Well friends, I hope your week was better than mine.
By writersedge
@writersedge (22563)
United States
March 13, 2010 8:35pm CST
My brother was in a car accident. He was being taken by a worker to go shopping. The car they were in was hit from behind by a drunk driver at 10 AM. They tried to notify me while I was subbing in-school suspension (phones are supposed to be off while you're in school). My brother is OK. He's sore all over. The next day, he had to have two teeth removed. They still did it. So now he's feeling awful.
One of my other brothers lost a job, got another, but then that boss went on vacation, so he is not working again until he comes back.
First my husband was told he wouldn't be laid-off. Then the next day, he was told he'll probably be bumped. He went to bed early. This roller coaster of you have a job, you don't have a job, well maybe you haven't got a job has been a soap opera for months. He's been trying to look at the bright side, but that finally took its toll. I've never seen him so tired looking.
A friend wanted to go to one of the cancer centers of America, but she has the wrong stage of cancer. She went through mood swings including hysteria during the course of 4 hours. So I tried to find words of comfort and I said I would research and find what I could find for her. We explored all kinds of things that I could look into for her. So I just spent hours online trying to find everything I could. She's got her own roller coaster going, she has hope, she doesn't have hope. She can't see why she's going through all this torture. I went through this with my Mother, only my Mother had some different ways of looking at things than she does.
I seem to be tired all the time. I think my blood pressure is probably not good again and I probably finally have the diabetes my parents had only 10 years later (they were in their 40s and I'm in my 50s). I really haven't had the money to buy the foods that are best for me and the food people give us ranges from really good to lots of junk. So I'm on a food roller coaster.
STOP THE ROLLER COASTERS, I just want to get off. Ever feel like that? Now I need words of encouragement. Next week or some week has got to be better, doesn't it, I hope anyway. Hope your week is going better than mine.
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16 responses
@GardenGerty (160883)
• United States
14 Mar 10
My week has been better, in many ways, than yours, but I just want to assure you that I will pray for all of your situations. You are a blessing to your friend with cancer, and I hope that the good energy you share with her by doing research helps her feel less hopeless. So, is your hubby bumped or not bumped? Whatever is going to happen will happen, he has done all he can by being a good employee, I hope his job holds on.Take care of your own health, so that you can continue helping others.
@writersedge (22563)
• United States
14 Mar 10
He's tired of it all. Not bumped yet. But any day he could be.
So many people have lost their jobs that hundreds apply for a job now that people didn't even want before.
I have no answers for people with cancer. If she's going to die anyway (according to them), why are they torturing her with chemo and radiation? I think she should ask her Doctors.
@cobrateacher (8432)
• United States
14 Mar 10
So sorry, Edge.
You really have had a horrible time of it.I honestly wish I knew of a way to make things a lot better in a hurry, but I don't. I just hope it will stop affecting you so severely, so you can maintain your health. Your friends are with you all the way!
I managed, somehow, to get so sick of things going badly that it just doesn't get to me much any more. I hold our hope for us both that things will get better!
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@lingli_78 (12822)
• Australia
14 Mar 10
i'm so sorry to hear about what you have to go through this week... sounds that you haven't really had a good week at all... i hope things will get better for you from now on and the roller coaster will stop in the following weeks to come... please be strong and don't give up hope... i'll keep you in my prayer... take care and have a nice day...
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@writersedge (22563)
• United States
15 Mar 10
Thank you for keeping me in your prayers. I appreciate it. I hope things go well for you this week, too. Take care.
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@mslena75 (561)
• United States
14 Mar 10
I'm sorry that you have had such a rough week! I know I have been through times in my life when it just seems one thing after another kept happening with no let up at all. Stress is also bad for your health, not that there is always anything that you can do about it. As for the job situation, I think there are SO many people going through the same things right now. Sometimes when I am going through things, I remind myself to just get through one day at a time. Every day that I can make it is one more day at least! Just remember, nothing lasts forever, either good or bad.
PLEASE look out for your own health. Diabetes will kill you if you don't take care of yourself. It runs rampant in my family and have lost a few loved ones due to the after effects of it on the body. Clip coupons, shop at Aldi's, and check in your area to see if Angel Food Ministries is available. That is a good way to get healthful food for cheap.
@writersedge (22563)
• United States
14 Mar 10
I'm buying cheap food. The hormones in the cheap stuff is making my menapause and lack of sleep come back. The expensive stuff it what doesn't have hormones in it. I'd have to give up all dairy and all meat to stop this hormone problem or buy all expensive. I went though menopause for 5 years and now when I eat this stuff, I have problems again.
I hope next week is better.
Everything can kill you. If it's not diabetes, it's something else. I think my family isn't supposed to last past 30 or 40 or whatever age we start breaking down. Helping out someone with Cancer who is terminal isn't helping my attitude and outlook any.
@Hatley (163776)
• Garden Grove, California
14 Mar 10
hi writersedge so unds like you are trying to be a good person to everyone but you,you need some me time it sounds like. I can really
sympathize as my son is stillout of work after having been laid off, this has been a whole year, and I had to enter this tiresome retirementcenter simply to have a place to live as we were evicted when we ran out of money to pay the rent. so life does tend to bash us all.
Hey I am a diabetic, been one now for many years and withe modern medicine and proper diet and exercise and keeping your weight down you can live a great life and live to a ripe old ag e. I am 83 so see I amn doing okay too. You must have some time for yourself so you can help; your hubby and your friends,but first you have to get untired and happified too. good luck, sneak in some relaxation some way. 
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@writersedge (22563)
• United States
14 Mar 10
I'm trying. It's my husband's birthday today. I need to get cleaning. So tired.
@writersedge (22563)
• United States
14 Mar 10
I'm sorry you lost your home and your son has not had a job for a year. I hope he gets one. I don't have money for proper diet and right now, I don't even care if I exercise, I just want to sleep. Take care.
@krisnel (498)
• Philippines
15 Mar 10
every person in this world had experiencing some trials. just remember the sayings when it rains it pours. the things that happen to you lately will keep you as a strong person. you have to expect the unexpected. tomorrow will be a great day for you.
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@writersedge (22563)
• United States
15 Mar 10
Thank you, my husband's birthday was nice.
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@bdugas (3578)
• United States
14 Mar 10
So sorry to hear about your bad week, I think I am on that coaster with you, I have 2 sons, both quit their jobs within days apart, I was so shocked, one to finish school, he will have a masters when he finishes, the other if 18 hours a day isn't enough for them then he said guess he in wrong job. But at a time like this. My hubby is disabled and became that way 7 months after we got married, i watch him every day as he lays around not able to do much, and the coaster he must be on. My health done went when he got hurt all the fighting of social security, the lawyers, the company, I finally ended up having a major heart attack at the age of 51 from the stress, don't let that happen to you. It seems that every day has a black cloud hanging over it, but you know what, it has to get better dont' think it can get any worse. So just hang on cause it got to get better sooner, I know so many employers are laying off and picking and choosing who can work. But it can't stay this way forever. I just thank god each and every day that he lets us wake up in the mornings to give us another chance at fixing it. I will add you to my prayers and cheer up you aren't the only one in this mess. We are right there with you.
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@writersedge (22563)
• United States
14 Mar 10
It sounds like we're all in a mess here. I hope things pick up for all of us. Thanks for your prayers, I need them. I will pray that things get better for you, too. Take care
@carmelanirel (20942)
• United States
19 Mar 10
I am so sorry, I hope things are slowing down for you by now..
@writersedge (22563)
• United States
19 Mar 10
Things seem to be going better now. Thanks and take care.
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@JenInTN (27514)
• United States
14 Mar 10
It does often seem like when it rains, it pours. I know your having a really tough time but it really will get better for you. The most comforting thing can be that there is nowhere to look but up sometimes. I hate the roller coasters but they do eventually let you off.
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@writersedge (22563)
• United States
14 Mar 10
Today is my huband's birthday, so I hope I get to get off soon! Maybe today will be it. Thanks and take care.
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@geniustiger (1694)
• Philippines
14 Mar 10
So very sad story you had. It is not easy to bear really.
Just be calm and face it , sometimes we do not know what
path are we going through. This is the test of God to
wherever our faiths to Him specially in bad times.
I think you are very strong for it and I salute you
on that way. Go to your relatives and ask some help
and everything for your brothers and yourself too.
Ask some advices to your veru close friends and do
what you think is best for you and your family.
It is so burden, If I am the sister still same feeling
you had too. But do not lose faith of whoever your God
and you will provided I'm pretty sure of it.
@writersedge (22563)
• United States
14 Mar 10
Thanks, I hope things get better soon. Thanks for your words of encouragement. Take care.
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@trisha27 (3494)
• United States
14 Mar 10
I'm sorry that your week has turned out to be so bad. I've had things like that happen to me every once in awhile and it really starts to wear you down. Not like what you've gone through, but it was no fun going on that roller coaster. Well, anyways, believe me, there will be a light at the end of the tunnel and also remember that you are the only one who is going through alot of bad things that are turning their week into a bad one. I promise and I do believe that next week will be way better then this week has been.
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@writersedge (22563)
• United States
15 Mar 10
Thank you, I hope this week is better, too.
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@MrKennedy (1978)
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14 Mar 10
I'm sorry to hear you had such a cr***y week writersedge It seems everything just hit you all at once.
I have had that before, some weeks roll by without much happening, then you get that one bad week where all of life's tragedys and drama are dumped on you at once. It sucks
It seems everything just hit you all at once.
I have had that before, some weeks roll by without much happening, then you get that one bad week where all of life's tragedys and drama are dumped on you at once. It sucks2 people like this
@writersedge (22563)
• United States
14 Mar 10
I hope next week is better. Then maybe I'll feel better. Thanks and take care.
@besthope44 (12123)
• India
14 Mar 10
Dear friend, sorry to hear this. But dont loose hope..you are gonna have a bright and great weeks.. You know there is saying when you face all problems on a same day, it means you are gonna have a long years of happiness. So cheer up, all your problems will go like passing clouds and showers of happiness will pour on u and ur family.. God Bless!!
@writersedge (22563)
• United States
14 Mar 10
I hope you're right. That's a very nice saying. Thanks and take care.
@louisefrank (356)
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14 Mar 10
I'm so sorry you have had such a dreadful week. It might sound simplistic to say it - and I don't mean it as such - but we all NEED bad times now and again to really appreciate the good times. So now I'm sending you positive thoughts so the coming week will be much, much better - and the following week even better.
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@writersedge (22563)
• United States
14 Mar 10
Today is my husband's birthday, so maybe it will be better. I hope the next few weeks get better. This was the worst of the last few weeks, so I hope the only way it can go is up!. Thanks and take care.
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@chenxiaoyue_713 (2165)
• China
14 Mar 10
Hi, friend. I'm really sorry for all about this. It's more than one could bear.
As we are living in this world, we can never predict what's going to happen in the days ahead. Disaster may fall on us at any time, yet we can do nothing but face it. Don't take it personally. It's something that we human beings can never succeed in eliminating. But still, we need faith in ourselves that tough times never last but tough people do. You're presently under great pressure and in an agony, but let me advise you not to be too upset to influence your daily life and work. The difficult times will soon pass away, and what's in front of you will be a promising and peaceful days.
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@writersedge (22563)
• United States
14 Mar 10
I guess things could be worse. I could be in an actual disaster. Thanks and take care.
@pergammano (7682)
• Canada
14 Mar 10
My goodness pye, I wished I could "flip" the switch, and turn this madness off for you....but all I can do, is pray..hold you in my heart & thoughts! What really concerns me, is your health..YOU must take care of it, you are so needed by so many persons right now, which is extremely draining...I want you to take "a little time, each day" just for you, you must start eating right, even tho' complicated right now. You can only be good to others, if you are good to yourself. Please, pye, things will get better and you need to be healthy to enjoy the better times. Take Care...and Cheers!
@pergammano (7682)
• Canada
14 Mar 10
I am sorry, I really blew this...Writer'sedge...all this was meant for you...the feeling is still the same....DUH! Sorry...my last Month has been quite similar, not as bad...but two deaths (stepson & Mother) a week apart...and you can tell I am not functioning well either! Take care, please!
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@pergammano (7682)
• Canada
16 Mar 10
Thank you so kindly...dear friend. I am rallying much better, and starting to sleep...dreamless..Thank goodness. You, too are in my prayers, and your poor dear husband facing such "unknowing"...It has to be a better year, maybe (hopefully) our difficult times are over. Take care and Cheers!
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@writersedge (22563)
• United States
14 Mar 10
Don't worry about it pergammano, I know you've been going though rough times, too. I'm sorry about the two deaths so close together. Mourning one and now two people. I'll pray for you. I hope you will find some kind of comfort. Thanks and take care.
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