There are days that I feel like really telling Facebook what’s on my mind. Doing a full brain-dump to all my friends, family, co-workers, acquaintances…
But I’m just not sure how it would sound, so would you do me a favor and proofread* my upcoming status update for me?
JJ is currently checked in at the Loony Bin with two others.
JJ has poked Karma in the ass.
JJ would like to give everyone an update on how things are going. 2011 has not been the best year for me. It continues to throw some curve-balls and I would like to know when I can take off the catcher’s mitt.
After receiving news earlier this year that I have a type of skin cancer, I am currently on a break from photo-therapy treatments for 3 months. While waiting, I get to spend time dealing with my thyroid, which has basically gone kaput. If the meds don’t keep my cysts and goiters from growing…out comes the thyroid. Not to mention I recently had to have a blood vessel in my whooo-haaaa cauterised. I don’t recommend this.
O-man is 2 1/2. He’s a pure joy! He’s also a challenge, but I wouldn’t trade any moment. Has he pooped on the potty yet? You won’t hear it here, as I am not interested in sharing my son’s bowel movements, nor reading about yours.
Mook continues to travel a lot. That will soon cease for a while when he has major surgery in 4 weeks. Remember all that bad coughing earlier this year? Add that to the never-ending heartburn he’s had since he was 16, and after multiple tests over the past 3 months, he has been cleared to go through a 4 hour surgery to restructure his esophagus and remove a hernia. Trying to control the anxiety I have about this…
I’d really like to have a sibling for O-man–do you know where I can get one without multiple fertility treatments or being told to just adopt?
So that’s what’s on my mind, Facebook. How are you?
*Not that I will really ever post this to FB. But it’s nice to write it out where I know I can just get it out and not feel judged. Things may not be sunshine and roses, but just airing out the hard stuff makes me feel better.
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I <3 this… not what you are going through but having the desire to just be real on a place where being fake is easier. HUGS!
What about “JJ will be venturing over the pond as soon as possible”?!
You know this already, but I’m here; wherever and whenever you need me
X
I am always so tempted to put things like that on Facebook too.
I hope the year gets better soon.
I think you should post it. Then maybe people will think twice before saying something stupid to you…
Thinking of you.
love this update. I think f-book needs a little more honesty.
(especially love the potty training note!)
Love this update. Not your trials and tribulations though. I’m sorry this year has sucked so royally for you…at least it’s more than half over! I’ve been laying low lately, but wanted you to know that I’m thinking of you.
Oh, JJ. You are always able to face utter crap with humor and grace. Still, it sucks that you’ve had so much crap this year.
{{{{{{JJ}}}}}}
Sorry the onslaught of crap continues. Hope it gets better. My thyroid has gone kaput too – no fun!
Oh how I wished I lived closer!
What a trying year. Any one of those issues would be tough enough, but piling them all on top of one another is just that much more anxiety inducing.
I hope your year gets better soon.
LOVE THIS! There are so many things I wish I had the guts to post, but never will.
In all seriousness, it’s been a rough year – I hope Mook’s surgery goes well.
I hear ya. I’ve pulled back from updating my status a lot this year for these same reasons. I get tired of reading complaints from people who really have nothing valid to be complaining about.
“Ugh, school is out for the summer and now I have to entertain my 7 children for the next 3 months.” Really? (If you’re wondering, I did call her out on that and she has improved.)
So why would I barf my drama so it could bring other people down? I won’t.
So I’ve decided to save my statuses for questions, sarcasm, news, and something positive. Or at least I try.
I hope there is some light at the end of the tunnel for you. I mean that only in the figurative sense, of course
*hugs*
As always, a great post from you! Also, I am always more than happy to be checked in to the looney bin with you, I feel I have been living there lately..maybe I should change my city & state?!
But I have been thinking of you this year & hoping everything the rest of the year goes well & next year, there will be no more post like this! MASSIVE **hugs**
So, could you start an account as Karma, and then we could all be FB friends with Karma and poke it frequently? I suppose, then, that would mean that Karma would poke us back, and we all have enough of that as it is… Never mind.
Grace and humor – Lori said it best. I hope things become much easier in the last quarter of the year.
I’d love to see the comments if you posted this, though…
You know I’m just a phone call and a shortish drive away if you need me, right? Lots and lots of {{{hugs}}}.
I totally would love to post something like that on facebook!
I hope things improve quickly. I will keep you and Mook in my thoughts. You have such grace and I hope that you receive bucket loads of blessings for it
Wow, JJ. My heart goes out for you. These are all such difficult things to manage. I hope and pray all goes well IN ALL ASPECTS of your life. Luv ya!
ps- I feel the same way about fb!!
I vote for posting it. Then again, I’ve gotten in trouble lately for being too honest even in the online world, so don’t listen to me:-)
I am truly sorry for your horrible year but have full confidence it WILL get better. Lots of love to you.
JJ- I feel your pain woman, what a crap year. It has to get better soon. Thinking of you,
Sending lots of hugs and positive thoughts your way. Things need to get better for you and Suzy ASAP or I’m going to have to kick somebody’s ass
Great post! I’m right there with you. Some days I totally want to use Facebook as a mind dump; I’ve actually gone as far as posting the message only to delete it moments after. Sorry 2011 has been a crappy year! Take care!
2011 has just been crappy for you and Mook! You know I have everything crossed for you that the rest of the year will be mucho better! xo
What a tough year. I’m so sorry
I hope things get better. (((Hugs)))
This is one of those craptastic places where you know you have to go through some more trials before things can head upwards. I hate being in spots like that.
I’m here each step of the way, hoping and abiding with you as you move through it. (((hugs)))
Oh, it would be so nice if we could always say what we’re really thinking on FB. But more importantly, I wish you and your family all the best for the rest of 2011 and beyond, but especially for Mook’s upcoming surgery. Thinking of you all.
I say go for it! I know there are days I would just like to put “it” (whatever “it” may be) out there.
I’m thinking of you guys and praying for you with all the crud you’ve been dealt this year.
I’m so sorry you are going through this chaos, particularly while your hubs in traveling/sick. Sending lots of good energy your way. xo
You’re in my Google Reader, but it is totally backlogged, so I am here today via Mel @ Stirrup Queens. Wouldnt’ it be satisfying to post something like that?? Sending you (((hugs))) & hope that your year gets better from this point.
Oh there are so many times I’d like to really post what is on my mind. Thanks for the laugh and peace sent your way for all you’re dealing with right now.
Oh good gracious, you had me at the Loony Bin. Wow.
I only popped over from Stirrup Queens (man am I a lousy blog reader) but wanted to let you know I have a thyroid specialist in our state capital whom I love (and credit with my son’s arrival). I have no idea where you are in the thyroid process or whether you need anything in the way of second (third…fourth) opinions or anything but if you want a recommendation for a great doc just let me know. And regardless I hope all body parts start behaving better soon (my DH has been dealing with hiatal hernia — is this what Mook has? Geez, maybe we can double date!)
hugs.
Sending hugs. I also wish I could paste stuff like that in my status. Also have thyroid problems it seems.
I hope your year gets better.
Sorry that 2011 hasn’t been good. I hope the remaining few months prove to be better.
(Great post, BTW. FB needs a “for my eyes only” function so we can post stuff like that and still be liked!)
Thinking of you, hun.