Mrs Android Is Not Well ...

It's been over a week since we went to the Emerg.

Today she got a hold of her rheumatologist who told her to increase her
prednisone to 60 mg per day.

She's experiencing a great deal of discomfort. The inflammation around
her heart and lung is bad. We went to the family doctor yesterday for
help in the pain management but so far it hasn't kicked in. She's
unable to do anything unassisted.

I had to call the owner this morning and get him to go in to cover for
me tonight. I like the guy. But I don't think he wants to cover for
me. I hate asking him to.

I've been doing the usual dance of frustration with my kids trying to
get them to 'just do what I ask' ... asking for help becomes this
idiotic discussion of what the other sibling does or does not do ... I
remind them with some passion that it is ONLY ME that's asking for help.

Last night I was sweating my guts out in a 100F bakery working like a
dog arguing with my 14 yr old over the phone to spend 20 mins in our air
conditioned kitchen to wash the fucking dishes ... to my great dismay I
came home to a sink full of unwashed dishes.

My stress levels are not in a good place.

Mrs A's employer (Feds) suggested she consider medical retirement. It'd
be 70% of her current earnings.

Yes, it will pass.

But I just really hate going thru all of this right this very moment.

-- Marvin

Prayers, healing vibes and calming thoughts all greatly appreciated.


--
I don't smoke. I smell like bread. Life is Good.

{{{{{{{{{{{Marvin}}}}}}}}}}}}}}

I do hope that Mrs. A's pain abates quickly and the kids to realize
that the only way through this situation is to work as a team. You
really do have your hands full right now, but do know that I'm pulling
for you! I do think the medical retirement might be a good option for
Mrs. A.

FlatironMike
One year, three months, four weeks, two days, 15 hours, 21 minutes and
33 seconds. 9712 cigarettes not smoked, saving $2,913.59. Life saved:
4 weeks, 5 days, 17 hours, 20 minutes.

(((((Marvin)))) Prayers and healing vibes and calming thoughts headed to
you and yours....

Cindy TG08's

I have been nicotine free for Five months, one week, two days, 14 hours, 3
minutes and 42 seconds. 3231 cigarettes not smoked, saving $726.95. Life
saved: 1 week, 4 days, 5 hours, 15 minutes.
Quit Date 01/01/08

Good habits result from resisting temptation

"Marvin The Paranoid Android" <marvinparanoidandroid@hotmail.com> wrote in
message news:484eb802$0$2866$ec3e2dad@unlimited.usenetmons ter.com...
> It's been over a week since we went to the Emerg.
>
> Today she got a hold of her rheumatologist who told her to increase her
> prednisone to 60 mg per day.
>
> She's experiencing a great deal of discomfort. The inflammation around
> her heart and lung is bad. We went to the family doctor yesterday for
> help in the pain management but so far it hasn't kicked in. She's unable
> to do anything unassisted.
>
> I had to call the owner this morning and get him to go in to cover for me
> tonight. I like the guy. But I don't think he wants to cover for me. I
> hate asking him to.
>
> I've been doing the usual dance of frustration with my kids trying to get
> them to 'just do what I ask' ... asking for help becomes this idiotic
> discussion of what the other sibling does or does not do ... I remind them
> with some passion that it is ONLY ME that's asking for help.
>
> Last night I was sweating my guts out in a 100F bakery working like a dog
> arguing with my 14 yr old over the phone to spend 20 mins in our air
> conditioned kitchen to wash the fucking dishes ... to my great dismay I
> came home to a sink full of unwashed dishes.
>
> My stress levels are not in a good place.
>
> Mrs A's employer (Feds) suggested she consider medical retirement. It'd
> be 70% of her current earnings.
>
> Yes, it will pass.
>
> But I just really hate going thru all of this right this very moment.
>
> -- Marvin
>
> Prayers, healing vibes and calming thoughts all greatly appreciated.
>
>
> --
> I don't smoke. I smell like bread. Life is Good.

On Jun 10, 12:19�pm, Marvin The Paranoid Android
<marvinparanoidandr...@hotmail.com> wrote:
> It's been over a week since we went to the Emerg.
>
> Today she got a hold of her rheumatologist who told her to increase her
> prednisone to 60 mg per day.
>
> She's experiencing a great deal of discomfort. �The inflammation around
> her heart and lung is bad. �We went to the family doctor yesterdayfor
> help in the pain management but so far it hasn't kicked in. �She's
> unable to do anything unassisted.
>
> I had to call the owner this morning and get him to go in to cover for
> me tonight. �I like the guy. �But I don't think he wants to cover for
> me. �I hate asking him to.
>
> I've been doing the usual dance of frustration with my kids trying to
> get them to 'just do what I ask' ... asking for help becomes this
> idiotic discussion of what the other sibling does or does not do ... I
> remind them with some passion that it is ONLY ME that's asking for help.
>
> Last night I was sweating my guts out in a 100F bakery working like a
> dog arguing with my 14 yr old over the phone to spend 20 mins in our air
> conditioned kitchen to wash the fucking dishes ... to my great dismay I
> came home to a sink full of unwashed dishes.
>
> My stress levels are not in a good place.
>
> Mrs A's employer (Feds) suggested she consider medical retirement. �It'd
> be 70% of her current earnings.
>
> Yes, it will pass.
>
> But I just really hate going thru all of this right this very moment.
>
> -- Marvin
>
> Prayers, healing vibes and calming thoughts all greatly appreciated.
>
> --
> I don't smoke. �I smell like bread. �Life is Good.

Marvin, I wish I could just wrap you up in a cloud and send you on a
trip through the Universe. And when you come back, all will be well
in Androidville. Your kids will see what needs to be done and do it
before you even have to ask. Mrs. A will be painfree and well, the
girl you married. And you, Marvelous Marvie, will just be baking up
loaves of the most delicious and sweet smelling bread that was ever
invented. Happy Bread. Happy Marvie. That's what I hope for. For
you to be happy and carefreel.

Joyce
10 years+ and keeping cool in the heatwave

On Jun 10, 12:19*pm, Marvin The Paranoid Android
<marvinparanoidandr...@hotmail.com> wrote:
> It's been over a week since we went to the Emerg.
>
> Today she got a hold of her rheumatologist who told her to increase her
> prednisone to 60 mg per day.
>
> She's experiencing a great deal of discomfort. *The inflammation around
> her heart and lung is bad. *We went to the family doctor yesterday for
> help in the pain management but so far it hasn't kicked in. *She's
> unable to do anything unassisted.
>
> I had to call the owner this morning and get him to go in to cover for
> me tonight. *I like the guy. *But I don't think he wants to cover for
> me. *I hate asking him to.
>
> I've been doing the usual dance of frustration with my kids trying to
> get them to 'just do what I ask' ... asking for help becomes this
> idiotic discussion of what the other sibling does or does not do ... I
> remind them with some passion that it is ONLY ME that's asking for help.
>
> Last night I was sweating my guts out in a 100F bakery working like a
> dog arguing with my 14 yr old over the phone to spend 20 mins in our air
> conditioned kitchen to wash the fucking dishes ... to my great dismay I
> came home to a sink full of unwashed dishes.
>
> My stress levels are not in a good place.
>
> Mrs A's employer (Feds) suggested she consider medical retirement. *It'd
> be 70% of her current earnings.
>
> Yes, it will pass.
>
> But I just really hate going thru all of this right this very moment.
>
> -- Marvin
>
> Prayers, healing vibes and calming thoughts all greatly appreciated.
>
> --
> I don't smoke. *I smell like bread. *Life is Good.

Time to call on the help of friends, family and neighbors?
I wish I was one of your neighbors.

Make sure the girls know that what you're asking for, is their help in
taking care of their mother.
Maybe even get Mom to talk to them about stepping up for the good of
the team.

Hang on tight, man.
I'm prayin for your family and the wife's doctors.

Hang in there Mr and Mrs Android! Sure wish kids would instinctively
understand when they needed to help out instead of always fighting about it.
Best wishes to the Android household.
I don't think you have been brought all this way just to be dropped on
your head. Things will get better.
SteveS
OOF

Marvin The Paranoid Android wrote:
> It's been over a week since we went to the Emerg.
>
> Today she got a hold of her rheumatologist who told her to increase her
> prednisone to 60 mg per day.
>
> She's experiencing a great deal of discomfort. The inflammation around
> her heart and lung is bad. We went to the family doctor yesterday for
> help in the pain management but so far it hasn't kicked in. She's
> unable to do anything unassisted.
>
> I had to call the owner this morning and get him to go in to cover for
> me tonight. I like the guy. But I don't think he wants to cover for
> me. I hate asking him to.
>
> I've been doing the usual dance of frustration with my kids trying to
> get them to 'just do what I ask' ... asking for help becomes this
> idiotic discussion of what the other sibling does or does not do ... I
> remind them with some passion that it is ONLY ME that's asking for help.
>
> Last night I was sweating my guts out in a 100F bakery working like a
> dog arguing with my 14 yr old over the phone to spend 20 mins in our air
> conditioned kitchen to wash the fucking dishes ... to my great dismay I
> came home to a sink full of unwashed dishes.
>
> My stress levels are not in a good place.
>
> Mrs A's employer (Feds) suggested she consider medical retirement. It'd
> be 70% of her current earnings.
>
> Yes, it will pass.
>
> But I just really hate going thru all of this right this very moment.
>
> -- Marvin
>
> Prayers, healing vibes and calming thoughts all greatly appreciated.
>
>

Prayers, healing thoughts, calming vibes all headed your way.
My best to you and to Mrs. A. Sorry about the kids. I'm sure this is
hard for them too.

Hugs to you. You are all in my thoughts.

Ashley

Marvin The Paranoid Android wrote:
> It's been over a week since we went to the Emerg.
>
> Today she got a hold of her rheumatologist who told her to increase her
> prednisone to 60 mg per day.
>
> She's experiencing a great deal of discomfort. The inflammation around
> her heart and lung is bad. We went to the family doctor yesterday for
> help in the pain management but so far it hasn't kicked in. She's
> unable to do anything unassisted.
>
> I had to call the owner this morning and get him to go in to cover for
> me tonight. I like the guy. But I don't think he wants to cover for
> me. I hate asking him to.
>
> I've been doing the usual dance of frustration with my kids trying to
> get them to 'just do what I ask' ... asking for help becomes this
> idiotic discussion of what the other sibling does or does not do ... I
> remind them with some passion that it is ONLY ME that's asking for help.
>
> Last night I was sweating my guts out in a 100F bakery working like a
> dog arguing with my 14 yr old over the phone to spend 20 mins in our air
> conditioned kitchen to wash the fucking dishes ... to my great dismay I
> came home to a sink full of unwashed dishes.
>
> My stress levels are not in a good place.
>
> Mrs A's employer (Feds) suggested she consider medical retirement. It'd
> be 70% of her current earnings.
>
> Yes, it will pass.
>
> But I just really hate going thru all of this right this very moment.
>
> -- Marvin
>
> Prayers, healing vibes and calming thoughts all greatly appreciated.
>
>
Marvin, does Mrs A have and LTD insurance policy? if it pays 65% of her
income, it's NOT TAXABLE INCOME!!!!!!!!!!!!! and THAT makes a HUGE
difference to how much her 'take home' will be

insurance would be preferable to pension

"Marvin The Paranoid Android" <marvinparanoidandroid@hotmail.com> wrote in
message news:484eb802$0$2866$ec3e2dad@unlimited.usenetmons ter.com...
> It's been over a week since we went to the Emerg.
>
> Today she got a hold of her rheumatologist who told her to increase her
> prednisone to 60 mg per day.
>
> She's experiencing a great deal of discomfort. The inflammation around
> her heart and lung is bad. We went to the family doctor yesterday for
> help in the pain management but so far it hasn't kicked in. She's unable
> to do anything unassisted.
>
> I had to call the owner this morning and get him to go in to cover for me
> tonight. I like the guy. But I don't think he wants to cover for me. I
> hate asking him to.
>
> I've been doing the usual dance of frustration with my kids trying to get
> them to 'just do what I ask' ... asking for help becomes this idiotic
> discussion of what the other sibling does or does not do ... I remind them
> with some passion that it is ONLY ME that's asking for help.
>
> Last night I was sweating my guts out in a 100F bakery working like a dog
> arguing with my 14 yr old over the phone to spend 20 mins in our air
> conditioned kitchen to wash the fucking dishes ... to my great dismay I
> came home to a sink full of unwashed dishes.
>
> My stress levels are not in a good place.
>
> Mrs A's employer (Feds) suggested she consider medical retirement. It'd
> be 70% of her current earnings.
>
> Yes, it will pass.
>
> But I just really hate going thru all of this right this very moment.
>
> -- Marvin
>
> Prayers, healing vibes and calming thoughts all greatly appreciated.
>
>
> --
> I don't smoke. I smell like bread. Life is Good.

(((Marvin and Mrs Android)))
I am so sorry for all that you are gooing thru right now.Im sorry your kids
are being kids and not wanting to help. Have you sat them down and explained
just how important it is to help out right now?
Prayers,healing vibes and calming thoughts all coming your way.
Becky

Hi TG,

Her LTD was ended 2 weeks ago. Her claim is still open but it had run
the full 2 years, which is all she was allowed for. If she takes
medical retirement the LTD Co. tops up her pension to equal 70% of her
current salary.

She was working 5 or 6 hours per day from home until the lupus went
into a full-blown flare up (it's around her heart and lung). Right
now she can't get out of the chair without assistance. She woke up in
tears this morning ... it truly sucks.

You've reminded too that the prednisone increases her Blood-Glucose
(BG) so as her prednisone is continually increased she's continually
adjusting her insulin to cope with the fluctuating BG. It's f**king
nuts.

*sigh*

-- Marvin

On Jun 10, 3:24*pm, Tiger_Lily <m...@privacy.net> wrote:
> Marvin The Paranoid Android wrote:
>
> > It's been over a week since we went to the Emerg.
>
> > Today she got a hold of her rheumatologist who told her to increase her
> > prednisone to 60 mg per day.
>
> > She's experiencing a great deal of discomfort. *The inflammation around
> > her heart and lung is bad. *We went to the family doctor yesterday for
> > help in the pain management but so far it hasn't kicked in. *She's
> > unable to do anything unassisted.
>
> > I had to call the owner this morning and get him to go in to cover for
> > me tonight. *I like the guy. *But I don't think he wants to cover for
> > me. *I hate asking him to.
>
> > I've been doing the usual dance of frustration with my kids trying to
> > get them to 'just do what I ask' ... asking for help becomes this
> > idiotic discussion of what the other sibling does or does not do ... I
> > remind them with some passion that it is ONLY ME that's asking for help.
>
> > Last night I was sweating my guts out in a 100F bakery working like a
> > dog arguing with my 14 yr old over the phone to spend 20 mins in our air
> > conditioned kitchen to wash the fucking dishes ... to my great dismay I
> > came home to a sink full of unwashed dishes.
>
> > My stress levels are not in a good place.
>
> > Mrs A's employer (Feds) suggested she consider medical retirement. *It'd
> > be 70% of her current earnings.
>
> > Yes, it will pass.
>
> > But I just really hate going thru all of this right this very moment.
>
> > -- Marvin
>
> > Prayers, healing vibes and calming thoughts all greatly appreciated.
>
> Marvin, does Mrs A have and LTD insurance policy? if it pays 65% of her
> income, it's NOT TAXABLE INCOME!!!!!!!!!!!!! and THAT makes a HUGE
> difference to how much her 'take home' will be
>
> insurance would be preferable to pension

On Jun 10, 1:19*pm, Marvin The Paranoid Android
<marvinparanoidandr...@hotmail.com> wrote:
> It's been over a week since we went to the Emerg.
>
> Today she got a hold of her rheumatologist who told her to increase her
> prednisone to 60 mg per day.
>
> She's experiencing a great deal of discomfort. *The inflammation around
> her heart and lung is bad. *We went to the family doctor yesterday for
> help in the pain management but so far it hasn't kicked in. *She's
> unable to do anything unassisted.
>
> I had to call the owner this morning and get him to go in to cover for
> me tonight. *I like the guy. *But I don't think he wants to cover for
> me. *I hate asking him to.
>
> I've been doing the usual dance of frustration with my kids trying to
> get them to 'just do what I ask' ... asking for help becomes this
> idiotic discussion of what the other sibling does or does not do ... I
> remind them with some passion that it is ONLY ME that's asking for help.
>
> Last night I was sweating my guts out in a 100F bakery working like a
> dog arguing with my 14 yr old over the phone to spend 20 mins in our air
> conditioned kitchen to wash the fucking dishes ... to my great dismay I
> came home to a sink full of unwashed dishes.
>
> My stress levels are not in a good place.
>
> Mrs A's employer (Feds) suggested she consider medical retirement. *It'd
> be 70% of her current earnings.
>
> Yes, it will pass.
>
> But I just really hate going thru all of this right this very moment.
>
> -- Marvin
>
> Prayers, healing vibes and calming thoughts all greatly appreciated.
>
> --
> I don't smoke. *I smell like bread. *Life is Good.

Prayers, healing vibes, calming thoughts and wishes for children's
cooperation all coming your way with love. Stephanie

{{{{{{{{{{Marvie & Mrs. Android}}}}}}}}}}

Prayers, healing vibes and calming thoughts heading your
way, post haste........
kids <sigh> .......wish I could wave a magic wand to take
away their own peculiar brand of stress

Hope the pain management kicks in soon.

Hugs

(¯`.¸·´¯) Barbara (¯`·¸.´¯)
SFB2er®
~DOF~
Live every day with enjoyment -
we don't know what tomorrow will give us.

"Marvin The Paranoid Android" <marvinparanoidandroid@hotmail.com> wrote in
message news:484eb802$0$2866$ec3e2dad@unlimited.usenetmons ter.com...
> It's been over a week since we went to the Emerg.
>
> Today she got a hold of her rheumatologist who told her to increase her
> prednisone to 60 mg per day.
>
> She's experiencing a great deal of discomfort. The inflammation around
> her heart and lung is bad. We went to the family doctor yesterday for
> help in the pain management but so far it hasn't kicked in. She's unable
> to do anything unassisted.
>
> I had to call the owner this morning and get him to go in to cover for me
> tonight. I like the guy. But I don't think he wants to cover for me. I
> hate asking him to.
>
> I've been doing the usual dance of frustration with my kids trying to get
> them to 'just do what I ask' ... asking for help becomes this idiotic
> discussion of what the other sibling does or does not do ... I remind them
> with some passion that it is ONLY ME that's asking for help.
>
> Last night I was sweating my guts out in a 100F bakery working like a dog
> arguing with my 14 yr old over the phone to spend 20 mins in our air
> conditioned kitchen to wash the fucking dishes ... to my great dismay I
> came home to a sink full of unwashed dishes.
>
> My stress levels are not in a good place.
>
> Mrs A's employer (Feds) suggested she consider medical retirement. It'd
> be 70% of her current earnings.
>
> Yes, it will pass.
>
> But I just really hate going thru all of this right this very moment.
>
> -- Marvin
>
> Prayers, healing vibes and calming thoughts all greatly appreciated.
>
>
> --
> I don't smoke. I smell like bread. Life is Good.

On Tue, 10 Jun 2008 13:19:38 -0400, Marvin The Paranoid Android
<marvinparanoidandroid@hotmail.com> wrote:

>It's been over a week since we went to the Emerg.
>
>Today she got a hold of her rheumatologist who told her to increase her
>prednisone to 60 mg per day.
>
>She's experiencing a great deal of discomfort. The inflammation around
>her heart and lung is bad. We went to the family doctor yesterday for
>help in the pain management but so far it hasn't kicked in. She's
>unable to do anything unassisted.
>
>I had to call the owner this morning and get him to go in to cover for
>me tonight. I like the guy. But I don't think he wants to cover for
>me. I hate asking him to.
>
>I've been doing the usual dance of frustration with my kids trying to
>get them to 'just do what I ask' ... asking for help becomes this
>idiotic discussion of what the other sibling does or does not do ... I
>remind them with some passion that it is ONLY ME that's asking for help.
>
>Last night I was sweating my guts out in a 100F bakery working like a
>dog arguing with my 14 yr old over the phone to spend 20 mins in our air
>conditioned kitchen to wash the fucking dishes ... to my great dismay I
>came home to a sink full of unwashed dishes.
>
>My stress levels are not in a good place.
>
>Mrs A's employer (Feds) suggested she consider medical retirement. It'd
>be 70% of her current earnings.
>
>Yes, it will pass.
>
>But I just really hate going thru all of this right this very moment.
>
>-- Marvin
>
>Prayers, healing vibes and calming thoughts all greatly appreciated.
Marv,
I wll pray for you and your family.
I hope the missus can find relief from her condition.
I hope your children become cooperative.
I hope the "owner" will help you.
I hope you survive all of this with your quit intact.
God bless,
Fred

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Marvin The Paranoid Android wrote:
> Hi TG,
>
> Her LTD was ended 2 weeks ago. Her claim is still open but it had run
> the full 2 years, which is all she was allowed for. If she takes
> medical retirement the LTD Co. tops up her pension to equal 70% of her
> current salary.
>
> She was working 5 or 6 hours per day from home until the lupus went
> into a full-blown flare up (it's around her heart and lung). Right
> now she can't get out of the chair without assistance. She woke up in
> tears this morning ... it truly sucks.
>
> You've reminded too that the prednisone increases her Blood-Glucose
> (BG) so as her prednisone is continually increased she's continually
> adjusting her insulin to cope with the fluctuating BG. It's f**king
> nuts.
>
> *sigh*
>
> -- Marvin

oh ya, prednisone sure messes up the bg levels

LTD made me apply for CPP, and they topped THAT up for me........ the
money i get from LTD is tax free as it's less than 65% of my salary (and
it's a low enough amount that even if i did have to pay taxes on it, i
still don't make enough to pay taxes)

good luck for Mrs A

kate

You are your family are in my thoughts Marv. My best to you!!

Tch, tch. This does not sound good. I can well sympathize with your
missus, having had a couple of weeks of some pain in the hip and left
ribs areas, and moaned and groaned and yelped unceasingly, nothing
compared to what she is putting up with though.
I can't advise regarding the childrens' attitude, never having had any
and so totally ignorant on that subject.
Don't hesitate to blow off steam in here when it all seems just too
much: it'll bring the blood pressure down if nothing else.
--
Ian

Marvin The Paranoid Android wrote:

>
> Prayers, healing vibes and calming thoughts all greatly appreciated.
>

I'm praying for you and your family, Marvin.

Stefano

Hey Marvin,

no, that's not quite rite...........

man hugs? {{{{{{{{{{{{{Marvin}}}}}}}

not sure............

but what ya typing is your love of your family,..........your doing
great.....

no...........your doing amazing

<vibes>
++++++++++++++++
</vibes>



Matt.

hope this typed okey..........

On Jun 10, 7:03*pm, "Matt" <som...@micro.com> wrote:
> Hey Marvin,
>
> no, that's not quite rite...........
>
> man hugs? {{{{{{{{{{{{{Marvin}}}}}}}
>
> not sure............
>
> but what ya typing is your love of your family,..........your doing
> great.....
>
> no...........your doing amazing
>
> <vibes>
> * * ++++++++++++++++
> </vibes>
>
>
>
> Matt.
>
> hope this typed okey..........

Marvie - I hope things are better by now. I'm truly sorry you are
having to go through this ordeal once again. My prayers and good
wishes go forth for your wife and for yourself. As for the children's
actions, you don't want to know my thoughts :-)!
Luv ya,
Pam

someoe@micro.com wrote:

> Hey Marvin,
>
> no, that's not quite rite...........
>
> man hugs? {{{{{{{{{{{{{Marvin}}}}}}}
>
> not sure............
>
> but what ya typing is your love of your family,..........your doing
> great.....
>
> no...........your doing amazing
>
> <vibes>
> ++++++++++++++++
> </vibes>
>
>
>
> Matt.

'ere, you got a license for sending these 'ere vibes out all over the
bleedin' place? You do know you're causing turrible TV interference for
miles around?
--
Ian
(Founder Member, Dorset Nude Cycling and Social Club)

Marv, so sorry to hear this. How stressful for all of you. My
thoughts are with and I do hope you can get the kids to help out
co-operatively. Remember that they are under stress, too.
Sue

On Tue, 10 Jun 2008 13:19:38 -0400, Marvin The Paranoid Android
<marvinparanoidandroid@hotmail.com> wrote:

>It's been over a week since we went to the Emerg.
>
>Today she got a hold of her rheumatologist who told her to increase her
>prednisone to 60 mg per day.
>
>She's experiencing a great deal of discomfort. The inflammation around
>her heart and lung is bad. We went to the family doctor yesterday for
>help in the pain management but so far it hasn't kicked in. She's
>unable to do anything unassisted.
>
>I had to call the owner this morning and get him to go in to cover for
>me tonight. I like the guy. But I don't think he wants to cover for
>me. I hate asking him to.
>
>I've been doing the usual dance of frustration with my kids trying to
>get them to 'just do what I ask' ... asking for help becomes this
>idiotic discussion of what the other sibling does or does not do ... I
>remind them with some passion that it is ONLY ME that's asking for help.
>
>Last night I was sweating my guts out in a 100F bakery working like a
>dog arguing with my 14 yr old over the phone to spend 20 mins in our air
>conditioned kitchen to wash the fucking dishes ... to my great dismay I
>came home to a sink full of unwashed dishes.
>
>My stress levels are not in a good place.
>
>Mrs A's employer (Feds) suggested she consider medical retirement. It'd
>be 70% of her current earnings.
>
>Yes, it will pass.
>
>But I just really hate going thru all of this right this very moment.
>
>-- Marvin
>
>Prayers, healing vibes and calming thoughts all greatly appreciated.

On Jun 10, 1:19*pm, Marvin The Paranoid Android
<marvinparanoidandr...@hotmail.com> wrote:
> It's been over a week since we went to the Emerg.
>
> Today she got a hold of her rheumatologist who told her to increase her
> prednisone to 60 mg per day.
>
> She's experiencing a great deal of discomfort. *The inflammation around
> her heart and lung is bad. *We went to the family doctor yesterday for
> help in the pain management but so far it hasn't kicked in. *She's
> unable to do anything unassisted.
>
> I had to call the owner this morning and get him to go in to cover for
> me tonight. *I like the guy. *But I don't think he wants to cover for
> me. *I hate asking him to.
>
> I've been doing the usual dance of frustration with my kids trying to
> get them to 'just do what I ask' ... asking for help becomes this
> idiotic discussion of what the other sibling does or does not do ... I
> remind them with some passion that it is ONLY ME that's asking for help.
>
> Last night I was sweating my guts out in a 100F bakery working like a
> dog arguing with my 14 yr old over the phone to spend 20 mins in our air
> conditioned kitchen to wash the fucking dishes ... to my great dismay I
> came home to a sink full of unwashed dishes.
>
> My stress levels are not in a good place.
>
> Mrs A's employer (Feds) suggested she consider medical retirement. *It'd
> be 70% of her current earnings.
>
> Yes, it will pass.
>
> But I just really hate going thru all of this right this very moment.
>
> -- Marvin
>
> Prayers, healing vibes and calming thoughts all greatly appreciated.
>
> --
> I don't smoke. *I smell like bread. *Life is Good.


((((Marvin)))) so sorry to hear this,
I will be thinking of you, Mrs A and your children
Karen xx

Prayers and healing vibes being sent your way. I will light a candle in
her honor tonight.

All the best to you and your family.

hugs,

elle


Marvin The Paranoid Android wrote:
> It's been over a week since we went to the Emerg.
>
> Today she got a hold of her rheumatologist who told her to increase her
> prednisone to 60 mg per day.
>
> She's experiencing a great deal of discomfort. The inflammation around
> her heart and lung is bad. We went to the family doctor yesterday for
> help in the pain management but so far it hasn't kicked in. She's
> unable to do anything unassisted.
>
> I had to call the owner this morning and get him to go in to cover for
> me tonight. I like the guy. But I don't think he wants to cover for
> me. I hate asking him to.
>
> I've been doing the usual dance of frustration with my kids trying to
> get them to 'just do what I ask' ... asking for help becomes this
> idiotic discussion of what the other sibling does or does not do ... I
> remind them with some passion that it is ONLY ME that's asking for help.
>
> Last night I was sweating my guts out in a 100F bakery working like a
> dog arguing with my 14 yr old over the phone to spend 20 mins in our air
> conditioned kitchen to wash the fucking dishes ... to my great dismay I
> came home to a sink full of unwashed dishes.
>
> My stress levels are not in a good place.
>
> Mrs A's employer (Feds) suggested she consider medical retirement. It'd
> be 70% of her current earnings.
>
> Yes, it will pass.
>
> But I just really hate going thru all of this right this very moment.
>
> -- Marvin
>
> Prayers, healing vibes and calming thoughts all greatly appreciated.
>
>

Oh, Marvie. Don't we all just wish we could come over and... cook... or
entertain the kids, or work (an hour) for you. I know I do. I'm going to
do what I do best, send some prayers your way.

Maybe you can give the kids a chore list? Ours are simple. Put up the
dishes, clear the table, set the table, dust the living areas, vacuum the
kitchen every other day. I still have to nag, but now that DD12 is getting
around she understands that chores are tied to privileges - a fact that DD19
always understood. Like, I still had to nag, but if she wanted something
she knew she darn well better have those chores done. Nothing backbreaking,
just regular things.

I know you will keep us updated.
With hope and heart,
Kathleen


"Marvin The Paranoid Android" <marvinparanoidandroid@hotmail.com> wrote in
message news:484eb802$0$2866$ec3e2dad@unlimited.usenetmons ter.com...
> It's been over a week since we went to the Emerg.
>
> Today she got a hold of her rheumatologist who told her to increase her
> prednisone to 60 mg per day.
>
> She's experiencing a great deal of discomfort. The inflammation around
> her heart and lung is bad. We went to the family doctor yesterday for
> help in the pain management but so far it hasn't kicked in. She's unable
> to do anything unassisted.
>
> I had to call the owner this morning and get him to go in to cover for me
> tonight. I like the guy. But I don't think he wants to cover for me. I
> hate asking him to.
>
> I've been doing the usual dance of frustration with my kids trying to get
> them to 'just do what I ask' ... asking for help becomes this idiotic
> discussion of what the other sibling does or does not do ... I remind them
> with some passion that it is ONLY ME that's asking for help.
>
> Last night I was sweating my guts out in a 100F bakery working like a dog
> arguing with my 14 yr old over the phone to spend 20 mins in our air
> conditioned kitchen to wash the fucking dishes ... to my great dismay I
> came home to a sink full of unwashed dishes.
>
> My stress levels are not in a good place.
>
> Mrs A's employer (Feds) suggested she consider medical retirement. It'd
> be 70% of her current earnings.
>
> Yes, it will pass.
>
> But I just really hate going thru all of this right this very moment.
>
> -- Marvin
>
> Prayers, healing vibes and calming thoughts all greatly appreciated.
>
>
> --
> I don't smoke. I smell like bread. Life is Good.

(Snip!)

Marv, I think I would have gone fullblown out bug-nuts, if I was in
your shoes, you are doing great. The kids will come around, they are
just rebelling due to being in the situation that they don't want to
be in. As my grandfather used to say "If they aren't going to be good
servants, might as well raise them for the meat." You got a whole
bunch of prayers/goodthoughts/juju coming from the flatlands your way
and to the Missus Android.

I'm still here,
Pike
I have been quit for 10 Months, 4 Days, 13 hours, 7 minutes and 5
seconds (309 days). I have saved $1,634.39 by not smoking 3,714
cigarettes. I have saved 1 Week, 5 Days, 21 hours and 30 minutes of my
life. My Quit Date: 8/6/2007 9:20 AM

snip
14 yr old over the phone to spend 20 mins in our air
> conditioned kitchen to wash the fucking dishes ... to my great dismay I
> came home to a sink full of unwashed dishes.
snip
>> Prayers, healing vibes and calming thoughts all greatly appreciated.
>
> --
> I don't smoke. *I smell like bread. *Life is Good.

Ah teenagers! Aren't they wonderfull? They do come around
eventually. My eldest barely talked to me between the ages of 12 and
16, now she's 20 and in college getting straight A's and looking to go
into my profesion ( not spelling). I couldn't be more proud of her,
and I couldn't love my kids any more despite the fact that I would
like to strangle them from time to time.
I feel for you and remind you it will get better.

My best thoughts and prayers are with you and family.

jacks

(((((((((((((((((((((((((marvin))))))))))))))))))) )))))))
you and your wife are in my prayers!




"Marvin The Paranoid Android" <marvinparanoidandroid@hotmail.com> wrote in
message news:484eb802$0$2866$ec3e2dad@unlimited.usenetmons ter.com...
> It's been over a week since we went to the Emerg.
>
> Today she got a hold of her rheumatologist who told her to increase her
> prednisone to 60 mg per day.
>
> She's experiencing a great deal of discomfort. The inflammation around
> her heart and lung is bad. We went to the family doctor yesterday for
> help in the pain management but so far it hasn't kicked in. She's unable
> to do anything unassisted.
>
> I had to call the owner this morning and get him to go in to cover for me
> tonight. I like the guy. But I don't think he wants to cover for me. I
> hate asking him to.
>
> I've been doing the usual dance of frustration with my kids trying to get
> them to 'just do what I ask' ... asking for help becomes this idiotic
> discussion of what the other sibling does or does not do ... I remind them
> with some passion that it is ONLY ME that's asking for help.
>
> Last night I was sweating my guts out in a 100F bakery working like a dog
> arguing with my 14 yr old over the phone to spend 20 mins in our air
> conditioned kitchen to wash the fucking dishes ... to my great dismay I
> came home to a sink full of unwashed dishes.
>
> My stress levels are not in a good place.
>
> Mrs A's employer (Feds) suggested she consider medical retirement. It'd
> be 70% of her current earnings.
>
> Yes, it will pass.
>
> But I just really hate going thru all of this right this very moment.
>
> -- Marvin
>
> Prayers, healing vibes and calming thoughts all greatly appreciated.
>
>
> --
> I don't smoke. I smell like bread. Life is Good.

On Jun 10, 1:19*pm, Marvin The Paranoid Android
<marvinparanoidandr...@hotmail.com> wrote:
> It's been over a week since we went to the Emerg.
>
> Today she got a hold of her rheumatologist who told her to increase her
> prednisone to 60 mg per day.
>
> She's experiencing a great deal of discomfort. *The inflammation around
> her heart and lung is bad. *We went to the family doctor yesterday for
> help in the pain management but so far it hasn't kicked in. *She's
> unable to do anything unassisted.
>
> I had to call the owner this morning and get him to go in to cover for
> me tonight. *I like the guy. *But I don't think he wants to cover for
> me. *I hate asking him to.
>
> I've been doing the usual dance of frustration with my kids trying to
> get them to 'just do what I ask' ... asking for help becomes this
> idiotic discussion of what the other sibling does or does not do ... I
> remind them with some passion that it is ONLY ME that's asking for help.
>
> Last night I was sweating my guts out in a 100F bakery working like a
> dog arguing with my 14 yr old over the phone to spend 20 mins in our air
> conditioned kitchen to wash the fucking dishes ... to my great dismay I
> came home to a sink full of unwashed dishes.
>
> My stress levels are not in a good place.
>
> Mrs A's employer (Feds) suggested she consider medical retirement. *It'd
> be 70% of her current earnings.
>
> Yes, it will pass.
>
> But I just really hate going thru all of this right this very moment.
>
> -- Marvin
>
> Prayers, healing vibes and calming thoughts all greatly appreciated.
>
> --
> I don't smoke. *I smell like bread. *Life is Good.

I'm so sorry to hear that. You know how I feel about steroids so I
don't have to go into it. I hope with rest and your tender loving
care she will feel better soon.

God bless you all 4.
Love Lizzy

I am awfully sorry to hear about Mrs. A feeling poorly. You are daily in my
thoughts.

ep oooooooof


"Marvin The Paranoid Android" <marvinparanoidandroid@hotmail.com> wrote in
message news:484eb802$0$2866$ec3e2dad@unlimited.usenetmons ter.com...
> It's been over a week since we went to the Emerg.
>
> Today she got a hold of her rheumatologist who told her to increase her
> prednisone to 60 mg per day.
>
> She's experiencing a great deal of discomfort. The inflammation around
> her heart and lung is bad. We went to the family doctor yesterday for
> help in the pain management but so far it hasn't kicked in. She's unable
> to do anything unassisted.
>
> I had to call the owner this morning and get him to go in to cover for me
> tonight. I like the guy. But I don't think he wants to cover for me. I
> hate asking him to.
>
> I've been doing the usual dance of frustration with my kids trying to get
> them to 'just do what I ask' ... asking for help becomes this idiotic
> discussion of what the other sibling does or does not do ... I remind them
> with some passion that it is ONLY ME that's asking for help.
>
> Last night I was sweating my guts out in a 100F bakery working like a dog
> arguing with my 14 yr old over the phone to spend 20 mins in our air
> conditioned kitchen to wash the fucking dishes ... to my great dismay I
> came home to a sink full of unwashed dishes.
>
> My stress levels are not in a good place.
>
> Mrs A's employer (Feds) suggested she consider medical retirement. It'd
> be 70% of her current earnings.
>
> Yes, it will pass.
>
> But I just really hate going thru all of this right this very moment.
>
> -- Marvin
>
> Prayers, healing vibes and calming thoughts all greatly appreciated.
>
>
> --
> I don't smoke. I smell like bread. Life is Good.

(((Marv))) Sorry to hear Mrs. Droid isn't doing well mate. Can imagine
that gets your stress levels out of whack. So let me remind you that
buying a gun and waving it around at strategic moments gets more
dishes done than asking and arguing. Stay strong you android you and
wish the Mrs. well,
Robin.


"Marvin The Paranoid Android" <> schreef in bericht ...
> It's been over a week since we went to the Emerg.
>
> Today she got a hold of her rheumatologist who told her to increase her
> prednisone to 60 mg per day.
>
> She's experiencing a great deal of discomfort. The inflammation around
> her heart and lung is bad. We went to the family doctor yesterday for
> help in the pain management but so far it hasn't kicked in. She's
> unable to do anything unassisted.
>
> I had to call the owner this morning and get him to go in to cover for
> me tonight. I like the guy. But I don't think he wants to cover for
> me. I hate asking him to.
>
> I've been doing the usual dance of frustration with my kids trying to
> get them to 'just do what I ask' ... asking for help becomes this
> idiotic discussion of what the other sibling does or does not do ... I
> remind them with some passion that it is ONLY ME that's asking for help.
>
> Last night I was sweating my guts out in a 100F bakery working like a
> dog arguing with my 14 yr old over the phone to spend 20 mins in our air
> conditioned kitchen to wash the fucking dishes ... to my great dismay I
> came home to a sink full of unwashed dishes.
>
> My stress levels are not in a good place.
>
> Mrs A's employer (Feds) suggested she consider medical retirement. It'd
> be 70% of her current earnings.
>
> Yes, it will pass.
>
> But I just really hate going thru all of this right this very moment.
>
> -- Marvin
>
> Prayers, healing vibes and calming thoughts all greatly appreciated.
>
>
> --
> I don't smoke. I smell like bread. Life is Good.

Marvin The Paranoid Android wrote:
> It's been over a week since we went to the Emerg.
>
> Today she got a hold of her rheumatologist who told her to increase her
> prednisone to 60 mg per day.
>
> She's experiencing a great deal of discomfort. The inflammation around
> her heart and lung is bad. We went to the family doctor yesterday for
> help in the pain manageme