Stressed

[Guest guest]

Debbie

congradulations relax and enjoy this time with the family and

the big boss act yourself

Robbin

[Guest guest]

Debbie,

Congratulations on your husbands promotion :-) I think that if the bosses

think highly enough of him to give him a big promotion and raise that they

will certainly think just as highly of you!!! Relax and have a great time!

[Guest guest]

Debbie - remember he puts on his pants one leg at a time too. Seriously,

I'm sure you'll do your husband proud. Have fun and eat alittle for us.

Ursula Holleman

Macey's mom (5 yr. old with CVID, asthma, sinus disease, GERD, kidney

reflux, Sensory Integration Disorder, Diabetes Insipidus)

http://home.att.net/~maceyh/

[Guest guest]

Look how well you handle arthritis!! This is nothing in comparison!

Relax and enjoy having someone else cook

Liz

The Schuh Family wrote:

>

> Okay, I am slightly stressed and need some positive feedback here. Tonight

> is my husbands company picnic which by itself is no big deal, been to

> several of them and it's basically food and softball games. But I was just

> notified that my husband was givin a fairly big promotion this morning with

> a 12% raise, and now the big big boss has flown in to town and wants to meet

> our family tonight at the picnic.

>

> I'm now frantically shaving my legs and throwing clothes into the washer so

> that the kids will have something " nice " to wear. Somebody say something

> nice and calming to give me inner peace...please

>

> Debbie

>

> By Gods grace,

> The Schuh Family

> Dan, Debbie, Dottie, Kody and Wyatt

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[Guest guest]

:::big sigh of relief:: Okay, I made it through and I thank you all for the

words of encouragement. It went relatively well. The whole visit lasted

about 5 minutes and for that I am truly grateful, the picnic had a low turn

out so I knew more than half the people and that always helps! (c:

Debbie

By Gods grace,

The Schuh Family

Dan, Debbie, Dottie, Kody and Wyatt

For information on Homeschooling, Crafting and Cooking as well as local

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Hi Debbie,

Wow! This is exciting! Try not to worry too much. Don't stress yourself

out. It will work out just fine. I know it will So just try to relax

and enjoy the good food, fun and games. The boss will be charmed by your

wonderful family. If your personality is even remotely similar to how it

comes across online, you've got nothing to worry about at all So

don't let the stress get you down! And major congratulations are in

order, too. You must be so happy and proud of your husband. Let him know

that we are, too

Aloha,

Georgina

The Schuh Family wrote:

>

> Okay, I am slightly stressed and need some positive feedback here.

Tonight

> is my husbands company picnic which by itself is no big deal, been to

> several of them and it's basically food and softball games. But I was

just

> notified that my husband was givin a fairly big promotion this morning

with

> a 12% raise, and now the big big boss has flown in to town and wants to

meet

> our family tonight at the picnic.

>

> I'm now frantically shaving my legs and throwing clothes into the washer

so

> that the kids will have something " nice " to wear. Somebody say something

> nice and calming to give me inner peace...please

>

> Debbie

>

> By Gods grace,

> The Schuh Family

> Dan, Debbie, Dottie, Kody and Wyatt

> For information on Homeschooling, Crafting and Cooking as well as local

> information for Ponca City, OK. visit www.poncamoms.com

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[Guest guest]

My name is Joe and just found out about still's from my cousins in Italy

who's 17 year old son was diagnosed with Still's.

They do not speak English but would like to learn more. Does any one in the

group speak or read and write Italian?

They have to travel to France for the DR's visits and treatments and they say

the treatment is not recognized in Italy which makes it more difficult for

them and Very expensive.

I noticed and recognized some of drugs Ralafen, naprosyn, are this useful?

Joe

[Guest guest]

Debbie, I know this is a couple of days late, but I hope things went well

for you at the picnic.

Tracey

stressed

> Okay, I am slightly stressed and need some positive feedback here.

Tonight

> is my husbands company picnic which by itself is no big deal, been to

> several of them and it's basically food and softball games. But I was

just

> notified that my husband was givin a fairly big promotion this morning

with

> a 12% raise, and now the big big boss has flown in to town and wants to

meet

> our family tonight at the picnic.

>

> I'm now frantically shaving my legs and throwing clothes into the washer

so

> that the kids will have something " nice " to wear. Somebody say something

> nice and calming to give me inner peace...please

>

> Debbie

>

> By Gods grace,

> The Schuh Family

> Dan, Debbie, Dottie, Kody and Wyatt

> For information on Homeschooling, Crafting and Cooking as well as local

> information for Ponca City, OK. visit www.poncamoms.com

>

>

>

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>

[Guest guest]

Ciao Joe,

Sono spiacente sentire parlare del figlio del vostro cugino. Spero che

stia facendo alright. Non posso parlare per chiunque altrimenti qui e

sto sperando che qualcuno possa aiutare più meglio, ma mentre so dei

luoghi informativi che sono scritti in inglese, spagnolo, il francese ed

ora il giapponese, non ho una conoscenza di con alcuni luoghi in

italiano. Probabilmente esistono, esso sono giusti che non sono

informato di loro perché sono soltanto fluente in inglese. Avete

visitato il website tranquillo internazionale del fondamento di

malattia?

Credo che l' indirizzo sia:

http://www.stillsdisease.org / là, troverete circa ancora i lotti delle

informazioni e potete potere mettersi in contatto con qualcuno di cui il

linguaggio sia italiano, attraverso la scheda del messaggio o lista

spedire. Sennò, bookmark il luogo comunque. Ci sono parecchi websites

accessibili in linea che tengono conto le traduzioni approssimative di

testo in un linguaggio, ad un altro. Un esempio di uno è:

http://babelfish.altavista.com/translate.dyn Spero che questo sia d'un

certo aiuto a voi, nella vostra ricerca per imparare più circa ancora.

Cura dell' introito,

Georgina

Hello Joe,

I'm sorry to hear about your cousin's son. I hope he is doing alright. I

can't speak for anyone else here, and I'm hoping that someone will be

able to help better, but while I know of informational sites that are

written in English, Spanish, French and now Japanese, I am not familiar

with any sites in Italian. They probably do exist, it's just that I'm

not aware of them because I am only fluent in English.

Have you visited the International Still's Disease Foundation website? I

believe the address is: http://www.stillsdisease.org/

There, you will find lots of information about Still's and you may be

able to contact someone whose language is Italian, through the message

board or mailing list. If not, bookmark the site anyway. There are

several websites available online that allow for rough translations of

text in one language, to another. An example of one is:

http://babelfish.altavista.com/translate.dyn

I hope this will be of some help to you, in your quest for learning more

about Still's.

Take care,

Georgina

alimondo@... wrote:

>

> My name is Joe and just found out about still's from my cousins in Italy

> who's 17 year old son was diagnosed with Still's.

>

> They do not speak English but would like to learn more. Does any one in the

> group speak or read and write Italian?

>

> They have to travel to France for the DR's visits and treatments and they say

> the treatment is not recognized in Italy which makes it more difficult for

> them and Very expensive.

>

> I noticed and recognized some of drugs Ralafen, naprosyn, are this useful?

>

> Joe

[Guest guest]

Hi Joe

I speak limited Italian---it's been over 20 years since I lived there.

But I can still do okay in the reading and writing dept with a

dictionary. I'm surprised that your cousins have to go to France. There

are many outstanding pediatric rheumatologists in Milan and Rome. I

think you can get a list from a university hospital with a ped rheum

department. I used to have a list of all the docs in Europe, as we were

hoping to be posted back there again. Unfortunately, I've no idea where

it is. If I come across it I will post the info here.

Liz

alimondo@... wrote:

>

> My name is Joe and just found out about still's from my cousins in Italy

> who's 17 year old son was diagnosed with Still's.

>

> They do not speak English but would like to learn more. Does any one in the

> group speak or read and write Italian?

>

> They have to travel to France for the DR's visits and treatments and they say

> the treatment is not recognized in Italy which makes it more difficult for

> them and Very expensive.

>

> I noticed and recognized some of drugs Ralafen, naprosyn, are this useful?

>

> Joe

>

>

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[Guest guest]

Hi Debbie:

Take a deep breath - a few of them- close your eyes for a minute and tell yourself that all you really need to be in yourself. I know from your emails that you are a warm, wonderful and caring person, and I am sure that just being yourself will be more than enough to make a favorable impression on anyone! It's also obvious you have a great deal of faith in God, so you need to trust that all will work out as God plans. You and your family will be fine! Relax and have fun. Remember you are a good person and all you need to do is act in love and kindness, as always.

Lynn

stressed

Okay, I am slightly stressed and need some positive feedback here. Tonightis my husbands company picnic which by itself is no big deal, been toseveral of them and it's basically food and softball games. But I was justnotified that my husband was givin a fairly big promotion this morning witha 12% raise, and now the big big boss has flown in to town and wants to meetour family tonight at the picnic. I'm now frantically shaving my legs and throwing clothes into the washer sothat the kids will have something "nice" to wear. Somebody say somethingnice and calming to give me inner peace...pleaseDebbieBy Gods grace,The Schuh FamilyDan, Debbie, Dottie, Kody and WyattFor information on Homeschooling, Crafting and Cooking as well as localinformation for Ponca City, OK. visit www.poncamoms.com------------------------------------------------------------------------Find out your allergy risks online!Get a $10 discount at eNutrition just for trying it.And a chance to win a desert Spa Getaway.Click Here:1/4575/2/_/524922/_/959888265/------------------------------------------------------------------------For links to websites with JRA info visit: http://www.geocities.com/Heartland/Village/8414/Links.html

[Guest guest]

Sorry for the delay in responding....

Tx for the info. I will pass it on.

Will keep in touch and check for new imfo.

Ciao Joe

[Guest guest]

Liz,

Tx for the reply (sorry it took so long for mr to respond).

I will call e nino and I contact you with some questions.

Ciao joe

[Guest guest]

You really have a lot to be stressed about. I will hold you in my thoughts

and prayers.

God Bless

Carolyn

[Guest guest]

Jo,

I'm so sorry that things are stressful for you just now. Please know that you

and and his family are in my thoughts and prayers.

Hang in there, kiddo.

TediBrLuv@... wrote:

> Hi gang,

>

> Well my stress level is back up today and I feel it in every nerve in my body.

> The fellow I am dating became a grandfather this weekend. Unfortunately the

> twins were not due until mid October, she was just 26 weeks along.

> At this point both babies are still with us, but things are really touch and

> go. is stressed and I am trying to be supportive. But it is too much

> like when we lost my granddaughter 2 years ago. And I also delivered a baby

> at 26 weeks that only lived a few days. So I am edgy for and the

> family, and reliving some of my own pain.

>

> Migraine is bad and I am supposed to take my son and his wife to dinner

> tonight to celebrate my daughter-in-law's birthday. It is a month late as I

> have already had to cancel twice when I have been sick, so I just can't do it

> to her again. Took meds that will still allow me to drive, but they really

> don't touch the headache.

>

> Tolmetin is helping with the neck and shoulder though and this is a good

> sign. When I get stressed they get bad, but this is good evidence the drug

> is working.

>

> Anyway, I may be quiet for a while. Will be there for and his family as

> much as possible.

>

> Hugs,

> Jo

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hugs-Helen

[Guest guest]

HI Carol,

I hope that you are able to help the TOD, Kirsten's teacher, and other

schools personal realize that leaving without sound is a cruel

punishment like disciplining him in time out for the duration of the day.

Most people are not comfortable without their CI once they accommodate to

having sound in their environment. Both CI users and the general public

often do not realize is that the primary benefit of the CI, which all users

achieve regardless of functioning level, is awareness of changes in one's

environment. This is an issue that results in how safe a person feels, and

how connected he/she is to the world around them. I have actually found the

mother of 11 grown children sitting on my front step waiting for me to

return home, because she knew that I could call our audiologist for them.

She was in a state of panic, even though you can imagine how many strenuous

situations she had dealt with in life. I have also had late night calls

from a local CI user whose equipment failed, who couldn't think rationally

enough through her panic in her loss of sound to do all of the cord checks

to determine why their CI quit on her. This is a user that gets very

limited speech recognition.

I am a retired special education teacher of 25 years. What I feel you and

the school team need to accomplish in order to accommodate 's needs

are:

1. Find out what the events are that lead to the separation of the

processor from so you can judge it fairly and respond appropriately.

Did demonstrate behavior, that needs to be addressed, that

ultimately lead to the loss of the coil and consequently the CI?

Did really let the school staffs know how upset he was at the

removal of the processor, or did he hide it until he got home?

Was the coil loss unavoidable.an accidental event that couldn't

have been predicted?

Was the coil lost early in the day, and the TOD unintentionally

forgot about it by the end of the day?

Was the processor kept so that it could be safely handed to you

at the coming parent teacher conference?

2. Develop a plan for you to be contacted for CI equipment malfunction in

the same manner that you would be contacted for a physical illness or injury

(unfortunately some parents would be upset about the school contacting them

about something like this).

3. Develop a plan with the school for to be removed from the

classroom, in event of total irresolvable failure of the implant in the same

manner that he would be removed if ill, or injured. (If I had a sudden

failure of my device while teaching, I would have been in contact with my

supervisor ASAP for staff replacement so that I could leave immediately and

address the problem.same as if I were suddenly ill.)

4. Prepare a kit of spare parts, including an extra coil, for the processor

to be available to the school staff for emergency maintenance.

A tidbit of advice for parents dealing with school personal: Anyone that is

on the defensive makes more mistakes and is harsher in their responses to

events. For example, 's TOD probably already knew that you were not

happy with her return in 's school life. The events surrounding this

incident probably further increased her awareness of your dissatisfaction.

Ultimately this can lead to more incidents as she now is walking a tighter

rope. Even though her superiors may possibly have defended her in your

interactions with them, they most likely have shared their dissatisfaction

with her for causing a problem for them. Another possible, and very

unprofessional, scenario is that instead of " disciplining " the TOD, her

superior's could have reinforced her view of you as a " difficult to deal

with parent " . The best way to handle people in charge with your child

(unless the person is criminally dangerous for your child) is to try to make

that person like you, whether you like them or not. You can do this by

being positively reinforcing in anyway possible, hiding your defensiveness

that normally occurs in protective nature of parents, going to the extreme

to cooperate on the schools terms, and if necessary making the obvious

solutions to problems seem like their idea so that they claim ownership to

them and want to carry them out. I have watched different parents deal with

difficult school personal over the years. Those, even though many were very

nice people, that were demanding and critical got branded very quickly as

difficult parents, and consequently their kids were treated rigidly, often

without compassion. Then those parents that were diplomatically gracious,

regardless of what they were dealing with, became the well liked parents,

and consequently their kids were the ones who got the best treatment.

Ideally this shouldn't happen, but in the real world it does. Defensive

parents often win the battle, but they frequently lose the war.

I hope this is helpful, Ruth

_____

From: Carolanne Drage [mailto:cdrage@...]

Sent: Monday, February 16, 2004 7:07 AM

; phidcoz ;

Nucleus22ci ; Canadi

Subject: stressed

Hi Every one,

I know been a few weeks since I have posted, been really busy and heaps

going on.

Kristian had a birthday party on the weekend at macdonalds. I was a little

disappointed only three of his friends showed up. He invited 10 of witch

one was sick and one couldn't make it, the others didn't even reply. Any

way he was just so happy to have a party.

He is doing well with his second implant. We had a major problem at school

on Thursday, I hardly know where to start. Well at the end of the school

year in December I was told who Kristians teacher would be and his TOD.

Well his TOD is a teacher that he had two years ago. She left the school

and is back for 2004. I was not real happy about having her again as I

never clicked with her last time and that is important. But I wanted to

start the year of positive. Kristian went back to school and he is just not

as happy as he was last year. Then on Thursday he came home in tears with a

note. He had lost his coil and magnet and his TOD had his cochlear implant

processor. So I rang the school and no one knew where it was and the

teacher had left. Any way Ian headed up there to see if he could find it.

I rang clinic to see if they knew any thing but they didn't. I grabbed

Kristians old processor so he could at least have his hearing back. All he

could do was cry, he was so stressed and had been with out his processor

most of the day. Ian came home with out it as they couldn't find it and

couldn't contact any one who knew where it was. I was so angry that we

hadn't been contacted and that he had been upset for most of the day. Any

way I had to send him to grandma's as I had parent teacher at Austin's

school. I then went to pick up some parts that a friend had got me from in

clinic. Her daughter is in Kristians grade. We decided that we would go up

to the school in the morning to see the principle. First thing in the

morning my mother took Kristian up to school to get his processor. He then

came home and I fixed it with in 2min, he was so happy. He didn't go to

school Friday as he was so tired and worn out from the day before. Well

we went up to see the principle but didn't really get any where, I feel that

the TOD should say sorry to Kristian. If she had rung me he wouldn't have

been so stressed. Any way we have parent teacher tomorrow so look out.

Both Ian and I are very unhappy about how things were handled. So that was

the start of my weekend. Lets hope that this week is better.

regards

Carol mother of Kristian 10 N22 aug 96 N24C sept 2003

[Guest guest]

Carol,

Nice to hear from you again and I'm glad Kristian is doing well with

his 2nd implant, but so sorry to hear you all had a problem at

school.

I hope it is resolved so that Kristian can get the full benefit of

being in school.

Ruth gave some excellent advice as to what you might do to get to

the bottom of the situation so I'll leave it at that

Just wanted to let you know how good it is to hear from you.

Happy belated birthday to Kristian.. Is he 9 now or have I missed a

year here? So glad he dnjoyed his party even with the small number

that showed. Sometimes kids do better in smaller groups too and as

long as he was happy.. That's what mattered.

Keep in touch with us.

Hugs,

Silly MI

In , " Carolanne Drage " <cdrage@o...> wrote:

> Hi Every one,

> I know been a few weeks since I have posted, been really busy and

heaps going on.

> Kristian had a birthday party on the weekend at macdonalds. I was

a little disappointed only three of his friends showed up. He

invited 10 of witch one was sick and one couldn't make it, the

others didn't even reply. Any way he was just so happy to have a

party.

> He is doing well with his second implant. We had a major problem

at school on Thursday, I hardly know where to start. Well at the

end of the school year in December I was told who Kristians teacher

would be and his TOD. Well his TOD is a teacher that he had two

years ago. She left the school and is back for 2004. I was not

real happy about having her again as I never clicked with her last

time and that is important. But I wanted to start the year of

positive. Kristian went back to school and he is just not as happy

as he was last year. Then on Thursday he came home in tears with a

note. He had lost his coil and magnet and his TOD had his cochlear

implant processor. So I rang the school and no one knew where it

was and the teacher had left. Any way Ian headed up there to see if

he could find it. I rang clinic to see if they knew any thing but

they didn't. I grabbed Kristians old processor so he could at least

have his hearing back. All he could do was cry, he was so stressed

and had been with out his processor most of the day. Ian came home

with out it as they couldn't find it and couldn't contact any one

who knew where it was. I was so angry that we hadn't been contacted

and that he had been upset for most of the day. Any way I had to

send him to grandma's as I had parent teacher at Austin's school. I

then went to pick up some parts that a friend had got me from in

clinic. Her daughter is in Kristians grade. We decided that we

would go up to the school in the morning to see the principle.

First thing in the morning my mother took Kristian up to school to

get his processor. He then came home and I fixed it with in 2min,

he was so happy. He didn't go to school Friday as he was so tired

and worn out from the day before. Well we went up to see the

principle but didn't really get any where, I feel that the TOD

should say sorry to Kristian. If she had rung me he wouldn't have

been so stressed. Any way we have parent teacher tomorrow so look

out. Both Ian and I are very unhappy about how things were

handled. So that was the start of my weekend. Lets hope that this

week is better.

> regards

> Carol mother of Kristian 10 N22 aug 96 N24C sept 2003

>

>

>

[Guest guest]

Just want to add: To take away a CI from a child seems to be corporal

punishment which is banned in almost all school systems in the United States.

If it

was lost, that - however - is a different story. I wasn't sure of the facts

from the message. Please feel free to ask for any specific information as I

am an attorney, licensed in NY, and an expert in education law and

administrative law. However, I cannot give legal advice to anyone out of NY due

to

licensing laws. It is so sad if a teacher would take a CI away from a child.

Ron

[Guest guest]

Thank you Ruth

you and many others have made me feel alot better, that I am not just a

raving mother. I know how much Kristian gets out of his CI. He sleeps with

his N22 on his head. It is just another part of who he is. So to take it

away is punshiment.

Carol mother of Kristian now 10 N22 aug 96 N24C sept 03

stressed

>

>

>

> Hi Every one,

> I know been a few weeks since I have posted, been really busy and heaps

> going on.

> Kristian had a birthday party on the weekend at macdonalds. I was a

little

> disappointed only three of his friends showed up. He invited 10 of witch

> one was sick and one couldn't make it, the others didn't even reply. Any

> way he was just so happy to have a party.

> He is doing well with his second implant. We had a major problem at

school

> on Thursday, I hardly know where to start. Well at the end of the school

> year in December I was told who Kristians teacher would be and his TOD.

> Well his TOD is a teacher that he had two years ago. She left the school

> and is back for 2004. I was not real happy about having her again as I

> never clicked with her last time and that is important. But I wanted to

> start the year of positive. Kristian went back to school and he is just

not

> as happy as he was last year. Then on Thursday he came home in tears with

a

> note. He had lost his coil and magnet and his TOD had his cochlear

implant

> processor. So I rang the school and no one knew where it was and the

> teacher had left. Any way Ian headed up there to see if he could find it.

> I rang clinic to see if they knew any thing but they didn't. I grabbed

> Kristians old processor so he could at least have his hearing back. All

he

> could do was cry, he was so stressed and had been with out his processor

> most of the day. Ian came home with out it as they couldn't find it and

> couldn't contact any one who knew where it was. I was so angry that we

> hadn't been contacted and that he had been upset for most of the day. Any

> way I had to send him to grandma's as I had parent teacher at Austin's

> school. I then went to pick up some parts that a friend had got me from

in

> clinic. Her daughter is in Kristians grade. We decided that we would go

up

> to the school in the morning to see the principle. First thing in the

> morning my mother took Kristian up to school to get his processor. He

then

> came home and I fixed it with in 2min, he was so happy. He didn't go to

> school Friday as he was so tired and worn out from the day before. Well

> we went up to see the principle but didn't really get any where, I feel

that

> the TOD should say sorry to Kristian. If she had rung me he wouldn't have

> been so stressed. Any way we have parent teacher tomorrow so look out.

> Both Ian and I are very unhappy about how things were handled. So that

was

> the start of my weekend. Lets hope that this week is better.

> regards

> Carol mother of Kristian 10 N22 aug 96 N24C sept 2003

>

>

>

[Guest guest]

I sit here, turn on my computer, and read my F.A.M. emails.  Rainbow

[Guest guest]

Not to sound persnickity (this is meant to be funny) but sometimes

reading FAM e-mails is the most stressful part of my day.

Tom

Administrator

I sit here, turn on my computer, and read my F.A.M. emails.

> Rainbow

[Guest guest]

Yes, I understand that we have a very different position on those emails. I meant no offense, just telling the truth. It's my way of escaping my real world for just a bit. Perhaps for you, Tom, taking a break, whether for minutes, hours, or days, might bring the relief you require. What is it about reading F.A.M. emails is it that is so stressful to you?I have imagined all along that your forum 'hobby' was what brought you pleasure. You've done a great job with it, for which we are all very grateful. You have my personal thanks (unsaid) time and again for your gentle interpretations and guidance. I should have mentioned my gratefulness earlier and more often.Anybody else out there think Tom deserves a hearty round of applause? Hear! Hear!  Rainbow

[Guest guest]

Ah Rainbow.

Life is never simple. I just want to make sure everyone is getting

along alright is all. When I tune in it can sometimes be stressful if

any of you are having trouble. I want to make this place a respite.

And sometimes I feel I am not doing as good a job as I should. I will

try harder going forward though.

Tom

Yes, I understand that we have a very different position on those

emails. I meant no offense, just telling the truth. It's my way of

escaping my real world for just a bit. Perhaps for you, Tom, taking a

break, whether for minutes, hours, or days, might bring the relief

you require.

What is it about reading F.A.M. emails is it that is so stressful to

you?

I have imagined all along that your forum 'hobby' was what brought

you pleasure. You've done a great job with it, for which we are all

very grateful. You have my personal thanks (unsaid) time and again

for your gentle interpretations and guidance. I should have mentioned

my gratefulness earlier and more often.

Anybody else out there think Tom deserves a hearty round of applause?

Hear! Hear!

Rainbow

[Guest guest]

Ah Rainbow.

Life is never simple. I just want to make sure everyone is getting

along alright is all. When I tune in it can sometimes be stressful if

any of you are having trouble. I want to make this place a respite.

And sometimes I feel I am not doing as good a job as I should. I will

try harder going forward though.

Tom

Yes, I understand that we have a very different position on those

emails. I meant no offense, just telling the truth. It's my way of

escaping my real world for just a bit. Perhaps for you, Tom, taking a

break, whether for minutes, hours, or days, might bring the relief

you require.

What is it about reading F.A.M. emails is it that is so stressful to

you?

I have imagined all along that your forum 'hobby' was what brought

you pleasure. You've done a great job with it, for which we are all

very grateful. You have my personal thanks (unsaid) time and again

for your gentle interpretations and guidance. I should have mentioned

my gratefulness earlier and more often.

Anybody else out there think Tom deserves a hearty round of applause?

Hear! Hear!

Rainbow

[Guest guest]

Interestingly, what calmed me down tonight was sewing. I got a jacket

for Christmas about three years ago and whenever I go to a state or

national park or to a museum, I buy a patch and sew it on. (Most of

them are iron on patches, but some are not) so I sewed them ALL on.

When I started, I could only do a patch in an hour and a half. Now I

am down to a patch every 30 minutes, and some of that time is spent

measuring and pinning.

What got me started tonight was that I had to sew a button on one of my

shirts and I decided to do two patches.

I was listening first to Raven's (Family Forum moderator's CD) and then

the soundtrack from Gladiator. It made for nice relaxing evening.

This may sound weird but guys ought to consider taking up sewing as a

hobby.

Tom

It depends on the kind of stress. Most of the time the stress causes me

to get edgy so the best ting to do is to get up and do something. That

can be working out, cleaning or something like that. Other times I'll

just try to have a nap, which doesn't always work since the nerves will

make me have to get up. Indeed trying to nap will sometimes actually

make things worse, probably because the energy won't burn off.