Dear Helen
I was surprised - & then horrified - to find that your cry for help which started 10 days ago had been resurrected & that things have been lurching from bad to better, to worse, & then even worse still! I hope you can get some more sleep tonight, even if it means you don't "see the New Year in" - Don't worry, it'll still be there in the morning, for better or for worse!
You might not be able to see this right now while you're so stressed (as in "can't see the wood for the trees") but scattered throughout this thread are many example of how you ARE coping - or delegating - even though things have been awful. Not only is this significant for your learning curve, but it will also help other TP readers & contributors who may find themselves dealing with similar situations.
I have my fingers crossed for a more peaceful entry into 2010 for you. And here's one of Connie's special TP hugs ..
Love