Pat,

Just wanted to wish you good luck, prayers, thoughts & wish I could help you with the getting your kids places. If there is one thing I do well, it is taking car loads of kids places.

Hope you are able to read, enjoy your enforced rest.

DO NOT FEEL GUILTY IF THE KIDS MISS OUT ON ANYTHING. REPEAT DO NOT FEEL GUILTY. We all know whose fault it is.

Let your kids wait on you for once. If you are like me, it might be good for them.

Take care, & I hope somehow you can check.

DO NOT FEEL GUILTY!!!!!!

Sing, I will second that!!!

Do not feel guilty if the kids miss out on anything!!!!!!!!!!!!

I asked for an e mail address over on D/D board haven't checked yet though!!!

The kids will amaze you, if you let them!!!

Take Care, prayers for you tonight and Sunday!!

Dawn <img border="0" title="" alt="[Smile]" src="images/icons/smile.gif" />

MnM -

I will be praying that you have a successful surgery and quick recovery.

Listen to those doctors - and no trying to get up and do things on our feet until you're supposed to!

While you're recovering remember to close your eyes and pretend you're on a tropical island with a pina colada in your hand. Or wherever else you'd like to be - of course you'll have to drown out the "mom where is the ____ (whatever)" coming from the kids, but they'll survive, and maybe learn where things belong.

Try no to let this stress you out too much. You'll make it through.

GOod luck and God Bless. K

MIM,

You are in my prayers for a sucessfull surgery and a speedy recovery.

God Bless,

D.

Thanks Everyone....You have made my day.

I have other good news. I got home this afternoon from picking my daughter up from camp...and my exH left a message to ck the email because there was changes.

So, I checked. He got a job and is leaving the 7th for training and then will be working and instructing for a big corporation. He is willing to take the kids tomorrow through next Sunday---God does work in mysterious ways. I have never felt so good in a long time.

He sounded so much better...and acted like a human being in his email. I hope he gets so busy--he doesn't have time for this foolish crap he has been throwing at me. We will see. But at least he will take the kids next week..What a relief.

Thank you all for your prayers and concern. I KNOW it made a difference. I feel like I am on cloud 9 tonight. Thanks again. Now, I think I can get through this. Pat

Pat,

I am so glad for you.

Now when the kids come home remember you STILL are not to do things.

Hoping you have a BIG stack of books to enjoy.

That will be hard Sing,

I can't imagine being off my feet that long--and I have so much I still want to do around here before school starts.

I will try to be good tho---I can see 4 days max---then I want to be up and moving <img border="0" title="" alt="[Big Grin]" src="images/icons/grin.gif" /> Phooey on doctors. I will try to be good tho.

I am going to spend the day making my bedroom into an inviting place. I will go nuts here otherwise.

I am so glad my ex has agreed to take the little guys for this next week--it is such a relief. Now, I don't even feel as bad going in for the surgery.

I sure wish I had a lap top...then I could talk to you all. Maybe I will be able to hobble over here--my computer is in the sitting room next to my bedroom. I'll see. Thanks for thinking of me. Pat

Dear Pat,

Here's CA wishing you well Hug all the way from the Bay Area.......

U are a mom on the move and you need to make yourself rest. Being pampered is not a sin. However, if your little ones wait on you..... don't let them do like my mom did. When she was sick (which was not very often), I as the oldest thought it was my duty to take care of my mom. Let's see, I was about 2 - 2 1/2. My mom was confined to bed for about 3 days at this time so while my dad was at work/school, I took care of my mom. My biggest chore was to bring her a glass of water. I did it!! At 3 years old I did it. My mom was grateful but just before she drank the water, her mom's intuition kicked in...... so she chanced to ask me where I got the water from. She knew I was too little to reach any faucet in their apt.

So proudly said "the toilet". My mom almost lost it. But it was the thought that counted. At least that is the story I was told!!!!! I do remember always trying to help even at that age!!! LOL!!

So the moral to this story is: Take the help, just don't drink the water.... at least not before you check where it came from!!! LOL!! <img border="0" title="" alt="[Big Grin]" src="images/icons/grin.gif" /> .

don't laugh too hard!!!

take care, have a safe surgery and get well soon! <img border="0" title="" alt="[Smile]" src="images/icons/smile.gif" />

L.

What a laugh! Potty water!

Rest up sweetie, hope all goes well for you and your troops.

E

Pat
Good luck...I willne thinking of you! I am so glad that things worked out for the kids. That's a big load off of your mind!!! Take care....relax and enjoy some reading!!!

MAX

MnM, my prayers go out to you. Take this time to rest and really get yourself pampered and taken care of... YOu have been through so much, and you truly deserve a peaceful recovery. Take care of you, as you should... sometimes we as women have to make ourselves number one.

Take care and blessings, HONEY

Pat,

Am glad to hear that Jim will be able to help with the kids next week!!

So glad to hear about him getting a job, I am with you that he will be too busy to create anymore crap for you. So will he be moving? Wonder what he'll do about bimbo!!!

Take care, take the time off (Your feet) get some good romances and some good music and pretrend you are on that vacation!!

C ya,
Dawn <img border="0" title="" alt="[Smile]" src="images/icons/smile.gif" />

Hi Pat,

I have a friend who broke both feet in the same accident. She rented a wheel chair. Would that work in your house? You don't want to risk improper healing by putting too much stress on your feet too soon.

I'm glad to hear about your exH's job and his decision to keep the boys.

Take it easy,
Estes

Thanks everyone,

Just got the kids off with ex---he is going to be in for a rude awakening. They have so many activities this week. It will be good for him tho <img border="0" title="" alt="[Big Grin]" src="images/icons/grin.gif" />

I have to run and pay our property taxes--he doesn't have any money--and then run and register the car. Then I am off to the hospital.

This may be a good "vacation" for me...I have the bedroom decorated like Hawaii <img border="0" title="" alt="[Razz]" src="images/icons/tongue.gif" /> Thank you all for your prayers and concern. Take care of yourselves...I am still trying to get Mandy to set up an email account for me. Will let you know the address when I get it.

Thanks Orchid---I will remember to ask where the water came from <img border="0" title="" alt="[Big Grin]" src="images/icons/grin.gif" />

Have a great week everyone. Pat