More on care packages - sm
Posted By: Army Mom on 2007-11-18
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Just thought I would throw in my little bit too.
The post office has the perfect size boxes for shipping care packages and the boxes are absolutely FREE. You are charged a flat rate for shipping no matter how much or how little you manage to stuff in the boxes. They have two shapes but they both hold the same volume. One is a rectangular flat box and the other is about the size of a larger shoebox.
You would not believe the stuff I have managed to shove in those boxes for under $9.00 shipping.
Bless our Troops!
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I don't care about your things, and can't imagine anyone would care about mine.
Whether it's my eating quirks or my sexual preferences, I have no need to divulge that stuff here.
It's NOT that interesting (mine OR yours!) and nobody cares.
got that right!! If u don't take care of your man....nm
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Somebody already took care of that
I don't really care if you believe me or not.
Whoever stated above that the mother must be a decent person because she raised Daniel for the first 6 years of his life is stating something that is not true. I am just saying that you cannot base her character on that because it is not true, period.
You can believe what you want. I don't care. I don't have reason to come here and make this up, but I know who Daniel was raised by and a lot more than that. The grandmother did not raise him though. A very loving person who I am very close with and who has been in my life as a second mother to me raised him. The grandmother deserves no credit for that.
Trust me, there are a lot more people who this has hurt and affected than just those you see on TV.
Don't really care for any of them that much
And I used to be an AI addict! Now not so much. : (
I just got it right on #4, could care less what others think
NM
Oh, now that would just take care of everything..
Not. I would be just as scared seeing something behind me, if only a glance, as in front or the side. My husband is much more respectable than most because he lets me know prior to entering the door.
Of course I care....
It's called human nature to care about another person who is suffering. And the people who are obsessed with her private life, like yourself, are more than likely a big part of the reason for her suffering. It's just so sad that you felt the need to berate the care she is receiving. You would want the same care for yourself. And with the way she's treated every time she steps foot outside her home, I would think she deserves to have all the privacy that her money can afford. And you can bet it's her own money paying for it, so why do you care if she gets any special attention because the general public won't leave her alone? Shame on you!
You know, I don’t care what you or others do
and I think most here are just seeing what others opinions are, not that they use your suggestions but asking if others have similar things going on. I think you can do what you want at any age; having said that I also find it silly when a really older woman tries to be as young as her grandchildren. I don’t listen to loud music because personally I want to keep my hearing intact and it bothers me now (think it did when in my 20s also, just don’t care for it, ever). Play your games, wear your hair long, blast your music, it is your life. I don’t tell others how to live their life and others don’t tell me. I think most here only asking opinions.
How I took care of this...
…Ok, the housekeeper lives with a sister and they both oversee the care of a retarded lady who is blind, unable to speak, cannot take care of herself- that might be a place the panties could have been used- this person would not know nor care. I brought the housekeeper over tonight and asked her to "look" for my panties as I knew where I put them. She denied taking them, but never would look me in my face, keeping her eyes down to the floor. I am no longer going to use her services- by the way she is most always calling me asking can she come to work, not me as she has never had a real job in the work force, used to live on welfare and food stamps before that went out so making 60-70$ (or if she did more would pay up to 100 or so for her time here) was ok with her. She spent no money driving here, riding public transportation here- I always went to get her which if you look at money wise, it comes out to more than what I actually paid her. The bottom line is my husband has told me for some time things were missing but now I have seen for myself. I want to be able to trust people who are in my home.
when they are old enough to take care of them on their own...
I wasn't allowed to get my ears pierced until I was old enough to take care of it myself...I think about 10 or so? So I would think whenever he's old enough to take care of it himself, that would be the age.
Sheesh. From reading some of the posts here, you would think he was wanting a tatoo of the devil...it's not like he couldn't take those earrings out later if he decided he didn't want them!!!!
You need to take care of your
bills first and not worry about giving gifts. Explain to your family that you will not be giving gifts this year and you expect nothing in return. They may not like it but they will get over it. If they ask questions about what you do with your money (which really is none of their business)just answer them with the economy being so bad you are unable to give gifts. I would hope they understand as everybody is going through it right now. You may feel uncomfortable, but at least you will be able to sleep and not worry whether your bills will be paid or not. Stand firm on this and DO NOT feel guilty as there is no reason to be.
I have also chosen not to exchange gifts this year as I cannot do it. I was surprised that my brother was relieved. Everybody is feeling the crunch.
I wish you much luck!
Do you care....
Which way the TP goes on the roller? I don't but I know some who freak out and have to change it if it's going in the wrong direction.
I don't care for the new way
It's too obvious who's going to get it when they call up a couple at a time.
Secretly, I was kind of hoping Nick Norman made it LOL
These can be taken care of
by injections, just zapping them away, heard not much pain at all, check with a dermatologist. I would not see a plastic surgeon, just give a call and ask. I would not think a cream would do the job.
I really don't care.
An eye for an eye. You correct someone else, so you should expect to be corrected. I only popped in here today to see what was going on. Oh, hey. Ya wanna know what? I can block this site on my own! And I can keep coming back no matter how many times I get kicked off the boards. There are unlimited free email accounts and dynamic IP addresses out there.
The best way to take care of this is
to grow a backbone and say no, cannot have company such and such a time. I do not have to give out any phony pretending not to be home, any thought up why I cannot have company, I just say nope.
Couldn't care less
I couldn't care less whether someone gives me good wishes for Christmas, Kwanzaa, Hanukkah, Winter Solstice, or just a generic "happy holidays." I also don't care what any store decides to name their holiday decorations or sales after.
From a purely economic standpoint, it does make sense for businesses to combine holidays when they occur near each other. If they advertise only "Christmas" items, then it potentially excludes anyone who does not celebrate that holiday. The same goes for Kwanzaa, Hanukkah, etc. To market to the largest number of people, a general "holiday sale" works because each person can take from that what they want. For Christians "the holidays" in December means Christmas. For Jews it means Hanukkah. For pagans it means "Winter Solstice" (which, by the way, is where many Christmas traditions originated from, including the "Christmas" tree, but that's another story for another time).
I guess my point is that I personally feel some people make too big a deal out of things like this. There are far more important things in this world to focus one's attention on than what a store wants to call its sales.
Well, you should care. Clearly, you are not God filled otherwise
you wouldn't have such negative, uncaring thinking about Christmas and not merely assume that it's all about commercialism.
I agree with you, and don't care who it is...!
Even my family doesn't drop by without calling first and I would not do it to them. We were brought up to be polite and courteous. Unfortunately not everyone is.
The police have enough to take care of besides
a person calling them if they got a card from an unknown person?? That is not what the police are for, them out investigating a birthday card and someone else is being robbed, assulted or whatever.. My goodness, think about your answer before you do post. The person on the post seems to be a caring person. If you have emergency, then the police should be called!!
I don't care if they belch,
yawn, cough, or fart, as long as they don't KEEP TALKING while doing it! ARRGGHHH!
Acute Care?
Hi there,
I was wondering if someone could help me. I've been researching courses in medical transcription, and I have seen quite a few times a reference to "acute care reports". I was hoping someone could explain what that was. Thanks!
I also don't care if they are young
and committing such a horrible crime on someone else who is more vulnerable.
The excuses run out eventually. If they give the excuse that THEY were molested as children then they absolutely KNOW that what they are doing to someone else is COMPLETELY wrong. No sympathy. Not one teeny tiny little bit.
No. I don't care what others say, I make my own
nm
Why did you get a dog when you cannot pay for health care
plo
Went to podiatrist, got it taken care of and
so painful but was assured that if I ever had another 1 it would not be on the same foot. That was about a year and a half ago and fine ever since.
Then you ARE able to pay for health care for her. You are not
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The schools have enough to take care of
besides crap like this. Kids, source, name calling SO? You are grown, supposed to know better, do not stoop to their level by retaliation, nothing gained as hubs would say.
they don't care today, what with...
:(
RoC skin care
Anyone use RoC skin care? If so, did it burn when you first began using it. It does say that it may burn a bit when first starting out, so I only use it qod, but geeze, my face is warm feeling. Think maybe it's partly my imagination, but just wondering if anyone else experienced this and if so, how long it lasted. Thanks y'all!
Kids who really don’t care
I have posted here before so mine might sound similar and it is but my son decided, over money that he thought I should give him, to tell me "you got it all" when talking about money left in my fathers acct when he was killed in an accident. Now this is the kicker- my father gave my son and his family $60,000.00!! I think that is a chunk of change and instead of being grateful for that- then he says about what I get?? I raised him without the first dime from his father and he talked like that to me?? I said to hel… with that and quit even trying. He is in his 40s. If on my death bed, no one has to notify him and I REALLY, REALLY feel that way. Probably get blasted now for sorry for the way you feel but I do not have to take abuse from him or anyone else. My grandparents when all died did not leave me 1 red cent and just image him talking like that to me. I was the only living child, father had no living siblings, no wife and I should have had EVERYTHING my father left on this earth. How dare him.
You know, sometimes the people you think care
or love you, well this is how it goes. If I got this kind of reception, I can so cut a person(s) loose. If they don’t like the name of your baby- whose baby is it?? You can name it Moose if you want, no one elses business!!! I cannot for the life of me figure people out, your family and you get yelled at? I would call the police and ask that they check (if no one else able to do and respond back to you) and would keep my distance if I was being belittled by them.
I am so happy so many of you care.
I think bipolar is very possible, also jealousy is a big one. Her daughters, my wonderful nieces are grown women and wonderful parents. They have told me different times they know how she is, and they call each other before calling her to find out what mood she is in before they call. She has a very sharp sarcastic way about her when she is in a mood, and believe me, everyone around her pays. I have lived my whole life this way and have asked over and over why it has to be this way. I have tried so hard for so many years, only to be the one that is considered dirt in her eyes. When she needs something I am the first one she calls, and of course I did what she wanted to win her favor, which will never happen. I know it goes a lot deeper than that.
grandma care
Does anyone know any good sites for information on taking care of the elderly. My grandmother is 82 and is in a steady decline, but all i find online are places to put her and in care aids. Thanks for any help.
do you care where your eggs come from?
Does it matter to you whether your eggs came from a cage-free environment, or a caged one?
Try Divorce Care
I went through a divorce. The kids were very young and many years after the divorce, the kids started asking questions. I heard of a program through our church called Divorce Care. It was wonderful! That support group helped my children as well as myself. Google it and there just may be a church in your area that provides that. Good luck.
STANDARD OF CARE
No, this is wrong. Move him now to another hospital. Ask for copies of the charted records.
I don't care for cats either...
They are just evil little creatures. Honestly, they are scary to me with their freaky eyes...not everyone has to love cats (or animals for that matter) just because some do...to each her own, right? However, stating one's dislike for cats (or anything) over and over is ridiculous, so I do see your point there.
Yes, when it's 90 degrees out, I care about AC. You
xx
Care package sm
Went through this a few times. Are you having company for Thanksgiving? Call and ask people to bring something for your "care package," which could include anything from Life Saver Candy to sunscreen. With Halloween candy being marked way down, you could check the stores for non-perishable hard candy, etc. They love to share things with their buddies, it makes them feel important. I did this at Christmas with the Gulf War and when I brought the box to the post office, the person handling it started crying, as he was a veteran himself. It doesn't have to be that big, just enough non-perishables to pass around,,,then you could include something personal. My son went around to different spots in town and took a video of landmarks. I don't know how you would do this with today's technology. Just remember that it's hot there. Depending on your finances, you can be as creative as you like. Phone cards, books, flashlight, disposable cameras with return mailer from Staples for you to develop, gosh, the choices are so varied. Perhaps it would be best if you share more personal information about him and his likes/dislikes, how much you want to spend, etc. You could even share his name and address so the people on the board can send him a greeting card. People are very generous. My brother received 40 cards from my son's class and he never forgot mail day and went to the school to thank everyone when he got home. Good luck with it,you have a good heart! Make sure everything is non-perishable or the heat will wreck it.
help, foster care
Would someone please help me with this new situation? I welcome any and all advice. Today, Sunday, my DH and I will be taking in his 16-1/2-month-old great-nephew for an indefinite period of time. DH's niece is a drug addict, supposedly bipolar - and I use that term lightly - an all around horrendous parent. She currently is 29 yrs. old, has 4 kids, oldest is 12 and has lived with niece's mother since she was 5, who recently adopted her. Others are 2-3/4 yrs, 16-1/2 mos and newest is 11 days old. We have always had the two youngest on weekends and whenever, kind of like surrogate grandparents for them. I drew the line at this last one. I don't want the work involved with a newborn anymore. Anyway, 4 kids, 3 fathers, 3 biracial kids, new baby tested positive for marijuana at birth. Just found out 16-month-old did too.
DCFS stepped in on Thursday, 12/27/07, and niece's mother accepted responsibility for all 3 in order to keep them from being sent off to the Chicago area to foster care. This is a good 4 hours from us. The niece, her ex-husband, her current boyfriend and current boyfriend's mother are not allowed to be alone with the kids, nor are they allowed to have the kids at their homes until after a court hearing in 2-4 weeks - no date has been set. This is due to drug history. Police have been watching their house for a while and have determined it is a crack house.
Niece's mom called me for help. I have agreed to take one child. I prefer the 16-month-old since he has some developmental delay due to drugs and neglect. I think we can work with him and see some improvement. She will keep the 2-3/4-year-old and is looking for someone to take the baby.
Do I call DSFS this week and find out what to do legally about this? Do I offer to testify against niece (these kids are horribly neglected)? Do I keep my mouth shut and let it play out? I'm really in a bind here. I want to do what is best for these kids. It is breaking my heart to see them so neglected, but would also kill me if they get sent off somewhere. The two toddlers love their mommy and don't even know other kids don't live like this.
Also, how do I work with a toddler underfoot? I can't afford to put him in day care, as closest would be 25 mile trip and about 100.00 a week I think.
Please respond if you have any experience in this area. Thanks.
foster care
I refuse to get mean and ugly on this board, so will try to explain instead.
We live in a very small rural community. Even though race should not play a part, in this area it does. There are still many narrow minded people, including those in the DHS and the court system. White, drug addicted women who repeatedly live with unemployed, drug addicted or alcoholic black men and have illegimate babies by each one, are looked down on. They live on $600.00 a month plus Medicaid and Food Stamps, sometimes up to 5 or 6 brothers living with them.
Is it right for the babies? No. It is just a fact of life in some places. The reason they would be sent to Chicago is so they would have a chance at a better life, where biracial children are accepted as the norm.
I don't have a problem with the kids. They are like my own. I have been feeding and clothing them, along with a friend of mine who also frequents this board, since the 2-3/4-year-old was born. Do I really want to raise a baby to adulthood. Not really. Only because I don't think I am young enough or healthy enough to give him the life he deserves. I will do the best I possibly can and get every possible assistance I can to help with his developmental delay, but I would rather his mother get her act together and be a parent. That will never happen. She is almost 30 and listens to no one's advice. At any rate, DCFS may persuade the court to keep the kids together and sent them far away. The only thing I can pray for if that happens is that they get a great set of parents and have a wonderful life. It will break my heart, but would be worth it.
The reason I do not want the newborn is two-fold. She tested positive for drugs at birth. I have no idea what problems may come up with that. I definitely don't think I can do the late night, teething thing again on a full time basis. It was hard enough with the other two. I feel badly for not wanting her, but she has many, many more relatives on her father's side, some of which should help. However, I don't know their situations either.
I'm sorry your post sounded so mean spirited. I am going to give you the benefit of the doubt and tell myself you didn't mean it the way I took it.
why do you care? Inheritence maybe?
Hit the lottery? Sued someone? LOL. But really who cares. Obviously nobody working as an MT is truly wealthy. There is rich and there is poor; the rest of us are somewhere in the middle.
OP can use whatever terms she wants and can also take care of herself (sm)
However, in her absence if her friends want to defend her that's ok too. Maybe we all need to get a life if we are going to be on here debating something so trivial.
Thank you! Exactly my point - if they pay for it, they care and appreciate more. sm
Thank you for that post. That hits the point I am trying to get across and why I am struggling. I want to make her be responsible for some portions of it so she appreciates it, takes care of it, and realizes it isn't the fantasy land that mom is gonna bail her out everytime she needs it. It will be a struggle for me to say the least to help her in this way and she has to realize that and appreciate what I am doing to help her. I just get irritated with those teens that parents give them everything. They usually don't have a work ethic if they had to because they were never taught to so I don't want to be one of those parents. I have to make her do something and just trying to figure out what and how much of a portion is acceptable given all her activities that I should expect out of her.
She truly is a little angel. Thank God for those who care, and SM
for those who are not afraid to report such things.
But there are a lot of people that do care
Out of ignorance on our part we bought both our dogs from a pet store. My 17yr old son said just the other day "If we ever get another pet, we are definitely getting it from a shelter." This is due to the commercials we have seen lately. I really wish I had known better and I think Oprah's show will make a huge difference.
Care to elaborate?
Or are you just calling the other poster a liar?
I don't care if other religions do not
believe in hell. So what? Just because you don't want something to exist doesn't mean it doesn't exist.
We are free to believe as we we do, as are you. 
I do not care for Jackson either . . .
I thought maybe Mike & Susan were almost going to get back together the way the conversation was going at the hospital with them realizing things were now different with raising their son! nice thought at least.
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