Who Calling Kaleigh.........

[diamondseeker2006]

Oh Lisa, that is so sad! I know people want to be trusting of others, but I just don''t feel that you can safely have jewelry in a nursing home or hospital these days. Will your Nanny let you keep her other jewelry for her? It would be terrible for her to lose anything else!

 

[Kaleigh]

diamondseeker,
She would feel naked without her rings. Right now she is wearing her wedding band and a blue sapphire eternity band. I told her I will be happy to take them for safe keeping, but nah she isn't going to do that. So she will wear them 24/7 and I told her I will clean them for her. I hope to get some answers from the police and the detectives today. She has lost hope of ever getting her ring back. I on the other hand hope to shake things up a bit and b*tch. The woman in question didn't show up for work on Friday night so that raised some red flags. I have a funeral to attend on Tuesday out of town so am hoping I can get lots accomplished today. Wish me luck.

Lisa

 

[diamondlil]

This is just awful, Lisa. I hope she gets her ring back somehow. I''d be waiting for that woman to show up for work to question her myself

-- probably not the best thing to do though. I hope security and the police can do something. Good luck today, and keep us posted. Tell Nanny we are all thinking about her.

 

[Mokey]

Ditto to what diamondllil said! I wish there was some way we could all get together and go stand guard for you when you can''t be there

Please keep us posted. I keep hoping to tune in and find some good news, I can''t imagine what you must be going through! I can''t believe the woman didn''t show up to work either

Hopefully the nursing home is seeing all the red flags! Again, I am so sorry you have to go through all of this ( and by you I mean you and Nanny). Sincerely, Jenn

 

[Kaleigh]

Thanks Mokey and diamondlil. You guys are too sweet. I did talk to the detective this morning. At first he was kind of negative, but the more we talked he softened up a bit. I told him how defensive the CNA was when Nanny asked her if she had seen her ring. He found her response to be on the odd side. He promised me that he would review the security tapes and if this woman was the only one to go into Nanny''s room that night he felt he has a good chance of shaking the truth out of her. I told him how sharp Nanny is and that she has more brain cells than I do. He laughed and I felt that he got a sense that Nanny is just a good soul and was taken advantage of in the meanest way possible.

That''s all I have for now. I tried getting hold of the head of security at the nursing home but he never got back to me.

 

[BrightSpot]

Lisa, I''m so sorry to hear this! (Well, I''m thrilled to hear Nanny''s health is still improving & she''s feisty as ever, but that''s terrible news on her ring...)

Hopefully the detective will be able to get to the bottom of this. LOL about the ransom payment for the ring!

 

[allycat0303]

Lisa: I just read this thread. How awful! I really hope you get it back, even if it means a reward, etc., I say that the end will justify the means. And I HOPE the woman gets in trouble

. There''s something about stealing wedding rings/sentimental jewelery that makes it even more offensive to me then a computer or a tv. You''re stealing memories and history, how disgusting is that?

And as for your bio...I am always amazed at how some people are so resiliant and kind, even if they had a hard upbringing. You could have been so many things...a terrible rich snob...a spoiled indulgent woman...and you''re none of those things. There were so many places for you to go bad. But you''re not, which is so incredible to me, because sadly enough, most people really are a product of their upbringing. I''m so grateful to have known you. You are always so supportive to the members when they are going through a bad time

 

[Kaleigh]

Thanks BrightSpot!!! Ally your words were very kind, many thanks. I put up a sign yesterday offering a reward. It was short and to the point. The woman in question was interrogated and nada. She said she didn''t take it. There were 2 other people that briefly went in Nanny''s room to check on her but they went right in and right out. They were questioned also. So maybe the reward will help. I didn''t speciify the amount. I want to go this route first. Nanny is still very upset, but I was telling her I can get her another one from PS and she perked up a bit.

 

[Mokey]

Kaleigh I keep watching to see if there is a happy update, I really wish there was. Maybe the coward will turn it in and accept the reward/ransom. Just a thought, but have you checked any pawn shops that are in the area? I know that doesn''t sound good, but maybe the coward has pawned it. Was this an antique/unreplaceable ring? I hope not. I just hate this whole situation and I know not getting any backup from your mom stinks too. I bet your Nanny is just glad to have YOU in her life and knows how much you care for her. You are an angel. Keep up the good work. Jenn

 

[Kaleigh]

It''s gone

The investigation is now closed. I tried the reward, with little details and no bites. She is still devastated and angry. I still keep thinking the woman will have a change of heart, but as time goes on that hope is fading quickly. It was a very valuable ring. It had such detail to the setting and can''t be replicated. She asked my mom for a ring back that she gave her ages ago. It''s a 3 carat green tourmaline ring in 18K and the setting is amazing. Mom said she would give it back to her once she gets back from FLA. Now that is progress.

 

[princessv]

Oh Kaleigh I''m so sorry

I was really hoping that you''d get the ring back!

 

[Lorelei]

Kaleigh, I am so sorry too.....that ANYONE could do such a callous thing to a dear lady like Nanny. You have been wonderful and I just hope that somehow, maybe the ring might find it''s way back to her.

 

[strmrdr]

Date: 3/7/2006 11:33:10 PM
Author: kaleigh
It''s gone

The investigation is now closed. I tried the reward, with little details and no bites. She is still devastated and angry. I still keep thinking the woman will have a change of heart, but as time goes on that hope is fading quickly. It was a very valuable ring. It had such detail to the setting and can''t be replicated. She asked my mom for a ring back that she gave her ages ago. It''s a 3 carat green tourmaline ring in 18K and the setting is amazing. Mom said she would give it back to her once she gets back from FLA. Now that is progress.

:{
I feel so bad about this.
Whoever took it is a sick evil person :{

 

[Sundial]

Lisa I am so sorry to hear that you didn''t get your granny''s ring back. I was really hoping the person who took it would feel guilty and return it.

 

[Kaleigh]

Thanks Princessv, Lorelei, Storm and Sundial!!! I started a thread in RT to find Nanny a new ring. I can't ever replace the one she had, but can come close. If you have a sec, go see that thread and help me find a new eternity band. Nanny says thank you to each and every one of you. I read this thread to her and she was floored by the kindness all of you have shown. She said " Why I didn't know so many people were thinking about me" I told her that PS was filled with such loving and caring people.... now she knows.

 

[Dancing Fire]

Lisa
glad to hear your grandma is doing well

how terrible that her ring got stolen,how can people do that and still live with themselfs.

 

[Kaleigh]

Date: 3/14/2006 1:54:25 AM
Author: Dancing Fire
Lisa
glad to hear your grandma is doing well

how terrible that her ring got stolen,how can people do that and still live with themselfs.

She was sick a few days this week but luckily it's under control. She is missing her ring a lot. She doesn't understand how someone could be so mean. I look in her room every time I visit praying that the person that stole it will have a change of heart and return it. No such luck. Most of the people that work there are like family to us. We are very close. The person that did this works the grave yard shift and so we have never met face to face. I have no words for it. Mean just doesn't even begin to describe it.

 

[Small]

Wow Kaleigh...I just read through your entire thread. First I want to say what an incredible person and mother you are! I came from a dysfunctional (still do LOL) family too and the thing I strive for most is to be a loving, attentive, caring mother to my children. Secondly, I''m so sorry about your brother. I had an uncle that died of Aids and it''s devestating.
And how awful about your grandmothers ring. I''m sorry the investigation yielded nothing. I must have missed your post in the other section about buying her a new ring...I hope you''ve had some luck finding something for her. Grandparents are such true gems in life. I had mine with me for many years and feel blessed. My grandmother was the last to go just last year and she suffered from alzheimers...it was awful. I used to feel lucky every day that I was past my twenties and had my grandparents still with me. I can only hope my children can have their grandparents that long (hopefully they''ll have better luck with the parents then I did LOL).
Anyway, you story is inspiring and you are truly an amazing person.

 

[Kaleigh]

Date: 3/19/2006 1:10:40 AM
Author: Small
Wow Kaleigh...I just read through your entire thread. First I want to say what an incredible person and mother you are! I came from a dysfunctional (still do LOL) family too and the thing I strive for most is to be a loving, attentive, caring mother to my children. Secondly, I'm so sorry about your brother. I had an uncle that died of Aids and it's devestating.
And how awful about your grandmothers ring. I'm sorry the investigation yielded nothing. I must have missed your post in the other section about buying her a new ring...I hope you've had some luck finding something for her. Grandparents are such true gems in life. I had mine with me for many years and feel blessed. My grandmother was the last to go just last year and she suffered from alzheimers...it was awful. I used to feel lucky every day that I was past my twenties and had my grandparents still with me. I can only hope my children can have their grandparents that long (hopefully they'll have better luck with the parents then I did LOL).
Anyway, you story is inspiring and you are truly an amazing person.

Thanks small. One thing about you is that you are a great mom and are a very caring person. I think when you come from a family that is dysfunctional you can go one of 2 ways. The first is to be dysfunctional in your own life or you can choose to rise above it and be a stronger person for it. Obviously that is the road you chose. I am sooo sorry about your Uncle. Aid's is such a devastating disease and my brother didn't have the benefit of the drugs they have today unfortunately. Grandparents are great. I am so lucky to still have my Nanny. She is my heart and I adore her. We are more like sister's which is weird because of the huge age difference. But we have the best time together and that's what I treasure most.

Many thanks for the kind words. Lisa

 

[Stephan]

My grandmother asks me every day to pray because she wants to die.
I can understand why, but I still think she should enjoy life.
I feel sorry for your brother, I''m sure he''s taking care of you where he is now.
You are so sweet!

 

[Kaleigh]

Date: 3/22/2006 6:28:29 PM
Author: QueenMum
My grandmother asks me every day to pray because she wants to die.
I can understand why, but I still think she should enjoy life.
I feel sorry for your brother, I''m sure he''s taking care of you where he is now.
You are so sweet!

Thanks Stephan, you are a sweetie pie too!!!! I understand about your grandmother, mine is hanging in there too. She''s doing pretty well right now, knock on wood.

 

[hlmr]

Welcome home kaleigh!!! - any pics from your trip????

Heather

 

[upgrading mama]

What an amazing story.....

I just have 1 question...why is your screen name Kaleigh, if your name is Lisa? I am sorry if you have answered this already..

 

[Kaleigh]

I picked Kaleigh as my screen name because I love the name. I sign many of my posts with Lisa which is my real name. So most people know me as Lisa. But many people refer to me as Kaleigh which is great too. I hope that clears it up. I have no clue where I heard the name Kaleigh, just always liked it. I wanted Cricket when I first joined but it was already taken. I don''t see myself as a Cricket, so Kaleigh it is, hehe.

 

[Skippy123]

Kaleigh,
I enjoyed reading about you. You have one of the biggest hearts!!! I am glad Who Who is here so we can learn about all the wonderful people of Pricescope. You sound like such a wonderful mother and friend to all!
Cheers to you

 

[Kaleigh]

Many thanks Skippy, that is so sweet of you. I have enjoyed reading your posts. You have such a fun and upbeat personality.

Lisa

 

[Linda W]

Lisa,

I also loved reading about you. What a wonderful person you are. No wonder you are so special to everyone here on PS.

How is your daughter doing?

My daughter, Leanne, will be 35 this September. She was diagnosed with JRA in 1982. We had to admit her to Stanford Childrens Hospital for 4 weeks. She had physical therapy 3 times a day.

They thought she would outgrow her arthritis, but she hasn''t. I feel so sorry for her, but she lives her life the best she can. She is married and has two beautiful little boys, ages 7 and 5. She goes in and out of remission and her Dr. is always trying new meds on her. As her mother, I am always on her case to take her meds, but she has a mind on her own. If they make her feel sick, she won''t take them. Drives me crazy.

Linda

 

[Kaleigh]

Date: 2/27/2007 9:16:39 PM
Author: Linda W
Lisa,

I also loved reading about you. What a wonderful person you are. No wonder you are so special to everyone here on PS.

How is your daughter doing?

My daughter, Leanne, will be 35 this September. She was diagnosed with JRA in 1982. We had to admit her to Stanford Childrens Hospital for 4 weeks. She had physical therapy 3 times a day.

They thought she would outgrow her arthritis, but she hasn''t. I feel so sorry for her, but she lives her life the best she can. She is married and has two beautiful little boys, ages 7 and 5. She goes in and out of remission and her Dr. is always trying new meds on her. As her mother, I am always on her case to take her meds, but she has a mind on her own. If they make her feel sick, she won''t take them. Drives me crazy.

Linda

Oh Linda, as a Mom I feel for you. JRA is such a mean disease. My daughter is doing well right now. She has flare ups, but isn''t on any medicine right now. She had major surgery in 8th grade to kill the growth plate in her knee. One leg (the one with JRA ) was growing longer than the other and was causing her a lot of back pain. Luckily it was done in time and her legs are almost even. If you saw her you wouldn''t notice a difference. When she does have flare ups I take her to her rheumatologist right away. It''s been a long road, as I''m sure you have been on that same path. That leg brace she had to wear as a baby, is painful to think about, but early detection was key. She''s in college now, and having a great time!!! I give you HUGS, as a fellow Mom that can relate. I''m happy to hear your daughter has her own beautiful family, kids etc... That''s great.

Lisa

 

[Linda W]

Lisa,

I am so glad your daughter is doing well. Back in the early 80''s they didn''t have the meds they do now. I remember Leanne had to take the dreaded Gold Shots, they made her so sick that she had to stop.

In 1986, she had part of her elbow removed, as it was so diseased with the RA. She can''t bend it fully straight as to this day. On her left hand her fingers are partially deformed from it. They are in the "boot" position, as the term they us in RA. Her Dr. said they could do surgery to straighten them, but she won''t have any part of that. Her feet are really bad also. It used to break my heart when she was in school and the other kids would make fun at how she walked.

Nothing keeps her down though, she manages to work part-time. Taking care of those two grand-boys of mine, who are rascals is a job in itself. HA !!!!!!! I am so glad she married a man, who helps her a lot too. (well most of the time)

Linda

 

[Dory]

Date: 7/1/2005 9:58:48 AM
Author: Kaleigh
Thanks Kmom and Mara. My grandmother is the type of person that will say just about anything to anyone anywhere!! She loves to get a reaction out of people and she can be very bad. For instance we were at her eye Doctors which is the worst cause you sit there for about an hour and the waiting room is jammed with people. Ok so Nanny pipes up in a loud voice, (she''s pretty deaf) why did you know that Ellen Degenerous is a Lesbian?? Now what do you suppose they do with eachother??? OMG, I just died and told her to hush. She says why are you sushing me and I tell her that we will talk about it in the car. Meanwhile everyone is staring at me, and my grandmother starts to laugh. Those appointments take years off my llife, I swear. Then she will say the poeple here in this nursing home are crazy, I''m going to write a book about them. I ask what will the title be??? She says, Assorted Nuts!!! One last one this is my favorite. She says if you want to loose weight don''t join Jenny Craig just come Live at the Byrn Mawr Terrace. The foods so bad you''ll loose weight in no time. She says that if they put gravy over carboard the dummies there would eat it, cause they don''t know good food if it hit them in the head!!!!

OH HOW FUNNY!!! SHE SOUNDS LIKE MY KIND OF GRANNY!!! I JUST LOVE SPUNKY LITTLE LADIES!!!!

I HAVE SO ENJOYED YOUR STORY, AND WOULD HAVE LOVED TO SEE THE LOOK ON YOUR FACE IN THE DRS OFFICE

!!!!! I LOVE TO LAUGH, OH, BETTER THAN ANYTHING!!! LIFE''S JUST TOO SHORT NOT TO LAUGH AND HAVE A GOOD TIME WHEN YOU CAN!! BLESS HER HEART!!!!