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I'm just getting meaner every day. Until I have my Rosemary back in working order I'm going to split. I really AM getting mean... and discouraged. Both my girls have been in trouble for so long that it's become the norm, and I can hardly stand it. I read some of the crap I'm posting and I can see exactly what's wrong with me. Too much presssure for too long. Those with kids in trouble know exactly what I mean. I'll be back sometime or other.
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-------------------- Pierre St.Marie Stmariegraphics Kalispell,Mt www.stmariegraphics.com ------------------ Plan on knowing everything before I die and time's running out! Posts: 4223 | From: Kalispell,Mt 59903 | Registered: Mar 2000
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Hi Pierre. Sorry to hear that the pressure is getting to the stage where it's become difficult to bear. Remember that you have FRIENDS here, and when times get tough, as they seem to be, we will understand and be as supportive as we can be. It may be healthy to let off some steam, if you find that'll ease some of the pressure. Hell, I'll even volunteer for a share of ass-kicking if it'll make you feel better.
-------------------- Ken Henry Henry & Henry Signs London, Ontario Canada (519) 439-1881 e-mail: kjmlhenry@rogers.com
Why do I get all those on-line offers to sell me Viagara, when the only thing hardening is my arteries ? Posts: 2689 | From: London,Ontario, Canada | Registered: Feb 1999
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I can relate, Pierre. My daughter went thru some hard times with an eating disorder, and we didn't realize how depressed the whole family was until we eventually saw some light at the end of the tunnel. Things are fun again, and we appreciate the good times much more than before. I sincerely hope your light comes soon - you deserve it.
-------------------- www.signcreations.net Sonny Franks Lilburn, GA 770-923-9933 Posts: 4117 | From: Lilburn, GA USA | Registered: Feb 1999
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Pierre...I can fully understand the situation affecting you. But, I haven't really noticed the meannest. In fact, that last post "alimony and back support" was good enough to be printed and framed.
Hope things get back to normal for you and your family real soon!
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What we really need here is a hug icon. A manly one of course!
When times get tough, it's easy to start to think you have a black, cloud hanging over your head. Everyone else appears to be doing fine, yet everything in your own life is going down the toilet.
We've had our share of challenges too. Health probs, financial probs, depression...somedays we all wonder if it's all worth it. Most of us put on a smile for the outside World, but the real truth is we all have our crosses to bear.
Sometimes I get feeling sorry for myself. It's not hard to do, and sorta comforting in a strange sort of way. After my second heart attack, I hid from the World in my garage. Family and friends would visit, and attempt to lure me back into the real World, but I remained alone in my seld imposed exile for almost 2 years. It was Letterville and possibly Prozac that finally saved my butt.
We've got family problems happening here. Our 25 yo Daughter has been hospitalized with schizophrenia. Her Daughter, Lydia, is staying with us until Mom gets better.
This is a very stressful time for us. All our future plans have been put on hold while we learn how to deal with this illness. I find myself being short with people, and looking for a fight to blow off some of my frustrations.
When my problems get overwhelming, I play a little game with myself. Imagine if there was a place you could go to trade your problems for anothers? A Problem Swap Meet if you will.
I have a sign buddy that saw his 5 year old son run over by a dump truck. The boy was killed instantly. Would I swap my problems for his? There's an old saying. "I cried because I had no shoes until I met a Man with no feet."
Now is the time you really need your friends Pierre. You want to run and hide, but in the long run, that just creates additional problems. Now is the time you will discover just who your real friends are. Most of us have several acquaintances, but only a few good friends. I discovered that for myself when I quit drinking.
We've never met personally, but I feel we've had an opportunity share some of our joys and trials via this crazy BullBoard. Rosemary has earned herself a special place in the hearts of many here at Letterville. I'm not a sappy guy, but I really feel we do have a family here in Letterville. Please don't shut us out.
Just a couple things I wanted you to know.
-------------------- Steve Shortreed 144 Hill St., E. Fergus, Ontario Canada N1M 1G9 519-787-2673
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Pierre, Steve and the others said the same things I wanted to say, only better. Hang in there, the denizens of L'ville are pulling for you and yours.
-------------------- Bill Preston Fly Creek, N.Y. USA Posts: 943 | From: Fly Creek, N.Y. USA | Registered: Jan 2000
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Dammit Pierre, it was just starting to feel like home again with you around. I respect a man for doing what he has to but dont be a stranger, you add character to this place.
Not to mention I didnt notice the mean attitude either.
-------------------- Bob Rochon Creative Signworks Millbury, MA 508-865-7330
"Life is Like an Echo, what you put out, comes back to you." Posts: 5149 | From: Millbury, Mass. U.S. | Registered: Nov 1998
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You do what you need to do for you, and its ok.
I used this place as a venting/sounding/crying board a while back. Spent some time chatting on the side with some people that really helped me through some stuff, cuz they understood where I was and what I was going through.
Even though it's across the miles, on the screen and not face to face... and sometimes misunderstood, real true folks wait through the crap, blow it off and stay there for you.
And heck, sometimes they even marry ya...
Sometimes we are here not only for ourselves, but for others. Every person here adds something, whether it be informative, humour, thought provoking, temperament riling... heck, sounds like a regular family, doesn't it?
Consider yourself and your family hugged. But don't leave us too far behind.
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-------------------- Dana Ferry St Cloud, MN Posts: 1556 | From: St Cloud, MN | Registered: May 1999
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Stick around while your going through this self analysis or whatever 's bothering you about yourself. We can put up with you. If you get too mean, someone will undoubtedly point it out, so why worry? What I like about this place is evrybody didn't come from the same cookie cutter, if you get my drift.
I have been around here for about one year now, and I can say that I definitely get a feeling of family when I come here, , so just go ahead and talk about whatever you want, cause we're all here to live & learn. That's my 2 cents.
-------------------- Jeff Ogden 8727 NE 68 Terr. Gainesville FL, 32609 Posts: 2138 | From: 8827 NE 68 Terr Gainesville Fl 32609 | Registered: Aug 2002
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Es tut mir aufrichtig leid, dass Ihr so viele Probleme habt und ich wuensche Dir und Deiner Familie das Allerbeste und viel Kraft. Bleib nicht zu lange weg, ich mag Deinen Humor. Du kannst das lesen und verstehen, ja?
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yea peirre come over to chat.....i can really get on your case there.....hahahahahahahahah
-------------------- joe pribish-A SIGN MINT 2811 longleaf Dr. pensacola, fl 32526 850-637-1519 BEWARE THE TRUTH.....YOU MAY NOT LIKE WHAT YOU FIND Posts: 11582 | From: pensacola, fl. usa | Registered: Nov 1998
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Hope your not gone to long Pierre! I especially hope that things pick up in your world. Keep your chin up.
-------------------- “Did you ever stop to think, and forget to start again?” -Winnie the Pooh & A.A. Milne
Kelly Thorson Kel-T-Grafix 801 Main St. Holdfast, SK S0G 2H0 ktg@sasktel.net Posts: 5496 | From: Penzance, Saskatchewan | Registered: May 2002
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A BIG DITTO HERE, PIERRE. I don't blame you a bit, but just don't stay away too long. Everything that Steve says and the others reflect what hope there is. Don't let go of hope, we love you here!
every last one of us crabs!!!!
(take it to the Lord, cause He won't forsake you, not ever!!!)
-------------------- Deb Fowler
"It's kind of fun to do the impossible - Walt Disney (1901-1966) Posts: 5373 | From: Loves Park, Illinois | Registered: Aug 1999
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Yes, Lotti. He reads and writes German all the time on his Swiss Firearms board. And thank all of you. I'm going to print this off for him to read in a couple of weeks, but not till then. Actually Mom has removed him from the internet altogether for a while. I was amazed that he didn't argue at all! Even from his Swiss Firearms board where he's the Chief Mod! I was amazed! He needs a break from everything for a while. I've never seen him this wiped out. He's off on his KTM dirtbike back of the place in the mountains right now. He won't be reading any of this till I print it off so I'll ask Barb to delete my own posts before then. The real reason I'm posting is to ask that you please not try to call him. I know he has some very concerned friends who have tried to call, but Mom won't let the calls through anyway. We're worried about him and either Lat or I will post something when he's doing better. He just sorta emotionally caved in after Mom and I came back from Bern. He was so very disappointed. He was really counting on a cure this time, but I wasn't, so I wasn't too disappointed, it was just another cool trip for me. Barb, I'll let you know when it's time to delete my posts, no? And thanks for taking care of the last one. I was a fraid he'd come back on the net and read it, but he won't break his word to Mom. He would have been so embarrassed, but I don't care. I love him.
My hats off to both of you. It takes a truly modest person to know when they have reached their limit. Go, relax, and come back to your clients and BB friends new and refreshed and ready to share once more. In the meantime, Your God and family are ALWAYS first.
""Good judgment comes from experience; and a lot of that comes from bad judgment" - Will Rogers Posts: 3503 | From: Beautiful Newaygo, Michigan | Registered: Mar 2003
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