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Hi ya'll I haven't been here for a while-doin okay-ya know-I'm not cloud hoppin but i am flower sniffin meaning I'm doing my best and enjoying when I can.Like most everybody here,there and everywhere the financial aspect of life leaves a lot to be desired.The good news is I have a job waitressing not making  much but at least I am getting the best shifts.I remain hopeful that things will get better.My relationship with my3 1/2 yr.old son is my inspiration and strength .He brings me to the flowers and I show him rainbows.Many Blessings

Hey again everybody!!I'm scraping by in life, my son is great, got my dentures YAY!!! So what's the problem right?Well I was informed today that the water and power authority-WAPA-has to shut down the water for a mile radius due to restructuring of old pipes.They are hopeful to have this resolved by a months time.WT#@!!!

I am living in St.Croix U.S.V.I. We have a standing joke about island time.Everything takes longer-cable took 3 weeks to make a service call.I'm not quite sure why I'm here with this maybe suggestions.Catch rain water-concerned about hatching bugs and other forms of growth that may not be conducive to health.Aha that will work for flushing the toilet.Start filling jugs now also for washing-I buy drinking water anyway better go buy before everyone else around me does.Thank God food stamps buy water.The only thing left to deal with is bathing for my son and I.People will want money in exchange for my son and I taking showers.I know ther is a such thing as a sun-shower must get one.Time to do some research so I know what the heck I'm lookin for and where to look for it.Thanks for listening to my ramblin-Many Blessings K

Hey ya'll been a while since I've been here...All is as it should be.Yes  am back to work and grateful that I have a job and my teeth.After being out for 7 wks.that is a miracle.At this time of year the restaurant business in the Islands is down.The sun is shining stateside and it's hurricane season here.I think people are wise in doing so.However this takes it's toll on my pocket.

It's the eternal circle of life,how we choose to balance the circumstances is up to us with the guidance of The Great Spirit.Although my expenses exceed the income I am doing my best.I am using this time to be with my 3 1/2yr.old son-that's the perk.I will be playing financial balance for a little while.In July one staff member leaves for 1 1/2 months that will provide more hours and $$$.Until then I must maintain an emotional balance utilizing this time in positive ways.What better way then enjoying my son and the natural {cost free} beauty that we seem to forget here in the Virgin Islands.Like anywhere the focus becomes all consuming on SURVIVAL.For me ,at least fo this day,I am focusing on my spiritual and family balance.

I need this just as much if not more then just being a financial provider-This is about LOVE.Enough rambling my son awaits-Many Many Blessings!!!

Hey everybody all has been working out-I got my teeth-I'm back to work-as you can see I get some love from my little girl.

All I can say is it's never going to be completely smooth sailing-we move forward through he rough spots - thanks to AIDPAGE and everybody who shared{s} with me this site gave me a place to just spill when I had no idea who might be reading I needed to.It is all beneficial to my growth as well as reading somebody else in a place that feels hopeless and if I've experienced the path that's got them stuck I can share my experience,strength and hope.Maybe I can help someone and that is priceless.

'Don't worry 'bout a ting no' And that is how I'm feelin tonight.Things are going as it's been predetermined for my life.Not quite how I would've wrote it,but the author I'm not.

All this time I've been without my top teeth-5 &1/2 wks.,not working,didn't know it would go like this.I am a firm believer in everything happens for a reason.My employer is something else-she is still holding my position and is always instilling positive,lifting  thoughts-inspiring me to do the same.Yesterday I applied for financial & childcare assistance.I had my first fitting for the dentures today.For those who don't know I live in the Islands,and the only person on island who makes dentures was in a very bad boating accident and was in ICU.Again not as I would've wrote it.They were not good -my lips couldn't close.Well the dentist made some rubber cement adjustments and back to the lab they go.This is great because my case has begun to move forward.Down here in the Islands things are a little slower then stateside.For the most part that's why people come here.Trust me if I had the money I wouldn't hesitate to have had this taken care of in the states.Again no author here.Now the really good stuff.In the time off I went out and have been networking all my resources-it can't hurt to ask.Waiting for someone to call my name and approve {or disapprove-sshhh}my case-WELL IT'S NOT GONNA COME TO ME!.Then I've networked on this computer and found my very first love-never got over him.He's married and has a beautiful 4yr.old daughter.He too had her late in life like myself his only  child.We got on a chat session short but sweet-shared kid/family pics.He showed me his and I showed him mine...tisk tisk...I'm very happy for him he looks happy.We hadn't communicated for 20 some odd years-amazing we didn't have any problem.My lesson from this is get up get out there stay positive-even in the roughest of circumstances-Every little ting-is gonna be ah-rite-THANK-EVERYBODY HERE FOR BEING HERE!!!

Good lookin out.That was really nice of you to take the time to check into that for him.I hope all is well for you.

RIGHT ON SHESHE!!!!!!!!!!!! I couldn't find the words and of course I had some of my own mothering to do.Thanx for that I am relatively new here and visit pretty often these days and there were a few statements that had me questioning...well just questioning.It was  a whole different vibe then what I've been experiencing. Since the majority of the time I'm on is at night I had a thought that day people are just killing time ,venting anyway I'm keeping the faith in the human race and this site.KUDOS!!!

I wish I had some helpful advice regarding your situation.I agree with you about the foodstamps and medical assistance.I find it very difficult to believe that under your cicumstances you are not eligable for a larger benefit.Have you persued reevaluation?Just a thought.Try to keep your thoughts and spirits on the positive side.I sincerely hope your family is still a major part in your support system.Best I can do is say a prayer for you-and wish you mmay blessings.

Hello Toledo!! I am currently in the middle of major dental work.I pent a lot of money 7 years ago on posts,root canals an anchored bridge etc....$$$$$$$$etc...

Recently it all just fell out,except the posts and metal bridge-NOT PRETTY!!! I applied for and received medicaid-used that to have the general exam-where they recommended complete removal a service they don't provide.HOWEVER-They provided a referral to be submitted for approval for oral surgery.I was approved and they have been removed.As I said I am in the middle that's where I'm at.Thing is I live in the U.S. VIRGIN ISLANDS-it's really a lot more difficult to receive these approvals.I strongly suggest you try to fix things before you get the job so as not to need the time off immediatly upon starting your new job.Get out there the worst that can happen is they say no.GOOD LUCK!!

I'm having a really hard time today.Things just feel stuck-lack of ambition-less then,It's so not myself.I'm anxious and don't know what I'm supposed to be doing about my life.I thought I was doing pretty good things were okay-now I've been living-waiting for these dentures.It shouldn't take this long-I'm sick of hearing "YOU'RE IN THE ISLANDS" that's b_____t!!

 It was all I could do to take my son to preschool-I still owe them $100 for April-let's not talk about money.What's killing me is I need to work-I have a job but with my leave being spur of the moment and so extended how long can I anticipate them holding my position?!

I'm scared.I feel stuck.I'm worried.I keep thinking "do something about it"then I feel theres nothing left to do.Sure clean the house it could use some TLC.Been there in mind hey my toilet is clean.Ya know why I'm so off -cause my upbeat spirituality is not participating-stay with me I think I'm getting somewhere-What do I need to do to improve my connection?I'm letting the negatives bring me down.That's dangerous.

I have to go get my son soon for him I need to brighten up and lighten up.I will not let my fears dictate my day!!! It's pretty sad when being positive is challenging.THIS TO SHALL PASS!!!!!!

Hey there!!Yep I'm experiencing peeks and valleys.The man in charge of modeling my teeth was in a boating accident that put him in ICU.Talk about mixed emotions on that one I asked if he had family-he does -I said a prayer for all of them.Then on the other hand "WHAT ABOUT ME!!!! LOL!!! Now he is ok and out and making my smile complete that's some positive stuff.Also I was able to pick up what I need to make chicken-n-dumplins.I hope when it's done I am as enthusiastic as you Sheshe.Hey Catluv here is a perfect example of what life is like on the Islands.Resources are limited so when this man went to ICU it was a bit of a crisis.They didn't have an alternate course of action.I couldn't afford to go off Island to have this done.I would've in a heartbeat!!!

As far as that beautiful son of mine he is the light that makes me shine.Don't get me wrong his halo is held up with some form of antlers!!!LOL-Thanx ladies Many Blessings!!!!

I don't see to many people posting here lately.That is a shame.I hope everybody is doing ok.

It's hard  times all around remember to feel the beauty that lives inside all of us it helps me to see some of the beauty that is in front of me.Chin up!!! Many Blessings to all!!!

Well here I am an hour later and the news just got worse.The  dentist that is has my" case" for making my full upper dentures was in a boating accident yesterday he is in ICU.

I do pray for him and his family.

I have asked the dentist that sent this man the mold for my teeth what alternate course of action do we take now.The actual dentist wasn't in so"THEY WILL GET BACK TO ME"

Okay.....

Hey there,ya know generally I keep a positive,upbeat way about me.Many times I see the blessings no matter how small.

The other day I witnessed a hummingbird stick out it's tongue.Now I got a kick out of that and laughed out load.I also consider that a blessing of sorts.

So many things are spirally down and out of my control and it's getting pretty scary.Still I'm tryin g to maintain a positive attitude.The stress is winning today at least at this moment.I know this to shall pass.

All I feel I can keep sane is being a mom and with this stress I'm not doing as well as I should be.That's all for now.I've got a trojan threat in mycomputer don't know what to do?!?any ideas without $

  All is beautiful here in the Virgin Islands but like anywhere there is a down side.

I have been giving thought to going back to the States for many reasons but the real inspiration to this thought is my son.Education is the factor I'm leary about down here.

I haven't been stateside in 16yrs.{maybe that's the other inspiration}I do believe we live in an almost third world environment-although just like anywhere things are changing here as well.

The economy is suffering and as that drifts down here without tourism there is less money flow.  People are lossing jobs and violence is increasing.I'm not saying it's ant more dangerous then anyplace else however we are confined to an island.I DON'T KNOW JUST SOME THOUGHTS i'M HAVING.Gotta put the little guy down for a nap.many blessings

Hey there ya'll!! This pic of my son and I was taken a few months back.I am like a lot of woman raising my son alone.Until very recently I was able to take care of us.Sometimes barely but I work very hard.I am a  {ALMOST}45yr.living woman in fairly good shape.My son gave me a whole new and way better life.

I have had pretty severe dental issues,again I am not alone,I applied and got approved for medical assistance for myself and my son.Very cool!! I needed oral surgery and my condition became immediate and they removed all of my top teeth.THEY DIDN'T EVEN KNOCK ME OUT!!!!!!!Don't misunderstand I AM SO FORTUNATE ON THE TIMING IT'S SCARY!!! The day before the situation escalated is when I received approval. However I have been waiting for my dentures and been unable to work.My surgery took place on April 8th.SCARY..Ihave really enjoyed the time I've been able to spend with my son ,more then any words can say.And I do believe that GOD-THE GREAT SPIRIT-has the grand plan.I also have recently gotten food stamps.Another piece to this puzzle that is incredible-a miracle really-I still have my job.As I said this came on abrubtly-my boss is a wonderful woman.

So in many ways I am surrounded with blessings why be bummed!?! I'm human and a mom and those fears creep in as to whether or not I'm going to provide for my son.

I then remind myself that I am doing all that I can ,following the chosen path FAITH OVER FEAR-you can not have them both at the same time...CHOOSE.

Hey sheshe030 thank you for taking the time to check it out and respond.It's people like you that inspire positive from the universe and THANK-YOU for that!!

   I was able to go for groceries today my son will be happy to find we have bananas an tangerines.I just made some delicious{and soft for my mouth}pumpkinbread muffinsyummy!!My day has been beautiful and successful and you added good vibes to it as well.Now I am going to rest before it's time to get my son.Many Blessings to all!!z

My mom always said beauty must suffer-no doubt.Some of this may not sound positive but all events have provided undeniable signs from The Greater Spirit that my path has been mapped out and somehow my feet are doing what I am supposed to do.

My upper teeth finally got to the completly unfunctioning state-the day before I was approved from medicaid to get the oral surgery-the morning of the appt.they dislodged and hung there.No choice but to remove them immediatly.No dentures had been made nor are thy ready today.My surgery was on the 8th I've been unable to work-but the time I was able to spend with my 3yr.old son Rain was and has been incredible.In all his life we've never had this kind of time together.

When I realized that my situation was insecure on the financial aspect{it usually is but not like this}I applied for foodstamps today I was approved!!!My son and I will eat.

I still have a job and she wants me to ask if I need money for utilities looks like I have to- got the disconnect notice today.God has been trying to teach me to ask for help I've never been very good at it but this experience has been painful,humbeling,beautiful many words would apply.A faith in the human race has been rejuvinated.I am grateful for my life the good the bad and the ugly.Thank you for the opportunity to spew a little.Many Blessings to all !!!

very tired wiped out good news is tomorrow i see the oral surgeon then the general doctor for depression.How odd the fluctuation of feeling so good then it drops.Thanx to tha medical assistance I can find out what's going on . The bottom line is all is moving in a positive direction the rest of me will catch  up.

I just wanted to tap in and say hello

Ah ,yes today is easy for positive notes.

First on tonites feel good stuff from this part of the world-It's to the ladies with the wonderful feedback from my last post.You really made me feel this group and the positive that it brings to us as individuals,as aidmates,and as positive vibes going out to the universe.This made me feel the best feelings all day. THANK-YOU!!!!

Onto my gift to my son today.As much as I really didn't feel like going I took my son ,Rain,to the playground.He had a blast and made a friend for that hour.Can you believe this child still had energy after an hour of continuous play.I live vicariously through him he is amazing .Of course the gift turned out to be for me.

This is kinda funny,but,I figured since the rent got paid maybe I could splurge a little for myself.I found a cool set of sheets{brand new-HA HA!!}for only 10 bucks.this is where I am right now.Been a while since I had new sheets-I'm feeling a little spoiled and it feels good.

You and I both know there's more but this girl has work t-morrow a.m.-hey that's a positive.

Aw heck what's one more.Major kudos to my brother-without him I wouldn't have this computer.He got it for me around THANKS-GIVING Get it!!!His thoughts were that I am or was completely computer illiterate.He thought it would be good if I got some knowledge before my son

THANKS FOR BEIN THERE!!!

MESSAGE TO CATLUV:I'll answer about Islands soon.G-nite