things will get better, it might just take awhile. And, I always want it fixed or changed immediately!! My back is very sore, plus other parts of me as well. Went today for my first physical therapy session -- have never been in my whole life. Well, I found out that the type of shoes my podiatrist had recommended for my plantar fasciitis (heel pain & spur), were exactly the wrong type of shoes to wear (by the Physical Therapist Dr.). Here, I've been going to podiatrists off and on for shoes for my heel and foot pain, and I went and threw out my old shoes, and bought new ones in the last few years that were what was recommended by the Podiatrist Dr. Now, come to find out -- that she told me wrong, according to this other dr. !!! In fact, my shoes might have made my back problem much worse. Great! Now, they tell me! So I'm down to one pair of shoes that are the correct kind for my health problems. Oh well. It could be worse!! Tomorrow I go back for another physical therapy session, and to the doctor to get the new MRI results. Also, the same thing on Friday (2 appts.) but with a different doctor. All of this is wearing me out! Hoping I will start getting a little relief by next week, ... maybe?! I have an excellent physical therapist -- I used to work at the hospital where this guy worked, and we had to go through some training with him to work at the hospital. And, he is really terrific! He can barely point to the place on your back and be able to tell right where all of your aches and pains are -- in the back, and the referred pain, or pain from the nerves elsewhere! I have all confidence in this guy, so I'm sure that can't hurt. He told me from my description of what's been going on, and from his examination, he thinks I either have several herniated disks -- L4-L5-S1-S2. Or another back condition, that starts with an S, and I can't think now what it is called. I just don't want surgery! Keep your fingers crossed for me! Sorry I'm so scarce this week, but have been busy traveling to and from doctors, and then resting in between appointments. Have a great week and weekend! PJ wrote: Thanks, PJ! It has been a rough few days¡Äthings have gotten worse here in some ways, better in others since she is gone for the week. But she¡Çll call and leave messages and email. I¡Çm just tired of dealing with it all. The situation here is that I am working under two separate projects, funded separately¡Ä.so I have 2 bosses. The one is wonderful. I am going to get in writing from the man above her that I can work 20 hours on that project and be out from under Kim¡Çs control. But, I talked with a lady yesterday about becoming a production manager for her knitting business. She was in between out of town shows and supposed to call me next week to discuss it with me. I have no clue how much money this would pay, but I have done this sort of thing before for a friend and if it would work, I¡Çd just leave here all together. I¡Çm just hoping she actually calls me back! Thanks for sharing¡Äwhen you hear other people talk about their stories, it helps to know people do understand. How is your back??? Cole Black Bridge Creations - Quality, Hand Crafted Originals Black Bridge Farm - Icelandic Sheep & Fiber Re: Prayers please Hello ! I knew something was up with you, as I had been thinking about you all through the weekend, meaning to email you, but just didn't get around to it! You have my sympathy and my prayers -- that is a given! I'm not sure that I have any real solutions though. I wish I did! I will say that my previous boss was " just like " your current boss. I never took breaks (morning or afternoon), would always work extra if I was asked, I was a team player, the whole bit, ...but when I had an event at my child's school or another type of emergency, 'who cared'? not my boss! She would keep records of each time I was a minute late, or any other little thing she could use against me. It drove me nuts! I worked there for a whole year, plus one month more, and that was all I could take of this lady! What I later found out after I quit, is that this particular boss has or character. Apparently, she did this to many employees before me, and has already done it two different employees since I quit. I guess this is what makes her tick. She tries to get you to quit, and if you won't, I guess she eventually gets enough evidence that you get fired. Personnel is on her side also. As well, as anyone high up in the organization, so basically you are out-manuevered and out-gunned! The whole job was extremely stressful and demanding to start with, and then when you added all the intimidation and harassment, it was almost too much to deal with!! I was always very stressed, getting sick too often because of the stress, and coming home from work and basically collapsing. Nothing to give the hubby or the kids at night. We are barely squeeking by since I quit working last July, as we have some debt we are working on getting rid of , but I still think it is better than when I was a basket-case from working with that witch of a lady. & nb self-confidence just nose-dived while I worked for her. I had nightmares for many months after quitting, and it has taken me awhile of not being around this boss, to get too feeling somewhat myself again. We are at a point now where my hubby is kinda wanting me to go out and get another job. But, I'm trying to get through my online course, so I can work from home. I very much understand you!!! Sure wish I could help, or had the answers!! , will keep praying for you, and write more if you need to vent! Love & Hugs, PJ P.S. We are under a flash flood warning and a tornado warning throughout today, so if I don't respond later today or tomorrow, it might be that my computer is down. It already was down for about an hour this morning. Later!! PJ wrote: Hi, everyone! I've been quiet lately because I've been under a lot. I'm asking for your prayers. Thankfully I have no health issues beyond what stress is doing. I still have my family, I still have a roof over my head. For all this I am thankful. But today is just the last straw with me and the job I am in. I have tried to stick it out because I make a decent salary for an office person (not great, we still have a hard time making ends meet), and because I wanted to leave full time work off the farm to work full time on the farm next spring. But this morning I came in and my boss had made it so no-one could sign my time sheet but her and she is in California. I don't' want to go into everything, but I will say that she is one of these toxic people you meet in life. Her only pleasure, it seems, is to make others miserable so that she feels elevated. She wrote me up last week for being late a few days from lunch and for going to my daughter's award ceremony at school. I made up most of the time, but she wouldn't allow me to make it all up. We are only talking about 2 1/2 hours here, and for this she is holding up my timesheet because she is afraid I will try to put something through. She and I have had very heated discussions over this. I have NEVER tried to cheat on my time sheet. We are allowed 15 min breaks, both morning and afternoon which I never take, yet that won't go into the equation with her. My family is paying for what this woman does because I am so stressed out by the time I get home, I just don't make very good company. I have been trying to get my fiber business going on the side to bring in the money we need. I rent a studio which is extra expense that we can't handle if I am not here. But I'm not sure how we will make it in January and February. At the same time, I know that I cannot make it here any longer. I don't want to take a job that I will need to leave in 3 months for the farm. I know temporary is an option, but honestly, I would rather just be home, taking care of things. So I'm not sure what the best course of action here is. I know what my dream is, I just need the time to make it happen without sinking. Thanks for listening! Cole Black Bridge Creations - Quality, Hand Crafted Originals Black Bridge Farm - Icelandic Sheep & Fiber Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted December 2, 2003 Report Share Posted December 2, 2003 , What ever happened at your job? Are things any better? Just wondering. I hope things are going great for you!! Let us know. Love, In a message dated 11/17/03 1:24:28 PM Central Standard Time, sallyanne@... writes: > Thanks, , > > > > I actually NEED to leave this job. I'm only an admin asst so it isn't > like I have a big job that can't be replaced. But more than that, if we > are ever to get the farm going and paying for itself, one of us needs to > be there working it. We now have a flock of almost 50 sheep that will > lamb next spring with over 50 lambs that will need to be taken care of. > I also would like to do Farmers Market next year and tried this year, > but it is just too much to do this job and market as well. I have tried > doing affirmations and positive thinking on this job, but when you are > dealing with a toxic person there are times you just have to say that > you are done and get out. My family is suffering, my health is > suffering (the disc in my back is acting up again and hasn't for 2 > years), and I have lost a lot of myself here. I understand that only I > can allow that to happen, and I take responsibility for it, but at the > same time I know that we only go through this life once and I'm already > 38 and do not want to spend the latter part of my life saying I wish I > had tried, etc. I DO need an income.but I do believe I can make it from > the farm. It's just that I need a few months before market will start. > Since this morning, I talked to my boss's boss who is not on campus, so > by the university's standpoint he isn't her boss, but in reality he is > (long story LOL). He is going to allow me to go half time on the other > project I am working on. Now this means giving up my benefits, which I > was going to do anyway (I can COBRA insurance for a year), but it means > I have an income while I try to build things up. It means we will have > to be very careful with money, but it means it won't give a heart > attack either! Lol I have been in this job for 2 years and I have given > it the college try as they say. Thanks so much for the hug.of course > I'll take cyber hugs too! Keep hanging in there. You have to make the > decision that is right for you.only you know what that is. I appreciate > your friendship! > > > > Cole > > Black Bridge Creations - Quality, Hand Crafted Originals > > Black Bridge Farm - Icelandic Sheep & Fiber > Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted December 2, 2003 Report Share Posted December 2, 2003 , What ever happened at your job? Are things any better? Just wondering. I hope things are going great for you!! Let us know. Love, In a message dated 11/17/03 1:24:28 PM Central Standard Time, sallyanne@... writes: > Thanks, , > > > > I actually NEED to leave this job. I'm only an admin asst so it isn't > like I have a big job that can't be replaced. But more than that, if we > are ever to get the farm going and paying for itself, one of us needs to > be there working it. We now have a flock of almost 50 sheep that will > lamb next spring with over 50 lambs that will need to be taken care of. > I also would like to do Farmers Market next year and tried this year, > but it is just too much to do this job and market as well. I have tried > doing affirmations and positive thinking on this job, but when you are > dealing with a toxic person there are times you just have to say that > you are done and get out. My family is suffering, my health is > suffering (the disc in my back is acting up again and hasn't for 2 > years), and I have lost a lot of myself here. I understand that only I > can allow that to happen, and I take responsibility for it, but at the > same time I know that we only go through this life once and I'm already > 38 and do not want to spend the latter part of my life saying I wish I > had tried, etc. I DO need an income.but I do believe I can make it from > the farm. It's just that I need a few months before market will start. > Since this morning, I talked to my boss's boss who is not on campus, so > by the university's standpoint he isn't her boss, but in reality he is > (long story LOL). He is going to allow me to go half time on the other > project I am working on. Now this means giving up my benefits, which I > was going to do anyway (I can COBRA insurance for a year), but it means > I have an income while I try to build things up. It means we will have > to be very careful with money, but it means it won't give a heart > attack either! Lol I have been in this job for 2 years and I have given > it the college try as they say. Thanks so much for the hug.of course > I'll take cyber hugs too! Keep hanging in there. You have to make the > decision that is right for you.only you know what that is. I appreciate > your friendship! > > > > Cole > > Black Bridge Creations - Quality, Hand Crafted Originals > > Black Bridge Farm - Icelandic Sheep & Fiber > Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted January 27, 2005 Report Share Posted January 27, 2005 lee, It is hard to sneak out of a hospital with a camera up your butt. Don't try it! You'll be fine! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted January 27, 2005 Report Share Posted January 27, 2005 You know that you have my prayes and best wishes for a " good " colonoscopy with good outcomes.! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted January 27, 2005 Report Share Posted January 27, 2005 lee... I'm praying for your mental as well as physical peace and wellbeing. Steve had this procedure and said they gavesomething similar to Versad so there are no memories of anything unpleasant. Just sleepy. I remember you almost bolted from the DS- Please let us know how you are. YOu know God is with you. Betsy prayers please Tommorrow is my colonoscopy. Please keep me in your prayers. You know how medical procedures freak me out - Jo, Sharon, Amy. I am already plotting my escape..... lol! Actually, I have drank nearly a gallon of colyte - and would never want to repeat that again! So- I will show up. But of course, I worry that I will be the one person who dies of a colonoscopy. Anyway, I am starved, light headed and not to rational - so PRAY for me!! I am more afraid of the procedure then what they might find - weird! hugs, cindy lee ------------------------------------------------------------------------------ Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted January 28, 2005 Report Share Posted January 28, 2005 Tommorrow is my colonoscopy. Please keep me in your prayers. You know how medical procedures freak me out - Jo, Sharon, Amy. I am already plotting my escape..... lol! Actually, I have drank nearly a gallon of colyte - and would never want to repeat that again! So- I will show up. But of course, I worry that I will be the one person who dies of a colonoscopy. Anyway, I am starved, light headed and not to rational - so PRAY for me!! I am more afraid of the procedure then > what they might find - weird! > > hugs, cindy lee Death by colonoscopy.....mmm...sounds like a best seller! lol Sorry, okay , now how do you expect me to hold you down till the Dr gets there when you are states away? I will hold you down with prayer! You wont die from the procedure. I have been told you wont feel a thing. I dont know from experience tho- Keep thinking of what you are going to eat when you get out of there, and it will be over before you know it. I totally understand the fear of the procedure as opposed to the results. I am that way too. I really dont fear death, just the dying part. But this wont kill you, and all will be okay. Hang in there, my friend - remember- this too shall pass! love you and praying for you... Sharon in Onyx wondering if I am going to get a call here any minute from lees DH...and if he still has my number...lol Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted January 28, 2005 Report Share Posted January 28, 2005 > > Tommorrow is my colonoscopy. Please keep me in your prayers. You know > how medical procedures freak me out - Jo, Sharon, Amy. I am already > plotting my escape..... lol! Actually, I have drank nearly a gallon > of colyte - and would never want to repeat that again! So- I will > show up. But of course, I worry that I will be the one person who > dies of a colonoscopy. Anyway, I am starved, light headed and not to > rational - so PRAY for me!! I am more afraid of the procedure then > what they might find - weird! > > hugs, cindy lee ~~~~~~~~~~~~~~ Girl, you worry too much,praying that no, praying and knowing that all will be well. God bless, Pat isn't that stuff just terrible??? They ask me if I drank all of it and I lied,and said yes, there was no way I could drink all that crap, and mine went just fine... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted January 28, 2005 Report Share Posted January 28, 2005 > > Tommorrow is my colonoscopy. Please keep me in your prayers. You know > how medical procedures freak me out - Jo, Sharon, Amy. I am already > plotting my escape..... lol! Actually, I have drank nearly a gallon > of colyte - and would never want to repeat that again! So- I will > show up. But of course, I worry that I will be the one person who > dies of a colonoscopy. Anyway, I am starved, light headed and not to > rational - so PRAY for me!! I am more afraid of the procedure then > what they might find - weird! > > hugs, cindy lee ~~~~~~~~~~~~~~ Girl, you worry too much,praying that no, praying and knowing that all will be well. God bless, Pat isn't that stuff just terrible??? They ask me if I drank all of it and I lied,and said yes, there was no way I could drink all that crap, and mine went just fine... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted January 28, 2005 Report Share Posted January 28, 2005 > God bless, > Pat > isn't that stuff just terrible??? They ask me if I drank all > of it and I lied,and said yes, there was no way I could drink > all that crap, and mine went just fine... Hmmm...I have seen people with poor preparation and they have to do it a second time. Just a word to the wise. Marta Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted January 28, 2005 Report Share Posted January 28, 2005 > God bless, > Pat > isn't that stuff just terrible??? They ask me if I drank all > of it and I lied,and said yes, there was no way I could drink > all that crap, and mine went just fine... Hmmm...I have seen people with poor preparation and they have to do it a second time. Just a word to the wise. Marta Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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