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walt.ha ...@comcast.net (Walt Hanks)
Well, Comcast and I finally came to an understanding. Actually, I just gave in a networked my PC onto the cable modem. They said "Mac connectivity and usability isn't a high priority." Grrrrrrrr Anyway, you know about Amanda, so here are the rest of the updates.
Micah has a diagnosis finally - three actually. He has migraines, major depression, and adjustment disorder. The depression was probably started by his Acutane therapy, the migraines are genetic (from Wendy this time, not me), and the adjustment disorder flows from the other two.
Micah admitted in therapy that he had been "embelishing" his symptoms and episodes. He was p***ing out, but not staying out, and since hge got a lot of attention, some were not real at all. He admitted that his goal was to force us back to Utah.
So, he is finally up to a therapeutic dose on Effexor and he is making progress in therapy. We will be meeting with the school soon to work out a plan for getting him off Home & Hospital and back into his regular school. There is still a lot of work, but he's turned the corner.
There is also news on Wendy. She has accepted a faculty appointment at Gaulladet University in Washington DC. I think (hope) that this will be a good move for her. There are a lot of positives, including more than sufficient funding. The only real negatives are that it is a long commute and we have to go on Federal insurance. Our out-of-pocket expenses are going to rise to 5 or 6 times what they are now. Now all we have to do is find a new job for me, pay our bills down, get out of this tiny apartment, and get Amanda and Micah to eat properly. Hey, piece of cake!
Oh, and yes, I'm doing OK. I couldn't sit in my recliner this morning because my hips hurt too much, but it's nothing a few pain pills can't handle. I'm glad to be back! Now, tell me what's been going on.
Walt
maybu ...@aol.comnospam (Maybull2)
Walt-My dear friend, It must be a relief to finally have some answers! And I am glad that what ails Micah, can be dealt with. You and your whole family have been on my mind for a long while. I feel now, that perhaps I dont have to worry about you ALL the time. But know that you and yours will remain in my prayers. Welcome back!!!
Char "Remember, I'm pulling for ya'.
We're all in this together." Red Green
dc ...@aol.comnospam (DCHAM)
wow, walt, what a lot of news! i'm glad -- very glad -- to hear you're getting to the bottom of things with micah. poor kid. i hope he has someone great working with him on the psychological side. and i'm so glad wendy got the job at gallaudet which will keep you in the area. (perhaps her commute would be easier if you moved to northern virginia? only joking...) i am so looking forward to meeting you two at the gimpfest.
take care, diane
Mary Zuschlag mzusch...@hotmail.com
In article <3c94cbba.4735...@news.md.comcast.giganews.com>, walt.ha...@comcast.net says...
We are glad you are back and relieved that Micah and Amanda are doing better. Congrats to Wendy on the new job. Donna H has had a rough go, she just lost her brother to cancer. Patty is our new Remicade rowdy and Mary will be one soon. I think Duckie has abandoned us. We have had a few forgettable flame wars as of late, but no need to go into those. Welcome back! -- MZ
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"Diana Taggart" bdtagg...@earthlink.net
Whew!! Big hugs to all four of you! Ya know - DCHAM might be on to something. Since Wendy's job is down here, why don't you look for a job down here and then you could all get a place to live down here and then.....
Let me know if the Taggart family can help.
DeeTee ______________________________ DeeTee and Bob Taggart http://home.earthlink.net/~bdtaggart/DC/DC.html ...
"Kelly Cobb" kellc...@hotmail.com
Walt, it is so good to hear from you. I've been hoping for a good outcome for you and your family and it sounds as though things are beginning to come together. Still a bit of rough road ahead, but having answers to Micah's and Amanda's problems is a huge relief in itself.
Best wishes for continued improvement on all fronts. You will remain in my thoughts and prayers.
Kelly C.;o) ...
"Gwen Love" cgl...@knology.net
Welcome back, Walt. We've missed you, and have been praying for things to get better. Seems as if you now have a handle on it. And congratulations to Wendy. Hope she will enjoy the new job.
Gwen Love
"Gary Z" dada...@earthlink.net
Hi Walt, Glad to hear you found some answers. I guess where you are is quite a change from Utah.
God love our kids, but they sure can run us through some stuff!
Hope things smooth out for awhile now.
GaryZ .
"Harvey R.Stone" hrst...@swbell.net
Hi Walt, It is good to read what you have had to say. It is good to feel how positive you are about the things you talk about. Sorry about your hip pain but hayyyy with all that has been going on in your life most of us would be in a wheelchair. Keep on keepen on big guy.
Harv
pattyd ...@aol.com.no.spam (Patty )
Good to see you Walt! Very glad that you've gotten some decent answers as to what's going on with your children.Hope Wendy's new job is everything she wants it to be...and that you find one you like as well. Looks like things are slowly but surely turning around for you!
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Be well, Patty *~A friend is someone who reaches out for your hand, and touches your heart.~*
dan etcheto detch...@reno.quik.com
Did ya hear that? That was the wind going by from a collective sign of relief from ASA!
Dan Help Find a Cure http://www.bensonpolymeric.com/folding/start.html
ladyan ...@aol.comnospam (it is short for Andrea)
Welcome home, Walt! You were missed. We have been sitting by the warm flames of noname juice vendors. (I keep forgetting to zap their noname from the subject line before hitting send... maybe typing this will help me to remember) Sounds very promising on all fronts for you. Just have to get that body of yours to cooperate for a change. My hip has been hurting today too, so I understand what you are feeling.
Gee, maybe I need to up the mtx back again. <sigh> tried lowering it last week, as my rheumy wants me to, but hurting now. Oh well, on we go...
Best regards, LadyAndy2 in Los Angeles, CA (remove "nospam" to reply) Check out our website too--do you love oak furniture?
http://www.barnfurniture.com
Steve Ratliff sratl...@adelphia.net
Aim's been dissing Macs.
(You didn't hear this from me. ;-)
"Walter A. Hanks" walt.ha...@comcast.net
AIM! Where are you? That will be thirty lashes with a wet noodle! :) (Please note that I am now back to posting on my Mac! Try to tell me you can't will they - HA!) Walt
Caroline Marold maroldcd...@mediaone.net
Yippppeeeeeee!!!!!!
Duckie
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m-a-r-o-l-d-c at a@t@t@b@i dot c-o-m Removing the duck to email me privately won't help a bit now. hehehe (.)> I fix what I can, and accept what I can't.
Aim a...@arthritisinsight.com
*giggle* promises, promises!
Aim
"Diana Taggart" bdtagg...@earthlink.net
Careful, Aim, you'll both be at Gimpfest. He may get you with that wet noodle yet!
DeeTee ______________________________ DeeTee and Bob Taggart http://home.earthlink.net/~bdtaggart/DC/DC.html ...
Caroline Marold maroldcd...@mediaone.net
Missing yes; abandon never!!!! :) Duckie
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m-a-r-o-l-d-c at a@t@t@b@i dot c-o-m Removing the duck to email me privately won't help a bit now. hehehe (.)> I fix what I can, and accept what I can't.
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