MaryJane Posted February 19, 2011 Report Share Posted February 19, 2011 Hi GP! I'm listening now! Area code 204. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
God's Phoenix Posted February 19, 2011 Report Share Posted February 19, 2011 Hi GP! I'm listening now! Area code 204. Hi! [smilie=hi ya!.gif] I'm about to have to drop off ... I don't know how Loones does these past midnight gigs. I'm turning into a pumpkin. LOL! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MaryJane Posted February 19, 2011 Report Share Posted February 19, 2011 It's in her genes. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
faithworks Posted February 19, 2011 Report Share Posted February 19, 2011 Thanks, MJ! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Eeyore Posted February 19, 2011 Report Share Posted February 19, 2011 Before I go ask them to be my friends, I have to update on my thread, etc. Naahhh, I will always be your friend! (Have you looked at how un-updated my thread is?? Looney told me that I need to post a two-year update. It is coming along... in my head... somewhere!)  I talked to Joel the other day... we are going to get re-engaged in the ministry. It is too important to us. God has used it to bring us so far. We would be foolish to turn away now (or ever). If you want to see the puppies, send me a friend request! All I ask is that you also send a message that says, "Hi, I am (insert forum name) with J&K" so I know who you are. Otherwise I probably won't accept your request. (Trying to keep it to people I actually know, ya know?) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MaryJane Posted February 19, 2011 Report Share Posted February 19, 2011 Naahhh, I will always be your friend! (Have you looked at how un-updated my thread is?? Aw, thanks! Â And, no, I keep thinking I should go look at your thread, but then I tell myself I'm getting all I need to know right here! Â (Trying to keep it to people I actually know, ya know?)I understand. People you know, like close friends, forum friends, related friends, etc., right? It can still add up. I'm warning you! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Eeyore Posted February 20, 2011 Report Share Posted February 20, 2011 And, no, I keep thinking I should go look at your thread, but then I tell myself I'm getting all I need to know right here!  It's true... you are. People you know, like close friends, forum friends, related friends, etc., right? It can still add up. I'm warning you!  Oh, so is that why I have 239 friends??!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MaryJane Posted February 20, 2011 Report Share Posted February 20, 2011 Probably. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tigger Posted February 20, 2011 Report Share Posted February 20, 2011 Hey there my Lady Friends, I am trying to follow you all on here in the "Bin", as I am not allowed to have a face book account. I love that you all stay in touch and can see/communicate by face book, but I love even more when everyone stays on here and shares too!! Thanks for the friendships!! BLessings, Tigger Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Looney_Tunes Posted February 21, 2011 Author Report Share Posted February 21, 2011 we are going to get re-engaged in the ministry. It is too important to us. God has used it to bring us so far. We would be foolish to turn away now (or ever). ::clap  I have been praying my socks off that you two would decide to spend more time here . . . you are both so good and people need you! Faithworks, if you want last names, you can always ask me!  And GP, I think 23 years of night shifts in an ICU influenced my sleep patterns somewhat! Do you have video of you turning into a pumpkin? I'd like to watch. Thank you SO much for your help on the call - I really appreciate it. (psst . . . I'm trying to get GP to actually help run the calls, so everybody bug - ummm, encourage - her!) Tiggy, I wish you could be on facebook - it's fun! I have your email - I could have Melissa send pics of the puppies if you'd like to see them.  I am gearing up for a battle with my boss. I requested to work remote yesterday and she said no, even though there were plenty of people there to cover poison. I wrote her an email which I haven't sent yet (waiting for them to get the fibro diagnosis in writing) that basically lets her know I'm ready to play hardball. There is no reason why she can't let me work remote once a week. She just doesn't want to. I really don't get it - the reason she's using is that "it puts too much pressure on the CSPIs when you're not there." I'm thinking there will be a lot more pressure on them if I end up taking a leave. I almost wish I had broken my hip or had metal rods coming out of my head or something - then at least they would see that there is something wrong with me and I'd get more support. As it is, I don't look sick, and I'm certain that at least half the staff thinks I'm making it all up so I don't have to work. Face it, it's easy to fake pain and fatigue. I have a couple of people who understand, but for the most part they just don't get it. It's made going in to work a little tense, which is not what I need right now. Oh well, I know God's got a plan in all this. I just wish He'd send me an email and let me in on it. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
God's Phoenix Posted February 21, 2011 Report Share Posted February 21, 2011 And GP, I think 23 years of night shifts in an ICU influenced my sleep patterns somewhat! Do you have video of you turning into a pumpkin? I'd like to watch. Thank you SO much for your help on the call - I really appreciate it. (psst . . . I'm trying to get GP to actually help run the calls, so everybody bug - ummm, encourage - her!) LOL, Loones. I'm interested, I just have a couple of reasons that I'm not ready to fly solo yet. First being that I don't know the ministry well enough yet. Unlike most, I came here when my marriage had been over ... for nine years. So I haven't SEEN the way it works firsthand, in my own marriage. I haven't been to an intensive. I haven't fought through the roller-coaster. And while I can SAY, "oh yes, if we'd had this, it would have saved my marriage" ... I don't have the experience DOING it that I think is terribly important in ministering to hurting people. The other reason is just that my schedule is so wacky that I never know if I'm going to have Friday nights free for the call. When I get more experience with the teaching under my belt, and when my schedule stabilizes ... we'll see.  I almost wish I had broken my hip or had metal rods coming out of my head or something - then at least they would see that there is something wrong with me and I'd get more support. As it is, I don't look sick, and I'm certain that at least half the staff thinks I'm making it all up so I don't have to work. Face it, it's easy to fake pain and fatigue. I have a couple of people who understand, but for the most part they just don't get it. It's made going in to work a little tense, which is not what I need right now. Oh well, I know God's got a plan in all this. I just wish He'd send me an email and let me in on it.  Oh, I SO feel this with you. The aftermath of my car wreck has been like that. "Difficult Supervisor" actually told me --- two years after the accident, when I was still dealing with bi-weekly visits to my chiropractor and monthly visits with my headache specialist to try to find SOMETHING that would help the pain and the recurrent debilitating headaches --- that I just needed to "get over it already."  I'm convinced it's because you can't SEE a migraine and you can't SEE neck and back pain. They've been much more sympathetic over the foot surgeries and recovery time. Kind of hard to see an enormous black walking cast and say, "Ah, she's just faking it. Dramatizing. Trying to get out of work and get some sympathy." I'm totally with you on this one. ((((((((((((((((((Hugs)))))))))))))))))) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Looney_Tunes Posted February 21, 2011 Author Report Share Posted February 21, 2011 That's ok, GP - I'm really not trying to push you into this until you're ready. Really. Well . . . ok, maybe just a little. I just know you'd be awesome - you have a much better handle on this than you think you do. I got a call from the doc's office this morning that she faxed over the letter I needed, so the fibro is officially part of my FMLA. Now I need to get the info on the disability policy at work - if they are going to end up forcing me out on leave, I need to know what I'm getting so I can make plans. I'm drafting a letter to my boss and her boss - I sent it to a friend who has some experience in dealing with this kind of stuff, so as soon as she has a chance to give me some input I will send that out. I don't think this is gonna end up being pretty. Prayers would be appreciated. I wonder if my doc would give me a back brace. Not that a back brace will help, but if I go in wearing it, I'd probably get a lot more understanding from my coworkers. Nothing wrong with a good prop. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MaryJane Posted February 21, 2011 Report Share Posted February 21, 2011 I wonder if my doc would give me a back brace. Not that a back brace will help, but if I go in wearing it, I'd probably get a lot more understanding from my coworkers. Nothing wrong with a good prop. That's such a good idea! I can't see that your bosses would want to let a good worker like you go out on disability or for any other reason!  Looks like you're getting all your ducks in a row. Good for you! Lord, we're looking to You for FAVOUR for Looney! In the Name of Jesus! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sister B Posted February 21, 2011 Report Share Posted February 21, 2011 so sorry this going on Looney . . . the diagnosis, the having to fight for what we deserve. But you are quite a fighter and it sounds like you are "gettin' 'er done". Prayers are coming your way . . .  I turned into a pumpkin the other night as well . . . I didn't last long at all!!!  I make a pretty exciting date, huh? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Looney_Tunes Posted February 21, 2011 Author Report Share Posted February 21, 2011 I'll go on a date with you anytime, Sister B, even if you start to snore halfway through it. You are much easier to get along with than any man I've ever gone out with. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sister B Posted February 21, 2011 Report Share Posted February 21, 2011 thanks Looney . . . I don't even snore!!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Eeyore Posted February 22, 2011 Report Share Posted February 22, 2011 URGENT!!! Please see this link to the prayer request... Pray for Looney's son!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
God's Phoenix Posted February 22, 2011 Report Share Posted February 22, 2011 Looney, I want you to know I am praying. You will remember that I went through something similar recently with my youngest (12 yo) son.I know that it is scary. God will intervene. He will bring the right professionals to help your son. He will comfort and heal your son.He will give your son new hope. I'm holding you up to our Father.He will give you courage and strength.He will help you help your son.He will give you wisdom. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sister B Posted February 23, 2011 Report Share Posted February 23, 2011 love you girl . . . praying for J, and everyone! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
faithworks Posted February 25, 2011 Report Share Posted February 25, 2011 Toonsey, Am holding J in prayer. He WILL be allright and this WILL turn around. God keep you both strong and close to Him. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Looney_Tunes Posted February 25, 2011 Author Report Share Posted February 25, 2011 A little update - we are still at Eeyore's. We had planned to go home this morning, but the roads are lousy and it's still snowing, so Eeyore and HD are stuck with us (again!). Jesse seems to be in pretty good spirits still. He is mostly hanging out in Ben's room playing video games with him.  I finally talked to someone from CPS today. He said that if I was returning home with Jesse over the weekend, I needed to call the after hours number so that a worker could come out to the house. The whole idea makes me a little nervous - I have nothing to hide, but a CPS worker on a witch hunt will find something, ya know? So I called prepaid legal, and after talking for a bit the attorney advised me to cooperate. She feels that refusing to allow the worker to come out might cause them to remove Jesse until the situation can be assessed to their satisfaction. She told me not to ask them for help, just let them know that I have a plan to deal with the situation. So that's what I'll do, but if you all wouldn't mind praying that we get a reasonable worker who is not looking for something to accuse us of, I'd appreciate it. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
faithworks Posted February 26, 2011 Report Share Posted February 26, 2011 Can sure understand how you feel about that CPS worker coming around. But, we got you covered!!! It will be just fine. The snow finally stopped so you should be able to drive home by now. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
son-worshipper Posted February 26, 2011 Report Share Posted February 26, 2011 Hi Looney, I'm praying for a God-sent "inpector" with a nose for the truth. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Looney_Tunes Posted February 28, 2011 Author Report Share Posted February 28, 2011 Well, there is a whole lotta nothin' going on. I somehow misplaced the phone number the CPS worker gave me to call. I spent 30 minutes on Saturday calling every single number I could find in the county phone book, but I never reached a live person. I thought that if I listened to enough voice mails, someone would give an after hours number to call. Nope. So I finally just left a message with the person I spoke with on Friday. He obviously doesn't check his voice mail on the weekends, because no one has called. I imagine I'll get a call tomorrow. I have to work tomorrow, so if they want to come out they'll have a fairly narrow time frame in which to do it. I just hope they don't see all this as me being uncooperative. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MaryJane Posted February 28, 2011 Report Share Posted February 28, 2011 Oh dear. However, maybe this is Providence, as they used to say in the old movies. The Bible does say, "ALL things work together for good to those who love God."  Give this family, favour, Lord, I pray. In the Name of Jesus. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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