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Hello all.. I have good news for a change. I did find my money order from my husband last night while cooking dinner. It showed up out of the blue on the kitchen floor, so I think it must have fallen from my purse on Sunday night when my son moved my purse, and it slid under the stove edge. I kicked it out from underneath the stove while cooking last night, and there it was, in the middle of my kitchen floor. I was jumping up and down like a maniac, I was so happy! It would have taken up to 65 days to get a new one issued from the money order company, so this really was a God-send. I was beginning to become very panicky, indeed. I took my car to get one new tire right away, then drove to an after-hours bank branch to cash the money order to pay for the tire. The guy at the repair shop was really nice about it, and he trusted me to get back before closing to pay for the tire. It did cost a bit more than I’d have liked to have paid, but beggars can’t be choosers. The total was nearly $70, for one tire. I still need a new rim before I can get the other tire replaced, but at least the spare is full sized, and is holding out just fine. And on top of that, I lost the blinker panel from the side of my car while driving to cash the money order…they were going to duct tape it, but they must have forgotten to do so. So, now there is a hole on the side of my car where the side blinker should be. I’ve called some salvage yards, and they all have a pull-your-own policy for parts like I need, so I need to find someone able to help me, since I can’t climb underneath a car if my life depended on it. I need two inner fenders, two vacuum reserve bottles, a wheel/rim, and other various odds and ends that were damaged when the tires blew up. It’s amazing how much damage a tire can do to the underside of your car! The main thing is that the car is drivable now, and I can go about my business now. And I can get food, and whatever else we need, without getting a loan from my father. I’m really worried about my dad, too.. I found out from him that his business is down, way down…the company has lost 60% in the last year! Not to mention his own personal losses. He is so stressed, my mom said he lost over 8 pounds in one week. He is terribly thin now..even skinnier than when they got married. He is over 6′2", and is down to only 160lbs. One of his employees had a heart attack on Saturday, too…She isn’t even as old as my dad, so I’m very worried about him. The economy has really taken a toll on his health and his mental state. I am trying not to let him worry about me and the kids, so its a very good thing I didn’t have to go to him for help right now. I am not even going to ask him to help me at the salvage yard, unless I absolutely can’t find anyone else to do it. I’d even ask my father in law before I’d ask my own dad right now. And as for the house and Shane’s attitude about not selling, my lawyer has reassured me that we will petition the court to get the judge to order it’s sale before we loose too much of the equity, so I don’t have to worry about it at all. I am going to call the bank, though, and tell them what is going on, and that it will eventually be going on the market. There is a chance the bank might even suspend payments for us, because of the situation, my lawyer said. So, that’s even less stress for me. And as my dad pointed out, the house is in his name on the paperwork, so it won’t go on my credit report at all, no matter what happens. And the longer I can stay here, its that much less I have to shell out for rent or a house payment until the divorce is final. Even if we fall behind on the payments here, it is still only Half my responsibility, and I’ll still get a good sum from the sale. And it takes 13 full months for a foreclosure anyhow. It’s funny how bent out of shape I have been getting lately, over these things. Usually, it takes quite a lot to shake me up, but when it comes to a roof over my kids’ heads, or money to feed them, I get frightened way too easily, and forget how simple some of the solutions can be. I need perspective. I need to back away from my own life, and try not to allow problems to cloud my mind. Thanks everyone for your support and helpful advice during all of this. I would truly be a basket case…well, more than I already am, without all my friends here. Now, all I need to do is confront the pain clinic and get my dose adjusted back up, so I can function again. It’s been quite bad lately, pain-wise, and that hasn’t helped any of the rest of my problems at all. My left leg feels like it is on fire in the back, and now I’m getting a cramping problem too. Oh, well…just a couple of weeks till I go in again. I can hang on till October 3rd. Again, I thank you all for your help and support! And if you are spiritual, or religious, please pray for my dad. I don’t want to loose him yet. He is only 62, but the stress is really aging him fast. I love him more than anyone, and I can’t imagine my life without him. Thanks! Marcia (Trailingvine) "To live happily is an inward power of the soul." Marcus Aurelius
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T-Vine I am so happy you found the MO. And that other things are working a bit better as well. It does take standing back and looking at things, but when you are in the middle it can be rather difficult to do until a little ray of hope shines down to give you a path. I would say for the time being that you buy some yellow or red tape at AutoZone/Pepboys and put it over the light, until you get the real part. It may keep you from being pulled over and ticketed. My thoughts are with you. Kim W
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Thank you, Katharine. I appreciate your understanding of how I feel about my "Daddy" (yes, I still call him that!) . He is a remarkable human being, and I am very fond of him as a person as well as my father. I know he will never actually retire, as he is a type-A personality, but I have noticed in recent years he has learned how to relax a bit, at least. I have every faith in him, but I still worry. Marcia – Hide quoted text — Show quoted text -><snipped> Again, I thank you all for your help and support! And if you are >> spiritual, or religious, please pray for my dad. I don’t want to loose >> him yet. He is only 62, but the stress is really aging him fast. I >> love him more than anyone, and I can’t imagine my life without him. >> Thanks! >> Marcia (Trailingvine) >> "To live happily is an inward power of the soul." >> Marcus Aurelius >Glad to hear things are looking up – and that you’re feeling more able to >cope with it. That comes through quite clearly in your post! Now just get >your pain meds sorted out, and you’ll be taking on the world! >I hope your father’s situation improves – the bond between father and >daughter is very special, I know how you feel. You’ll be helping him >enormously just by letting him know that you love him, and you’re there for >him.
"To live happily is an inward power of the soul." Marcus Aurelius
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<snipped> Again, I thank you all for your help and support! And if you are > spiritual, or religious, please pray for my dad. I don’t want to loose > him yet. He is only 62, but the stress is really aging him fast. I > love him more than anyone, and I can’t imagine my life without him. > Thanks! > Marcia (Trailingvine) > "To live happily is an inward power of the soul." > Marcus Aurelius
Glad to hear things are looking up – and that you’re feeling more able to cope with it. That comes through quite clearly in your post! Now just get your pain meds sorted out, and you’ll be taking on the world! I hope your father’s situation improves – the bond between father and daughter is very special, I know how you feel. You’ll be helping him enormously just by letting him know that you love him, and you’re there for him. — Katharine S. Quantum Mechanics: The dreams stuff is made of.
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Yesterday was the long awaited appointed with the ortho about my knee problems. Of course, since it did whatever it did three weeks ago, by the time I got there yesterday the pain and swelling were gone. But the x-rays looked great! Nice distance between the bones showing that I’m not anywhere near bone on bone. That was very good news! However he did say there may be soft tissue damage to some part I can’t remember the name of that has the word articular in it. And he said the grinding he felt and heard was probably osteo of the kneecap – back of kneecap rubbing against bones. But then…..I was told that was going on when I was 25! The kneecap itself is perfectly positioned so he doubts it is dislocating when this happens. He thinks that swelling in the knee is causing a "flap" to get caught under the kneecap and that flap is part of the articular thing. Boy….I’m really falling down on the vocab job, aren’t I? So I take this as good news. He said keep doing what I’m doing, loose weight, strengthen the quads and if I have anymore problems with it, return. If it’s stays just the occasional thing, it’s better to just live with it like I am because if nothing shows up on x-ray or MRI he’d have to go in with a scope and look around and we don’t want to go there. Whew! I agree with that. So…….I feel good about this news. Nothing too big to worry about right now. On the way home, a Bald Eagle flew over my car for about a quarter mile. Isn’t a good sign? — Cyberhugs, DianeW
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>snip< > On the way home, a Bald Eagle flew over my car for about a quarter mile. > Isn’t a good sign?
Diane, Did he poop on you. Now that would have been a really good sign.>g< Glad to hear you got good news from your doc. johnie
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No he didn’t ….. but he did have something he was carrying in his talons. He was that close I could see it! — Cyberhugs, DianeW
– Hide quoted text — Show quoted text ->snip< > On the way home, a Bald Eagle flew over my car for about a quarter mile. > Isn’t a good sign? > Diane, Did he poop on you. Now that would have been a really good sign.>g< > Glad to hear you got good news from your doc. > johnie
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> No he didn’t ….. but he did have something he was carrying in his talons. > He was that close I could see it!
Very cool. Bald Eagles are magnificent birds and anytime you get to see one that close is special. Where were you when you saw it? johnie
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Since it was NOT a vulture, good sign!
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It is definitely a good sign, Diane! So are the x-rays! M
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I was driving on the beltway around (half of) Orlando, near the town of Celebration right outside of Disney area. There’s still a lot of undeveloped land in that section of the beltway. It was very exciting to see. — Cyberhugs, DianeW
– Hide quoted text — Show quoted text -> No he didn’t ….. but he did have something he was carrying in his talons. > He was that close I could see it! > Very cool. Bald Eagles are magnificent birds and anytime you get to see > one that close is special. Where were you when you saw it? > johnie
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>On the way home, a Bald Eagle flew over my car for about a quarter mile. >Isn’t a good sign?
I would sure think so. (Way cool!) Char "Remember, I’m pulling for ya’. We’re all in this together." Red Green
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Hi Diane > Boy….I’m really falling down on the vocab job, aren’t I?
You must be doing something right to be told to keep doing what you’re doing. > On the way home, a Bald Eagle flew over my car for about a quarter mile. > Isn’t a good sign?
IMO it is a good sign. The 3 nesting pairs of Bald Eagles on the Mississippi river island at the end of my block have already moved south for the winter though the Osprey are still here. GramPaHugs, Alex, > — > Cyberhugs, > DianeW
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Happy knee day!!!! — Nann remove the Gator cheer to email me It is the mark of an educated mind to be able to entertain a thought without accepting it. – Aristotle – Hide quoted text — Show quoted text -> Yesterday was the long awaited appointed with the ortho about my knee > problems. Of course, since it did whatever it did three weeks ago, by the > time I got there yesterday the pain and swelling were gone. But the x-rays > looked great! Nice distance between the bones showing that I’m not anywhere > near bone on bone. That was very good news! However he did say there may > be soft tissue damage to some part I can’t remember the name of that has the > word articular in it. And he said the grinding he felt and heard was > probably osteo of the kneecap – back of kneecap rubbing against bones. But > then…..I was told that was going on when I was 25! The kneecap itself is > perfectly positioned so he doubts it is dislocating when this happens. He > thinks that swelling in the knee is causing a "flap" to get caught under the > kneecap and that flap is part of the articular thing. Boy….I’m really > falling down on the vocab job, aren’t I? > So I take this as good news. He said keep doing what I’m doing, loose > weight, strengthen the quads and if I have anymore problems with it, return. > If it’s stays just the occasional thing, it’s better to just live with it > like I am because if nothing shows up on x-ray or MRI he’d have to go in > with a scope and look around and we don’t want to go there. Whew! I agree > with that. So…….I feel good about this news. Nothing too big to worry > about right now. > On the way home, a Bald Eagle flew over my car for about a quarter mile. > Isn’t a good sign? > — > Cyberhugs, > DianeW
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Yup, the eagles are getting here just fine. Saw one last weekend on the top of a flagpole looking over Lake Jackson. He/she was searching the lake for lunch as I was admiring his/her white head feathers. Of course I gave him/her a salute. They’re looking healthy this year; the ospreys are mating and squawking lots this Fall, too. It’s gonna be a good Winter. <g> Wildlife Hugs from Rosie — "If you wanna get it done, you gotta fight for yourself." – Meat Loaf, Bat Outta Hell II
– Hide quoted text — Show quoted text -> Hi Diane > Boy….I’m really falling down on the vocab job, aren’t I? > You must be doing something right to be told to keep doing what you’re doing. > On the way home, a Bald Eagle flew over my car for about a quarter mile. > Isn’t a good sign? > IMO it is a good sign. The 3 nesting pairs of Bald Eagles on the Mississippi river > island at the end of my block have already moved south for the winter though the > Osprey are still here. > GramPaHugs, > Alex, > — > Cyberhugs, > DianeW > — > Any information is included for informational > or entertainment purposes only, No endorsement is implied or intended. > Before taking any supplement check with your pharmacist for drug interactions. > * Love radiating from 45.10n x 93.30w M/SP Mn > * Care giver to THE SACRED TEMPLE CATS of the Kingdom of W.H.I.N.E. > * <a href="http://home.mn.rr.com/apbiii/whine.html">AOL Click</a> > * Medical Links for Fibromyalgia, Arthritis, ME/CFIDS, > * <a href="http://home.mn.rr.com/apbiii/medical.htm">AOL Click</a> > * Photos http://barna.dns2go.com/ > * Don’t worry about life, > * you’re not going to survive it anyway
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HOT DANG! it’s about time you had some goodness happening for you, dianew. i loved reading this. and eagles are very special omens, considered sacred by many cultures. healing is one of the keynotes associated with eagles, as are spiritual messages<smile> (i love animal lore.) all i can say is, keep doing the good stuff that’s making good stuff happen for you.((((hugs of joy)))) kate
– Hide quoted text — Show quoted text -> Yesterday was the long awaited appointed with the ortho about my knee > problems. Of course, since it did whatever it did three weeks ago, by the > time I got there yesterday the pain and swelling were gone. But the x-rays > looked great! Nice distance between the bones showing that I’m not anywhere > near bone on bone. That was very good news! However he did say there may > be soft tissue damage to some part I can’t remember the name of that has the > word articular in it. And he said the grinding he felt and heard was > probably osteo of the kneecap – back of kneecap rubbing against bones. But > then…..I was told that was going on when I was 25! The kneecap itself is > perfectly positioned so he doubts it is dislocating when this happens. He > thinks that swelling in the knee is causing a "flap" to get caught under the > kneecap and that flap is part of the articular thing. Boy….I’m really > falling down on the vocab job, aren’t I? > So I take this as good news. He said keep doing what I’m doing, loose > weight, strengthen the quads and if I have anymore problems with it, return. > If it’s stays just the occasional thing, it’s better to just live with it > like I am because if nothing shows up on x-ray or MRI he’d have to go in > with a scope and look around and we don’t want to go there. Whew! I agree > with that. So…….I feel good about this news. Nothing too big to worry > about right now. > On the way home, a Bald Eagle flew over my car for about a quarter mile. > Isn’t a good sign? > — > Cyberhugs, > DianeW
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I know that one Lee….that’s the ligament I originally damaged in a skiing accident way back when I still could do things like that. If that’s the one one the inside of the knee that’s it. But this was something else involved with all that though and a flap……tehe.. — Cyberhugs, DianeW
– Hide quoted text — Show quoted text – > [...] >looked great! Nice distance between the bones showing that I’m not anywhere >near bone on bone. That was very good news! However he did say there may >be soft tissue damage to some part I can’t remember the name of that has the >word articular in it. And he said the grinding he felt and heard was >probably osteo of the kneecap – back of kneecap rubbing against bones. > Maybe the word "anterior"? The anterior cruciate ligament holds your > knee together front to back. It’s also often what’s damaged if your > kneecap wiggles around. My husband snapped his right ACL in an accident > and had to have it reconstructed. Before the reconstruction, he had to have > the knee braced or it’d sometimes just suddenly collapse under him. > — > Head Muso, White Rats Morris, Faultline Morris > Member, Knights of Xenu (1995). Chaos Monger and Jill of All Trades. > "A head-on collision between Morticia Adams and Martha Stewart"
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Woohooo!!!! Great to hear that good news Diane—you SO deserve it!!! Hope things only continue to get better for you! Donna G
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[...] >looked great! Nice distance between the bones showing that I’m not anywhere >near bone on bone. That was very good news! However he did say there may >be soft tissue damage to some part I can’t remember the name of that has the >word articular in it. And he said the grinding he felt and heard was >probably osteo of the kneecap – back of kneecap rubbing against bones.
Maybe the word "anterior"? The anterior cruciate ligament holds your knee together front to back. It’s also often what’s damaged if your kneecap wiggles around. My husband snapped his right ACL in an accident and had to have it reconstructed. Before the reconstruction, he had to have the knee braced or it’d sometimes just suddenly collapse under him. — Head Muso, White Rats Morris, Faultline Morris Member, Knights of Xenu (1995). Chaos Monger and Jill of All Trades. "A head-on collision between Morticia Adams and Martha Stewart"
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>HI Steve , > Well that is a bit of relief espeically around the holidays . Its kind of a >mixed emotion I would think !!! One hand happy you were approved on the other >YIKES your disabled . Odd feeling I would imagine but either way at least it is >one less thing financially to worry about . Im glad it worked out for you both >. Regards, > socjog>
I think that Becky was as relieved that they *finally* believed her as she was about the money. As for me, it *almost* makes up for not making the President’s List this quarter! <g>
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> Just wanted to let everyone know that things do occasionally work out. > Becky applied for disability 2 years ago and, after being turned down > at every step of the process, she finally had her hearing. I wasn’t > holding out much hope–our luck has been pretty bad lately. However, > the judge approved her on the spot, which is something her lawyer told > her almost never happens.
Merry Christmas, Steve. And Congrats to Becky on perservering to success. Best, Larry Before you buy.
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Just wanted to let everyone know that things do occasionally work out. Becky applied for disability 2 years ago and, after being turned down at every step of the process, she finally had her hearing. I wasn’t holding out much hope–our luck has been pretty bad lately. However, the judge approved her on the spot, which is something her lawyer told her almost never happens. So, if we can hang in there until she starts receiving her disability we might be able to start digging our way out of the hole. <shovel> <shovel> <g>
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Steve, hope this is just the beginning of good things. Gwen Happy memories never wear out…re-live them as often as you want. .
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– Hide quoted text — Show quoted text – >Sort of. The kids are still fighting the relocation every step of the >way. But they are slowly accepting that this is where we are going to >be. >And I am still bristling at all of the bureaucracy here. It’s >EVERYWHERE! I have never seen anyplace where you had to do so much >paperwork for everything, and the locals have such a compliant attitude. > Whatever big brother wants, big brother gets. It drives me crazy. >I will FINALLY get so see a rheumatologist next week, but I still don’t >have an appointment with a neurosurgeon. The fool wants independent >documentation of everything. No way he is ever going to believe a >patient you know. Grrrrrrrr >Gee, aren’t you glad you asked Steve?
Heh. <g> I’ll bet the kids will get will get settled in before long; kids are usually pretty resilient. And hopefully the RD will be a winner. Persnickety neurosurgeons, wimpy drivers, and bureaucracy, however, are just things ya gotta put up with. <g>
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Great news Steve, justice has at last prevailed. I can just pic you and Becky’s wide-grin faces. Time to celebrate! Blondie — Friendship is not created by what we give, but more by what we share, it makes a whole world of things easier to bear ~ unknown
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HI Steve , Well that is a bit of relief espeically around the holidays . Its kind of a mixed emotion I would think !!! One hand happy you were approved on the other YIKES your disabled . Odd feeling I would imagine but either way at least it is one less thing financially to worry about . Im glad it worked out for you both . Regards, socjog> – Hide quoted text — Show quoted text ->Just wanted to let everyone know that things do occasionally work out. >Becky applied for disability 2 years ago and, after being turned down >at every step of the process, she finally had her hearing. I wasn’t >holding out much hope–our luck has been pretty bad lately. However, >the judge approved her on the spot, which is something her lawyer told >her almost never happens. So, if we can hang in there until she starts >receiving her disability we might be able to start digging our way out >of the hole. ><shovel> <shovel> ><g>
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> >Congratulations to both of you. You know Steve, the two-years back >benefits (minus legal fees of course) will probably make the digging go >faster. Now go do something fun to celebrate. > Yes, the back pay will come in handy. Especially if we do wind up > having to move after I get my degree. I don’t have to tell you how > expensive relocating can be. <g> Have you guys got settled in okay?
Sort of. The kids are still fighting the relocation every step of the way. But they are slowly accepting that this is where we are going to be. And I am still bristling at all of the bureaucracy here. It’s EVERYWHERE! I have never seen anyplace where you had to do so much paperwork for everything, and the locals have such a compliant attitude. Whatever big brother wants, big brother gets. It drives me crazy. I will FINALLY get so see a rheumatologist next week, but I still don’t have an appointment with a neurosurgeon. The fool wants independent documentation of everything. No way he is ever going to believe a patient you know. Grrrrrrrr Gee, aren’t you glad you asked Steve? Walt (who woke a little grumpy this morning)
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Glad to hear the good news Steve. Tell Becky we miss her. Tery
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Oh Steve-That is just great. I know how tough things have been for you guys financially. SSDisability aint much but it helps!!!! And she should be getting back pay from when she first applied. What a wonderful Christmas present for you both!! Save some of it, and come to Chicago in May! I really hope to meet the two of you, one day. Char "Remember, I’m pulling for ya’. We’re all in this together." Red Green
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Wonderful news, hope the good luck keeps rolling your way. Lyn – Hide quoted text — Show quoted text – > Just wanted to let everyone know that things do occasionally work out. > Becky applied for disability 2 years ago and, after being turned down > at every step of the process, she finally had her hearing. I wasn’t > holding out much hope–our luck has been pretty bad lately. However, > the judge approved her on the spot, which is something her lawyer told > her almost never happens. So, if we can hang in there until she starts > receiving her disability we might be able to start digging our way out > of the hole. > <shovel> <shovel> > <g>
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> Just wanted to let everyone know that things do occasionally work out. > Becky applied for disability 2 years ago and, after being turned down > at every step of the process, she finally had her hearing. I wasn’t > holding out much hope–our luck has been pretty bad lately. However, > the judge approved her on the spot, which is something her lawyer told > her almost never happens. So, if we can hang in there until she starts > receiving her disability we might be able to start digging our way out > of the hole. > <shovel> <shovel> > <g>
Very, very good. I sure hope that this means that you both are finally turning the corner. Becky, where have you been? I’ve missed you around here. Steve, get Becky back on line once in a while. Maybe we can do a cyber-celebration. — Di Diane_Abell at msn dot com http://loveyourmother.homestead.com
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Cool Steve! Time to party! ~Krissy See my pond: http://members.aol.com/KrissyJo/ponds.html Akron, Ohio http://arthritisinsight.com Knowledge is power…support is essential.
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Steve, What great news! I’m so happy for you and Becky…And, less stress, less pain : ) Be well, Patty 
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> Just wanted to let everyone know that things do occasionally work out. > Becky applied for disability 2 years ago and, after being turned down > at every step of the process, she finally had her hearing. I wasn’t > holding out much hope–our luck has been pretty bad lately. However, > the judge approved her on the spot, which is something her lawyer told > her almost never happens. So, if we can hang in there until she starts > receiving her disability we might be able to start digging our way out > of the hole. > <shovel> <shovel> > <g> >Steve, congratulations! and I wish you RELIEF:) IT WAS A YEAR AND HALF
BEFORE MY DAUGHTER HAD HER HEARING..SHE TO WAS APPROVED IMMEDIATELY.bUT THAT WAS–AT LEASE FOR HER-JUST ANOTHER STEP.SHE HAD PAPERWORK TO FILL OUT,ETC AND AFTER ANOTHER MONTH GOT HER AWARD.TO BE PAID IN 3 INSTALLMENTS.HER DISABILITY CK STARTS NXT MONTH OR IN JAN. BUT!!!HER AWARD LETTER FOR MEDICAID ALLOWS HER TO SEE COMPETENT MEDICAL CARE AND IT’S RETRO-ACTIVE ACIVE TO THE DATE SHE WAS DISABLED.ALL SHE HAS TO DO IS SEND A COPY OF HER AWARD LETTER TO THE FOLKS THAT ARE THREATENING HER ABT HER MEDICAL BILLS AND THEY ARE REQUIRED BY LAW TO FILE UNDER MEDICAID AND DON’T OTHR AGAIN. I HOPE YOUR WIFE ENJOYS LIFE AGAIN WITH A HAPPY AND PEACEFUL HEART. bLESSINGS,DONNA Before you buy.
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Hi Steve, Sometimes good things happen to good people who work hard at their goals. Its hell to have to go through all that to get what a person deserves. Sometimes things seem to make mountains but like you said,,,,a shovel at a time. Harv – Hide quoted text — Show quoted text – > Just wanted to let everyone know that things do occasionally work out. > Becky applied for disability 2 years ago and, after being turned down > at every step of the process, she finally had her hearing. I wasn’t > holding out much hope–our luck has been pretty bad lately. However, > the judge approved her on the spot, which is something her lawyer told > her almost never happens. So, if we can hang in there until she starts > receiving her disability we might be able to start digging our way out > of the hole. > <shovel> <shovel> > <g>
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That’s great news guys, and just in time for crimble too. Nic Perth, W. Aus.
– Hide quoted text — Show quoted text -> Just wanted to let everyone know that things do occasionally work out. > Becky applied for disability 2 years ago and, after being turned down > at every step of the process, she finally had her hearing. I wasn’t > holding out much hope–our luck has been pretty bad lately. However, > the judge approved her on the spot, which is something her lawyer told > her almost never happens. So, if we can hang in there until she starts > receiving her disability we might be able to start digging our way out > of the hole. > <shovel> <shovel> > <g>
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Steve, Thats great news. It might give others some hope! Ally
– Hide quoted text — Show quoted text -> Just wanted to let everyone know that things do occasionally work out. > Becky applied for disability 2 years ago and, after being turned down > at every step of the process, she finally had her hearing. I wasn’t > holding out much hope–our luck has been pretty bad lately. However, > the judge approved her on the spot, which is something her lawyer told > her almost never happens. So, if we can hang in there until she starts > receiving her disability we might be able to start digging our way out > of the hole. > <shovel> <shovel> > <g>
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>Congratulations to both of you. You know Steve, the two-years back >benefits (minus legal fees of course) will probably make the digging go >faster. Now go do something fun to celebrate.
Yes, the back pay will come in handy. Especially if we do wind up having to move after I get my degree. I don’t have to tell you how expensive relocating can be. <g> Have you guys got settled in okay?
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>This is great news for you guys. I know that it will make a huge >difference/just in lowered stress levels alone. Nothing is more >stressful than not being able to work and living from month to month not >knowing where the rent money is going to come from. Im truly happy that >it worked out. >johnie
Yeah, it sure will help with the stress. We’ve been scraping by on what I make, but it’s been a pretty tight scrape at times. Heck, it’ll probably even help the stress levels of the bill collectors too. <g>
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>That’s great news, Steve! This past two years must have been mighty >discouraging for you, but things will lighten up now. >BTW, I haven’t seen anything from RiverRat for a long time that I recall. >Don’t know if that’s my attention span problem, or my short-term memory >problem, or what. In any event, give my regards to Becky.
Thanks John. Becky hasn’t posted anything in a while, but she does drop in and lurk on occasion. She’s mostly been keeping herself busy crocheting Christmas presents for all our in-laws and outlaws. <g>
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Hey, one for the good guys!!! Duckie – Hide quoted text — Show quoted text – > Just wanted to let everyone know that things do occasionally work out. > Becky applied for disability 2 years ago and, after being turned down > at every step of the process, she finally had her hearing. I wasn’t > holding out much hope–our luck has been pretty bad lately. However, > the judge approved her on the spot, which is something her lawyer told > her almost never happens. So, if we can hang in there until she starts > receiving her disability we might be able to start digging our way out > of the hole. > <shovel> <shovel> > <g>
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This is great news for you guys. I know that it will make a huge difference/just in lowered stress levels alone. Nothing is more stressful than not being able to work and living from month to month not knowing where the rent money is going to come from. Im truly happy that it worked out. johnie – Hide quoted text — Show quoted text – > Just wanted to let everyone know that things do occasionally work out. > Becky applied for disability 2 years ago and, after being turned down > at every step of the process, she finally had her hearing. I wasn’t > holding out much hope–our luck has been pretty bad lately. However, > the judge approved her on the spot, which is something her lawyer told > her almost never happens. So, if we can hang in there until she starts > receiving her disability we might be able to start digging our way out > of the hole. > <shovel> <shovel> > <g>
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That’s great news, Steve! This past two years must have been mighty discouraging for you, but things will lighten up now. BTW, I haven’t seen anything from RiverRat for a long time that I recall. Don’t know if that’s my attention span problem, or my short-term memory problem, or what. In any event, give my regards to Becky. – Hide quoted text — Show quoted text – > Just wanted to let everyone know that things do occasionally work out. > Becky applied for disability 2 years ago and, after being turned down > at every step of the process, she finally had her hearing. I wasn’t > holding out much hope–our luck has been pretty bad lately. However, > the judge approved her on the spot, which is something her lawyer told > her almost never happens. So, if we can hang in there until she starts > receiving her disability we might be able to start digging our way out > of the hole. > <shovel> <shovel> > <g>
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Congratulations to both of you. You know Steve, the two-years back benefits (minus legal fees of course) will probably make the digging go faster. Now go do something fun to celebrate. Walt – Hide quoted text — Show quoted text – > Just wanted to let everyone know that things do occasionally work out. > Becky applied for disability 2 years ago and, after being turned down > at every step of the process, she finally had her hearing. I wasn’t > holding out much hope–our luck has been pretty bad lately. However, > the judge approved her on the spot, which is something her lawyer told > her almost never happens. So, if we can hang in there until she starts > receiving her disability we might be able to start digging our way out > of the hole. > <shovel> <shovel> > <g>
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Yesterday was the long awaited appointed with the ortho about my knee problems. Of course, since it did whatever it did three weeks ago, by the time I got there yesterday the pain and swelling were gone. But the x-rays looked great! Nice distance between the bones showing that I’m not anywhere near bone on bone. That was very good news! However he did say there may be soft tissue damage to some part I can’t remember the name of that has the word articular in it. And he said the grinding he felt and heard was probably osteo of the kneecap – back of kneecap rubbing against bones. But then…..I was told that was going on when I was 25! The kneecap itself is perfectly positioned so he doubts it is dislocating when this happens. He thinks that swelling in the knee is causing a "flap" to get caught under the kneecap and that flap is part of the articular thing. Boy….I’m really falling down on the vocab job, aren’t I? So I take this as good news. He said keep doing what I’m doing, loose weight, strengthen the quads and if I have anymore problems with it, return. If it’s stays just the occasional thing, it’s better to just live with it like I am because if nothing shows up on x-ray or MRI he’d have to go in with a scope and look around and we don’t want to go there. Whew! I agree with that. So…….I feel good about this news. Nothing too big to worry about right now. On the way home, a Bald Eagle flew over my car for about a quarter mile. Isn’t a good sign? — Cyberhugs, DianeW
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>snip< > On the way home, a Bald Eagle flew over my car for about a quarter mile. > Isn’t a good sign?
Diane, Did he poop on you. Now that would have been a really good sign.>g< Glad to hear you got good news from your doc. johnie
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No he didn’t ….. but he did have something he was carrying in his talons. He was that close I could see it! — Cyberhugs, DianeW
– Hide quoted text — Show quoted text ->snip< > On the way home, a Bald Eagle flew over my car for about a quarter mile. > Isn’t a good sign? > Diane, Did he poop on you. Now that would have been a really good sign.>g< > Glad to hear you got good news from your doc. > johnie
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> No he didn’t ….. but he did have something he was carrying in his talons. > He was that close I could see it!
Very cool. Bald Eagles are magnificent birds and anytime you get to see one that close is special. Where were you when you saw it? johnie
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Since it was NOT a vulture, good sign!
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It is definitely a good sign, Diane! So are the x-rays! M
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I was driving on the beltway around (half of) Orlando, near the town of Celebration right outside of Disney area. There’s still a lot of undeveloped land in that section of the beltway. It was very exciting to see. — Cyberhugs, DianeW
– Hide quoted text — Show quoted text -> No he didn’t ….. but he did have something he was carrying in his talons. > He was that close I could see it! > Very cool. Bald Eagles are magnificent birds and anytime you get to see > one that close is special. Where were you when you saw it? > johnie
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>On the way home, a Bald Eagle flew over my car for about a quarter mile. >Isn’t a good sign?
I would sure think so. (Way cool!) Char "Remember, I’m pulling for ya’. We’re all in this together." Red Green
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Hi Diane > Boy….I’m really falling down on the vocab job, aren’t I?
You must be doing something right to be told to keep doing what you’re doing. > On the way home, a Bald Eagle flew over my car for about a quarter mile. > Isn’t a good sign?
IMO it is a good sign. The 3 nesting pairs of Bald Eagles on the Mississippi river island at the end of my block have already moved south for the winter though the Osprey are still here. GramPaHugs, Alex, > — > Cyberhugs, > DianeW
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Happy knee day!!!! — Nann remove the Gator cheer to email me It is the mark of an educated mind to be able to entertain a thought without accepting it. – Aristotle – Hide quoted text — Show quoted text -> Yesterday was the long awaited appointed with the ortho about my knee > problems. Of course, since it did whatever it did three weeks ago, by the > time I got there yesterday the pain and swelling were gone. But the x-rays > looked great! Nice distance between the bones showing that I’m not anywhere > near bone on bone. That was very good news! However he did say there may > be soft tissue damage to some part I can’t remember the name of that has the > word articular in it. And he said the grinding he felt and heard was > probably osteo of the kneecap – back of kneecap rubbing against bones. But > then…..I was told that was going on when I was 25! The kneecap itself is > perfectly positioned so he doubts it is dislocating when this happens. He > thinks that swelling in the knee is causing a "flap" to get caught under the > kneecap and that flap is part of the articular thing. Boy….I’m really > falling down on the vocab job, aren’t I? > So I take this as good news. He said keep doing what I’m doing, loose > weight, strengthen the quads and if I have anymore problems with it, return. > If it’s stays just the occasional thing, it’s better to just live with it > like I am because if nothing shows up on x-ray or MRI he’d have to go in > with a scope and look around and we don’t want to go there. Whew! I agree > with that. So…….I feel good about this news. Nothing too big to worry > about right now. > On the way home, a Bald Eagle flew over my car for about a quarter mile. > Isn’t a good sign? > — > Cyberhugs, > DianeW
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Yup, the eagles are getting here just fine. Saw one last weekend on the top of a flagpole looking over Lake Jackson. He/she was searching the lake for lunch as I was admiring his/her white head feathers. Of course I gave him/her a salute. They’re looking healthy this year; the ospreys are mating and squawking lots this Fall, too. It’s gonna be a good Winter. <g> Wildlife Hugs from Rosie — "If you wanna get it done, you gotta fight for yourself." – Meat Loaf, Bat Outta Hell II
– Hide quoted text — Show quoted text -> Hi Diane > Boy….I’m really falling down on the vocab job, aren’t I? > You must be doing something right to be told to keep doing what you’re doing. > On the way home, a Bald Eagle flew over my car for about a quarter mile. > Isn’t a good sign? > IMO it is a good sign. The 3 nesting pairs of Bald Eagles on the Mississippi river > island at the end of my block have already moved south for the winter though the > Osprey are still here. > GramPaHugs, > Alex, > — > Cyberhugs, > DianeW > — > Any information is included for informational > or entertainment purposes only, No endorsement is implied or intended. > Before taking any supplement check with your pharmacist for drug interactions. > * Love radiating from 45.10n x 93.30w M/SP Mn > * Care giver to THE SACRED TEMPLE CATS of the Kingdom of W.H.I.N.E. > * <a href="http://home.mn.rr.com/apbiii/whine.html">AOL Click</a> > * Medical Links for Fibromyalgia, Arthritis, ME/CFIDS, > * <a href="http://home.mn.rr.com/apbiii/medical.htm">AOL Click</a> > * Photos http://barna.dns2go.com/ > * Don’t worry about life, > * you’re not going to survive it anyway
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HOT DANG! it’s about time you had some goodness happening for you, dianew. i loved reading this. and eagles are very special omens, considered sacred by many cultures. healing is one of the keynotes associated with eagles, as are spiritual messages<smile> (i love animal lore.) all i can say is, keep doing the good stuff that’s making good stuff happen for you.((((hugs of joy)))) kate
– Hide quoted text — Show quoted text -> Yesterday was the long awaited appointed with the ortho about my knee > problems. Of course, since it did whatever it did three weeks ago, by the > time I got there yesterday the pain and swelling were gone. But the x-rays > looked great! Nice distance between the bones showing that I’m not anywhere > near bone on bone. That was very good news! However he did say there may > be soft tissue damage to some part I can’t remember the name of that has the > word articular in it. And he said the grinding he felt and heard was > probably osteo of the kneecap – back of kneecap rubbing against bones. But > then…..I was told that was going on when I was 25! The kneecap itself is > perfectly positioned so he doubts it is dislocating when this happens. He > thinks that swelling in the knee is causing a "flap" to get caught under the > kneecap and that flap is part of the articular thing. Boy….I’m really > falling down on the vocab job, aren’t I? > So I take this as good news. He said keep doing what I’m doing, loose > weight, strengthen the quads and if I have anymore problems with it, return. > If it’s stays just the occasional thing, it’s better to just live with it > like I am because if nothing shows up on x-ray or MRI he’d have to go in > with a scope and look around and we don’t want to go there. Whew! I agree > with that. So…….I feel good about this news. Nothing too big to worry > about right now. > On the way home, a Bald Eagle flew over my car for about a quarter mile. > Isn’t a good sign? > — > Cyberhugs, > DianeW
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I know that one Lee….that’s the ligament I originally damaged in a skiing accident way back when I still could do things like that. If that’s the one one the inside of the knee that’s it. But this was something else involved with all that though and a flap……tehe.. — Cyberhugs, DianeW
– Hide quoted text — Show quoted text – > [...] >looked great! Nice distance between the bones showing that I’m not anywhere >near bone on bone. That was very good news! However he did say there may >be soft tissue damage to some part I can’t remember the name of that has the >word articular in it. And he said the grinding he felt and heard was >probably osteo of the kneecap – back of kneecap rubbing against bones. > Maybe the word "anterior"? The anterior cruciate ligament holds your > knee together front to back. It’s also often what’s damaged if your > kneecap wiggles around. My husband snapped his right ACL in an accident > and had to have it reconstructed. Before the reconstruction, he had to have > the knee braced or it’d sometimes just suddenly collapse under him. > — > Head Muso, White Rats Morris, Faultline Morris > Member, Knights of Xenu (1995). Chaos Monger and Jill of All Trades. > "A head-on collision between Morticia Adams and Martha Stewart"
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Woohooo!!!! Great to hear that good news Diane—you SO deserve it!!! Hope things only continue to get better for you! Donna G
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[...] >looked great! Nice distance between the bones showing that I’m not anywhere >near bone on bone. That was very good news! However he did say there may >be soft tissue damage to some part I can’t remember the name of that has the >word articular in it. And he said the grinding he felt and heard was >probably osteo of the kneecap – back of kneecap rubbing against bones.
Maybe the word "anterior"? The anterior cruciate ligament holds your knee together front to back. It’s also often what’s damaged if your kneecap wiggles around. My husband snapped his right ACL in an accident and had to have it reconstructed. Before the reconstruction, he had to have the knee braced or it’d sometimes just suddenly collapse under him. — Head Muso, White Rats Morris, Faultline Morris Member, Knights of Xenu (1995). Chaos Monger and Jill of All Trades. "A head-on collision between Morticia Adams and Martha Stewart"
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>HI Steve , > Well that is a bit of relief espeically around the holidays . Its kind of a >mixed emotion I would think !!! One hand happy you were approved on the other >YIKES your disabled . Odd feeling I would imagine but either way at least it is >one less thing financially to worry about . Im glad it worked out for you both >. Regards, > socjog>
I think that Becky was as relieved that they *finally* believed her as she was about the money. As for me, it *almost* makes up for not making the President’s List this quarter! <g>
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> Just wanted to let everyone know that things do occasionally work out. > Becky applied for disability 2 years ago and, after being turned down > at every step of the process, she finally had her hearing. I wasn’t > holding out much hope–our luck has been pretty bad lately. However, > the judge approved her on the spot, which is something her lawyer told > her almost never happens.
Merry Christmas, Steve. And Congrats to Becky on perservering to success. Best, Larry Before you buy.
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Just wanted to let everyone know that things do occasionally work out. Becky applied for disability 2 years ago and, after being turned down at every step of the process, she finally had her hearing. I wasn’t holding out much hope–our luck has been pretty bad lately. However, the judge approved her on the spot, which is something her lawyer told her almost never happens. So, if we can hang in there until she starts receiving her disability we might be able to start digging our way out of the hole. <shovel> <shovel> <g>
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Steve, hope this is just the beginning of good things. Gwen Happy memories never wear out…re-live them as often as you want. .
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– Hide quoted text — Show quoted text – >Sort of. The kids are still fighting the relocation every step of the >way. But they are slowly accepting that this is where we are going to >be. >And I am still bristling at all of the bureaucracy here. It’s >EVERYWHERE! I have never seen anyplace where you had to do so much >paperwork for everything, and the locals have such a compliant attitude. > Whatever big brother wants, big brother gets. It drives me crazy. >I will FINALLY get so see a rheumatologist next week, but I still don’t >have an appointment with a neurosurgeon. The fool wants independent >documentation of everything. No way he is ever going to believe a >patient you know. Grrrrrrrr >Gee, aren’t you glad you asked Steve?
Heh. <g> I’ll bet the kids will get will get settled in before long; kids are usually pretty resilient. And hopefully the RD will be a winner. Persnickety neurosurgeons, wimpy drivers, and bureaucracy, however, are just things ya gotta put up with. <g>
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Great news Steve, justice has at last prevailed. I can just pic you and Becky’s wide-grin faces. Time to celebrate! Blondie — Friendship is not created by what we give, but more by what we share, it makes a whole world of things easier to bear ~ unknown
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HI Steve , Well that is a bit of relief espeically around the holidays . Its kind of a mixed emotion I would think !!! One hand happy you were approved on the other YIKES your disabled . Odd feeling I would imagine but either way at least it is one less thing financially to worry about . Im glad it worked out for you both . Regards, socjog> – Hide quoted text — Show quoted text ->Just wanted to let everyone know that things do occasionally work out. >Becky applied for disability 2 years ago and, after being turned down >at every step of the process, she finally had her hearing. I wasn’t >holding out much hope–our luck has been pretty bad lately. However, >the judge approved her on the spot, which is something her lawyer told >her almost never happens. So, if we can hang in there until she starts >receiving her disability we might be able to start digging our way out >of the hole. ><shovel> <shovel> ><g>
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> >Congratulations to both of you. You know Steve, the two-years back >benefits (minus legal fees of course) will probably make the digging go >faster. Now go do something fun to celebrate. > Yes, the back pay will come in handy. Especially if we do wind up > having to move after I get my degree. I don’t have to tell you how > expensive relocating can be. <g> Have you guys got settled in okay?
Sort of. The kids are still fighting the relocation every step of the way. But they are slowly accepting that this is where we are going to be. And I am still bristling at all of the bureaucracy here. It’s EVERYWHERE! I have never seen anyplace where you had to do so much paperwork for everything, and the locals have such a compliant attitude. Whatever big brother wants, big brother gets. It drives me crazy. I will FINALLY get so see a rheumatologist next week, but I still don’t have an appointment with a neurosurgeon. The fool wants independent documentation of everything. No way he is ever going to believe a patient you know. Grrrrrrrr Gee, aren’t you glad you asked Steve? Walt (who woke a little grumpy this morning)
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Glad to hear the good news Steve. Tell Becky we miss her. Tery
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Oh Steve-That is just great. I know how tough things have been for you guys financially. SSDisability aint much but it helps!!!! And she should be getting back pay from when she first applied. What a wonderful Christmas present for you both!! Save some of it, and come to Chicago in May! I really hope to meet the two of you, one day. Char "Remember, I’m pulling for ya’. We’re all in this together." Red Green
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Wonderful news, hope the good luck keeps rolling your way. Lyn – Hide quoted text — Show quoted text – > Just wanted to let everyone know that things do occasionally work out. > Becky applied for disability 2 years ago and, after being turned down > at every step of the process, she finally had her hearing. I wasn’t > holding out much hope–our luck has been pretty bad lately. However, > the judge approved her on the spot, which is something her lawyer told > her almost never happens. So, if we can hang in there until she starts > receiving her disability we might be able to start digging our way out > of the hole. > <shovel> <shovel> > <g>
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> Just wanted to let everyone know that things do occasionally work out. > Becky applied for disability 2 years ago and, after being turned down > at every step of the process, she finally had her hearing. I wasn’t > holding out much hope–our luck has been pretty bad lately. However, > the judge approved her on the spot, which is something her lawyer told > her almost never happens. So, if we can hang in there until she starts > receiving her disability we might be able to start digging our way out > of the hole. > <shovel> <shovel> > <g>
Very, very good. I sure hope that this means that you both are finally turning the corner. Becky, where have you been? I’ve missed you around here. Steve, get Becky back on line once in a while. Maybe we can do a cyber-celebration. — Di Diane_Abell at msn dot com http://loveyourmother.homestead.com
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Cool Steve! Time to party! ~Krissy See my pond: http://members.aol.com/KrissyJo/ponds.html Akron, Ohio http://arthritisinsight.com Knowledge is power…support is essential.
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Steve, What great news! I’m so happy for you and Becky…And, less stress, less pain : ) Be well, Patty *~A friend is someone who reaches out for your hand, and touches your heart.~*
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> Just wanted to let everyone know that things do occasionally work out. > Becky applied for disability 2 years ago and, after being turned down > at every step of the process, she finally had her hearing. I wasn’t > holding out much hope–our luck has been pretty bad lately. However, > the judge approved her on the spot, which is something her lawyer told > her almost never happens. So, if we can hang in there until she starts > receiving her disability we might be able to start digging our way out > of the hole. > <shovel> <shovel> > <g> >Steve, congratulations! and I wish you RELIEF:) IT WAS A YEAR AND HALF
BEFORE MY DAUGHTER HAD HER HEARING..SHE TO WAS APPROVED IMMEDIATELY.bUT THAT WAS–AT LEASE FOR HER-JUST ANOTHER STEP.SHE HAD PAPERWORK TO FILL OUT,ETC AND AFTER ANOTHER MONTH GOT HER AWARD.TO BE PAID IN 3 INSTALLMENTS.HER DISABILITY CK STARTS NXT MONTH OR IN JAN. BUT!!!HER AWARD LETTER FOR MEDICAID ALLOWS HER TO SEE COMPETENT MEDICAL CARE AND IT’S RETRO-ACTIVE ACIVE TO THE DATE SHE WAS DISABLED.ALL SHE HAS TO DO IS SEND A COPY OF HER AWARD LETTER TO THE FOLKS THAT ARE THREATENING HER ABT HER MEDICAL BILLS AND THEY ARE REQUIRED BY LAW TO FILE UNDER MEDICAID AND DON’T OTHR AGAIN. I HOPE YOUR WIFE ENJOYS LIFE AGAIN WITH A HAPPY AND PEACEFUL HEART. bLESSINGS,DONNA Before you buy.
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Hi Steve, Sometimes good things happen to good people who work hard at their goals. Its hell to have to go through all that to get what a person deserves. Sometimes things seem to make mountains but like you said,,,,a shovel at a time. Harv – Hide quoted text — Show quoted text – > Just wanted to let everyone know that things do occasionally work out. > Becky applied for disability 2 years ago and, after being turned down > at every step of the process, she finally had her hearing. I wasn’t > holding out much hope–our luck has been pretty bad lately. However, > the judge approved her on the spot, which is something her lawyer told > her almost never happens. So, if we can hang in there until she starts > receiving her disability we might be able to start digging our way out > of the hole. > <shovel> <shovel> > <g>
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That’s great news guys, and just in time for crimble too. Nic Perth, W. Aus.
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Steve, Thats great news. It might give others some hope! Ally
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>Congratulations to both of you. You know Steve, the two-years back >benefits (minus legal fees of course) will probably make the digging go >faster. Now go do something fun to celebrate.
Yes, the back pay will come in handy. Especially if we do wind up having to move after I get my degree. I don’t have to tell you how expensive relocating can be. <g> Have you guys got settled in okay?
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>This is great news for you guys. I know that it will make a huge >difference/just in lowered stress levels alone. Nothing is more >stressful than not being able to work and living from month to month not >knowing where the rent money is going to come from. Im truly happy that >it worked out. >johnie
Yeah, it sure will help with the stress. We’ve been scraping by on what I make, but it’s been a pretty tight scrape at times. Heck, it’ll probably even help the stress levels of the bill collectors too. <g>
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>That’s great news, Steve! This past two years must have been mighty >discouraging for you, but things will lighten up now. >BTW, I haven’t seen anything from RiverRat for a long time that I recall. >Don’t know if that’s my attention span problem, or my short-term memory >problem, or what. In any event, give my regards to Becky.
Thanks John. Becky hasn’t posted anything in a while, but she does drop in and lurk on occasion. She’s mostly been keeping herself busy crocheting Christmas presents for all our in-laws and outlaws. <g>
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Hey, one for the good guys!!! Duckie – Hide quoted text — Show quoted text – > Just wanted to let everyone know that things do occasionally work out. > Becky applied for disability 2 years ago and, after being turned down > at every step of the process, she finally had her hearing. I wasn’t > holding out much hope–our luck has been pretty bad lately. However, > the judge approved her on the spot, which is something her lawyer told > her almost never happens. So, if we can hang in there until she starts > receiving her disability we might be able to start digging our way out > of the hole. > <shovel> <shovel> > <g>
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This is great news for you guys. I know that it will make a huge difference/just in lowered stress levels alone. Nothing is more stressful than not being able to work and living from month to month not knowing where the rent money is going to come from. Im truly happy that it worked out. johnie – Hide quoted text — Show quoted text – > Just wanted to let everyone know that things do occasionally work out. > Becky applied for disability 2 years ago and, after being turned down > at every step of the process, she finally had her hearing. I wasn’t > holding out much hope–our luck has been pretty bad lately. However, > the judge approved her on the spot, which is something her lawyer told > her almost never happens. So, if we can hang in there until she starts > receiving her disability we might be able to start digging our way out > of the hole. > <shovel> <shovel> > <g>
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That’s great news, Steve! This past two years must have been mighty discouraging for you, but things will lighten up now. BTW, I haven’t seen anything from RiverRat for a long time that I recall. Don’t know if that’s my attention span problem, or my short-term memory problem, or what. In any event, give my regards to Becky. – Hide quoted text — Show quoted text – > Just wanted to let everyone know that things do occasionally work out. > Becky applied for disability 2 years ago and, after being turned down > at every step of the process, she finally had her hearing. I wasn’t > holding out much hope–our luck has been pretty bad lately. However, > the judge approved her on the spot, which is something her lawyer told > her almost never happens. So, if we can hang in there until she starts > receiving her disability we might be able to start digging our way out > of the hole. > <shovel> <shovel> > <g>
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Congratulations to both of you. You know Steve, the two-years back benefits (minus legal fees of course) will probably make the digging go faster. Now go do something fun to celebrate. Walt – Hide quoted text — Show quoted text – > Just wanted to let everyone know that things do occasionally work out. > Becky applied for disability 2 years ago and, after being turned down > at every step of the process, she finally had her hearing. I wasn’t > holding out much hope–our luck has been pretty bad lately. However, > the judge approved her on the spot, which is something her lawyer told > her almost never happens. So, if we can hang in there until she starts > receiving her disability we might be able to start digging our way out > of the hole. > <shovel> <shovel> > <g>
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