This past month has been crazy stressful.
DH's job continues to look for ways to cut corners, which ultimately is going to cost workers a substantial amount...between health care provider changes, travel provider changes, hour cutbacks....egads. We keep skimming expenses. But it still is frustrating. I am grateful he still has a job.
Thankfully, I am getting a promotion at work soon, and I think the increase in my pay will offset most of the financial hit. I will find out in the next few weeks.
We are taking a cruise next weekend to Mexico. This was planned and paid for long before all this job stuff happened, and we could seriously use the break. Thankfully cruises to Mexico from the west coast are fairly inexpensive. Its our first and we are excited to give cruising a try!
Z update:
We have an important hearing coming up for the kids. Unfortunately, the bio family, rather than focus on fixing whats broke and creating a safe environment themselves (rehab, parenting classes, home visits, etc) are denying there is a problem, and rather, are doing everything possible to disqualify DD2 as a viable placement option. (false reports to her job, the police, child walfare, etc) The stress is taking its toll. Because of the constant distractions, DD2 lost her job. But she is keeping the best interests of the Kids at the forefront. Thankfully, the false accusations are all failing flat, the agencies are seeing right through this... and its only making the case stronger for the kids being removed permanently. I am concerned about whats next once they realize this latest barrage didn't work. DD2 will likely get a restraining order, just to help protect herself and the kids.
The hearing cant come soon enough. Their tactics are definitely out of our way of thinking...who knew it would get this ugly.
If only they would put this much effort into self reflection and counseling...
Jobs, a cruise and an update on the kids
November 5th, 2016 at 03:43 pm
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We have a close relative who foster adopted kids #9 & #10 from a similar situation. I believe the BM was incarcerated most/all of that time. I keep thinking this is the drama that Foster kids #1 - 2 (or 3 or 4) and their foster parents must have gone through.
It takes very special people to take on these kids and to deal with these situations. ((HUGS))
November 5th, 2016 at 04:54 pm 1478364895
Wonder what cruise line you're taking. I hope it's ok to mention most people take way more stuff than they use and it's frustrating to deal with luggage given the size of the cabins. We thought the ship sponsored excursions were horribly overpriced and opted to use the locals whose vans were conveniently near the dock [at about half the cost]. We printed off the excursion details before leaving home. On two excursions, we joined other couples we'd met on board and split the cost + tip. The drivers/operators knew they had to get us back to the ship within our specified time frame.
November 6th, 2016 at 02:44 pm 1478443479
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November 6th, 2016 at 09:05 pm 1478466346
I was wondering how your husband was fairing in all the slope upheaval. The jobs up there are really being eliminated left and right and the remaining ones are chipped away at, it's awful. Hope he keeps his job as long as possible. Don't want you to have to go through what we're going through.
November 7th, 2016 at 07:13 am 1478502812