Re: good news and bad news

[Guest guest]

In a message dated 9/7/99 10:31:20 AM Eastern Daylight Time,

Kerri_Hicks@... writes:

<< bad news, my husband and I are divorcing. >>

Kerri,

Been there; done that. If you want someone with whom you can talk, feel

free to email me privately.

Good luck,

Eleanor

[Guest guest]

Kerri

Congrats on your funding I will never forget finally getting funding for

's aids it was as though a huge weight had been lifted from my

shoulders!

I am divorced also except everything went to him except the kids which of

course were the best part of the whole deal. If you need to talk or just

vent please feel free to mail me privately.

Good Luck to you!

~ and 's Mom

At 10:31 AM 9/7/99 -0400, you wrote:

>

>

>First, the good news...I got a phone call on Friday from the Parent

>Guidance program at our school for the Deaf (they help out ALL kids with

>hearing loss in Rhode Island, no matter what degree or what communication

>method...they're considered part of the Early Intervention program).

>

>Well, for almost two years, since Teddy was born, we've been telling them

>that we need an FM system to supplement his hearing aids. We DIDN'T really

>need one then, as we live in a quiet area and he gets lots of direct input.

>But still, I started asking back then. A year ago, when he became a

>toddler, I started turning up the heat. We couldn't afford an FM, esp after

>spending $4,000 on hearing aids, and while I didn't threaten to sue, I DID

>tell them that I didn't want to have to call a lawyer, but I did know what

>the law said, and that there SHOULD be some provision for purchasing

>assistive technology for kids.

>

>So, we wrote letters, we made phone calls, we had heart-to-heart

>discussions with folks who AGREED with me, but said there was no money,

>there was nothing they could do. Then my phone calls, letters, and meetings

>picked up, and I finally found a person who was smart, and could help, and

>wanted to help.

>

>They put together a program, in partnership with Phonak, I believe, to

>provide assistive technology for kids with hearing loss in Rhode Island. I

>can't believe it.

>

>On Friday, I was told that my application was APPROVED, and in a couple of

>weeks, we'll be getting a MicroLink in a few weeks!

>

>Bad news, my husband and I are divorcing. I don't want to bore you with too

>much detail at this point, but he's being really scummy, it seems. However,

>the house and cars are in my name...we'll see what happens.

>

>--kerri

>

>---------------------------

[Guest guest]

> They put together a program, in partnership with Phonak, I believe, to

> provide assistive technology for kids with hearing loss in Rhode Island. I

> can't believe it.

How wonderful to have made such a difference for kids in Rhode Island. Those

who follow in your footsteps are very fortunate indeed.

> On Friday, I was told that my application was APPROVED, and in a couple of

> weeks, we'll be getting a MicroLink in a few weeks!

Even better!

> Bad news, my husband and I are divorcing.

My condolences (or congratulations, whichever is more appropriate). I hope

things go smoothly for you with as little heartache as possible.

Kay

[Guest guest]

>I am divorced also except everything went to him except the kids which of

>course were the best part of the whole deal. If you need to talk or just

>vent please feel free to mail me privately.

>Good Luck to you!

>~ and 's Mom

>

>At 10:31 AM 9/7/99 -0400, you wrote:

>>

Hi Kerri and ,

I'm in the same boat. Maybe we need to start our own little group on that

subject. If you need to vent, feel free to do so privately with me as well.

I know I need to sometimes as well.

Barb

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In a message dated 09/07/1999 7:44:49 AM Pacific Daylight Time,

wog@... writes:

<< Bad news, my husband and I are divorcing. I don't want to bore you with too

>much detail at this point, but he's being really scummy, it seems. However,

>the house and cars are in my name...we'll see what happens.

>

>--kerri >>

Kerri,

Been there done that. Best of luck to you

Terry

[Guest guest]

OK, it looks like what we were told was correct. When my son was diagnosed

we went to a support group to vent. The counselor there told us that the

parents of a child with special needs were more likely to divorce than

parents of regular/normal (whatever that is) kids. We were told the divorce

rate was double at that time. From all these " Been there done that "

post's I guess I am lucky to still be with my husband....(well, that is

debatable some days!) We have had rough times with all the stress of having

an ODD diagnosed deaf child and an ADHD/ODD/asthmatic diagnosed hearing child.

My hats are of to you gals that are doing this alone

Elaine

[Guest guest]

>My hats are of to you gals that are doing this alone

>

>Elaine

Yes, it's difficult to do it alone but this list makes me feel that I am not

so alone. I just wish you could help me get the kid to the doctor, and

soccer, and girl scouts, etc. :-]

Barb

[Guest guest]

In a message dated 09/07/1999 7:08:37 PM Pacific Daylight Time,

gprogers@... writes:

<< Yes, it's difficult to do it alone but this list makes me feel that I am

not

so alone. I just wish you could help me get the kid to the doctor, and

soccer, and girl scouts, etc. :-]

Barb >>

Me too-only for four of them!

Terry