Chat: Re: Other than RSS advice...

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Jeanie - well, you certainly have your share of issues. - I'm so

sorry you are having to deal with these extra stressors in your

life. It may not be Brockton - but, dealing with his needs on a

daily basis whether healthy or not - and everything else can be

quite stressful and overwhelming. My first suggestion is take a

deep breath and take each situation to the best of your ability -

one day at a time. I don't have any lawyer ideas for you - but, I

would think the judge would opt for a lessor judgement if this is

her first " offense " - such as a slap on the wrist so-to-speak.

Maybe the woman of the children you took care of has connections

with other mothers. Word of mouth is always a plus and if she is

satisfied with your care (which I'm sure she is) I'm sure she would

be happy to give you a great referral. Maybe she would even be

interested in writing a reference letter.

My husband lost his job a year ago in October. If the time comes -

please feel free to e-mail me. I have some hints on how to handle

the stressors of that. For now, you need not worry. Save what ever

money you can in the meantime. Live very tightly - " just in case "

(the boys had normal food - but, my dh and I ate mac & cheese, soup &

sandwiches, and cereal for many of our meals to save money) LOL

Since his new job - I've gained too much weight!

Keep your spirits up. Everything will turn out. You are a very

bright woman and I wish you the best.

- H

-- In RSS-Support , " Jeanie " <awesome929@y...> wrote:

>

> Hello all. Today has been a rough one. Not due to any issues

with

> Brockton, thank God.

>

> I just found out that after this week I will no longer be taking

> care of the little girls that I watch. Their mother is having

> health issues and has to quit her job, therefore, she no longer

> needs childcare. That income will be gone. I'm not a licensed

> daycare provider and it's hard to find families that don't want

> someone that is licensed.

>

> Mike informed me Friday that he's afraid that he might get laid

> off. So far he's been spared the last two times his company had a

> lay off so I don't know how long his luck will stick.

>

> got into some trouble with some friends of hers and is

facing

> a charge of 4th degree criminal mischief. They all went joy

riding

> in a cemetary during a snow storm and slid into a tombstone,

sliding

> it off it's base. Thank God they didn't break it but they did

break

> an eternity light and a flower urn. Is there anyone on this

> listserve that knows anything about laws in NY state? We were

told

> that she is facing $1000 fine and/or a year in jail. She's 18,

> never been in trouble before and didn't do it with intent. She's

> scared to death and embarrassed beyond words. I am beside myself

> because I don't know how we'll afford a lawyer or to pay fines.

She

> has a part time job but it only pays minimum wage. UGH! Kids sure

> do keep life interesting. Who needs soap operas!

>

> Thanks for letting me vent!

>

> Jeanie

>