tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6774668429036828713.post3078030602549091902..comments2014-07-01T00:38:29.330-04:00Comments on everything you never wanted to know about me: As my world turns, these are the days of my life...TrustingPoethttp://www.blogger.com/profile/12933101011170736861noreply@blogger.comBlogger2125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6774668429036828713.post-58481233688946951302012-10-05T16:52:45.354-04:002012-10-05T16:52:45.354-04:00Thank you Josie. :)Going thru all of that was not ...Thank you Josie. :)Going thru all of that was not fun, but it was one of those times that once you are on the other side you can look back and say..."wow, if i made it thru that I can make it thru anything!" <br />As far as my employers go, yes they have a VERY retarded attendance policy... including the last day I missed because of the knives situation, I have missed a total of 2 1/2 days in the last 8 months. The other 2 were back in June. I dont consider that excessive, but they do! Unfortunetly as a single parent, anytime anything happens with any of the kids it always falls to me to be the one to take care of it... It has helped having T, even though he doesnt like to, he does step up when I need him most. And I agree, that disappearing act is not something I can tolerate. This is the first time he has ever done that to me though, and I am willing to forgive it...once. I have made it very clear my feelings on that. I told him if he needs to stay away, thats fine... but he WILL tell me where he is next time and not keep me scared and worried for hours on end, there is no excuse for it. TrustingPoethttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12933101011170736861noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6774668429036828713.post-53738357832868332762012-10-05T12:51:10.683-04:002012-10-05T12:51:10.683-04:00Wow, a terrible stretch of days indeed, including ...Wow, a terrible stretch of days indeed, including job stress, relationship stress, financial stress, and a Mom rightly worried about her son. Being a single mom is so difficult (I remember) and sometimes a relationship doesn't offer the relief one might hope for. Things go wrong with kids and families and I hope T is ready to accept his role if he decides to make that committment, otherwise you are always going to feel pulled in two directions and your children will feel that they are a problem or nuisance (been there, done that too). I feel for you on the bills, it's the eternal struggle, but I applaud you for having a plan and a budget, and in time you'll find a way to work past this speed bump too, maybe it will take another year to financial freedom, but if you are determined you will get there. BTW, I'm not a fan of folks doing the "disappearing act" in a relationship, we all need some "cooling off" time now and then, but not to check in is self-serving, intended to cause the other worry and stress, maybe even a form of punishment. Think hard on this one. I am so glad your son is now doing better, that was the scariest part of all, I hate conflicting diagnosis, but sounds like he is now doing just fine, and you managed to hold on to your job. Wow, they are tough employers unless you've missed a number of days previously. Hang in there, one day at a time! HUGS!Josie Two Shoeshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/18388032819905416258noreply@blogger.com