Matrika - The wind whispered your name to me...
 
 
 Ma> i'M NOT DOING SO GOOD.  I found out that I have another serious 
 Ma> infection again and may very well be diabetic to boot.  One more thing
 Ma> to accept (SIGN)!  At least I know about it.  What really hurt is that
 Ma> when I called a friend who I used to sponsor about it, she just blew
 Ma> me off like I'd called about a hang-nail.  She's been a real B****
 Ma> lately  and I know it's because she's trying to quit smoking (AGAIN);
 Ma> however,  I also suspect that repeated attempts to quit smoking are an
 Ma> excuse to  vent her anger all over everyone.  I'm also quite concerned
 Ma> because the last time she closed herself off to everyone again, like
 Ma> this, she had  an almost successful suicide attempt.  But there is
 Ma> nothing I can do -  and even if I could, I don't think I would.  I
 Ma> think I need to take  care of me and my own household now.
 
 It is a shame your friend reacted that way, but it could be because of
 trying to give up smoking..this is really no excuse..she could have been
 a bit more understanding...However, you do know that diabetes can be 
 controlled..it is not going to be easy, but I am sure you will be able
 to handle this..Perhaps if you watch your diet a bit, you will be able
 to take the pills..You are right, you need to take care of yourself and
 your household first...
 Ma> One good thing we went to that hearing on my husband's case against
 Ma> his former employer for discrimination - which we believe was refusal
 Ma> to  grant a reasonable accomodation so a disabled person could work. 
 Ma> It  went quite well - my husband presented his case very well indeed,
 Ma> in my opinion.  I don't know if he won or not; however, I do know he
 Ma> did a  superb job.  (I'm biased, I know, but I'm also his best critic
 Ma> and he  did really well.)  Also that small claims court case against
 Ma> the  company that trashed our exhaust system for us, he won.  
 
 It would be wonderful if your husband won this case, I am hoping that this
 is how things will work out..Glad he won the one in small claims court..
 that is great..something for him to be proud of, and you too...
 Ma> For me, it's nice to see him standing up for himself because usually
 Ma> he lets folks walk all over him - then comes home and vents the stress
 Ma> at  me.  This is something new he is trying.  Whether we lost or won
 Ma> the  case presented today - the bigger one - I think it put the former 
 Ma> employer on notice that there are LAWS in this country to protect the 
 Ma> workers that they may not have known could be so well enforced.  And, 
 Ma> whether or not we "win" or they "win", it cost them a bundle to pay
 Ma> for legal representation, so that might make it easier for the next
 Ma> person  they employ.  So it's not ALL bad news - it's just more of
 Ma> life, on  life's terms.
 
 As you say, if he is standing up for himself, this is a step in the right
 direction for both of you..and it may help others in the future...
 Ma> What a time to find out I'm diabetic - NO ICE CREAM in this heat?  OY!
 Ma> God/ess (or whatever) grant me the serenity to do WHAT??????
 Ma> (GRIN)
 If I remember right, you can still have sherbet..and I think they have
 some sort of diabetic ice cream out now...don't know how good it is..but
 if it is cold, that may help...My grandmother was a diabetic..she fell 
 and wound up with diabetes..from the shock..she was in her seventies..she
 learned to handle it..as I am sure you will..you and your HP..remember, 
 you are never alone...even if it feels like you are at times..
 Light, Love and Laughter
 Marie - Starwitch
... Books are the portals to new worlds.
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