Sad and disturbing

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Tuesday night I couldn't sleep so I was just flipping threw the channels. Now, I don't have satellite or cable so I have about 4 channels. Sometimes 5. Anyway, one I always have is PBS which is great because my kids love PBS Kids.



Anyway, Tuesday night on PBS they were doing this thing I think was called Lifeline. They were basically documenting what the severely (chronic) mentally ill people go through. It was hard to watch yet I couldn't tear myself away from it.



Basically what they said was there are not enough state mental hospitals and the ones that are there, are so crowded that they have to release patients KNOWING that they will relapse and end up back in jail within weeks or months. They said out of 100,000 released, 90% will be back within months.



The sad part is, there isn't many places that will help the mentally ill without insurance or lots of money. They are expected to walk out, get a job, house, stay on meds.... basically all by themselves. Most of the time, that's just not going to happen and they know it. One nurse actually said about one guy, "He will be back within three months and we just pray he doesn't hurt someone before he comes back."



The disturbing part is that they release these people KNOWING they are a danger to society! But, they say they have no choice. Once their meds are regulated, out the door they go. One lady said that "Prison is the best place for them (3 hots and a cot plus someone regulating their meds) and what does that say about our country?!"



One guy had been through the jail, state hospital, release, and back to jail scenario 18 times in 2 years! Scary huh?



I don't know what would be a good solution but what they are doing now is not working and hasn't for a LONG time.

I would like to add that a few weeks ago, I posted about how if the mentally ill CHOOSE to not take their meds, then they should be responsible for what they do while "crazy". Like my cousins ex-wife who does have a job, home, and insurance and still chose to not take her meds. A lot of theses people I am talking about in this post did not have a choice because they had no means to get their meds. Just wanted to add that so I didn't sound like a hypocrite.

So Exciting and Funny!

Well, I feel so much better. Smiley is doing so much better and is running around. Water is all cleaned up. AND......

I got a phone call from my brother (the one that I just went to his house for his sons 1st birthday party) tonight telling me him and his wife are PREGNANT!!!! Actually, only she is pregnant but you get what I am saying.

I laughed at him, I mean with him, and then said good luck. This wasn't exactly planned to be so soon.

I love the fact that Toot and Smiley are so close in age (23 months). I always wanted at least 2 close in age.

Ohhh, I can't wait to hear all he has to say after the new one is born and continue laughing. And I can laugh because I am sure I will be able to say, "Been there, done that!"

My brother is so funny most of the time. I asked how it happened (I meant so soon) and he said, "Apparently sex. Who'd of thought!" Then he told me, "As soon as her legs come out of the stirrups, mine are going in!" I guess he doesn't want another surprise! Then I told him that he needed a girl now and he said, "I don't have room for a girl! Besides, the walls are blue, not pink!"

I'm sure his mind is going a million miles a minute and I think it's funny as hell! That's what he gets for laughing at me when I got pregnant with Smiley (who was planned) so soon after Toot was born and making all the "You know what causes that, right?" comments! I love it!

Pissed again!

Three post in one day! Look at me go.

Anyway, Benny has direct deposit so I never see his check stubs. I thought his checks were suppose to be more but never really thought more about it. He came home last night and emptied his pockets and his check stub was among all the crap.

HE PAID OVER $1200 IN TAXES!!! IN ONE FUCKIN WEEK!!!

That's about 30% of his check!!!

Did I miss something? WTF is that all about?!!

Little update

OK, I cheated and wrote the last post yesterday for today.

Since then, I have come down with a major kidney infection, Smiley cut his foot REAL bad right on the arch of his foot, and a pipe busted and flooded half my house. I can barely walk, Smiley can't walk, and half my house is covered in water. UUUGGGGHHHHHH! I need help! :(

So yes, this week officially SUCKS!!!!

Tag time

Bethany over at Something to Talk About tagged me with this cute little thingy. Thanks girl because I really didn't have much to say today!

Eight things I am looking forward to:

1. Benny coming home.
2. Insurance check arriving so we can fix our roof.
3. My folks getting their horse.
4. Not being so damn sore from cleaning my ass off yesterday.
5. Summer.
6. This week to be OVER! (That is sad seeins how it only Tuesday)
7. Obama to NOT be our president anymore.
8. Benny coming home. (I know I said that twice but I am so ready for him to be home every night!)

Eight things I did yesterday:

1. Cleaned my house
2. Watched Saw IV
3. Watched Saw V
4. Cleaned my house
5. Picked Little Man up from school.
6. Cleaned my house
7. Watched TV
8. Went to bed

Eight things I wish I could do:

1. Sing.
2. Read peoples mind.
3. Fly.
4. Do magic (so I wouldn't be sore after cleaning my house!)
5. Back up a trailer. I don't even like going backwards without a trailer.
6. Buy the house we saw for sale yesterday.
7. Convince my kids that cleaning is so much fun.
8. Not butt heads with Little Man over everything right now.

Eight shows I watch on TV:

1. Bones
2. Ghost Whisperer
3. The Mentalist
4. NCIS
5. Two and a Half Men
6. Movies
7. Movies
8. Movies
   

Eight people I tag:
I am sore and don't feel good so I tag the first 8 people to read this.

Remember me?

Hey, it's been a while. I haven't even been online since Wednesday I think. I have been pretty busy. Kinda.

I came home last Sunday from Nebraska and then Monday, went to see Benny. Came home Wednesday and picked up Little Man. He said they were not doing anything at school this week so we went back to stay with Benny Wednesday night thru Sunday. Benny got off at noon yesterday so we all came home and went to my parents house so Benny could check out a horse they were thinking about buying. After his approval, they bought her. YEA! Here is Lady Di.

While at the camper, it's usually boring but I made friends with one of the other wives and hung out with her all week. She had a boxer that loves the kids so they had a blast playing with her. They were only two campers down so we pretty much hung out the whole time.

Then there was a lot of this going on.

Hopefully, Benny wont be working so many hours and will get to start coming home everyday. If not, he is there until May 8th. With this company, you never know!

You have got to be kidding me!

I live in a very small town so it is no surprise when you run into someone you know. Heck, it's kinda weird if you don't actually. But, when you are from such a small town, the last thing you expect to do at DFW airport (which is HUGE) is run into someone you know.

That's exactly what happened to me. I was sitting there enjoying this (so good BTW)

and the next thing I know, I am talking to my ex-husband. Face to face. And he is on my flight. Of all the people I could have been sharing a flight with, why did it have to be him. When I called Benny and told him, he busted out laughing. I said very loudly "what if it was your ex on a plane with you?" He said he would "change fuckin planes". My ex-husband really isn't that bad if I don't have to talk to him so I knew I could handle it.

Then when we were boarding, he stood right behind me and then sat right in front of me on the plane.

Thank goodness Carrin gave me a book so I could bury my face in it and not deal with him.

When we got to our destination, we both just walked to our cars with only a wave. Glad he wasn't in a chatty mood.

The best trip

Well, I'm back. Kinda. I am with Benny down at the camper. In the last 3 nights, I have slept in 3 different states.

Anyway, on to the good stuff. I went and spent the weekend with Carrin and we had such a blast. Almost didn't make it because of the storms in Dallas, TX but American Airlines came through and got me there.

First thing I noticed, she is shorter than me!!! This never happens(I'm only 5ft tall). I was so excited to finally be there and to start the fun.

Then, I leave my phone on top of the car and it goes flying across the street. So what does she do? She stops in the middle of the road so I can run and get it. This was a busy road. Well, busy for me. Anyway, phone was fine.

Then we spent the night hanging out, drinkin a few beers, and talking until 2:30 in the morning. Time sure flies when you are having fun.

Saturday we went to the zoo and saw a little of this going on.

Who would have thought bears liked an audience!

Then that night we went out to eat where a shrimp got thrown down my shirt. Her sister joined us and was really cool too.

Then off to the casino where I walked out $80 ahead!!! It was so nice having someone that knew everything there is to know about gambling in a casino standing right next to ya tellin ya what to do. I think we got home about 4am.

Sunday was the day I had to fly back home. Got a HUGE unpleasant surprise on my second flight. I'll tell ya about that tomorrow.

It was such a great trip and I can't wait until we get to hang out again. Next time she is going to have to come to Texas and see what it's all about.

Thank you Carrin for such a great time. I truly had a blast. You are now the coolest chick I know and a really great friend. Can't wait to see ya again.

Sorry, but this is funny

Actually, I'm not sorry! Truth hurts sometimes! LOL

Guns, a bitch, a prayer and a few friends! :)

I found a new (new to me) blog and I must say that I LOVE it. He has a great mind and we think a lot alike. I will warn you, as he warned me, it is definitely not rated PG-13 or even R some days. Either way, I love it. He has the a lot of the same beliefs as I do and I saw where he posted an e-mail he received that I have never seen. He said to feel free to pass it on so I am. Thanks Sage for the great reads and everything else. ;)



FIREARMS REFRESHER COURSE

1. An armed man is a citizen. An unarmed man is a subject.

2. A gun in the hand is better than a cop on the phone.

3. Colt: The original point and click interface.

4. Gun control is not about guns; it's about control.

5. If guns are outlawed, can we use swords?

6. If guns cause crime, then pencils cause misspelled words.

7. Free men do not ask permission to bear arms.

8. If you don't know your rights, you don't have any.

9. Those who trade liberty for security have neither.

10. The United States Constitution (c) 1791. All Rights Reserved.

11. What part of 'shall not be infringed' do you not understand?

12. The Second Amendment is in place in case the politicians ignore the others.

13. 64,999,987 firearms owners killed no one yesterday.

14. Guns only have two enemies; rust and politicians.

15. Know guns, know peace, know safety. No guns, no peace, no safety.

16. You don't shoot to kill; you shoot to stay alive.

17. 911: Government sponsored Dial-a-Prayer.

18. Assault is a behavior, not a device.

19. Criminals love gun control; it makes their jobs safer.

20. If guns cause crime, then matches cause arson.

21. Only a government that is afraid of its citizens tries to control them.

22. You have only the rights you are willing to fight for.

23. Enforce the gun control laws we ALREADY have; don't make more.

24. When you remove the people's right to bear arms, you create slaves.

25. The American Revolution would never have happened with gun control.


Now here is a joke Benny got texted to him today:

What do you get when you cross a woman with PMS and a GPS?
A bitch that can find you anywhere!
LOL!!! I loved that one! And if she agrees with the above, she probably has a gun!


And also, say a little prayer for Christina. She is on bed rest (and not pregnant) and her ass keeps going numb and she's thinking as bad as a dumb blonde some days. She needs it! (The prayer, not the other stuff!) And while you are at it, go check out her blog. It's so funny you better go pee before ya read it and make sure ya leave a comment, I think she's bored so the comments will help.


Have a great weekend!!!! I'm headed to Nebraska to see Carrin!!!! WOOHOO!!!!