This is the beginning of posts to update you on the Papa / Ray Sue situation.
Today marks 1 week ago that the "saga" of sorts began! On Monday of last week, Papa was admitted to the hospital in Toledo at the advice of the law enforcement for some threats made against Uncle Jerry that began some time ago. Being that the threats continued to happen and were a very unnerving event for everybody involved, Papa was admitted for evaluation of his mental status. As we all have come to know, there still are no real answers in the situation. Mama (Marlene), Aunt Linda, and my mom (Barb) have sat down with the social worker and given her the gorey details of why Papa was admitted. The social worker (Linda) has been the go between for the family and the doctor. Since Linda has been out of work for the past few days with a stomach bug, the information that has been passed to the family and to the doctor has been very limited, resulting in some huge frustrations.
Today will mark the 6th day that the 3 Stooges have trekked all the way over to Toledo to observe the curious ways of Mr. Ray Sue! Each day has been different. Not one day has been remotely the same....adding more fuel to the frustration.
Therefore, the update today is that Linda is back to work! Hallelujah! Aunt Linda spoke with her earlier and she was planning to talk with "Mr. Curious Ways" and get back later today to let us all know what her thoughts on the matter are. If Linda only knew how much this family needed her and missed her! She's such a vital player here, I sure hope nothing else happens.
I will wait on a word from Aunt Linda to post the report of the day.
Are you getting the feeling that you spend your entire day sitting on the edge of your chair eagerly anticipating what's going to happen next?
Just to help your feelings of relaxation (yeah, right) so you can get something done today (as I have not) - visiting hours with "Curious Papa" are from 7:30-8:30. By that time, Aunt Linda and Linda (as if we needed more complication in this matter, lol!) should have spoken and the personality changes should be noted for the day.
I will post an update as soon as I get it. Please feel free to comment at any time on any of the posts. I am looking forward to being in touch.
I also plan to post a few other things between now and then.
Until then......So long, Farewell.........
P.S. I put the names of the 3 ladies in parenthesis because I'm not sure exactly who all will access this blog - so there's no confusion as to which "vein" the info is coming from. I just don't need anyone thinking that I'm assuming you don't know who your own family is!! LOL!!
Monday, August 17, 2009
The Request
I have spoken to my mom and Aunt Linda about this blog. I did that to have their approval before I posted the first post. They expressed the appreciation for the show of support through phone calls. At the present, they are currently working on securing "stuff" that could pose a threat, therefore, they are suggesting that Aunt Linda post an update as she can or through emails to me to post to say how things are so that they aren't trying to juggle tasks that have to be done with giving details of the happenings multiple times a day....not that they mind. This will just make it easier for them to get what needs to be accomplished, done before Papa comes back home. I think that overwhelmed would be a good word to describe their feelings right now. I'm not asking you to quit calling, I'm just asking that you get the majority of details from the blog and allow the phone calls to be for support measures.
Just for Starters
As we all know, the last few weeks have been the most trying that the Prince family has known in quite some time. According to Mom, this is definitely the most stressful event she's ever experienced in her lifetime. I have a feeling that Aunt Linda and Uncle Jerry would probably have to agree. Then there's Mama who is having to take all the changes in and the fact that action had to be taken. These types of events and/or changes are not easy at all on someone her age, to say the least. Uncle Jerry, Mark, Amy, Laura, and myself have felt extremely helpless in being any support because of our absence. Then there's Uncle Eddie and my dad who really have felt speechless and helpless as well. They are not exactly sure what role they should fall into at such a time. Then there's Uncle Jerry's devastation through it all and the torment he and his family have experienced. I guess it would be safe to say that this is an event that none of us are interested in ever repeating....that is, if it ever ends!!
Personally, I'm past ready for this emotional roller coaster to end. And I'm sure that Mom, Mama, Uncle Jerry, and Aunt Linda want it a whole lot worse than me.
Now, that I have the preface said, I would like to take a moment to let you know what my ambitions for this particular website are. I got the idea from my brother-in-law who is an excellent teacher (public school and Sunday school) and always has bright ideas. He has a blog that he keeps for his Sunday school students (of which there are approx 15 between the ages of 18 and 25). They all are faithful followers of his blog to keep in touch with plans for the week along with encouragement. The transformation in the class with the form of unity that has been established has been amazing. Therefore, I figured we could have something similar where each of the family members could get on and leave their words of encouragement as they catch up on the news of the day. I will hopefully establish a general roundup of details that have occurred and then as changes happen, post them. I have attempted to stay informed, probably too much, but at least they couldn't say I haven't tried to be supportive.
At the end of every post, you will have the option to post a comment and if you would like to write a letter or submit a post of your own, all you have to do is email whatever you want posted and I'll put it on. I have a setting for this particular blog that will only allow comments to posts be added if I agree to put them on there. I decided to fix that so that no outside posts from unknowns could come out of the blue. It is for all of our benefit. I wouldn't want anything hurtful posted. I ask that you please post a comment if you feel inclined. I want this to be as positive of a blog as possible. You will probably never know how much a word of encouragement or just the mere presence of your support will be to Mom, Aunt Linda, and Uncle Jerry.....and to Mama for that matter if they tell her what it says, as I kinda doubt she will read it. I will attempt to update daily until the dust kinda settles.
If you are interested in continuing after that, I would be thrilled to keep going for the contact. This will be our family blog. I think that chaos kinda describes it pretty well, don't you think? LOL!! That's the reason I named it "Our Chaotic Lives." I'll be happy to post recent pictures of your families. Actually that would be great if you could send them to me so everyone could be up to speed on the happenings.
I love to blog and I love to hear from family, so I would love to make this a big happening thing for us. I'm open for anything.......recipes for comfort food, etc.....LOL!!
Right now, some Doritos and butter cheese are sounding pretty comforting...huh, Amy and Laura???
On a last note, I would like to express some special thanks to Uncle Roy and Ginger. Your trip to the hospital to support the 3 stooges was extremely appreciated by us. We have felt terrible that we couldn't have our bodies in Ohio although our minds dwell there. The fact that you went just to sit with them meant more than words can say. Please accept a HUGE THANK YOU from us!
To Uncle Roy, Aunt Mit, and Uncle Randy, thank you for the strength you are to Mama.
Personally, I'm past ready for this emotional roller coaster to end. And I'm sure that Mom, Mama, Uncle Jerry, and Aunt Linda want it a whole lot worse than me.
Now, that I have the preface said, I would like to take a moment to let you know what my ambitions for this particular website are. I got the idea from my brother-in-law who is an excellent teacher (public school and Sunday school) and always has bright ideas. He has a blog that he keeps for his Sunday school students (of which there are approx 15 between the ages of 18 and 25). They all are faithful followers of his blog to keep in touch with plans for the week along with encouragement. The transformation in the class with the form of unity that has been established has been amazing. Therefore, I figured we could have something similar where each of the family members could get on and leave their words of encouragement as they catch up on the news of the day. I will hopefully establish a general roundup of details that have occurred and then as changes happen, post them. I have attempted to stay informed, probably too much, but at least they couldn't say I haven't tried to be supportive.
At the end of every post, you will have the option to post a comment and if you would like to write a letter or submit a post of your own, all you have to do is email whatever you want posted and I'll put it on. I have a setting for this particular blog that will only allow comments to posts be added if I agree to put them on there. I decided to fix that so that no outside posts from unknowns could come out of the blue. It is for all of our benefit. I wouldn't want anything hurtful posted. I ask that you please post a comment if you feel inclined. I want this to be as positive of a blog as possible. You will probably never know how much a word of encouragement or just the mere presence of your support will be to Mom, Aunt Linda, and Uncle Jerry.....and to Mama for that matter if they tell her what it says, as I kinda doubt she will read it. I will attempt to update daily until the dust kinda settles.
If you are interested in continuing after that, I would be thrilled to keep going for the contact. This will be our family blog. I think that chaos kinda describes it pretty well, don't you think? LOL!! That's the reason I named it "Our Chaotic Lives." I'll be happy to post recent pictures of your families. Actually that would be great if you could send them to me so everyone could be up to speed on the happenings.
I love to blog and I love to hear from family, so I would love to make this a big happening thing for us. I'm open for anything.......recipes for comfort food, etc.....LOL!!
Right now, some Doritos and butter cheese are sounding pretty comforting...huh, Amy and Laura???
On a last note, I would like to express some special thanks to Uncle Roy and Ginger. Your trip to the hospital to support the 3 stooges was extremely appreciated by us. We have felt terrible that we couldn't have our bodies in Ohio although our minds dwell there. The fact that you went just to sit with them meant more than words can say. Please accept a HUGE THANK YOU from us!
To Uncle Roy, Aunt Mit, and Uncle Randy, thank you for the strength you are to Mama.
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