General How is Everyone?

[Kathy]

As you all know, I have been less active on the forum as of late due to various family matters. However, I notice the Carers section is exceptionally quiet and I am wondering how the rest of you are? If you feel to, please share an update of some sort!

 

[jolene]

Hello Kathy. Things have been busy on my end. We needed a new vehicle and took a couple weeks decide what we wanted, where to buy, etc. Completed the purchase this last Saturday (2002 Trans am) so, thankfully, that's behind us. I'm not sure if you read in my other thread, but my h is getting deployed again. I'm a little worried about how that will take it's toll but, of course, he's happy about it and I'll try to use the time I have with him to be happy. There will be plenty of time for worry when he's gone. On a positive note, my son has a hockey tournament this weekend and we're all looking forward to it! He's hoping to win the goalie award this time.

I hope all is going well for you Kathy and look forward to hearing more from you when you're able. Thank you for asking:)

 

[Kathy]

Oh, I am not certain I knew your husband was being deployed again Jolene. It truly creates a number of mixed feelings, doesn't it? My husband Jim is like yours in that he absolutely enjoyed going on operations. I believe he was born to it really. Though I will say, I am happy he is now retired - one less member of the family to worry about!

My boys also loved hockey, much good luck to your son for his tournament! :smile:

 

[Jen]

Same ol same ol here Kathy! Life goes on we are having a lot of rain here it is the wet season. Mackay which is a city about 4 hours down the highway had 665mms of rain in one night so they have big problems!

 

[Jim]

Christ that's a lot of rain Jen!

Myself, I am just happy to have my daughter out of hospital. And. To be home with my wife. Mustn't forget that part. ;-)

Jim.

 

[Kathy]

Thank you for not forgetting me Seamus. :rolleyes:

 

[Jim]

Hey now. I could never forget you my dear! :-)

 

[batgirl]

That's for sure!! Mum, Dad talked about you soooo much when we were in St. John's for the 3 days, you have no idea. I got sick of hearing about you. ;)

 

[Jim]

Well. What else my dear, should one do in St. John's in blustery February? Wasn't it you winging that St. John's was the most boring city on the planet? ;-)

Dad.

 

[pastrychefarmywife]

hubbys ptsd is stepping up a notch. i posted in my other thread, but its getting weird and crazy. we have been married over 6yrs, and he has been a NCO for almost 3. HE states he has to take care of his soldiers first, then himself. but, there are things here, at the house, that I cant take care of, such as his finiances. I am not allowed to touch them. he says he will take care of them but its been 3 weeks and i just feel like we are getting pushed back further and further.

 

[batgirl]

Pastry, that's too bad that your husband won't let you help him with his finances. I have PTSD and my parents help me with finances, filling out forms, any kind of stuff like that. I find it extremely stressful otherwise. If I have to do it myself it just doesn't get done. I think it's pretty common to be stressed about those things when you have PTSD. I think there's a good possibility your husband might be stressed too but maybe he's also too proud to admit it? I don't know how to advise you, but I'd thought I'd let you know it might be a stressor for him, and that might be why he's currently avoiding it.

 

[Frankie]

Hi everyone, I haven't been on for a while. So many changes, "work" wise, our company was bought by a bigger "fish" lol...and we ended up moving and integrating has been a long process !!! And my work "duties" have been increasing and increasing !!! aghhhh lol...but all in all it has been a great move.

On the personal front, my bf and I have been going on stronger then ever, we are getting closer and closer to each other and things are great !!

I will try go get online more often, cause I missed talking here, and missed all the great opinions and helpful thoughts from all of you !