I started treatment---thank goodness for credit cards

[DougV]

Okay Robin,

I said more later..........

I just wanna know if you are okay.  Both health and otherwise.  (Tell daughter howdy.) 

My wife and I have had our occasional ups and downs, couple times pretty seriously to the point of moving out once and being dang close another time, but we got through it (Just for the record, no and alas our issues had nothing to do with extramarital affairs with wealthy supermodels, although personally I think that would have been a much better reason.) and things ended up working out quite nicely.  Heck now she has even agreed to let me hire the robot from the Sarah Conner Chronicles, as a maid.  Now you gotta admit that is a pretty dang reasonable attitude.  So I gotta tell you, no matter what the problem, (kiddie porn and bestiality excepted of course, but I assume neither is a major issue in this case.), I kind of hope yall to work it out.

'sides divorce is expense and then you might get the urge to break in a new one, and you already have a liver and treatment to deal with, just seems like way to much effort, 'course that is only my opinion.

But FWIW, and in all seriousness, I worry about you and hope you're okay.  And if hubby is at fault, which knowing you I assume it must be 100% him 'cause you are way to sweet for even the tiniest fraction of a part of fault, then kick him in the butt, tell him to get it together and straighten up.  (You will note I just couldn't stay serious for too long.)

Doug

[Kira]

Robin,

I'm sorry to hear about your split up with your husband, but maybe the reduction in stress will help you get through tx better.
It's good that the rest of your family is supportive of you, and helping out.
You are in my thoughts, best wishes....

Cris

[Al]

Wishing you well in all aspects Robin~

[Hank's mom]

Dearest Robin -

As if you aren't always in my thoughts, these two truckloads of news are a lot to bear. I'm glad to hear that the hospital is willing to set up a more or less doable arrangement with you. And your daughter, how good it is for her to open to this arrangement? Funny how they make us mad as hatters and then come through in our tough moments.

Your marriage/divorce is another matter. Oh my, what awful timing. You have cheered me on in my situation, giving me courage and kudos as I made my move, and wagging your finger at me when I hesitated. One thing I know for sure is that you would never let me get away with letting mine off the hook so readily when it comes to the ups and downs of our hepper ride causing our rift. It is an unnecessary burden that you should free yourself of sooner than later. Easier said than done? Sure, but this too will lead to a new chapter in your life.

Even as write this letter, changes may be afoot with the divorce plans. Life is just so random! Marriage especially. Either way, take care of your morale for the good fight ahead. After all, you are the one who always says to keep our spirits high.

Maybe we should start the hepper house of solo-flying tempests!

I needn't remind you, but I will anyway, I love you very much,
Susie

[pete c]

 HI Robin

  1st i must agree with Doug that you are a sweety with a very kind heart as well as full of love and hope for others,

   I hate to admite this  but i do have alot of experience in this area of relationships  hardships. being devoriced 3 times it does stink.

  The most important  thing i have found to be of great help  is always be true to thine ownself and stand frim in your faith.
 This really is a bad timeing for all this crap to hit yet sweety you know that you got people even better then H&R block.
 
   hey you hang in there my friend and know that  I love you  for being so speical.

                                                                  Pete

[robin]

Thank you all for your words of encouragment...it's things like that that keep me waking up each day...and of course I'm sure the Lexapro that my APN gave me today will help when I burn y'all out with my pity party. Don't ever think that I would go out and do this again...I am now officially a single woman by heart and mind..though not legally, and I will never, ever, ever commit to a marriage again. I'd rather deal with anything but betrayal and the idea that there was someone who loved an cared about me when it wasn't true. Makes sense...he didn't want me to start treatment because he might be obligated to hang around like he had to for the transplant. I'll survive.

Maybe I was at fault...I was OK when he went to Vegas and opened an account to establish residency (why...I must have been nuts) and I was OK with the idea that I would lose my custom log house that I have lived and owned for 18 years, so his son who bought a house in Vegas and now finds it is worth about half of what he is paying for it can let it go to the bank and the hubby and son buy a house together. After all, they dont have credit to finance another house and if hubby finances one in Vegas for the step-son who is almost 40 years old and married, we don't have enough income to keep our home when we refinance. Now mind you...step son and his wife make almost triple the income of what we made but it's OK for 75 year old Dad to give up his house so they can have something that is supurb. But...I'm a jealous BITCH because I left when I found out that part of this deal included paying off $40,000 in debt his ex-wife of 35+ years and her husband ran up in credit card debt because the step son allowed it to happen. Sorry...even stupid people have a limit and that was mine.

So in spite of his ongoing several times daily e-mails, which he also CC's my attorney (how stupid is that?), I got good and bad reports. Good thing...one shot of Interferon and my LFT's have almost returned to normal. Bad news...I had to stop the ribavirin due to my kidneys not doing well. I've had labs twice this week and will get them again on Friday to see if the kidney issue can be turned around. I also have to go see the APN on Friday because I cried when she asked how I was doing and started pressing me on weight loss of 7 pounds in a week. When your world falls apart...do you really care if you eat? But, I will play their game because they hold the power of the Pegasys and I want it. THAT is the one positive I have to look forward to.

Again, thanks for all your good thoughts for me because goodness knows...it's all I have going right now. That and a good response to the Pegasys.

Ummm...Doug, on the beastiality thing...I'm probably the guilty one since I was living and loving a total jackass. 

Love to you each and every one...Keep your spirits high...robin     

[DougV]

Ummm...Doug, on the beastiality thing...I'm probably the guilty one since I was living and loving a total jackass.     

Dang it Robin, if only I wasn't married, 'cause comments like that are why I love ya.....

Can't say much else though, it creates vacuum.  Well heck reckon all I can say is I care and if ya need something give me a holler.

Doug

[pete c]

 HI Robin

       I can only speak fo myself but you aint going to burn me out with any thing you got to get off your chest.,no pun intened

       Hey if there is anything  i can do to help  let me know  ,cause yous my speical little arky  buddy

                                                                           pete

[beingbecky]

Robin,
I don't see you being in a pity party. I see you being a strong woman trying to get through some rough sh_t. My goodness what a plate full you have, I am so sorry about your marriage.

What were the words of Sharon Stone? I think it goes like this: "Women can fake an orgasem, men can fake an entire relationship."

No disrespect guys, you all are gentlemen that kick it in here. 

Robin,
You are such a wonderful person so full of life and always making others feel good about theirselves. I hold you in my heart Robin, and as you have helped so many with your "keep your spirts high" I would like to say thank-you for that you are truly a blessing.

I have been through hell and back and I know with your strong spirit no body can keep you down. If you ever need a good ear I, my ear is avalible anytime.
     
Becky 

[KatNyerHAT]

{{{Robin}}}}

Regretably, I was not here for my bestest bud .... but better to be a "sane" and healthy one to assist in holding you up... in prayer and physically.  We've talked and I know that you're there for everyone else, especially family and were the best when it came to being a friend and wife.  I never want to hear you take any of the blame.  We know better than that.  Tom's just being a protective papa bear and how he's treating you in your time of need is inexcusable and unwarranted...not the words you want to hear, just know that you did the best and those here have given you excellent advice and insight.  The less distraction, the easier your tx will go and you'll respond just like last time.  In the past, Tom's had a great track record and there for you during the most difficult of times, so I'm not really placing blame on anyone.  You need to get healthy and destroy the dragon who is desparately trying to cause destruction.  Thank goodness, there's very little damage, so hang in there!!

Now, I am here and will try my darndest!  Will call you tomorrow and my heart goes out to you and prayers for an early svr!!!
Girl, you know you can do it.

Love always,
Kat

[robin]

Thanks for posting and sorry I've been AWOL from the board. Think I was over stressed and couldn't get logged on but Missy set me straight and got me back online. Taking Lexapro now so my feelings are rather numb but I don't cry or even cuss...I gots the don't give a real damn mood going on and I like it. I still have not been able to restart my ribavirin which totally annoys me as they don't count the shots until I'm on full dose riba so this is week three of interferon and two weeks without riba. Now that frustrates me. Life goes on...la di da di di and so will we. Keep your spirits high...robin

[Betty W.]

Robin, it is good that  the Mouse got you "straightened out"......You are missed and loved by everyone....You are our Robin,

we are here for you, Just let us know what you need !!!!

I still have my fingers crossed that you can come to New Bern....I never give up, you know !!!!

So "Keep your Spirits High", Robin.....

love and Prayers, Betty