An update of sorts,my crazy life.

United States
December 7, 2009 11:06am CST
Well here is what has happened since I was last on mylot. The day before we were to do the closing on our new trailer my husband got fired. Let's just say he thought he was helping a customer out and it cost him his job. We went to sign papers on the 20th of last month for our new place,and about 10 minutes from the location our truck stalled out while on the bridge over the freeway. A few guys plus my husband pushed the truck to a safe place and he began to walk to the place we were to sign the papers. My friend picked myself and my daughter up and we found him about 4 minutes from the office. We signed the papers and then we all walked to a gas station until my other friend's parents could come pick us up. The new manager here was nice enough to leave the keys somewhere for us since it was after 7 pm by this time and it was on a Friday. We started moving stuff that night and got a lot done. Saturday we got most of the big stuff and by Sunday we spent our first night in our new home. My daughter took the move very well and really likes the new place despite the smaller size or her room and now no play room for her either. We still have no truck,and managed to get the last of our stuff out of the old place on the 30th,were the old park was nice enough(insert sarcasm here) to break into that home and change the locks,despite not having given me any legal documentation stated they were taking possession of it. We told them weeks ago we would be out by the end of the month,which to us meant midnight on the 30th,the guessed 9 am when they broke in. My daughter turned 7 on Thanksgiving and my dog died that night. Still no truck and still no fridge or washer and dryer. This new park gave us $500 to buy new appliances. Luckily we found some great deals on Black Friday and bought some. First night running the washer and dryer....we popped the main breaker to our trailer outside! So this new manager again was nice enough to call someone to come out and fix it around midnight and they fixed it within 15 minutes. Last week my daughter came home from school throwing up,she ended up having basically no seizure medication in her due to throwing up all day. Thursday morning she had a seizure and we called 911 to have her checked out. She has a virus and they had her hooked up to an IV until around 2 pm Thursday. They changed her one seizure meds to a different type of pill that won't taste so bad and help her to not gag as much which has been going on for over a month. I still have unpacked boxes and been a bit of a funk due to husband losing the job and not having any kind of transportation,but such is life. I swear if I didn't have bad luck I would have none at all! So do you ever feel like you are cursed?
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8 responses
• United States
11 Dec 09
Wow sweetie, I have no idea what to say about all of that (and I see that others have had the same issue). Amongst all the bad things, though, and there have been really bad things, it seems that some good things have happened as well. The new park manager seems to be a really nice person and has helped you out several times, so that is something to focus on and be thankful for. Also, you said that your little one's seizures have become less frequent since your move, which is really wonderful. I hope that they continue to remain not only fewer but also less severe when she does have them. I also hope the new year brings you nothing but joy, happiness and good health! I am sending a ton of hugs right along with Irish, so you should be feeling all our arms around you for comfort and protection. *HUGS*
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• United States
22 Dec 09
Purple Oh how I have missed ya my friend. The seizures started back up again but that could be from her having a virus and also from possibly still having whatever that old house had in her body,who knows. We are hanging in there as best we can,and trying to be thankful. Christmas is a bit of a let down because of lack of money but at least we can all be together for it this year,we went and picked up his son whom we haven't seen since last year.
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• United States
22 Dec 09
I agree purple,and I know the true reason for the season but also would love to buy the kids something even if it is a small thing. But us being together in the long run will outlast any gift we may give. I have been busy but am alive. I joined a traffic site that pays so I have been doing that alot. I hope to start being here more often though. Stay outta trouble and if you can't wait for me
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• United States
22 Dec 09
*runs and gives Angie such a big hug that it knocks her to the ground* Angie! How are you doing? I have missed you on here! You have come back on the perfect day, though, according to the alert that I got this morning from the site. I am sorry that the little one's seizures started back up again, but it definitely could be caused by a virus or chemical traces left behind in her system from the old place. The good news is that the effects of either of these should not last very long, so hopefully they will be better again soon. Yes, it is quite depressing when you do not have enough money to buy Christmas presents for your loved ones, even though that is not what the true meaning of the season is, in my opinion. It is still nice to be able to make our loved ones smile and be excited by receiving something that we took the time to buy for them because we knew they would like it. On the other hand, you are very blessed to be able to spend the holiday with your family. I would trade every present that I might get for years to come just for the chance to spend the holidays with my family, even if it is only this year.
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@camomom (7535)
• United States
10 Dec 09
You're life sounds like mine for most of my life. Things will get better. you are only handed what you can handle. I wish I could help you and your family. Hugs to you all.
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• United States
22 Dec 09
Sometimes i wonder how much God thinks I can handle I surprise myself sometimes when I look back at everything that has happened. But I am trying to stay positive for Christmas even though I can't buy for the kids this year. We did get to go pick up my step son which we haven't seen since last year.
@camomom (7535)
• United States
14 Jan 10
I'm sorry that I didn't see this sooner. I'm sorry about that. I hope you had a nice Christmas anyway. If I had known that you needed gifts, I may have been able to help.
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@gabs8513 (48686)
• United Kingdom
8 Dec 09
Yes many a time and I know it has to be terrible for him loosing his Job I am so sorry this happened I hope he can claim Money for being out of a job and help towards the Housing to Just try and take one thing at a time I hope little one is ok now I am also very sorry Sweetie that you have lost your Dog that is so sad Big Hugs to you
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• United States
22 Dec 09
Hey gabs sorry for not being around much,just as it seems one thing calms down something else becomes a problem. But for right now things are doing ok. I will update more later today but he got another job cleaning at night for his uncle,not much pay but something is better than nothing ya know.
@dawnald (85135)
• Shingle Springs, California
7 Dec 09
NO,but it sure feels as if you have been cursed. Calling all mylotters to pray for removal of curse, because I'm pretty sure that you have been through enough already!!!
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• United States
7 Dec 09
I agree and second the motion! By the way how are you hun? What ever became of the missing cat?
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@dawnald (85135)
• Shingle Springs, California
7 Dec 09
Been busy among other things. But I'm fine. Sunny never did come home though. :-(
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@bird123 (10632)
• United States
8 Dec 09
It's been that kind of a year for me as well. It's a sure sign of only one thing. SOMETHING GOOD IS COMING YOUR WAY REAL SOON!!!It's when everything is going great that you have to worry.
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• United States
22 Dec 09
I sure hope you are right for us both bird. Things go good one moment and then haywire the next. I feel my life is like a roller coaster ride.
@climber7565 (2579)
• United States
9 Dec 09
well if it wasn't because of what you share with us here I would have no clue as to have safe and shelter my life is. You sure have so much happen to you, one after the next. I almost feel you are just creative but then there must be something to all this. Do I feel as I am cursed? NO never. I feel that if something does happen to me is because of me not making good choices. I know God loves me and all of us and on that same note I feel you need to really pay attention to that an realize that despite all that happens to you God's grace is out there taking care of you and making things work out your way too. I do think also some things could be avoid if you and your husband would just pay attention to how you manage life and your things. Like that issue with the truck. I feel three things in life have to have priority: my roof, my car, my food, all else comes next. So I like to take care of that first and then all else.
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• United States
22 Dec 09
I wish I had made this stuff up,it would mean I could make money being a writer But nope this is my life and pretty much how it has been since I met my husband,which of course this is why he claims the Johnson curse. We manage as best we can and always take heed in every decision we make.
@Thoroughrob (11742)
• United States
7 Dec 09
I do, it must be something with vehicles. Ours is down too. It has been down for over 2 weeks. I am glad that you were able to get everything moved. Good luck in your new home. I hope you get unpacked soon and that your husband finds work soon.
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• United States
7 Dec 09
Yea maybe the cars and trucks of the world are slowly going on strike on us How is your son by the way?
@leenie50 (3992)
• United States
7 Dec 09
Hey Sweetie, It seems you've just joined my club. We have 2 vehicles that don't run. We have mabe 30 days left before the foreclosure people arrive. I am grateful I don't have an ill child. At least you got through the signing of your new home. Was it inspected and checked out well? Mu husband ha been out of work for over 2 1/2 years. That fact is trying to destroy me. I must stay strong but sometimes I wonder. Enjoy your new home and I pray that you all stay well. Love Ya Leenie
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• United States
7 Dec 09
Yes I try to stay strong as well but I have my moments,with Christmas coming up and the fact I couldn't even buy her a birthday gift and now this is a bit too much at times but it is what it is in the end. I hope things work out for you hun and I wish there was something I could do.