tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-610184634972072534.post2323649804384438737..comments2023-03-29T11:17:10.599+01:00Comments on THE GIGGLE FEST: Would you work 100 plus hours a week for pennies?Lyndylouhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/18133867788700520182noreply@blogger.comBlogger25125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-610184634972072534.post-74806193952552144262013-01-24T22:02:26.742+00:002013-01-24T22:02:26.742+00:00I totally agree and I will try not to let them get...I totally agree and I will try not to let them get to me :)Lyndylouhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/18133867788700520182noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-610184634972072534.post-69757729293418325292013-01-24T22:01:34.503+00:002013-01-24T22:01:34.503+00:00Hi there, thanks for popping in. I agree that peop...Hi there, thanks for popping in. I agree that people really have no idea so letting them know can only be good.Lyndylouhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/18133867788700520182noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-610184634972072534.post-50968423033344419252013-01-22T23:53:54.944+00:002013-01-22T23:53:54.944+00:00I think people need to keep their mouths shut! Tha...I think people need to keep their mouths shut! That's what I think. I will never understand why people think it's OK to fly off at the mouth the way they do. You are a strong mommy! don't let naysayers bring you down. Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-610184634972072534.post-41208360548382063332013-01-19T23:59:09.579+00:002013-01-19T23:59:09.579+00:00Visiting from SITS! I'm glad to have read this...Visiting from SITS! I'm glad to have read this post. I think it's important to share all that you have to do in order to care for your son. It's a massive amount and people on the outside wouldn't truly understand without really seeing/reading first hand. Kudos to you. And, I hope he has a better week on the horizon.La Jolla Momhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11004191775959082056noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-610184634972072534.post-6702016040910127022013-01-18T09:42:07.024+00:002013-01-18T09:42:07.024+00:00Gotta have as much fun in your life as is possible...Gotta have as much fun in your life as is possible :)Lyndylouhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/18133867788700520182noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-610184634972072534.post-3849484994717777912013-01-18T09:41:27.564+00:002013-01-18T09:41:27.564+00:00I know you never realise how tough you are until y...I know you never realise how tough you are until you are put in that position :)Lyndylouhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/18133867788700520182noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-610184634972072534.post-86085990976629063122013-01-18T09:40:39.250+00:002013-01-18T09:40:39.250+00:00Ditto xDitto xLyndylouhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/18133867788700520182noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-610184634972072534.post-13579344797996102802013-01-18T09:39:08.905+00:002013-01-18T09:39:08.905+00:00Ditto xDitto xLyndylouhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/18133867788700520182noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-610184634972072534.post-25305435356261279952013-01-18T09:13:31.992+00:002013-01-18T09:13:31.992+00:00Skippy, I love that you feel so passionately about...Skippy, I love that you feel so passionately about us that you felt the need to rant <3 I am not religious but I am spiritual and I am very grateful for your prayers, I don't know what I would have done without my lovely Holly to be totally silly with. She really is the ying to my yang. <br /><br />I went through the why Jack, why us, year's ago but not in the way you think. I couldn't understand why, if there was a god, he would possibly give a child like Jack to me, who knew so little about disability, doctors etc etc.<br /><br />I know that although it is tough, to not have him would be the worst of the worst so that is why I focus on the positive as much as possible.<br /><br />Love and hugs to you Lynne xxxxLyndylouhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/18133867788700520182noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-610184634972072534.post-60926065516764811982013-01-18T09:06:34.828+00:002013-01-18T09:06:34.828+00:00They would have to sleep for a week if they spent ...They would have to sleep for a week if they spent 24 hrs in my shoes! lol hugs to you to :)Lyndylouhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/18133867788700520182noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-610184634972072534.post-49150449509962618802013-01-18T09:05:33.632+00:002013-01-18T09:05:33.632+00:00That is so so true. The more money they have, the ...That is so so true. The more money they have, the less tax they feel they should pay!Lyndylouhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/18133867788700520182noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-610184634972072534.post-10195885211105469552013-01-18T09:04:15.096+00:002013-01-18T09:04:15.096+00:00Julie, I am dreading the guardianship palaver! I h...Julie, I am dreading the guardianship palaver! I have an electric shaver, it's been charged for forever but still not used it...eek!Lyndylouhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/18133867788700520182noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-610184634972072534.post-8602599792673796252013-01-18T09:03:01.493+00:002013-01-18T09:03:01.493+00:00Yes the cuts are causing so much worry and sufferi...Yes the cuts are causing so much worry and suffering to the people who genuinely need the support. David Cameron should really be ashamed. Jack really is so so gorgeous and I love stealing cuddles from my boy xLyndylouhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/18133867788700520182noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-610184634972072534.post-21671602337147233112013-01-17T18:08:57.374+00:002013-01-17T18:08:57.374+00:00Im glad you at least had a fun time with your frie...Im glad you at least had a fun time with your friend!Tesshttp://www.sixfeetunderblog.comnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-610184634972072534.post-16257730519174571802013-01-17T15:16:25.919+00:002013-01-17T15:16:25.919+00:00All I can say is that I'm in awe of you and al...All I can say is that I'm in awe of you and all you do! Good thing you are so tough :)..<br /><br />Your darling kids are sure growing up! Shaving? holycow! So nice you and Holly have such a wonderful realationship. <br /><br />Take it easy.Kelliehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14363876851539226250noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-610184634972072534.post-76702537386086760612013-01-16T21:53:28.924+00:002013-01-16T21:53:28.924+00:00Reading it like this really says it like it is, an...Reading it like this really says it like it is, and still you keep on smiling :) Inspirational as always xxLooking for Blue Skyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10010049814419812468noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-610184634972072534.post-5538897972121596552013-01-16T02:10:00.481+00:002013-01-16T02:10:00.481+00:00Grrrrrrr. I am sure you can hear my teeth gnashing...Grrrrrrr. I am sure you can hear my teeth gnashing across the pond on your behalf. HOW DARE that arse [excuse me] says you and Jack are a drain? That's the problem with ignorant people - they think they know it all and in fact, know nothing and it shows. I think I would be first [but not the only] in line to give him/her a good smack. I am not one for physical violence, but in this case? I would make a quick exception.<br /> <br />I think we have all said it before - and we/I truly mean it - how DO you do it? I understand the whys - as a Mother I understand the deep and abiding love we have for our children and would put our lives on the line for all of our babies, but you literally do daily. I mean how have you not collapsed from sheer exhaustion? Even on my very best day years ago I doubt, no, I KNOW, I would not have the wherewithal that you do and I certainly would never be able to keep such an upbeat attitude about it all. How do you not constantly question "WHY?" Why Jack? Why you? I know that Jack is a teenager now so you have probably already gone through those type of questions - and I do, so much, admire you and Holly for your strength and humor in your daily lives. It would destroy most people I know, me included.<br />Healthcare, such as your country and Canada have, are greatly envied here in the states as we pay quite dearly for what healthcare we can get, but I see repeatedly that there are benefits and downfalls to each, especially when it comes to long term and respite care. Once we have paid our premiums we are able to see doctors of our choosing, but when it comes to anything long term [lifetime like Jack's] there is usually a monetary cap - which has never made sense to me - what? They expect that the patient's life expectancy is only a $1 Million USD? So when that well runs dry, what then? The patient is to die? Or the family is just to figure something else out? Don't the insurance companies think we would've been doing that to begin with if we could? The government programs are a good stop gap in that they have no limits, but the paperwork is as frustrating here as I am sure it is there. I don't know exactly where I am going with this - and try as I might to empathize, I know that I can't because I have never had to jump through the hoops or deal with what you have. I certainly sympathize, with good faith, but through the tears I have as I read your post, I know that you are special woman with a capacity that God gives to very few people and I know that as lucky as we are all to know you and call you friend, Jack [and Holly] are the luckiest in have a Mom just like you.<br />Please know, and I mean this from my heart, that you three are always first in my prayers. I know we all have different beliefs and I don't know yours, so I hope that doesn't offend you in anyway, but is the only thing I can offer in the form of a hug and friendship from so far away. Otherwise if we were in the same town I would pack of Wallene, you and Holly and we would ALL rock out in Oscarz. giggle - So funny you mentioned doing that with your daughter because Wallene and I did the SAME EXACT thing in the parking lot of our local clothing store the other night. All these young people in their workout gear were walking to the adjacent gym and we caught quite a few smiling at the two of us acting like goofs, while the car [literally shook - Oscarz isn't exactly big y'know heehee] and they could hear our singing and the music through our closed windows. Hey, if it made their night more smiley? Good - because it sure left us in tears. Nice to have the girls we do, isn't it Lyndy? All our children are blessings, but sometimes you have to go and be one on one with each of them, to let loose and make the memories for a lifetime.<br />Okay, okay - I have blathered on long enough, but please know I am always thinking of you all. Love always, Skip!SkippyMomhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09479661523059481730noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-610184634972072534.post-3360477085847282452013-01-15T21:39:17.913+00:002013-01-15T21:39:17.913+00:00I know Janie! The things people say sometimes shoc...I know Janie! The things people say sometimes shocks me to the core but I am a great believer in Karma, you chuck it out there and it will come back to you ten fold. People truly have no idea, different story when it happens to them or their relatives :)Lyndylouhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/18133867788700520182noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-610184634972072534.post-80473809988536371842013-01-15T21:35:50.676+00:002013-01-15T21:35:50.676+00:00Hey Georgie, it's just the usual stuff :( Yes,...Hey Georgie, it's just the usual stuff :( Yes, I wish you were able to visit, you know you can come any time you like, you are always welcome, especially since you make such a mean cup of tea! xxxLyndylouhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/18133867788700520182noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-610184634972072534.post-79542726368143661752013-01-15T21:25:14.565+00:002013-01-15T21:25:14.565+00:00First, your kids are amazingly gorgeous. Second, I...First, your kids are amazingly gorgeous. Second, I wish the gov't overseers would come and walk in your shoes for 24 hours (as would anyone else who says families like yours are a "drain"). <br /><br />You are a true inspiration. Hugs to you and your lovely boy and girl. Shellyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04930262815304757150noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-610184634972072534.post-33004731194191165762013-01-15T10:28:08.555+00:002013-01-15T10:28:08.555+00:00Lynne, your day - just ONE day - would exhaust ALL...Lynne, your day - just ONE day - would exhaust ALL of those ignorant dolts who say stupid things like 'drain on the system.' They also seem to be the same people who stand around at parties bragging about how their accountant is brilliant enough to ensure that they don't have to pay any tax, yet don't have the wit to realise, therefore, that they contribute nothing to society.<br /><br />Your ability to find and enjoy having a laugh is a very special one!MedicatedMoohttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08609190990579743429noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-610184634972072534.post-17742139072246850052013-01-15T09:11:12.959+00:002013-01-15T09:11:12.959+00:00Lynne - i'm totally with you girl.
Even tho Pe...Lynne - i'm totally with you girl.<br />Even tho Peter is physically ok, his developmental delays mean he is vulnerable and with strangers could be trusting. So i can't leave him at, let him go off on his own the way that most 23 yo can.<br />Then i have his support to keep on top on, his respite to organise, running battles with the social workers.............. (you didn't mention that one)<br />Then the guardianship to deal with - i need to keep details, let them know what Peter's money is spent on.......<br /><br />Truly, some of these politicians should come and do our jobs for us.<br /><br />Holly - Like Louise and Paul - is great - but that's a whole other story - we don't want them to feel they "HAVE" to be there to help. <br /><br />We wonder WHY we are raving bamsticks!!!!<br /><br /><br />Oh - and i HATE the shaving bit as well. Buy an electric shaver - no nicking and blood that way, Still never get it right, so i get Matthew or Paul to do the dirty every so often - will send one of them up to help if needed!!! Juliehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00609645828842316013noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-610184634972072534.post-58051520910317616052013-01-15T09:02:11.973+00:002013-01-15T09:02:11.973+00:00wHAT DO i think? I think you are an absolute saint...wHAT DO i think? I think you are an absolute saint, my friend. It really is criminal how they are cutting these disability payments. I always say to my husband that it's hard enough having a child like that in the first place, without all this extra worry . It really is ridiculous how even Millionaires can claim child benefit and heating allowance etc., when they are cutting benefits with REAL needs. I'm sorry to hear that poor Jack hasn't been so well again. Beautiful photo of the two of you together. He really is such a gorgeous, handsome lad. It's wonderful how you can have so much laughter and fun with Holly. I guess it helps to keep you sane. Take care, and don't let the buggers get you down!! xxSouthhamsdarlinghttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12285980805569582676noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-610184634972072534.post-32141378235521260922013-01-15T02:00:32.182+00:002013-01-15T02:00:32.182+00:00I get so tired of hearing "if you don't w...I get so tired of hearing "if you don't want to work then you shouldn't have a place to live and food to eat" and "lazy people just want the government to take care of them." How could anyone think YOU are lazy with all you do? And what about people who want jobs but can't find them or can't work at their former professions because of injuries? What are we supposed to do? Work at those jobs anyway and make our pain worse? Thank God for Holly.<br /><br />Love,<br />JanieJanie Junebughttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10573607241326291404noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-610184634972072534.post-61216847075605509162013-01-14T22:56:02.957+00:002013-01-14T22:56:02.957+00:00Oh Lynne, I'm so sorry to read that Jack has h...Oh Lynne, I'm so sorry to read that Jack has had a bad week :( I'm glad you've got Holly to keep you laughing though - she's very good at that! Wish I could come back up and help, even if it is only running around fetching things, or letting you sit down, put your feet up for a wee while, and popping the kettle on :) No doubt I'll be seeing you again soon! Keep on laughing :)<br /><br />Georgia xxxxxAnonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16225852535601095845noreply@blogger.com