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lksdolls · 06-23-2006, 09:13 PM

Just when you think things are starting to turn around, BAM, everything falls apart. That little black cloud just keeps following me around. This year is almost half over and it continues to go down hill every day. To start with, this year is the big 6-0! That alone is enough to make it a bad year especially for someone who still feels like I did when I was 30 but sees a stranger in the mirror. January 21st was my last day working at JoAnn fabrics.....it was seasonal. On the 23rd I had to call my husband home from work to take me to the chiropractor because I could not stand up without getting dizzy. And I'm not talking a little dizzy, I couldn't have stood up for a million dollars. We were to leave the next day driving to FL. In February we almost lost our main stud, Gizmo. He got into a fight with Reggie, had to be rushed to the ER and kept over night with severe head trauma and ripped up the inside of his mouth pretty bad. Where were we? Driving home from FL! Gizmo is OK now but still has some wobblely spells. March 12th was my first store meeting at Home Depot at 6am, I was hired on the 4th. Sometime during the night, Sissy had 2 puppies. We lost both that day. March 27th Reggie, our matriarch and my baby, had 6 puppies. The following Monday I had an appointment to take the pups for their tails but changed my appointment until Tuesday because a co-worker had to go to court with her delinquent daughter and couldn't find anyone to work her shift, so I worked it. That morning we lost the little boy. The following day we lost Reggie leaving me with five baby girls to hand raise. She died in his arms before I had left the building. He believed she had a uterine infection or afterbirth stuck in the birth canal and told me even if he had seen her the day before, the results may have been the same. She didn't show any symptoms other than just not quite up to par, but she was seven and had just had six puppies. By the time the girls were 3 weeks old I had deposits on 2, an offer to buy or trade for one, and we were keeping one, leaving me with one to find a home for. The end of May one of the depositors requested waiting until a later litter because they had just sold their house and were getting married in the fall and didn't think it was fair to bring a new puppy into turmoil. June 4th I got an email from my best friends husband, she had died on May 31st. He sent the email to my old addy and didn't read it until Saturday June 4th. They live on the other side of the state and I went crazy trying to find out what her arrangements were but the calling hours were the night before and services that morning and I had to work at 4 and was finally able to get a hold of Don just before I walked into work. Boy was that night difficult. Our daughter tried to convince me that I wasn't meant to be there or I would have read that email sooner. For Father's Day I broke down and bought my husband a new hammock because the old one broke last year and knowing that on June 24th one of the girls would be going to her forever home and I would have a money to cover the bills. WRONG! It's strange how all week I just had a bad feeling about it. Sure enough, they can't come, car engine has to be replaced so no sale. And all those wanted our puppies when I thought I had the pups sold....... And because there is no sale, that means no money for gas to travel to trade the third girl. I offered a reduced price to the lady because I now have to sell and can't take on another pup, but now she's not sure......... OH CRAP! That's just the way things have been going. Sorry to let off steam, had to do it somewhere before I explode. And next month is just around the corner and more puppies on the way. Sorry, I had to get the OH WO IS ME out of my system!

MyTrixie143 · 06-23-2006, 10:22 PM

Wow Linda, you have been through alot this year!! I have years like that, just hang there and pray things will get better. I can really sympathize with you on bad times. Venting and getting it all off your chest is a great thing to do and many of us do it. I would take one of your babies but I just don't have the money this year. I am sure they will get good homes soon. My family and I have been in a up and down phase also. Things are bad and just when things start looking up, disaster strikes!! This year things are looking up for real this time.

I just have to say one thing that is bugging me...
The weather here has me really upset. It has been storming and raining for the past three days and of course they call for more rain and more storms all next week too. That is all it has been this year, rain. I can't go outside or take my babies outside because it is always raining!!

It sounds like you need a break from reality, something we all need now and then. Hang in there, things will get better, even though at times it seems hopeless, things will start looking up!! I hope everything starts getting better for you real fast!!

lksdolls · 06-24-2006, 03:53 AM

Oh yes, and the good old Ohio weather! That's more than enough to do anyone in! We had 13 days in a row with rain in May. Thursday we had such a storm.......and I was working in the outside garden at Home Depot, which I now refer to as the DePot. Standing inside a metal frame building with 2 computers at head level, lightening all around us and they left us there........but once it started to hail, they finally came and got us out of there but only because someone not employed by DePot went inside and insisted they come and get us, pretty much after the worst had past. I am the wife of a volunteer fireman and am used to being alone during storms because they are called out quite often, but let me say, I was getting more than a little nervous. I was 45 minutes leaving work.

You are very insightful for someone so young. I checked your profile. You were born the year after our first born granduated from high school. Boy that makes me feel even older. I do feel a little better today. Getting it off my chest helped, a little. Thanks

LuvMySissy · 06-24-2006, 04:55 AM

Linda-
Please hang in there. Sometimes life just sucks!!

Last year was my year from h#ll; my beloved aunt unexpectedly passed away at at 56 on January 29. I had to immediately go to KS cause I was the executor of the estate and my cousins temporary legal guardian (she is mentally ill). Everything was a total disaster. My other cousin fought me every step of the way when I was following my aunt's orders exactly. After 3 weeks I was asked to leave and told not to return. I no longer have contact with either cousin and have received a bill for $19,000 to the estate!! My husband's mother was also sliding downhill. He was spending much time doing things for her in the Assisted Living facility. He then lost his job in June. This gave him much time to spend with his mom before she passed in August, but it took 4 months and a 60% pay cut for him to find another position. Our benefits now such beyond measure and we had to tell our kids they are on their own for college expenses now.

The only good thing that happened was Sissy coming into my life in November. But that was after a littler of pups (that I had a deposit on) passed away too. This year has been better, but we remain financially strapped with crappy benefits. I just keep telling myself "this too shall pass".

I know it is difficult, but keep your chin up. It will get better.

Patti · 06-24-2006, 05:40 AM

I'm sorry you are having such a bad time. Las year 2005 was my year from hell which seems to happen every so often, Ithink just to remind us not to take life for gratnted!!!llol I lost my very high paying job after 33 years and no warning, a kid in college, 2 months later I was diagnosed with a brain tumor, benign thankfully, my dtrgot her first real big broken heart, my FIL passed away who Iwas taking care of and on and on. But I love being "early retired", I can now help my 86 year old parents daily and be home a lot with my Cali. So hopefully a bright side will develop soon! Besides those are some of the cutest puppies I have seen. They will find forever homes soon. I know what you mean about the age thing! I am going to be 54 soon and that strange face in the mirror is scaring me too!!! I will keep you in my prayers for better days ahead!!!! They will come!

romeos mommy · 06-24-2006, 06:25 AM

hang in there.

Miss_Sara · 06-24-2006, 10:10 PM

aww what a sad year

I'm sorry
That's so sad about all the puppies that were lost
and I'm so sorry you lost your own.
This year really seems to have been bad

I hope you can get money in order soon
I know how bothersome that can be,
you should get the people to pick the dog up at YOUR house,
that's what sounds right anyways....

here's an umbrella

It should help with the rain

Jaspermom · 06-25-2006, 03:34 AM

I am so sorry life seems to have it in for you right now. Sometimes when I am feeling down, I have to grab my own shoulders and shake myself and say, WHAT is GOOD right now?? And then I list all the things I am thankful for, and really concentrate on what is good, and it makes me feel better.

I am hoping your GOOD list is HUGE, my friend!!

HUGS!

mommiesboy · 06-25-2006, 03:10 PM

Awww honey, I am so sorry for the fouled up luck you have had but especially the loss of your dog and puppies.

Has your health improved and found out what had been making you so dizzy?I hope it is nothing serious and that you are getting over whatever it was.
I wish I had the money to buy the pup that the people didn't come after.Hang in there,things will take a turn for the better.There are a lot of YTalkers here that will be keeping you in their thoughts and prayers,including me

lksdolls · 06-26-2006, 07:56 AM

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Originally Posted by Jaspermom

I am so sorry life seems to have it in for you right now. Sometimes when I am feeling down, I have to grab my own shoulders and shake myself and say, WHAT is GOOD right now?? And then I list all the things I am thankful for, and really concentrate on what is good, and it makes me feel better.

I am hoping your GOOD list is HUGE, my friend!!

HUGS!

Oh life just sucks right now and I had to get it off my chest so I could try and look forward. The pitiful pain one inflicts on oneself can destroy. Every now and then I feel that pain and have to tell myself things could be much worse. By putting my freakin' year in writing, I'm putting it in a box and going to bury it. Of course, I know the WO IS ME will strick again, and again, but I will get through it because I am a surviver. It's just that some days it really gets me down and I've found that here on YT is the best support system you can find anywhere. I know I'm not alone when I say, Thank you all for being there!

cribal · 06-26-2006, 09:24 AM

Ahh, Linda I'm sorry your having such a bad year. At least you have all those wonderful pupy faces to greet you when you come home. The best part of my day is coming home to my babies.

Hope things get better for you and your fur family.

Hugs and Prayers

crystal and Lucy

Oh yea, just a little FYI, my husband is driving all the way to Ohio not this weekend but next weekend to get a boat motor. I don't know why I'm telling you this...LOL I just figured I would throw it in.

lksdolls · 06-26-2006, 01:28 PM

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Originally Posted by cribal

Ahh, Linda I'm sorry your having such a bad year. At least you have all those wonderful pupy faces to greet you when you come home. The best part of my day is coming home to my babies.

Hope things get better for you and your fur family.

Hugs and Prayers

crystal and Lucy

Oh yea, just a little FYI, my husband is driving all the way to Ohio not this weekend but next weekend to get a boat motor. I don't know why I'm telling you this...LOL I just figured I would throw it in.

Awe, it's not that far! He could always stop and pick up a furbaby for you!

Bizzymammabee · 06-26-2006, 01:43 PM

I wish I were closer and had some dough to spare I would take a baby in an instant. I know how things have their ups and downs. We have been having some ins and outs for a couple years now. DH just got laid off in May and it's been rough waters here as well. Keep your head up. I am sending prayers and positive thoughts laced with hugs and love your way.

I am trying my hardest to keep a bit of a positive spin on our financial troubles as well. It's hard with three little ones, a mortgage and car note in addition to the ton of Credit Card bills that seem to build up while you are not looking.

Saying a prayer of sanity for us all.

lksdolls · 06-26-2006, 01:49 PM

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Originally Posted by Bizzymammabee

Saying a prayer of sanity for us all.

ME TOO! At least here on YT, we have each other!

chattiesmom · 06-26-2006, 02:01 PM

Linda, I am so very sorry that you have faced all of these tribulations this year. Isn't it nice to know that you have a HUGE extended family you can share with. Wow, I mean, like 10,000 Angels to listen and offer moral support.....

What ever happened with your dizzy spells?

06-23-2006, 09:13 PM	#1
lksdolls YT 1000 Club Member Join Date: Feb 2006 Location: Northeast Ohio Posts: 1,105	What a freakin' year! Just when you think things are starting to turn around, BAM, everything falls apart. That little black cloud just keeps following me around. This year is almost half over and it continues to go down hill every day. To start with, this year is the big 6-0! That alone is enough to make it a bad year especially for someone who still feels like I did when I was 30 but sees a stranger in the mirror. January 21st was my last day working at JoAnn fabrics.....it was seasonal. On the 23rd I had to call my husband home from work to take me to the chiropractor because I could not stand up without getting dizzy. And I'm not talking a little dizzy, I couldn't have stood up for a million dollars. We were to leave the next day driving to FL. In February we almost lost our main stud, Gizmo. He got into a fight with Reggie, had to be rushed to the ER and kept over night with severe head trauma and ripped up the inside of his mouth pretty bad. Where were we? Driving home from FL! Gizmo is OK now but still has some wobblely spells. March 12th was my first store meeting at Home Depot at 6am, I was hired on the 4th. Sometime during the night, Sissy had 2 puppies. We lost both that day. March 27th Reggie, our matriarch and my baby, had 6 puppies. The following Monday I had an appointment to take the pups for their tails but changed my appointment until Tuesday because a co-worker had to go to court with her delinquent daughter and couldn't find anyone to work her shift, so I worked it. That morning we lost the little boy. The following day we lost Reggie leaving me with five baby girls to hand raise. She died in his arms before I had left the building. He believed she had a uterine infection or afterbirth stuck in the birth canal and told me even if he had seen her the day before, the results may have been the same. She didn't show any symptoms other than just not quite up to par, but she was seven and had just had six puppies. By the time the girls were 3 weeks old I had deposits on 2, an offer to buy or trade for one, and we were keeping one, leaving me with one to find a home for. The end of May one of the depositors requested waiting until a later litter because they had just sold their house and were getting married in the fall and didn't think it was fair to bring a new puppy into turmoil. June 4th I got an email from my best friends husband, she had died on May 31st. He sent the email to my old addy and didn't read it until Saturday June 4th. They live on the other side of the state and I went crazy trying to find out what her arrangements were but the calling hours were the night before and services that morning and I had to work at 4 and was finally able to get a hold of Don just before I walked into work. Boy was that night difficult. Our daughter tried to convince me that I wasn't meant to be there or I would have read that email sooner. For Father's Day I broke down and bought my husband a new hammock because the old one broke last year and knowing that on June 24th one of the girls would be going to her forever home and I would have a money to cover the bills. WRONG! It's strange how all week I just had a bad feeling about it. Sure enough, they can't come, car engine has to be replaced so no sale. And all those wanted our puppies when I thought I had the pups sold....... And because there is no sale, that means no money for gas to travel to trade the third girl. I offered a reduced price to the lady because I now have to sell and can't take on another pup, but now she's not sure......... OH CRAP! That's just the way things have been going. Sorry to let off steam, had to do it somewhere before I explode. And next month is just around the corner and more puppies on the way. Sorry, I had to get the OH WO IS ME out of my system! __________________ Linda and her Baker's Dozen, RIP my angels Reggie & Bo

06-23-2006, 10:22 PM	#2
MyTrixie143 Mom to 6 Beautiful Furkids Join Date: Apr 2006 Location: Ohio Posts: 5,409	Wow Linda, you have been through alot this year!! I have years like that, just hang there and pray things will get better. I can really sympathize with you on bad times. Venting and getting it all off your chest is a great thing to do and many of us do it. I would take one of your babies but I just don't have the money this year. I am sure they will get good homes soon. My family and I have been in a up and down phase also. Things are bad and just when things start looking up, disaster strikes!! This year things are looking up for real this time. I just have to say one thing that is bugging me... The weather here has me really upset. It has been storming and raining for the past three days and of course they call for more rain and more storms all next week too. That is all it has been this year, rain. I can't go outside or take my babies outside because it is always raining!! It sounds like you need a break from reality, something we all need now and then. Hang in there, things will get better, even though at times it seems hopeless, things will start looking up!! I hope everything starts getting better for you real fast!! __________________ A dog is a furry person! http://www.dogster.com/?300866 Tracey and the gang DestinyHarmonyScamperGracieLillieKiwi Hershey Peppi

06-24-2006, 03:53 AM	#3
lksdolls YT 1000 Club Member Join Date: Feb 2006 Location: Northeast Ohio Posts: 1,105	Oh yes, and the good old Ohio weather! That's more than enough to do anyone in! We had 13 days in a row with rain in May. Thursday we had such a storm.......and I was working in the outside garden at Home Depot, which I now refer to as the DePot. Standing inside a metal frame building with 2 computers at head level, lightening all around us and they left us there........but once it started to hail, they finally came and got us out of there but only because someone not employed by DePot went inside and insisted they come and get us, pretty much after the worst had past. I am the wife of a volunteer fireman and am used to being alone during storms because they are called out quite often, but let me say, I was getting more than a little nervous. I was 45 minutes leaving work. You are very insightful for someone so young. I checked your profile. You were born the year after our first born granduated from high school. Boy that makes me feel even older. I do feel a little better today. Getting it off my chest helped, a little. Thanks __________________ Linda and her Baker's Dozen, RIP my angels Reggie & Bo

06-24-2006, 04:55 AM	#4
LuvMySissy Luv my Angel, too! Donating Member Join Date: Apr 2006 Location: USA Posts: 9,333	Linda- Please hang in there. Sometimes life just sucks!! Last year was my year from h#ll; my beloved aunt unexpectedly passed away at at 56 on January 29. I had to immediately go to KS cause I was the executor of the estate and my cousins temporary legal guardian (she is mentally ill). Everything was a total disaster. My other cousin fought me every step of the way when I was following my aunt's orders exactly. After 3 weeks I was asked to leave and told not to return. I no longer have contact with either cousin and have received a bill for $19,000 to the estate!! My husband's mother was also sliding downhill. He was spending much time doing things for her in the Assisted Living facility. He then lost his job in June. This gave him much time to spend with his mom before she passed in August, but it took 4 months and a 60% pay cut for him to find another position. Our benefits now such beyond measure and we had to tell our kids they are on their own for college expenses now. The only good thing that happened was Sissy coming into my life in November. But that was after a littler of pups (that I had a deposit on) passed away too. This year has been better, but we remain financially strapped with crappy benefits. I just keep telling myself "this too shall pass". I know it is difficult, but keep your chin up. It will get better. __________________ Sissy & Angel

06-24-2006, 05:40 AM	#5
Patti Donating YT 30K Club Member Join Date: Oct 2005 Location: Illinois Posts: 35,509 Blog Entries: 6	I'm sorry you are having such a bad time. Las year 2005 was my year from hell which seems to happen every so often, Ithink just to remind us not to take life for gratnted!!!llol I lost my very high paying job after 33 years and no warning, a kid in college, 2 months later I was diagnosed with a brain tumor, benign thankfully, my dtrgot her first real big broken heart, my FIL passed away who Iwas taking care of and on and on. But I love being "early retired", I can now help my 86 year old parents daily and be home a lot with my Cali. So hopefully a bright side will develop soon! Besides those are some of the cutest puppies I have seen. They will find forever homes soon. I know what you mean about the age thing! I am going to be 54 soon and that strange face in the mirror is scaring me too!!! I will keep you in my prayers for better days ahead!!!! They will come! __________________ Cali Pixie Roxie : RIP Nikki; RIP Maya;RIP my sweet Dixie girl 1/17/08 http://callipuppyscastle.bravehost.com/index.html

06-24-2006, 06:25 AM	#6
romeos mommy YT 3000 Club Member Join Date: Feb 2006 Location: Pennsauken , NJ Posts: 4,068	hang in there.

06-24-2006, 10:10 PM	#7
Miss_Sara And Tila, too! Donating Member Join Date: May 2006 Location: Cali Posts: 620	aww what a sad year I'm sorry That's so sad about all the puppies that were lost and I'm so sorry you lost your own. This year really seems to have been bad I hope you can get money in order soon I know how bothersome that can be, you should get the people to pick the dog up at YOUR house, that's what sounds right anyways.... here's an umbrella It should help with the rain

06-25-2006, 03:34 AM	#8
Jaspermom Yorkies Rock My World! Join Date: Aug 2005 Location: North Carolina Posts: 4,721	Oh Linda... I am so sorry life seems to have it in for you right now. Sometimes when I am feeling down, I have to grab my own shoulders and shake myself and say, WHAT is GOOD right now?? And then I list all the things I am thankful for, and really concentrate on what is good, and it makes me feel better. I am hoping your GOOD list is HUGE, my friend!! HUGS! __________________ Glad Mom to Jasper, Wosie & Dreama, RIP sweet babies.

06-25-2006, 03:10 PM	#9
mommiesboy Donating Senior Yorkie Talker Join Date: Sep 2005 Location: Indiana Posts: 251	Awww honey, I am so sorry for the fouled up luck you have had but especially the loss of your dog and puppies. Has your health improved and found out what had been making you so dizzy?I hope it is nothing serious and that you are getting over whatever it was. I wish I had the money to buy the pup that the people didn't come after.Hang in there,things will take a turn for the better.There are a lot of YTalkers here that will be keeping you in their thoughts and prayers,including me __________________ Believe In the Magic !!

06-26-2006, 09:24 AM	#11
cribal YT 500 Club Member Join Date: Nov 2005 Location: Mt. Ulla, NC Posts: 683	Ahh, Linda I'm sorry your having such a bad year. At least you have all those wonderful pupy faces to greet you when you come home. The best part of my day is coming home to my babies. Hope things get better for you and your fur family. Hugs and Prayers crystal and Lucy Oh yea, just a little FYI, my husband is driving all the way to Ohio not this weekend but next weekend to get a boat motor. I don't know why I'm telling you this...LOL I just figured I would throw it in. __________________ RIP My little Lucy Live forever my Lucy Too, Tank and Annabelle

06-26-2006, 01:43 PM	#13
Bizzymammabee Luvs Lulu Donating Member Join Date: Feb 2006 Location: Queens, NY Posts: 6,931 Blog Entries: 1	I wish I were closer and had some dough to spare I would take a baby in an instant. I know how things have their ups and downs. We have been having some ins and outs for a couple years now. DH just got laid off in May and it's been rough waters here as well. Keep your head up. I am sending prayers and positive thoughts laced with hugs and love your way. I am trying my hardest to keep a bit of a positive spin on our financial troubles as well. It's hard with three little ones, a mortgage and car note in addition to the ton of Credit Card bills that seem to build up while you are not looking. Saying a prayer of sanity for us all. __________________ Lulu will always be in my heart

06-26-2006, 02:01 PM	#15
chattiesmom Donating YT 10K Club Member Join Date: Jul 2004 Location: Alabama Posts: 17,674	Linda, I am so very sorry that you have faced all of these tribulations this year. Isn't it nice to know that you have a HUGE extended family you can share with. Wow, I mean, like 10,000 Angels to listen and offer moral support..... What ever happened with your dizzy spells? __________________ Silk Step-In Harnesses www.foxypups.etsy.com