One crisis is over, another is just beginning (language and long)

[Akasa]

I'm so sorry I haven't been to the site for a few days.(I've been ill.)
Good on you for taking a stand on your husband's well being!
You will look lovely in that dress.
I'm glad the treatments have started already.
Its after 2:30 am and my ambien is just now kicking in.

[XCashier]

The first thing my family is likely to say in a crisis is, "All y'all! Pack your stuff and be in the damn car in fifteen minutes! We gotta go help <whatever relative has dropped off into hell>!"

Now THAT'S the kind of family to have! Your own personal army!

Seriously, sounds like you've got a great family and lots of backup. Always good to have in your life.

Wishing the Dane the best of luck and a speedy recovery from the cancer.

[Bella_Vixen]

What can I say? The first thing my family is likely to say in a crisis is, "All y'all! Pack your stuff and be in the damn car in fifteen minutes! We gotta go help <whatever relative has dropped off into hell>!"

This is pretty much what my fam was going to do for Becks if she didn't move back home, and she would have wanted to. Even Cheating Manwhore Of An Ex was willing (when we were dating) to join in on the fun.

[goldaries13]

Not a lot to say, First of the brothers came up. The Dane is still sick. His mother's still a bitch.

*sigh* It actually feels normal today, and I am beside myself a bit. I haven't been in crisis mode for very long, but it seems very much the norm now. Am I losing it? Should I go book a stay at the funny farm?

[BookstoreEscapee]

*sigh* It actually feels normal today, and I am beside myself a bit. I haven't been in crisis mode for very long, but it seems very much the norm now. Am I losing it? Should I go book a stay at the funny farm?

Nope. Even a crisis become "normal" when it goes on long enough. If you stayed in "fight or flight" mode all the time you'd be useless. Your body/mind are learning to cope with the stress. It's a good thing.

[goldaries13]

Well, the Dane has done it again.

Made me show my support for his battle, that is. He's been depressed because they had to shave off his hair for the surgery, and there's a small chance with the radiation that it won't grow back.

So what did I do? I chopped off most of my hair. Picture 1 is the before, the last two are the after: 2 is w/ bangs on forehead, 3 is bangs off the forehead. Excuse the crap quality.

[PepperElf]

nice haircut

am growing mine out at the moment (planning to donate).

and the dress from debs looks beautiful
that's where we got the bridesmaid dresses for my sister's wedding.

for you and the Dane

[SengaKitty]

Love the new haircut hon, it looks really good on you Hugs to you and the Dane. Just remember, you're not strange for feeling like things are "normal" right now. You have to feel this way, or you'll go crazy. We're all praying and sending good thoughts.

[Shpepper]

WOW you look fantastic. I love the new 'do.

[goldaries13]

Another radiation treatment today, apparently the schedule is Monday, Tuesday, Thursday, and Friday. The team discussed the possibility of a feeding tube, and the Dane thinks it will happen sooner rather than later, as it's already hard for him to swallow solid food. Most days he just has tea and occasionally eats some soup.

Chaos has reigned supreme: on the work front, I'm pulling overtime to make sure the bills are covered, all while the electronics department is undergoing major changes(apparently the dept. layout is too confusing, so things are being switched around and everything is all willynilly for the time being). On the school front, I have four or five finals coming up, as well as two cases studies (one for adolescent psych, one for anatomy) and a creative writing portfolio due. Everyone here is already well aware of the home front. And on the personal life front, I have none.

I'm chugging espresso to keep going, but I think if I have another shot, my heart will explode.

[TTAZ]

Can the Dane do milkshakes? Mix an instant breakfast or other type of nutritional supplement in it and he's getting vitamins as well as a nice, cool, liquid meal.

A trick I learned when my grandmother was going through radiation.

[goldaries13]

I hate my mother in law.

After almost a week of silence, a week of peace, it called. It wanted to speak to the Dane, who was half sipping on a milkshake, and half sleeping on the couch (don't ask me, he's been able to do that since before I met him).

Me: No.
MIL: What?!?! He's my son!!!eleventy!!!
Me: And we both told you to go away. Therefore, your excuse is no longer applicable.
MIL: Who the hell do you think you are?
Me: MIL, do you really want me to answer that question?
MIL: You little bitch-
Me: Because honestly, I think- and feel free to disagree here- that I'm his wife. Oh, and don't pull that "he's still my child" because you forfeited that when you disregarded his welfare. He's told you himself that he's no longer your son. Now, kindly either finish suing us, or rather start suing us, or go away. *click*

Thankfully, she's leaving tomorrow, and since she refuses to pay the however-much-a-minute it is to call us, the calling will cease!

[tropicsgoddess]

GoldenAries, that was THE best ownage on the bitch-in-law EVER!! Let's break out some bubbly/sparkling cider to celebrate the bitch-in-law's departure.

[CaroPhoenix]

I need you to teach my oh great one at owning a MIL ever. I need to start doing that with my MIL concerning my daghter. Please, please teach me!



Give The Dane my well wishes too!

[Mikkel]

Tell the Dane 'god bedring' from me .
As for going to Denmark and getting a proper treatment, try reading this. Before our damned government began cutting expenses and reducing taxes we had a healthcare system to be proud of, and free for everyone too (except for taxes ).
And please don't send that woman back to Denmark , someday she might come to my shop. Maybe she could get out of the plane and walk somewhere around Greenland...