Looking back - I am not sure how I didn't SNAP last week. It was all coming to a head. I have to stay on good terms with "the witch" but I'm not letting her have all the control.
I have made a few people at the hospital aware of WHO is in charge (me) and what "I" feel is appropriate for MY son. I will still have some of his regular workers go into hospital (the witch has suggested many more hours than I have scheduled but I told her "No thanks). She has accepted that and actually been "caring" and helpful. Who knew? But she knows I AM vital to her business and she won at the price increase. Incidentally, I emailed her 2 days ago that the new price which was to start June 15 was increased, according to her, due to his increased level of care. But as Ry was in hospital and the workers were basically going there to "entertain" him and to gain some new physio training - I did not feel it appropriate for me to pay them the new wage. To which she AGREED! She will not charge me the increase until Ry is out of hospital. YEAH - another victory!
So Ryan was moved to the new setting yesterday morning. We were able to participate in a couple of group activities - exercise outside and horseshoes (rubber type with participants sitting in a circle). So nice for Ryan as he has been in isolation. Lots of meetings for me and when I left - his worker was there for the afternoon and then they were having a live band come in last night for a Creedence Clearwater Revival jam. FUN!
Today I'm taking off from hospital. Josh and I are going boating, doing a few "chores" around the house and checking out the new restaurant that opened in town. I'm also feverishly trying to pack for Florida. Florida is where I will find myself again. It is what I NEED!
Oh, and I haven't even bothered to inform my ex. He has not texted again so I will wait until he does. If he doesn't share the pain - why should he share the glory?
At any rate - there is JOY in my world once more! My daughter started a 2nd job - this time in her field (Nutrition) and she is doing great! My other son started a new job last month and finds a huge increase on his paystub. He has also finally started texting me regularly (learned he had been texting the wrong number for a year - I was wondering what was up with him!).
And Josh is still Josh. Even tempered, easy going, a true partner in all of this - OUR LIFE!
