Instead of getting my phone today, I had to take TT to the ER. He woke up from his nap with a fever of 106, yikes! I’m just plain wore out right now and haven’t eaten today, so I’ll be back with more to report later.
But, thanks again. 
Your poor famished probably got some disease in the waiting room,
Tracy
OH, and TT is doing much better, we were just told to be on the watch because Scarlet Fever and Mono are going around. Eek.
Geeze, one thing after another, huh? I hope TT is okay and that you don’t get sick.
Well said, DJ! Hoping this brought at least a fraction of the smile to dear tater’s face as it did to mine.
Consider yourself saluted!
poohpah
tatertot, woman, you KNOW how much I dig your skanky self. You are smart, and funny, and alive and evil (in a good way) - your personality lights up my inbox and this board from continents away.
I’m not gonna write a long thing here, but check your inbox the next couple days.
tatertot, you are my favorite little fried potato snack, and I sure as hell don’t want you to be miserable. That would suck!
Honestly, if you feel lost and alone in the world I don’t think it’s a bad idea to go to your parents. Allow yourself to be taken care of for a little while. And do go see that doctor. Going for help when my life started going down the drain is the best thing I have ever done in my entire life. No, wait. Letting my heart guide my decisions is the best thing I’ve done. Having said that, I believe that if you feel a divorce is unavoidable, it is. TT is not going to benefit from going up in a family where mom is unhappy and dad is constantly worried.
Anyway, when I was down, you invited me to come visit you. I’m returning that invitation to you now. And feel free to e-mail me, I am a great listener (eh, reader).
Take care of yourself, and know that we’re here for you.
{{{tater}}}
I’m having a great day - one of those days when inspirational cheesy sitcom songs make sense. I feel like I belong on Ophrah right now telling people how to be as happy and spiritual as I am in the face of such adversity.
More later, I’m actually having to pay to post this. :eek: Still, privacy is worth the 6DM an hour.
Love y’all!
Your Mystic, Cryptic, Staying Crispy and Hot,
Tracz
I get a chance to sit down and really reply to everything. Sorry, it’s a compulsion of mine.
mattk, your idea of a change of scenery is a good one; travel does me a world of good. Unfortunately, it’s just not practical right now. 
juggler, I’m not glad that you’re feeling somewhat the same as I am, but it’s comforting to know that I’m not alone. I’d offer to be your friend, but as we both have “issues”, I’m not sure if it would work out. 
Jodi, thanks for the warm thoughts. Now how’s about some free legal advice? I’m sure a lawyer in Montana would know all about how to an American would get a divorce in Germany.
St. Attila, I appreciate your thoughts, and don’t think I haven’t thought the same things myself…however, I can’t see any other way than divorce.
Anti Pro, I have spent a lot of time thinking about where my husband is coming from. I can understand why he does the things he does, but no matter how much I empathise with his position, I can’t continue on this path for much longer.
Coldfire, I just didn’t want you to feel left out.
Poopah Chalupa, I love you but do you know how long it takes me to get “At the Poopah, Poopah Chalupa…” out of my head after reading one of your posts?
dropzone, Odieman, dragonlady, Spider Woman, Scotticher, Brit, Lux Fiat,wring, jr8, spooje, Trion, Girlbysea, Doctor Jackson, Blackclaw, Euty, Snormy and Astroboy 14, thanks for the kind thoughts. They made me smile, see —>
Jeff B, like I told juggler, I’m sorry we find ourselves in the same position. Wish I were closer so I could invite you (and juggler) out for a cup of coffee…
Chief, uh uh, no way, not me. Never again. Plus, I have a vacation riding on the fact that I stay single for the next five years…and after that I shall be so used to being on my own that it will be too late to change. If it would make it any easier on you single guys, I will try not to be so attractive.
Shayna & LC, I’ll write you about A’dam on Monday, okay?
mags, ooooh, mail from you! Make it nice and snarky, okay babe?
soda, Sweden sounds wonderful, but the tater treasury is empty. Can I take you up on it in a few months?
If anyone is wondering TT is doing much better, but is still a little sick. Poor little guy.
I’ll keep you updated…hope I didn’t leave anyone out. Your support means a lot to me, guys, esp. since everyone here seems to think I’m nuts.
Hang in there taters! Thanks for the updates.
Tracy, I’m not sure if you ever got the mail I sent you when I heard the news, but I may as well just sum it up here as “what everyone else said”. And when and if you are ready for that change of scenery, we’d love to have you back in Dublin and you won’t be staying at a hostel this time.
[sub]OK, so I’m really just jonesing for your guacamole, but…[/sub]
You know what, that’s a great idea. There are plenty of people over here who would love to be able to do something practical to help, so you can be assured of a place to stay and plenty of attention if you do come here.
Actually when I saw this thread yesterday I thought I was too late to pick it up, so I missed out on your personalised reply. So, just in case there’s another round 
let me add my voice to the chorus of love and support. I trust you to make the right decisions for your life, and to turn a difficult present into a happier future. And when you get overwhelmed, just take a break and remember you have so much to fall back on; your family, your old friends and the inner resources that have got you this far.
I’m really glad to hear you (and the little one) are doing better now.
tater, I’m not that great on support, but you’ve always been there for me, so just mail me if you need to.
–Tim
ruadh, never did get that mail, but it means a lot to me that you did write. Even though I never got it. Somebody will pay for this!
Hibby, I would love nothing more than to go back to Dublin. However, as you might have heard, I have made a solemn vow not to come back until I have organized a plan to take over the country and bring in typing teachers and decent bacon.
Come to think of it, your typing is pretty good. Are you sure you’re Irish?
Homer, thanks for the thoughts, sweetie pie.
Life is good & steady right now. If anyone is wondering why I was so happy on Friday, I’ve written an entry for my friend Omar’s site, Terribly Happy.
TT is almost 100% better, only big problem now is the explosive diarhea from his antibiotics. Ick.
glad to hear things are on the upswing, so to speak. Sorry about TT’s um exploration in the worlds of physics and chemistry. Ahh, the joys of motherhood (tho’ barfing was always my least favorite to clean up).
Damn, girl, you can write! I am so impressed. I’ve always been impressed by you, but, geez, I don’t know, that was honest.
And you will always be welcome at Casa soda. Always.
Good to see your spirits are up Tater!!! How about some warm milk to cheer you up even more??
Tater, seeing as you didn’t get ruadh’s mail, I just want to check, did you get mine? It was a reply to your last Amsterdope mail, I can’t remember what day.
wring, I’ve always prefered the puke to the poop. Of course, TT has only puked about 3 times in his life…never even spit up. Of course, that’s all due to my superior mothering skills.
soda, you really liked it? :::giggles::: Shucks, I don’t know what to say except thank you.
J* P*** L*********, you are so in trouble for making me think of that! I am ill now and shall probably not be able to eat for the next week, at least. 
Hibby, nope, didn’t get it. I’ll send you my new, um, safe e-mail addy ASAP, just in case.
And I’m doing just fine; things are plodding along. The involved parties seem to have calmed down & now we are in the semi-rational planning for the future stage.