Posted by Shar on February 4, 2006, at 13:42:43
In reply to Re: Good to see some 'action' here -short update, posted by Kath on January 30, 2006, at 21:17:44
Kath--
LOL--I hope you got great big bunches of $$ during your canvassing. That's pretty clever to wait until evening so you can tell if people are home.I can relate to the kiddo issues. They are still pretty young, and it sounds like, floundering (as we all probably did). The cool thing is they have a safety net...if things get absolutely desparate (and I believe things SHOULD be absolutely desparate before the net can be used...like next stop homeless shelter or car to live in) they can stay with you. For a short time--you can say how long, I'd think. Plus, they'd have to be considerate of your daughter's condition--without reservation.
I don't know about the employment situation in Canada, but here it's pretty awful. I'm working 2 jobs now, one is with a temp agency and will end the end of Feb. I hope the agency will have something else after it ends. I'm not yet making ends meet, which is sort of awful. I sound more like your kids than a person who SHOULD be able to get a job! Can I move in with you if things get really bad? You'd have to pay the air fare from Texas to Canada...oh, and I have 2 dogs and a cat you'll have to pay for, and feed, etc.! hahahahahahaha--just kidding.
I am delighted to hear your daughter has a safe haven. You have gone to great lengths to ensure her safety and well-being, and I admire you greatly for it. I know it is harder on you, and I sympathize with you on that aspect of the situation. I'm glad she's doing ok, and has a potential partner in her life.
I love Tai Chi! I used to have lessons some years back, and it always helped so much. I'd even do it in public if I started feeling rattled! I also had a hard time learning all the moves at first, but it will get easier, and I think be quite beneficial to you.
And, great to hear you and Craig are doing well. I am so glad that he is a true partner in your life.
Thanks for letting us in on how it goes!
xoxo
Shar
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