Didn't work out...still lost and confused!

Well, the group home for DT didn't work out...and I had convinced myself that "this time" it would. As I understand, after all the waiting and paperwork that we have done...the group home isn't going to do all that is required to become an adult living facility and so DT doesn't qualify to live there. I'm so disappointed, I really had thought that this home was the "one" that we were waiting for...the one that was coming and all the other disappointments would be forgotten. This was the worst of all because it would have been great! I'm sooooo ready to live closer to work, and stop spending so much time and money driving back and forth to Richmond! Now I have to decide whether to move to Williamsburg and suck it up so that DT will be where she needs to be...or do I finally get to do what I want to do for me? I have such a headache right now I can't even think...I'll blog more later.

Still waiting

Well, it's been weeks since I blogged last and I have kept waiting to see if I'd have great news about Danielle and the group home, but no...still haven't gotten that straight. I'm in the process of doing all the paperwork again and it seems like they are making it as hard as possible. I just really think this would be the best possible thing that could happen, so it's frustrating. Everything I do after this will be dependent on what happens with Danielle...and I can't do anything until it's solved. Really is making me crazy! Looked at a couple houses in Williamsburg, townhouses to rent or to buy, and also up nearer to Richmond which would make things much easier for me. Well, we'll see what happens once I finally have the time to get everything sent in.

I'm off to get some ice cream with Danielle while I have a few minutes before they call me to work. I have been working alot...very physically demanding jobs and am in great pain. *L* I'm glad that it was my last night having to work that job last night and really truly hope I get an easy job tonight, and maybe that I'll even get to sleep a little more before they call me tonight! That would be great!!! Well, more news to come later but ice cream is calling us now.

It's August already???

I cannot believe that it is already Aug 2008! Where does the time go! I have been living in Claremont for a whole year! Amazing how long transition times can go on when you still have no idea what you should do. I'm thankful that I have such wonderful friends and had the opportunity to have this year to figure out what I'm going to do. Things are still up in the air for a little longer but soon I will decide and take my first steps toward home ownership! There is a new group home opening up in Williamsburg this month and it's very nice! The woman who will be the primary caregiver is very nice, and the set up and location would be perfect for Danie. I went to visit and get the tour last week now we are just waiting to see if Danie can get in there. Has to do with legalities, lables and stuff like that, but it would be a great start for us both if it works out. Danie hasn't seen it, because it's bad enough when I get my hopes up...no need for her to be disappointed too, so we'll wait and see what they say on Aug 10th. If she gets in there then I will be looking to buy a house closer to Richmond for work. There are less expensive areas to buy than Williamsburg and I wouldn't need to live there if Danie isn't with me. If she is staying with me then my options are to look for a townhouse, or rent for a year with the option to buy a beautiful house in Williamsburg. It's more expensive than I'd like, but it's a great house in an older, safe, and friendly neighborhood. Well, I've gone on and on without actually saying anything and now I'm feeling like I'd better get off the computer and get to work. I marked off sick last night because although I had just worked from 12:35AM to 11:00AM, they would have called me again last night to go to Rocky Mount. My brother and his wife were here in VA because they drove my daughter and my nieces' sons back home after letting them vacation with them all last month in NH, and we all decided to go to Busch Gardens to hear the Charlie Daniel's Band play. It was well worth it, but I also have to get a million things done today while I have the chance. Can't mark off sick often but sometimes it can't be helped.
Still can't believe it Aug of 2008 though!!!

Got a minute

Well, I'm second out on the list and then my off-days are supposed to start at midnight. Hope I get sent somewhere so that they won't start until I get back home. Need Wed morning off to get TJ to the airport. :( The movers come tomorrow but she has to have everything packed. Still not sure how it will possibly work...bringing our cat and dog here to my friends...she already has an outside cat and 7 very large dogs in the house! My dog looks like a pipsqueek next to them...and to top things off she doesn't even think she's a dog or play well with others! I really do need to move, but still can't decide what is the best place without having more information. That's what I should be doing the days I get off...but will just help TJ any way I can and spend time with her while I have the chance. I'm happy living here, but it's just too crowded and I keep making it worse. Had to get an even bigger storage unit now that we've added some of TJ's furniture that she's not taking. I will use it when I get a place of my own and then when she gets a place of her own, she can have it back. Good plan, but right now it's just costing me money and taking up space. DT is still up in NH having a great time, when she's not complaining...treated everyone to ice cream sundae's with sprinkles and all the trimmings!!! MJ is always busy but still hasn't gotten a job!! That's another reason I need to move, he'd be alot closer to where ever he gets a job and wouldn't have any reason to be late. It's beautiful living out here in the country and the people are very friendly...but if you miss the ferry...you will be late. I have a long drive, but it doesn't require the ferry ride. OK, off to get a million important things done today. *L*

New to this

Hi, thought I'd give this a try...although managing to keep up with things...well let's just say it's not my strong point. I like reading my friends blogs though...so I will do my best when I can get to the computer. Maybe it will help me to put things into perspective if I write them down. So many things in my life are up in the air right now don't know where to begin sometimes. Even navigating this website will be a struggle...as I have found out in the last few minutes. *L* Off to get stuff done before they call me to work but will try to tell of our wonderful trip to NH and MA later today if I'm still home.