https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/someone-please-tell-me-some-good-news Style Advice for Fashion Lovers en-US Sat, 25 Apr 2026 13:07:16 +0000 http://bbpress.org/?v=1.0.2 q https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/search.php https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/someone-please-tell-me-some-good-news/page/2#post-1417451 Thu, 01 Jan 2015 17:09:53 +0000 Janet 1417451@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Thank you, all!</p> <p>A little update: Things are going much better. Stepson is out of the hospital and settled in to his new home (sharing a house with two friends -- they had signed the lease just a couple of weeks before all this happened, so he hadn't even moved in yet), and is doing well. He has his slightly off moments, but is definitely getting back on track. He is completely aware that going off his meds was a bad idea and is determined to stick with it in the future and keep following doctor's orders. We're breathing a sigh of relief. Oh, and we're pondering vacation ideas for later in the winter to make up for our lost Belgium trip -- maybe we'll do that next Christmas! </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/someone-please-tell-me-some-good-news/page/2#post-1417447 Thu, 01 Jan 2015 17:02:44 +0000 Eliza 1417447@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Thinking of you and hoping that things are on a good track as 2015 begins. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/someone-please-tell-me-some-good-news/page/2#post-1415382 Fri, 26 Dec 2014 04:38:18 +0000 karymk 1415382@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Janet I am so sorry you have these challenges right now! Give yourself permission to be sad or low and just go with it. &nbsp;Sometimes it feels good to just sink into your circumstances. &nbsp;Then when brighter days come (and they will) you will be all the more grateful and happy. &nbsp;Have a merry Christmas dear Janet! </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/someone-please-tell-me-some-good-news/page/2#post-1415050 Wed, 24 Dec 2014 04:04:14 +0000 ManidipaM 1415050@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Hugs, Janet. What a stew!</p> <p>We have been looking at an on-again off-again trip for this whole month with work repeatedly threatening to have our noses to our computer screens right until next week in some more dire predictions. And one of our colleagues, in our tiny team of six, just probably lost his dad unexpectedly yesterday (may be on life support but not clear, no hope either way, cancer) and had to fly out. So yeah, sometimes it is just ridiculous... Worse when you are looking forward to peace and joy and merriment.</p> <p>On the flip side, we will be home on Christmas day and we managed to put up a tiny fake and very silly tree, and if nothing else, the tot has 12 books waiting for him for the 12 days of Xmas, and we can do at least a 2-night trip by the end of the year, which is a rare blessing as one of our preferred hotels was able to switch us to a 30-31 December booking, which is a rare enough gift this year. </p> <p>And now, with Peri's little nugget of wisdom, I am very kicked to tell little Aman, the reindeer are girls! Because his 12 books were chosen especially with female protagonists in mind, since I noticed recently that all his books have mostly default male protagonists... Be it a bird, a plane or an imaginary friend, they were all 'he'. Ties in beautifully to this year's Solstice theme for us! </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/someone-please-tell-me-some-good-news/page/2#post-1414566 Tue, 23 Dec 2014 00:05:09 +0000 Deborah 1414566@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Janet just popped back and so glad to hear that your stepson is doing better.&nbsp; I noted that his mum appears to be overly involved?&nbsp; Well he is blessed to have his Dad's and your love and care.&nbsp; I have no doubt your in his life for a reason. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/someone-please-tell-me-some-good-news/page/2#post-1414515 Mon, 22 Dec 2014 21:34:17 +0000 Inge 1414515@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>I am late in getting to this-(( I am so sorry to hear that your stepson is going through a very difficult patch right now, Janet (mental illness is extremely rough on both the person suffering from it and their family). It's a relief to hear there's been some positive improvement already, and I hope that, even if you have to postpone your trip and the holidays are turning out very differently than anticipated, you'll still be able to enjoy time spent with your family and friends.</p> <p>I am thinking of you, and sending tons of positive vibes. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/someone-please-tell-me-some-good-news/page/2#post-1414368 Mon, 22 Dec 2014 15:14:17 +0000 citygirldc 1414368@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Hey there. Hang in there. &nbsp;One thing I do when I have a down day is find a funny show, a comedy and watch a few episodes. It helps, even if it's temporary. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/someone-please-tell-me-some-good-news/page/2#post-1414323 Mon, 22 Dec 2014 11:57:50 +0000 crutcher 1414323@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Janet, Just thinking about you...I can only imagine how disappointed you are...I am also a big believer in things happen for a reason...I always try to decipher the reason as time unfolds after a big disappointment...Hugs to you.. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/someone-please-tell-me-some-good-news/page/2#post-1414216 Mon, 22 Dec 2014 01:42:40 +0000 TraceyLiz65 1414216@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Huge hugs, these things seem to come in waves don't they.. Every time two things go wrong, I laugh and say, ok &nbsp;give me the third one so we can be done...</p> <p>To share something good... My husband made the difficult choice of leaving a company with people he loved that felt like a family due to toxicity from the owner that trickled down.. He has been with his new company for one year and has had the best success... Leaving that company was so hard last year, but now a year later and he is tickled at the new job... In fact he just made Salesman of the Year and that was only with leaving management in August... With most of October off.. He kicked butt! &nbsp;The owner is in shock..He predicts my husband to sell a million dollars in sales next year..Not unrealistic as he did $400,000 this year!&nbsp;&nbsp;That would double the already fantastic income...We actually could get back into retirement savings that had been destroyed when the economy took a down turn! &nbsp; IT's been a tough 7 years, but things look to be turning around... All due to one brave step of leaving a company and people he loved...&nbsp;</p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/someone-please-tell-me-some-good-news/page/2#post-1414076 Sun, 21 Dec 2014 14:18:47 +0000 Gail 1414076@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>I don't know what it is about the holidays but for some reason difficult things seem to crop up in people's lives. I went through a very difficult period 10 years ago during this time and I have struggled to move on from it. This year I was determined to try harder to be more upbeat. However &nbsp;friend's of mine lost their daughter last week who was 10 years old . Right now it is a unexplained death, she had a fever for two days and died in her Father's car&nbsp;on her way to the ER&nbsp;! Simply heartbreaking. The family have been amazing and held a wonderful celebration of her life last week which I attended.&nbsp;<br />I came home and decided that I need to appreciate what I have ,smile more and&nbsp;stop being so grouchy as we never know what is around the corner. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/someone-please-tell-me-some-good-news/page/2#post-1414011 Sun, 21 Dec 2014 04:26:56 +0000 MsMaven 1414011@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>So sorry Janet. My good news seems so wimpy stacked up against what you have to deal with. I hope you can take your trip--it sounds like you need to get away.&nbsp;</p> <p> </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/someone-please-tell-me-some-good-news/page/2#post-1414010 Sun, 21 Dec 2014 04:25:13 +0000 Carla 1414010@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>It would be wonderful if you could take the trip with an easy mind. I hope everything works out for you and your DH. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/someone-please-tell-me-some-good-news/page/2#post-1413892 Sat, 20 Dec 2014 22:09:41 +0000 Janet 1413892@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Thanks again!&nbsp;</p> <p>The latest is actually encouraging. Stepson was much more himself talking with his dad on the phone today -- he is now mostly feeling bad that this has caused plans to be disrupted.&nbsp;My husband will get to see him tomorrow, and maybe get a sense from the doctors what the prognosis is. My stepson seems to be responding to the meds already, which is good.&nbsp;</p> <p>There is a chance, albeit a small one, that we might be able to work something out so we can still take our trip -- some friends may be able to help stepson while we are away. We haven't cancelled the flight and hotel yet. Not sure if we'll feel comfortable enough leaving when the situation is still tenuous, but we have a couple of&nbsp;days to feel out the situation and decide accordingly.&nbsp;</p> <p>Thanks for all the good thoughts and wishes.&nbsp; </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/someone-please-tell-me-some-good-news/page/2#post-1413887 Sat, 20 Dec 2014 21:53:21 +0000 Aziraphale 1413887@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Oh Janet, I'm so sorry to hear this. Sometimes life dumps a pile of garbage on us all at once. It seems to happen even to the best of people. :-(</p> <p>I'm sending you Christmas hugs and good wishes. Everything will work out eventually. You have lots of support here. xo </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/someone-please-tell-me-some-good-news/page/2#post-1413861 Sat, 20 Dec 2014 20:26:19 +0000 Eliza 1413861@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>All the best to you and your family, Janet. Glad your step-son is in a supportive place. In case it helps to know, I have seen young adults need to stumble around a bit as they first learn how to manage a mental illness and then become more reliable about the treatment follow through and family communication that helps keep the bottom from dropping out. There is room for hope, as hard as this is right now. </p> <p>Very sorry that your trip is off the table for now. I understand that disappointment. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/someone-please-tell-me-some-good-news/page/2#post-1413773 Sat, 20 Dec 2014 16:35:02 +0000 Debbie 1413773@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Janet I am so sorry.<br /> Huge hugs to you. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/someone-please-tell-me-some-good-news#post-1413740 Sat, 20 Dec 2014 15:17:23 +0000 Janet 1413740@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Thank you, everyone. I am in a bit of a rush right now, but I want you to know how much I appreciate all the stories, words of support, commiseration, and encouragement. Hubs is on his way home, stepson #1 was a huge help in dealing with the situation with his brother, and stepson #2 is in a safe place getting the help he needs. We'll get through this. I could rant about their mother's lack of help and interest in this whole thing, but that does no good. </p> <p>I'm off to make the best of this day that I can. Hugs to you all. Thank you! </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/someone-please-tell-me-some-good-news#post-1413708 Sat, 20 Dec 2014 12:53:40 +0000 Style Fan 1413708@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>I am so sorry to hear about your news Janet.&nbsp; Mental illness is so difficult.&nbsp; We have our share in our families (DH and I).</p> <p>I don't have any amazing good news but DH and I will be married for 10 years on the 28th.&nbsp; I am not someone who gets caught up in birthdays and other dates but it sounds like cause for celebration. Double digits!&nbsp; </p> <p></p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/someone-please-tell-me-some-good-news#post-1413617 Sat, 20 Dec 2014 03:06:26 +0000 columbine(erin) 1413617@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Hugs, Janet. I hope your stepson gets through this crisis safely and that you all do have happy holidays! </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/someone-please-tell-me-some-good-news#post-1413526 Fri, 19 Dec 2014 23:32:19 +0000 Deborah 1413526@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Janet I was only thinking if your step son last week:). I am so sorry to hear of your challenges.</p> <p>While not touching me personally, we have had an awful week in Australia with a siege in the heart of Sydney and a terrible tragedy in Cairns yesterday. If anything the challenges and the stresses of life give good cause to remember the positives. I will be praying for you and your family, and your friends and believing that much positive and much blessings will be the end result. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/someone-please-tell-me-some-good-news#post-1413512 Fri, 19 Dec 2014 23:15:54 +0000 cheryle (Dianthus) 1413512@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>It is particularly difficult when family are ill over the holidays. &nbsp;Hang in there Janet. &nbsp;You have lots of fab trips in your future.</p> <p>I am having my parents and son over for Xmas dinner and am really looking forward to it. &nbsp;I am making a prime rib roast instead of turkey because we enjoy it more. &nbsp;My son won a really good promotion and is doing really well. &nbsp;As Shannon said, our weather is great. &nbsp;All good stuff. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/someone-please-tell-me-some-good-news#post-1413505 Fri, 19 Dec 2014 23:03:22 +0000 Anonymous 1413505@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Shoot - that's a horrible finish to the week, and I am so sorry you are dealing with this. &nbsp;Honestly, doesn't it seem that these things happen in bunches, just like you are experiencing? &nbsp;I've come to think over the years that there is often some cosmic reason for pulling us back home, for not getting us on that flight, whatever it may be.....I'm not getting all spiritual and weird here, but maybe staying put and just being with those who seem to need you right now is what you are supposed to be doing. &nbsp;I know, I know, I'd rather be off in Europe too ....but - as others suggest: &nbsp;ope a bottle of wine, put on some Christmas music, get out some decorations, light a fire, and be glad you're still in one piece &nbsp;I hope your stepson gets his situation under control - &nbsp;I know all about those issues in my own family. &nbsp;Hang in there - we 're right here with you. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/someone-please-tell-me-some-good-news#post-1413489 Fri, 19 Dec 2014 22:15:40 +0000 JenA 1413489@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Janet,<br />I'm so sorry to hear that you have to cancel your trip. I hope your step-son has a fast recovery. I am sending you a big hug!!! &nbsp;</p> <p>My good news is that my brother's job situation has worked out and he now has a great opportunity in Baltimore. He's going down to MD soon and commuting from our childhood&nbsp;home in Potomac until he moves his family at the end of the school year. &nbsp;They've lived in the area before, so they are excited to return.</p> <p>I think planning a warm weather trip in the middle of the winter is such a great idea. We are not really beach people&nbsp;but visiting Florida in&nbsp;either February&nbsp;or March has always been such a great way to get a short break from the cold.&nbsp;</p> <p>I wish I lived closer to help you decorate! What a great excuse to go to Home Goods and get all those fun things that you really don't need. Kohls has the cutest table cloths, napkins and dish towels.&nbsp;</p> <p>Big Hug!<br />Jen </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/someone-please-tell-me-some-good-news#post-1413482 Fri, 19 Dec 2014 22:10:17 +0000 Debora 1413482@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Oh, Janet! I'm so sorry to hear that your vacation had to be canceled. I really do hope you will be able to reschedule a getaway for later this winter. I had the same thought as Suz and Diane, perhaps you could treat yourself to a night in a nice hotel.</p> <p>Here's a little dog video to put a smile on your face. Pure joy. :)<br /> <a href="http://m.youtube.com/watch?v=b82OrghTguM" rel="nofollow">http://m.youtube.com/watch?v=b82OrghTguM</a></p> <p>Your stepson will be in my thoughts. Wishing him all the best. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/someone-please-tell-me-some-good-news#post-1413477 Fri, 19 Dec 2014 21:58:03 +0000 Anonymous 1413477@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Oh, no. I'm sorry Janet ((hugs)). Things will turn around sometime for you and hubs. Meantime I think you need to plan some treats for you and DH, like meals out, a night in a hotel, trip to the cinema etc. Maybe book yourself a facial or manicure too?</p> <p>Meanwhile, here's a Christmas cartoon to give you a chuckle.</p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/someone-please-tell-me-some-good-news#post-1413466 Fri, 19 Dec 2014 21:38:49 +0000 Caro in Oz 1413466@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>So sorry Janet. Big hugs to you &amp; wishing your step son a speedy recovery. We've had health scares with family &amp; friends this year too - my BFF is also dealing with breast cancer &amp; I feel so powerless!</p> <p>Our good news is we are spending&nbsp;Christmas with our grandson&nbsp;- there is nothing like the enthusiasm of a 5 yo to make life seem worthwhile. Grandchildren are&nbsp;the next best thing to puppies :)</p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/someone-please-tell-me-some-good-news#post-1413461 Fri, 19 Dec 2014 21:32:20 +0000 Dimity 1413461@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>I know you already appreciate the wonderful things in life that you have, like having a loving relationship, a home, being warm, food, clean water. When I'm in a funk, I like to actively think of all these things and be grateful for them. I try to remember all of the wonderful opportunities that I have. The simple fact that I was born in a safe democracy where women have equal rights and that I&nbsp;have never had to wonder where my next meal is coming from puts me in a happier place than the vast majority of the world's population. I so appreciate the position of privilege and the comfortable life&nbsp;that I have in the world scheme. I wasn't born in a slum and have to pick through garbage to make a living, and I don't have to watch my children die from dirty water or malnutrition. It puts the downer situations in perspective for me. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/someone-please-tell-me-some-good-news#post-1413432 Fri, 19 Dec 2014 20:04:55 +0000 Gigi 1413432@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Prayers coming your way! </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/someone-please-tell-me-some-good-news#post-1413417 Fri, 19 Dec 2014 19:32:41 +0000 Suz 1413417@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Throw together some decorations...and order the Whole Foods turkey. :)&nbsp;</p> <p>Also -- if you can't go on holiday to Belgium now, at least you can have a night together in a swanky hotel somewhere in town? Or...even a weekend in NYC? (I don't know how long you can be away from stepson safely/ comfortably. But perhaps between Christmas and New Year's?)&nbsp;</p> <p>I'm so sorry to hear about your stepson, Janet. It's very hard to care for someone who suffers from a mental illness. It sometimes seems that the emergencies never end. And the timing is always so wrong. Big hugs to you!!&nbsp;</p> <p> </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/someone-please-tell-me-some-good-news#post-1413413 Fri, 19 Dec 2014 19:26:05 +0000 SW Ann 1413413@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>.I don't have any particularly good news to share, but I do agree with Angie--it really takes my mind off things to decorate and make my home look festive even when I don't "feel" it....If you like doing that sort of thing, a couple of hours decorating your home might help you; along with a run, or even a walk with your dogs later....<br />I'm sorry for your bad news.&nbsp; Bad news is bad anytime, but it really sucks when it changes the things you were looking forward to doing..... However, you have each other, and that is good.... </p>