Scott

I'M A  "GREAT UNCLE"

Go to that website and hear about the work I'm doing these days

BIG NEWS. They are having me my first 12 hr shift at the plant. I CAN' T WAIT

Barb and I married 5 yrs ago today. The sad thing for me is the fact I can't afford to take her out to dinner tonight. Damn I wish I had more hours at work so I could taker out

# of hrs are still less than I would like. Have talked with the Plant Manager and told her how frustrated I am and talked with the HR Dir. I love the work which makes it all the more frustrating. Barband I cannot plan a budget to pay bills and she has to work 60 hrs a week or more due to my short weeks

Barb and I have much happening. On the 23rd we have a young lady from Thailand coming to live with us for the school yr. The EF Foundation for Foreign Study will be placing her here. Have any of you out there ever thought of opening up your home that way??? They still have 200 students looking for a home here in the USA for this school yr. Sound interesting??? They would like to place these studen

Prayers worked...THANKS

Grand nephew goes into surgery at 10am. Please pray for them all

Our 2mo grandnephew is being rushed to MMC in Portland Me to enlarge the opening between his stomach and his esophagus. Please keep Kemar in your prayers

Start date with P&G is 7/12

Arrival date for foreign student 8/3 or 8/4

Yes, more BIG NEWS FROM MAINE. Barb and I will be hosting an exchange student from Italy for the academic year. WE CANNOT WAIT

Much has happened over the last few months. The most, over the last 3 wks. I've been offered a job w/ P&G, we will be taking in an exchange student from Italy, are becoming regional coordinatorsfor the exchange program and will be taking in another special needs person. I have not been this up in months

No job and no hope of one thus far. Barb is working herself to death. I DON'T KNOW WHAT TO DO. I'M FEELING SO WORTHLESS!!!!!

Back to square one. Did not get it. I'm ready to say the hell with it and give up!!

I hopefully will hear from Legacy Publishing today. I think they will hire me for customer service , customer retention.I Pray God will Support this for me

Interview went very well. I think I got it. 43 mi door to door. M-F 8:30 to 5. Doing customer retention customer service. Could know tororrow.Please keep praying

Job interview today. Please keep me in your prayers

In spite of still no work, My weekend was out of this world. Barb and I attended a Marriage Encounter Weekend through our church. No, we are not having problems and we want to keep it that way.  Granted, we are having rough roads due to no job for me yet, but, we will get through that with His help. Thanks to this weekend, we know it even more now. I do have an interview with Legacy Publishin

I don't know how long I can emotionally hold together. This waiting is killing me inside. I NEED A JOB DAMN IT

 

 

I spoke to a staffing Co on Tues. To my shock, they called me back yesterday.They have a possible placement for me.I'm trying not to get overly hopeful, however.KEEP YOUR FINGERS CROSSED!!!

Continuing to win. Still no real hope. Tears continue to flow and wife over working

Is getting tougher and tougher on me. Barb continues to work 60+ hrs a week and I have no desire to do things here. The depression is just gettingme down more. How can I get out of this dark hole. ThisBlack Hole is swallowing me up. HELP ME PLEASE

The "Good Shepard Food Bank", near me has a receptionist opening.  Monday thru Friday 9 -5 $9 per hr, but, full Med, Dental, ST & LT, Vac, Floating and others. Wish me luck

Big lead on job. Contact me for info!!!!!!

GUESS!!! We are battening down the hatches here in Maine...AGAIN!!!   :laugh: Major snow storm pounding the US coming this way. We could see 2ft before it is all said and done. WISH US LUCK

Unemployment...Gone...Job Hopefuls...None,,,Depression...Winning...My Only Saving Grace...HELPING ALL OF YOU. THANK YOU!!!

Another year has come and gone. Many things did not go as I hopes. I am still unemployed, but still have hope. Hope that 2011 brings prosperity both to may family and all of yours. My Christmas, thoughlacking a job ended joyously thanks to the innocence of a 3yo. He had no clue it was his Uncle hiding in that Santa suit. He began doing something his mom told him not to and darn near had a stroke w

I am excited about Christmas Eve even though financially, I am having rough time this here. My niece wants me to come to her home that night,In My Santa Suit, to read the Nite Before Christmas, to her kids. I hope I have my voice back by then!!

6PM4 yrs ago, I married the LOVE OF MY LIFE...MY SOULMATE. THE JOY OF MY LIFE. Why did it take me 20 yrs and one failed marriage to find her??? I'M JUST GLAD I DID!!!!!!!   THIS PROVES ALLTHINGS ARE POSSIBLE.

Unless Congress get's off their ASS millions will lose their unemployment Dec 11

Dec 11 and I still have no prospects. I don't know how much more of this I can take...We can take I'm losing all hope!!!

...And at this point, no hope. And unemployment due to run out in December. GOD HELP US

??? I hear you asking. Transportation Security Administration  as a Transportation Security Officer. I hope I get it

Interview portion went well, but the 5 part test was another issue. First2 parts, not good. Remaining 3 were a breeze. I'm worried. I don't test well.

I have a Job Interview with the Department of Labor here in Maine tomorrow. I'm a basket case.

This lack of work is getting the best of me. I'm more depressed lately so that I'm snapping at Barb WAY TOO MUCH!! I love her so much. She does not deserve this. We both cried quite a bit and I have cried more today. I cannot take much more of this and she shouldn't have to. God PLEASE HELP ME!!!

Do you blame me???

Replacement engine was put in...IT WAS NO GOOD EITHER....HELP

This date...I was in isolation due to a Staph Infection.

Car engine is shot, not just the head gasket. DAMN

Just think, 45 yrs ago, I was in Boston's Children's Hospital , recovering from surgery for a brain tumor. Many things have happened in my life since then.Some good. Some not so good. One of the good things, was finding this sight. Roy has been a saving grace for me, as has many of you. Being able to help you all means a great deal to me. I hope I continue to help all of you here for many

Those describe the feeling I'm having.Frustration and Failure because I cannot help to provide for my family. Barb seems to understand, but, she keeps talking about how tired and over worked she is. As of 8PM tonight, she will have worked 54 hrs.

We got the word. I'm looking at another grand we don't have yet. At least congress got off their duffs. I'll get more unemployment and they owe me 7 wks back pay

Just when things seem to be going our way, more problems. I think I cracked my Block. Bad enough I'm unemployed, but another major car repair is one thing Barb and I don't need.She's been busting her butt to bring in money for us. I'm about as much good as tits on a bull. I feel so worthless!!!

Darn long weekends...have to take delivery Tuesday

A 2000 Dodge Caravan. Loaded and a roof rack.In excellent condition for $3250.

 Forgot to mention, 1 owner 122,000 miles

Insurance Co totaled the car. I thank the good Lord Barb was not killed

Barb was on 95S in Falmouth this AM. She was approaching several consecutive on ramps.Did not check the blind spot.Veered right , over corrected and bounced off the guard rail and totaled her car.

 

I forgot to say that she just ended up with bumps and bruises.  Plus add an additional fear of driving on the highway.

Was quite a few days at the Special Olympics. The mother of an Olympian made me cry. She commented on how every year she has been attending how I have been there. Asked how long I had been doing it I told her the 35 yrs. She thanked me and it made me cry. I treated a child injured at the Friday night parade and at the closing, she came to the Medical tent to thank me. God, that's what it is al

I look forward to this each year. I'm worn out and soar at the end, but would not trade it for anything. See you all Sunday afternoon

Our annual trip to UMO to work the Maine Special Olympics is this Wednesday. This will make my 35th yr. as a volunteer.

I was given a copy o Dragon Point and Speak by a person at the flea markets.  When she heard about my disability, rather than charge me the 50 cents,she gave me a program.  Under normal circumstancesthis program would have cost me one hundred fifty dollars.  This program allows me to type using my voice.

We were almost T boned by an 18 wheeler hauling an over sized load

Used my drop foot splint only today. Hurts some tonight. Not black and blue

Dad's first anniversary is Thursday. Thank God I start working for the Census Bureau on Tuesday. That will keep my mind busy

I HEAR YOU ALL NOW !  WHAT????  Night before last I stepped on my cane on the floor turning my ankle. That's bad enough. Making matters worse, I broke my foot. I now have a removable castthat looks like it belongs to Herman Munster!!@#$# :laugh:      Go ahead. Laugh. I hear you all now!!!

I have two B&D power drills that I cannot use due to the chargers continually burning out. Well, I called them and told them about it and inquired about their one hr charger. Would you believe theyare sending me one FREE OF CHARGE???!!!!

Barb is no longer working 5 minutes from home. They said she was too slow so they transferred her over 30 minutes away. She starts this AM. Please keep her in your prayers.

My CU told me they would float me a loan to be tacked on to the end of my car loan to get the car operational again....HOT DAMN!!!  : woohoo : : laugh :

My transmission is now history

Wife's car lost the engine 2weeks ago. Today, my car lost the transmission.

Your show of LOVE does WONDERS

That explains how I feel. I got word the other evening that a good friend of mine was killed in an auto accident Dec 13. I was dealing well with the loss of Dad, but, her death brought it all back.

Still trying to figure out how to post the photos

The holidays are over and we are home from Florida. Made it through the big snow storm and glad we missed the temps in low 30's down there

Photo update of trip forthcoming. All I can say is .....WOW

Trip to Florida was great but too short. In laws were super, but, needed to tget back to our " babies".

It was easier than I thought it would be. I thank the in-laws for that. We have had loads of fun and foolishness. I know Dad was there though. I love you all both my in-laws and all my extended families.

75 degrees and Sunny. MERRY CHRISTMAS TO ALL. LOVE YOU ALL!!!  Naaaa Naaaaaa :laugh:

Leave Logan Airport Tuesday at 12 PM CANNOT WAIT

Vacation fast approaching...NOT FAST ENOUGH...Leave Dec 21 and gone 10 days. Going to Florida and spending with the In-Laws.  We are going to have so much fun. Barb's sister and brother-in-law are loads of fun to be with.

I was volunteered by my wife to be Santa at her facility's resident Christmas Party. I went all out. Bought the suit and a used belly vest. Barb called me during her meal break and told me I was aBIG Hit.

The weather training we attended in Maine was quite interesting. This involved the the importance of recording the daily precipitation in my area and how that info affects so many things. We even launcheda weather balloon. We now have the equipment needed to get the data needed on a daily basic for the NWS. This training is available all over the country. ?If you contact David Glenn@ the NWS in Gr

Our local TV station is doing their annual Coats and Toys for kids campaign to benefit the Salvation Army. Barb and I , or should I say, Santa, took ours over. We were shown on TV. The look on the faces of the little ones would have knocked your socks off.

I hear you all now. WHAT? No I'm not losing it. I was asked to be Santa at a nursing home for MR. I cannot wait. I bought a suit and the all the works. I am also counting down the days until Barb and I leave on vacation to Florida for 10 days to her sister's. I even have Santa PJs. It will drive Barb's brother in law nuts. He may run for the everglades.

Interesting training for Barb and I on Tuesday. We were guests of the National Weather Service for free weather related training. We saw the forecast office and we launched a weather balloon.

My wife and I are talking about starting a business. She as a Case Manager/Job Coach and me as a Motivational Speaker/Mentor.

That time of year again. Lay off. I hope I find something soon.

Have an interview with Lutheran Social Services on Monday. To think, it's because I was a home provider that they called

Had one today. Have one tomorrow, and perhaps a 3rd  soon after. Keep your fingers and toes crossed!!!

Damn lay off

BETWEEN THE LOSS OF MY DAD IN April an near loss of the house, the on going stresshas been unreal. IfI could drown it in alcohol ,I would, but once it wore off, it would still be there.

Barb and I attended a retreat this weekend held by the BIA of Maine at the Pine Tree Camp. I was able to get the word out even more about the Brain Injury Support Group. Weather could not have been better. It was so nice to just relax for once.

Barb and I met with G to say Good Bye. We made it short. He saw us and thought he was coming "home". I only wish he know the pain we were in.

That's how I feel. I let my emotions carry me and once more I messed something up. G is gone because of them

Not quite as planned. Ended up flagging all day. Got great cards from Barb and a neat putting green

Not looking forward to tomorrow. Not the same without Dad's nasty b'day card

Special days like b'days really hurt. Add to that pain the added pain physically caused by    , I tend to snap an awful lot lately. I had a new friend speaking to me the other day. She asked me about outbursts . I was having one in connection with the stress in life.  So Kim, yes they happen. When they do, I tend to cry. Kim, I've been dealing with my head injury 44 yrs

We need Respit Big Time! We have taken care of G for a year now with no real vacation. Heck if the respit providers cannot handle him then what? Crisis?

What a weekend !!! We 3 attended a Autism Society of Maine family retreat weekend. Barb and I learned alot, We also had some  respit time to relax without G. We also watched facilitated communication with G.He answered things we asked him and he typed it on a computer screen. He did the actual typing only his arm was supported. The more he " spoke", the more I cried.

Sun at last. Here in Maine we had darn near a month of rain. Ground has not dried out. In between rains, whether lawn dry or not, I had to mow. Everything is nice and green.Am reclaiming my back field.

Our July 4th was pretty much a wash out. It cleared in time for the display but that was all. No picnicing etc. G was a problem at the start of the day, but turned it around and we had fun. He was upset when we first got there but was great afterward and loved the fire works.

Our Social Learning Center  held their annual dinner and semi formal dance. Barb wore a new gown , G a new suit and I wore a suit. What a great time we had and we  went to Friendlys afterword. Photos will be forth

Father's Day has come and gone. I was not able to get to Waterville and his grave site that day, but, made it there on the 22nd. We talked and I cried. Before I left, I came to attention and saluted  in recccognizion of his service in WWII.

Just a short note to update everyone. No I have not forgotten you all. I am a road construction flagger who's day starts at 4AM. Flag 10hrs. Eat , sleep. Not much time for the computer. To those of you who are new and want my words of wisdom...." Oh Brother"... if my Dad were still here, that's what he would have said, if there are things you tink I might be able to help with, by

Barb gets done at her job to take care of G. I will start flagging as close to FT as I can get.Pray that financially all works out

God what a 5 days!!! Just finished working the Maine Summer Special Olympics, volunteering. WHAT AN ENERGY BOOST TO MY MENTAL WELL BEING!!! I have not felt this good in quite awhile. I have volunteeredhere for 33 yrs. If you ever have the chance to volunteer with your's, DO It!!! You will get bit by the same bug.

Made it through his birthday with only few tears.Heard from younger brother who, like me was having a bit of a problem. Thanks to you who checked in and thanks to Barb's love................... now  comes Father's Day

Sure would have liked to talk to him since this would have been his b'day. shed some tearsover that and the stress that GB has been causing for me. I hate this having to be on my guard all the time. Hell, I'm on a med for anxiety. That is not normal for me

Next 4 days will be great. Taking GB and another person to State summer Special Olympics. Barb will be the coach and I will be doing medical with the ambulance crew