Hey gals and guys. I should first apologize for my absence. I've hit quite the rough patch, and I haven't been able to get on lately.
There was a huge blowup with my brother and I, so things haven't been well. I've been banned from using their computer, and all I have is my work computer, so I don't get online a lot really.
My apartment was supposed to be ready Monday, but now it won't be ready at least until next Tuesday. And I stayed at a hotel room last night, because I thought I would get to move in today, but that didn't work out, and that's when I got the bad news about the apartment not being ready. I stayed in the hotel because of the tensions between my brother and sister in law and I. Jackson also isn't happy there. Last night he told my mother the reason he didn't want to go back to their house is because "they're mean, they make mommy cry, and that makes me cry." A 6 year old should not have to feel that way.
At any rate, when I got the apt. news today, I phoned my brother, and they do not want me in their house while they are away. They are leaving for Chicago tomorrow. My bosses have been gracious enough to pay for a hotel room for a few more nights. I'll stay at least until Sunday or Monday.
Needless to say, I'm just short of devestated at the turn of events, and being somewhat pushed out onto the streets.
I'll try to jump on here and there when I can, but just know that I do not have access to myspace or my yahoo mail right now. I'll try to get back to it as soon as possible though.
I will talk to you all real soon. Be safe, take care, and happy holiday shopping!
I am SO sorry to hear about this, jojo, but you hang in there. I just know that things are going to get better.
It's tough when you're in the middle of difficult times to keep putting one foot in front of another, but you can do it, and you're also very right about not wanting to expose Jackson to this conflict.
Things WILL get better.
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aww, Jojo I am with Moore in that I am so sorry that things are looking so bleak for you. I am sad that we won't get to hear from you often but totally understand. And thats great that your boss is helping you out. Hopefully your apartment will be ready when they say this time huh.
Anyways, you and Jackson are in my prayers. I will probably add you guys to our list at church. Please try to stay positive. You did good by keeping Jackson out of that situation.
jojo, i'm so sorry to hear things so tough right now. seems i missed a lot when i was in hospital. wish there was something tangible i could do to help.
will rattle some beads on your behalf.
kris
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Wow, no offense your brother and his wife sound like assholes. Oh we don't want you in our house, you figure it out, oh by the way Happy Holidays. That's just horrible.
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That really sucks jojo!! I think they could be gracious for a few more days, I mean, Hello , you have the apartment picked out and everything! They are being really rude and immature!
Your poor son!
I hope one day they see what it's like to need help from someone and then get treated badly!
Oh Jodi, I am so sorry to hear about this. You've really been having a rough go of settling in out there, and you really didn't need this too. I'm so sorry. Hang in there, okay? Things WILL get better.
What I find so sad is that the very people who made the idea of the relocation possible for you, the people who insisted that you stay with them, that they already had a room they called yours, are the same ones making life so tough for you now. That disappointment in itself is bad enough, but at the holidays too?
Hugs and best wishes to you, girl. I'll be thinking of you and sending all the positive thoughts I can muster your way.
If it's any consolation, karma always seems to find its way into lives when least expected. I'm not wishing anything bad on anyone, just an observation. That kind of meanness seldom goes by unnoticed by life's odd little cycles. What goes around, comes around. I wish for everybody's sake they had thought of that first. :(
Jojo, seriously you need to relocate again .. but to Illinois. There is a cute little house for rent across the street. It has a nice little garage, 2 bedrooms, a big kitchen and well the best neighbors you could ask for. I think the guy only wants 400.00 a month for it 450.00 at the most. He's even willing to sell eventually.
It's a very nice neighborhood, only a block from the school. I dare say you'd love it here.
LOL, Jess. Thanks for the idea. If I weren't so happy wtih my job here, I'd give Illinois serious though!
Thank you everyone. I'm doing my best to hang in there, but when you are emotionally spent, that's difficult. The only thing that keeps me at it is Jackson, and trying to keep him happy. Children are perceptive though. I just have to keep reminding him it's not his fault.
I too think it's odd I'm being treated this way by my brother and sister in law. It was her idea that I even stay with them. I guess I just overstayed my welcome. What can I do?
Kae, all I have that makes me smile is Karma. I know it will come back, and bite them in their perfect little tushies.
Kris, you just worry about getting 100 percent better, and don't you worry about me! And thanks everyone for all the warm thoughts and prayers.
HMMPH. Apology NOT accepted. I'm kidding. Although, I was a little disappointed not to hear from you later that night. It's okay though. I'm sad..don't worry about me. Hehe.