I exercise ... I dislike running (I have a herniated disc) but I really like fast walking and stretching. When Louie is home, unstable and totally untrustworthy, I was seldom able to leave him alone in the house, and my exercise level decreased. Mr. Pep leaves the house at 4:40 AM to run!!! NOW that's crazy! No way. He sometimes waits until 5:30 when I wake up on the weekends, and we walk together .... depending on what's going on here.

With Louie in the hospital, it's like a vacation here. Sad to say, but true.

I used to be a ballet dancer until my 40's. I blew out 2 discs and I have residual numbness in one foot. But, I don't want to discuss that. I can't dance because I can't feel the floor, and I can't stand not being able to do the things I used to do as a dancer. End of subject for now.

YOU are really helping me Suz.

Pepper:

Wow! Hey, did you ever do "The Nutcracker" in a chrome leotard?

<img border="0" title="" alt="[Big Grin]" src="images/icons/grin.gif" /> <img border="0" title="" alt="[Eek!]" src="images/icons/shocked.gif" />

-ol' Qfwfq

"Sounds like you are trying to bargain with him."

Thanks for that observation. I'll consider that. it feels like limit setting, but I certainly do NOT want to bargain.

He has very limited choices at this point.

You cannot discuss things rationally when someone is manic. I think I'll just shut-up and simply "be there".

Mr. Pep is staying with Mia. She gets the fuzzy end of the lollipop whenever her bro is acting up. She needs daddy time big-time.

~Q~ I danced in the "Nut" .... starting around age 10. i was Clara 3 years running. Those days are gone, and I feel sad talking about it. I guess, I just feel sad period!

Maybe I'll wear the chrome complexion to the hospital????

Pepper:

"~Q~ I danced in the "Nut" .... starting around age 10. i was Clara 3 years running. Those days are gone, and I feel sad talking about it. I guess, I just feel sad period!"

I'm sorry if I contributed to that feeling. Wow, ballet when you were 10! I admire you. I don't think I ever even WAS 10!

You are a beautiful person, inside and out, Pepper! Try not to be sad about THAT, at least!

-ol' "never 10" Qfwfq

(((~Q~))))

I think you are ..... uniQue! <img border="0" title="" alt="[Razz]" src="images/icons/tongue.gif" />

<small>[ February 22, 2003, 10:32 AM: Message edited by: Pepperband ]</small>

</font><blockquote><font size="1" face="Verdana, Arial">quote:</font><hr /><font size="2" face="Verdana, Arial">YOU are really helping me Suz. </font><hr /></blockquote><font size="2" face="Verdana, Arial">I'm glad.....but, how am I helping? by distraction?

</font><blockquote><font size="1" face="Verdana, Arial">quote:</font><hr /><font size="2" face="Verdana, Arial">Thanks for that observation. I'll consider that. it feels like limit setting, but I certainly do NOT want to bargain. </font><hr /></blockquote><font size="2" face="Verdana, Arial">Maybe you are right. I'm sure you know what is best and you will do great.

What time do you go? I'll be thinking of you.

In about 4 hours.

I'm going to sign off now and try to regain composure.

LUV you guys!

XOXOXO

We love YOU.... and it hurts to see you sad.

</font><blockquote><font size="1" face="Verdana, Arial">quote:</font><hr /><font size="2" face="Verdana, Arial">Mr. Pep leaves the house at 4:40 AM to run!!! NOW that's crazy! No way. He sometimes waits until 5:30 when I wake up on the weekends, and we walk together .... depending on what's going on here.
</font><hr /></blockquote><font size="2" face="Verdana, Arial">I'm impressed with his discipline...but that is entirely tooooo early for me. I'm not much of an early morning person.

My hubby has always walked. He stays in good shape.

You may have seen this before with your patients, but when I tried to walk with him, I would itch like crazy. In just a while (usually after 17 minutes on the nose) I would be scratching so much that I would be red, covered with whelps, and bruised. I couldn't walk because I was bent over double scratching! <img border="0" title="" alt="[Eek!]" src="images/icons/shocked.gif" />

When we made the committment to spending more time together, I wanted to try and walk with him again. Otherwise, once he got home from work, we ate and he walked, the evening was gone.

The doctor finally gave me Allegra. He said it was a histamine reaction. Now, I take it on the days I walk and it works great!

<img border="0" title="" alt="[Cool]" src="images/icons/cool.gif" />

Hey...and when you get back, we'll be here for you. Right Q?

Don't forget that!

143 = <img border="0" title="" alt="[Wink]" src="images/icons/wink.gif" /> (means "I love you" at our house)

I'm sad that I don't really know you so I could be more supportive....in a real physical sense, not just behind a computer screen. I would be glad to call you though, if I could help. I'd be more than happy to just listen.

I have GOT to go hit the shower and get MY chrome complexion painted on!!!

<small>[ February 22, 2003, 12:38 PM: Message edited by: Susan ]</small>

Yep!!!

I've got to visit my dad today, then call AND email my W this afternoon/evening, plus maybe go to a movie with my sister and my kids... ...but that's only TIME, right? I can WARP time! (or, if I can't, maybe my warped sense of humor can help a little bit, huh?).

2dles,
-Qfwfq

You've got mail...It will make you smile.

You would too, Q, but I don't know your email address.

Susan:

"ou would too, Q, but I don't know your email address."

? It's right there in my sig line. <img border="0" title="" alt="[Cool]" src="images/icons/cool.gif" />

Stupid me... <img border="0" title="" alt="[Roll Eyes]" src="images/icons/rolleyes.gif" />

Ok, you've got mail...don't hurt yourself laughing.

~S.

Susan:

Got the message, but couldn't view the attachments. Thought it was something wrong on this end, but then realized - h'DOING - that I'm on a SLOW phone connection at my sisters, not that sweet DSL stuff I have at home!

-Qfwfq

Flintstones~~

meet the Flintstones~~~~

Have a yabba-dabba-do-day

Pepper, I feel like a nit wit.I had read on the Gen Q and on the Recovery sites briefly in the last few days and had a nagging feeling in my heart that you were having some problems.I had not read anything on the Prayer Requests site but after deciding to post to you directly on the Gen Q ,I had a last minute thought to copy and paste my message to the Prayer Request site.

I copied,pasted and hurriedly placed it there without reading any posts there.My son came in the door just as I was sent back to my post,so I logged off and shut down the computer.

I have just returned to the Prayer Requests site and was going to see about posting to others and saw your thread about your son.

I am so sorry I did not see this before now. <img border="0" title="" alt="[Embarrassed]" src="images/icons/blush.gif" />
Please forgive me for not keeping up and especially for not understanding all that is going on.I had a feeling something was not right.God works in mysterious ways.I have been saying prayers for you and your son and will continue to do so.

Mental illness is difficult to work and deal with.This is really close to your heart being your child.It definately becomes taxing,trying and tiring. The prayer that I sent is sincere though sent with over sight of your posts.God is a great physician and all knowing.

Please forgive my over sight.I would have already responded to you if I had seen the post.There are a lot of folks here who care about you and appreciate you.I hope all will be stable and better soon. kk

Hey Pep, I am not sure if they make chocolate covered "crackers" at See's Candies. <img border="0" title="" alt="[Big Grin]" src="images/icons/grin.gif" />
So hang in there and keep yer sanity. <img border="0" title="" alt="[Wink]" src="images/icons/wink.gif" /> kk

<small>[ February 26, 2003, 10:51 PM: Message edited by: kings kid ]</small>