Medgal07
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Well, I had to be sure I had enough for me LOL!!!
Funny how I keep ending up in the baby dept. every time I go shopping
Guerlain Christmas 2015
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awickedshape
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elegant-one
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Baby jeans!!!!! Of course!!!! So precious!!!
Medgal07
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ashievic
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You and your Mama are in my thoughts and prayers. When my Daddy got so sick and big brother had to haul butt to get up here with no notice to his clients. he was able to telecommute for about 10 days. When he was living in SC for work, and his wife was back at the house he owns, which was about 300 miles, she was able to be one week at the office and one week telecommute from SC. The company she works for allowed this for over a year. Heck at least you aren't quite as bad as me, 2300 miles apart and 700 miles for big brother. Remember to take care of yourself too. Or you will be no use to anyone. Another option might be 4 days where you live, then leave on Thursday night and return super early on Mondays. Daddy did that when we were little and spent summers in Wisconsin, and he was in Chicago. Big makeup hugs to you!!!! Also you might find great resources with members of the church your Mama might attend.
GreenEyedAllie
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[@]starletta8[/@], [@]pbpink[/@], BIG BIG hugs to both of you! I will keep you and your loved ones in my thoughts and prayers. I echo Ash: take care of yourselves too.
JerseyGirl
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Yes, look into this. One friend at work uses it in a way you don't expect... she works four days a week and uses the fifth day as FMLA to care for her mother who needs 24 hour care. That day she takes her to doctors, buys food, takes care of her meds, etc. She doesn't get paid for that day but at least she can take care of her mom and her job is secure.
ashievic
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FMLA requires employers to allow you to use any unused vacation, sick days, then 12 weeks of FMLA which may be used literally in hour increments. After 12 weeks, you may request an extension for another 12 weeks. Obviously no pay, but your job is secure and your benefits remain the same. Daddy working for the govt., I know these laws well......
JerseyGirl
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They didn't make her deplete her vacation or sick time...she still has all of that in her bank... She uses 8 hrs/week and that gets her through the year.
starletta8
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Thanks. Don't worry, I've bought enough makeup and skincare to pamper myself for a year.
starletta8
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Thanks, Ash.
Luckily, I'm well-acquainted with FMLA. My job isn't something that I can telecommute from, but I've been working my options to be as flexible as possible. I've been covered so far, but I'm out of everything paid that I have. And since she's stable and between rounds right now, time to go back to work but keep checking on her. Luckily it's a small town and she's been there her whole life so literally everyone's willing to help out.
I'm so sorry to hear this, sending hugs.
ashievic
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Remember, the expenses you incur in caring for your Mama, such as airline tickets, etc, your tax accountant may be able to write it off your taxes at 50% ratio after you hit the 7% line of your gross income. I know this is Greek to normal people. Growing up with an accountant, has its perks. Also when my Daddy got sick, big brother picked up many odds and ends to care for him. Such as super fancy blood pressure kit, and other OTC items. Again, he can write them off. Also if the company your Mama works has short term disability, it would be super. That would carry her over to long term disability which is off work for 6 months.
Of course she can pull the insanity my Daddy did. As in go back to work after 6 business days off. Thankfully douche bag companies are becoming more rare when it comes to dealing with this type of thing. Communication is a wonderful thing. However, embrace the HIPPA rights. My Mama was tough, and only spoke to the mayor and the chair of Finance and both had to keep their lips sealed. Gossip is disgusting, and idiots who are less then kind are awful. I will never forget when my brother was getting a hot dog, literally at a local place he was told how Mrs. _____ had been given my Daddy's job, since he was as good as dead. Needless to say, my brother kicked serious butt. Politics in a small town is beyond awful.
Of course she can pull the insanity my Daddy did. As in go back to work after 6 business days off. Thankfully douche bag companies are becoming more rare when it comes to dealing with this type of thing. Communication is a wonderful thing. However, embrace the HIPPA rights. My Mama was tough, and only spoke to the mayor and the chair of Finance and both had to keep their lips sealed. Gossip is disgusting, and idiots who are less then kind are awful. I will never forget when my brother was getting a hot dog, literally at a local place he was told how Mrs. _____ had been given my Daddy's job, since he was as good as dead. Needless to say, my brother kicked serious butt. Politics in a small town is beyond awful.
Audrey C
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This is probably a ridiculous question to this audience, but I wondered just how much you ladies love the holiday pearls. They're not out in Canada yet as far as I know (I keep trying) but I already have the Medium, Crazy and Perles d'Etoiles and these are almost $100 Cdn. Do you see an actual difference with these?
SubwayDreaming
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Medgal07
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FMLA will apply wether you're an only child or not.
Medgal07
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Medgal07
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I know how you function Starletta & knew you had your ducks in a row. I know makeup is a great distraction and help, and I hope you have other support systems for
YOU! There's nothing harder in life than what you're doing & having to juggle & balance right now. Wishing you all the very best!!!
