Crisis Mode, Coping With Stressors, and Olympic Craziness

[paxwolf]

Hello, all,  Pax here.  :-)

Happy Mardi Gras, Shrove Tuesday, Last Hurrah Before Lent and all that.

It's been a little while since I was last able to get online, and last able to update.  And as one of my Resolutions at New Year's was to make a greater attempt to journal more, (both on my personal handwritten journal and here on LJ) I figured I'm

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[cycnus39]

{{{hugs}}} It will get better.

[paxwolf]

Thank you very much, Cyc.

And thank you for friending me recently. You are the same Cyc with whom I'd chatted with about fic a while back, I think on Yahoo perhaps, yes? Welcome to LJ. :-)

I appreciate your words and your hugs.

Take care.

[cycnus39]

Yes, forgive me. I've been on LJ for a long while but just recently realised that you were the person I spoke to a few years back and that you have an LJ.

{{{more hugs}}}

[bradygirl_12]

*hugs you tight*

I can tell you from personal experience, hon, that it seems like it'll never end, all this stress and upheaval, but it will, and you will be strong enough to survive it. I'm very sorry to hear about your troubles, and will say a little prayer for things to get better soon all around.

[paxwolf]

I really appreciate that, Brady. I'm a believer in the power of prayer, and in Grace, so thanks so much. I'm glad you're there. And yes, I agree - I've been through tremedous upheaval and stress before, so I know, somewhere inside, that I'll survive, but when you're in the midst of it, it's so difficult to really think straight and believe that. But you're right.

Thanks very much. *hugs back*

[cmer]

I'm so sorry you're going through such a hard time with your uncle. *hugs* My grandmother's health was rapidly deteriorating 4 years ago and my mom had to put her in hospice care until she died a few months later, so it was hard to hear my mom talking about hospice and the nurses and stuff, even though their goal is to make you feel as comfortable and peaceful as possible

[paxwolf]

Tina, thank you sincerely. I appreciate your care so much. And your offer is so very sweet.

I am trying to be optimistic about everything, including finding a new and wonderful home, so please don't worry. It will work out.

And the news about my Grandad is better today. His renal failure has managed to be reversed. He's pretty weak and shaky and sick, but it looks like he's pulling through, and even will be released soon. He's in mourning right now, but still, this is very good news. And sorely needed news right now.

And my greatest sympathies too, regarding your own crisis with family and their health issues. Yeah, Alzheimer's is a terrible and very sad disease. My grandma is so confused right now and can't figure out why my grandad isn't home, and keeps forgetting he's in the hospital. *sighs*

Thanks so much, Tina. *hugs back* Take care.

(and I wish we lived closer too! It would be so great to meet you in RL.) :-)

[cmer]

I'm so happy to hear your granddad is doing better, and I also wish we lived closer so I can give you lots of hugs and hot chocolate, especially during this hard time. *hugs*

[nerthus]

Geez, I don't know how you're even standing on your feet and not off gibbering in a corner somewhere, you poor thing!! I am so sorry about the terrible health woes of your family members and can only offer my prayers for them and for you; I think it's awful that you have to deal with the whole moving upheaval on top of everything else, plus have to worry about your job, etc. I wish there was something practical and helpful I could do for you way down here in Texas, sigh. But I am thinking of you and sending you thoughts of strength and health and energy! I know how it is to feel so worn down and run down and just plain sick, we get so busy taking care of others and dealing with job stress and don't look after ourselves properly. I was down with acute bronchitis and throat and ear infection last week cause I just kept pushing myself and saying, oh, pish, it's just a cold until I literally couldn't draw a full breath and nearly passed out and my back and chest hurt so bad I couldn't ignore it any longer. I get up all through the night

[paxwolf]

Thank you, my friend. Sincerely appreciated. *hugs*

And I have certainly had my moments of losing my composure in the corners. In front of others I am trying to hold it together.

And don't worry about being so far in Texas! You already ARE doing something helpful and wonderful just with your words and your sweet caring. Thank you so much. :-)

Take care of yourself - sounds like that bronchitis is no fun at all. (and I totally understand about getting run down because you can't catch up on rest. I hope it gets better for you - and for us all.)

Thank you. :-)

[mithen]

*hugs* I'm sure things are still very crazy for you right now--I hope at least your relatives' health has stabilized a little! They're very lucky to have you there, you know. I hope you can find some time for yourself to get all moved out, since I worry about your landlords' reactions! Some people don't take into account "little things" like your grandfather needing your attention so gravely. :/ I've been thinking of you! Let us know if you need any help we can give from so far away, it's so frustrating to be here sometimes...

[paxwolf]

Thank you so much, Jen. *wan smile*

I do know what you mean about distance, but at least we can communicate and knowing you're out there and caring and sending positive thoughts means a very great deal to me. :-) Thank you. *hugs*

My grandad has indeed stabilized, and that is wonderful news. We're all in mourning now for my uncle Ron, (he died on Wednesday, and I've posted a little about that - it still hurts a lot.) but I'm a little less worried about my grandparents than I was a couple of days ago, and I'm currently at home trying to pack and clean and move out some boxes. (yes, landlords more concerned with my lack of moving preparation. Not easy.) Am so fatigued and sad. But I'm trying hard to look at the positives. (and will write you more privately when I can.)

Thanks so much, Jen. Take care, and talk to you soon.

Thanks so much,