Spoending less time here :(

[Smilerdeb]

Hi Guys....

As you know I am back in work after getting my Med Endorsed (which took 2 years studies all up) and I absolutely LOVE my job but alas it comes at a price.
I will not be here during the day but will post at night when I'm sitting relaxing after work...so if you have any questions that are urgent ...please send me a private message as I read my emails every night.
I will NOT be leaving the Forum but wont be here during the day (Australia time) so hopefully you will be patient with me.
In the meantime...there are plenty of other Members here who are BRILLIANT with their knowledge and hopefully they can help you too.

In the meantime...be kind to yourself and take each day as it comes with BABY STEPS lol.

Hugs xxxx

P.S
By the way...I am doing great in regards to thyroid issues.
I need this work after the death of my best friend and my Dad earlier in the year. xxx

[Smilerdeb]

Gees Barb , I dont think my car will make it to Florida lol !
But yes, I go from home to home and love it.
I love to give the oldies a hug, the dementia ones a cuppa and a chat (always running late for the next client lol) but work love the attitude I have with the Oldies ...they told me to take my time and in the 2 weeks Ive been doing it ...9 clients have asked me to be their regualr nurse so I cant be all that bad lol.

[Barb135]

Well, seems as though you had even more going on than I would ever have thought of. In view of that, I'm even more happy that your job is what you want.........do you travel from home to home, seeing patients??  If so, I want you here --- read my most recent journal and you will know why.........

I, too have things going on with family members (other than mentioned in my journal); grandchildren who need care/help.......

We aren't too far apart on our thinking or family situations.  

While I don't think anyone would drag me back by the ears (some might be happy to see me gone) -- I'm not going anywhere.

This forum was here when I needed help; I'll do what I can to pay it back........'nuf said.

I'm lucky -- no teeth marks on my butt..........lol

[Smilerdeb]

Forgot to mention..Joshua is being seen weekly by the ADHD Paedatrician until the med ication is at a good level so a long way to go.But yes, my daughter is finally seeing light at the end of the tunnel.....as we all do at some stage in our lives.

[Smilerdeb]

I would NEVER leave here Barb...this is my HOME xxxx

But for my own sanity from the stress I have had, I decided it was time to look after Me....as I have also been struggling with my 2 daughters. One who got married in Oct. 2008 only to separate a year later and the youngest daughter who is 24 who kicked her partner out 9 months ago who has a 5 year old who was FINALLY diagnosed with ADHD.
My youngest has been my biggest concern as her ex partner convinced her that it was HER fault that Lil Joshi was uncontrollable...and wouldnt allow me or her to get him assessed.
Needless to say..since he left, he has completely disowned his own 5 year old son, telling my daughter he no longer wants to be a DAD....took up with a young girl and got on with his life.
Added to this was no support for my daughter as the other daughter said .."I cant deal with this!"...needless to say, that didnt go down too well with me lol. And my son who works a full on fulltime job so the only support my daughter has had is me.
I babysit lil Joshi every Thursday night so she can go to Dodgeball and on Saturday have him for 4-5 hours up in the country.
My daughter thinking shes Wonderwoman found out she wasnt and finally BROKE 3 weeks ago.

Thanks to my Doc, strings were pulled and he went to a private specialist at The Royal Childrens Hospital within 3 days..was seen again then 2 days ago...assessed and diagnosed as ADHD and is on day 2 of meds.
The meds are agreeing with him, are calming him down to now be able to put him back into daycare (daughter lost her fulltime job because he was kicked out of 2 daycare centres) and the last 2 nights have been the first time in 5 years that my daughter has been able to get some sleep.
There is still going to be days where meds need to be increased slowly.....but instead of a lovely loving little horror of a grandson, I now have a beautiful loving grandson who loves his Nanny to death.

Barb...with all the stress Ive had with my 2 sisters withdrawing large sums of monies from Dads bank accounts as they were P.O.A's and Federal Police involved and then my family personal life...the job is a dream come true!
I love it, I go from one client to another, I am on the road all day (yes, I have got back into driving places I havent been able to drive for years) and I feel HUMAN again.

There has been a lot going on behind the scenes so to speak and even though I have had all these issues...I feel that by being here, I am 'giving as well as recieveing'.
You guys are my family....lol

Anyway..I dont think Stella will let me leave lol.......shes would drag me back by my ears!
I always said I would stay here for one reason.
The reason being that this forum was here when I NEEDED HELP.
And if I can help even just ONE person here then I feel as if my purpose in life is done.
I am a firm believer in Karma...and yes I do believe that it comes back and bites you on the butt if you do people wrong.

Leaving here would be WRONG.
And I dont fancy teethmarks on my butt! lol

[Barb135]

Deb, it's about time things turned around for you.  I'm so happy that you are loving your new job.  Enjoying your work makes most everything seem easier.  

We'll miss you here all the time, but at least you aren't "leaving us"

Best of luck to you.  
(hugs)
Barb

[Smilerdeb]

PM me your email address and I will add you on FB x

[Nat_16]

Good to hear you are doing well with your thyroid and that you are loving your job!!!!  

Facebook is great lol....being social without leaving my bed - I love it lol :)

[Smilerdeb]

Most of you will know I am on Facebook...so PM me if you want to add me x