Thursday, June 11, 2009

Summer class

I'm taking my last class at the U this summer. I had planned to take it online, but that didn't work out, and now I'm really glad. "Analysis of Argument" is a great class to end this portion of my schooling with. It's about how to plan and present a logical discussion on a topic.
We're supposed to do a paper on a subject of our choice, using the methods taught in the class. My topic, big surprise, is: "Resolved: The U.S. government should allocate more of its social service funding to educate the general population, officers, clergy, and family members about mental illness."
We have a mid-term test on Tuesday, and an outline for our case due July 2. I'm a tad nervous about the test, but excited to get started on the outline. As the semester progresses, I plan to post what I learn. Stay tuned! (And hopefully I'll FINALLY get the comments problem resolved, too. One can always hope!)
Our Sailor son, Jeff, and his wife will also be here next month before he's deployed for 6 months to the Persian Gulf. I'm looking forward to having them home for a few weeks, but not looking forward to the deployment.

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I am married to David, who happens to have bipolar disorder type 1. We are the proud parents of a blended family with 9 grown children and many grandchildren. I am also a middle-aged member of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints and recently retired as a writer, editor, typesetter.

This image reminds of me David's moods that seem to come on a whim from an unseen source.

Things to Remember

  • Let Go and Let God take charge
  • Enjoy and remember the good times that come along
  • Support groups are important and bring joy to life
  • Education is an enriching experience
  • Stretching and learning new skills is a good thing
  • Take things one step at a time
  • Taking care of one's self is a necessity, not a luxury
  • Play time is important
  • Savor the joys of family
  • Doctors are an important resource
  • Storms pass

Disclaimer

I don't have all the answers for dealing with a bipolar spouse. These are just my experiences and opinions. For those struggling with this issue, please seek professional help.

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