JOURNAL

 

I have some free time, so I thought I would try and write a bit to let everyone know what's been happening. 

I've been working hard and there were a couple of days that I was sick.  Don't really know what was going on other than my stomach was just all knotted up.  There was a little bit more going on than that but I won't go into it.  Hee.  Anyway I'm feeling better today and hopefully, whatever it was, is gone. 

Many of you have asked for an update on my friend.  The one that I mentioned here and then gave you another update here.  I received a call a couple of days ago from his sister.  She said that he didn't show up for his meetings with the program.  They had called his house and couldn't get a hold of him.  She, his sister, went over to his house and he had been drinking again.  She called me asking what she should do now.  I just let her know that this was typical behavior on his part.  Drinking is what he knows how to do best and he can't just quit overnight.  It's going to take time.  A long time.  His whole body, physically, mentally and spiritually will have to be cleansed.  She said she had given him money to pay for part of his treatment with the recovery place.  She wanted to know if she should stop payment on the check.  I said that if it was me in her place, I would stop payment.  But I also told her that I cannot make that kind of decision for her.  It has to be up to her.  I also let her know my feelings on the *out patient* treatment.  She was receptive to what I had to say and I'm sure that she will make the best decisions that she can make in this sensitive situation.  She values my opinions on all of this as she was one of the people that saw me at my worst.  She watched the end of my demise and then she was there for my re-birth as well.  I also know that she has struggled with her own demons and that makes it even better when dealing with another who has these kinds of problems.  She said she would give me an update when there was something else to report.  Will let you know something when I know something.  I probably should give my friend a name so I won't be speaking about him in the 3rd person.  Let's just call him G for now.

As most of you know, I have been looking to move out of the house I presently live in.  In February of this year, my landlord passed.  Since then, I have looked and looked for another house.  I found 1 and let it go.  I have kicked myself for that since it happened.  I've got to stop doing that.  Anyway, I've been going out and looking at more but nothing compares to the first one.  I put in 2 rental applications today and will hear something in a few days.  It's hard to find another place to live.  It takes alot of energy and time to go and look at these places and then try and figure out if they would be okay to live in.  The neighborhood is always an issue too.  Found a lovely 4 bd with a pool but just don't know if the neighborhood is safe or not.  Oh well, I guess I'm in no hurry to do this.  Maybe waiting will prove to be beneficial.  I sure hope so.

Isaac is doing fair.  Has had some issues at school.  I even had to go up there, again, and this time I took copies of information on FAS.  The teacher seemed interested but only time will tell.  Isaac's frustration and impulsivity levels have gone up.  I noticed it about a week ago.  It could be school.  It could be the friends that he plays with after school.  It also has to do with puberty.  Last week, I increased his Depakote.  I called the nurse and let her know I was doing this and she called me back yesterday.  She said it was a good decision and that I could even increase it more if needed.  Since the increase, I've noticed a slight change in Isaac and it's been a positive one.  Only time will tell whether the increase is enough.

This weekend is Memorial Day.  We get 3 days here.  I'm looking forward to having an extra day off.  We have no special plans but I'm working on it.  I stopped by Blockbuster today after work and bought the final in the Trilogy of Lord of the Rings.  Isaac watched the 1st one and he liked it.  I don't think he understands it but he liked it.  Maybe we can have a popcorn party and watch the Return of the King. 

That's really all I have for now.  I'm off to watch one of the other new movies I bought. 

Have a safe and happy Memorial Day weekend.

 

© 2004 Traci