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Hubby's disability was cut off 6 weeks ago because his Dr's office did not get the proper paperwork to the proper people. Out of our control We are doing footwork for appeal, but must wait 45 days for answer.
Son's car was stolen and totaled. Out of my control Responsible party is avoiding us after saying he will pay for car. Out of my control. Do we have to take this jerk to court for $1500.00 ? In the mean time son has no car!! We were supposed to go to MI today, but cancelled plans. Son has to stay here due to work and other commitments. We cannot leave him stranded. Out of my control.
A got brain function results today. Problems with eye/hand coordination, concentration, equilibrum, correct vocabulary usage. Used to be very quick witted, even while drinking. Detox has brought on problems. He is a Contract Specialist, working with billions daily (no disability?) Out of my control.
A just receved phone call. Company he has worked for almost 19 years is laying him off. Out of my control.
All Insurance coverage ends the end of this month. To get our own through same company will be $700.00 a month.
Trust me, NONE of this is making me happy or calm. BUT...I can only assume that HP has a master plan and trust that I can follow it with some sort of sanity.
JESUS TAKE THE WHEEL!!!!
Christy
-- Edited by Christy at 12:03, 2006-06-08
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((((((((christy)))))))))) I am so so so sorry!! My Prayers are with you and your family!!!! You are right HP take the wheel and you hang on one day at a time!!!
Sweetie I have no idea why life at times seem to hand us all the problems at once but i know there has to be a reason somewhere down the road for us to look back and see!!
I love you!! pleases keep the focus on you and take care of yourself!!!
Enough is enough already! Maxine says don't take it any more! Joke.
Find something you CAN control today, like paint your toenails. Remember, that will remind you that you are right in the place you are supposed to be, and I know , I know, no one understands these hard places. So glad you gave the wheel to hp.
Ya know, with all that "rain" in your life right now, you're gonna have some gorgeous "flowers" popping up!! Hang in there! Luv ya lots (((((((cjo)))))))))
Kis
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Let your light shine in the darkness. "I can't just bring my mind to meetings...I must also bring my heart."
Jeesh, sure looks like tough times are in site. Sure seems as if they like to come when we aren't prepared. You've been so supportive and you need a turn now. I want to give some of those great sayings. Not so sure which ones to send your way. I wish I knew you better so I could pick just the right thing, or close to it anyways. I haven't had much faith in my ability to support lately but I'd like to try. I have one I developed on one of my jurne's into the unknown territories we wind up in some times in life. I use it for myself and haven't shared yet so I hope it IS supportive.
So, it goes like this- Well, time to get ready to set sail out to sea. Jeesh, I don't have a map. All I know is I have to go and don't know what the weather will be like or the direction of where I'm headed. Oh yea, I have that compass, and with me being Captain of the ship, I guess HP will just have to guide me in the direction I need to go. Guess I better gather the tools I already have and hope and pray whatever I need comes. The weather is probably going to be rough so I'll check around and see what other tools are available and get started. Another adventure in the making. Sure do wish I didn't have to go, but..............there has been other hard trips and they turned out and I'm still here.
I was washed away 10 months ago by Hurricane Katrina and still in the middle of my voyage. A few times I even had flashes of going down like the Titanic, and so far, I'm still sailing the waves. I heard a couple weeks ago there was a shore line I might be docking at, hopfully by the end of the month. I still get so scared that I won't make it. Yet I'm still afloat. Sometimes I have to adjust the cargo when the waves get to rough. And then there is times when the sun starts to shine and the blue clouds are so pretty.
Courage, Faith, Strength, Blessings, and Prayers to ya.
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I tell myself when times are rough, "this to shall pass!!!" Ask HP for guidance, if the door is open, and I know how to look, I will become aware! I also visit http://www.inspiringthots.net/ . Blessings , Your sister in Recovery
(((Christy))) when it rains it POURS! I know for me just when I think one hurdle is behind me another comes along. This comes to mind,,,,,"This too shall pass". And having people say "things happen for a reason" makes me want to punch them in the head. (lol) So I wont be saying that to you,,as I dont want to be the "punchee". You have conquered so much lately, do not let this get you down, you are strong and able to handle this, and things can only get better. I am so sorry you are going through these difficult times now, but you have alanon, it does help. Glad you are here.......................................gardengal
I am such a believer that when bad things happen, something good comes out of them. It seems as if all of our problems come at once, no clue why. I have faith in God, I dont think he would deal us cards we didnt know how to use. I am sorry you have all these things going on right now. I have been there, and man, it really stinks. You and your family will be in my prayers, as always, but I will say extra prayers for you all. Prayers work, I know that. ((((((((( hugs))))))))
I had a friend who went through a time in her life like you are going through. Different set of circumstances, however, everything went wrong one at a time over a period of a month or so.
Every day there was something horrible happening, it was awlful to watch, and it broke my heart. But you know it has been over a year now and things have changed and one by one everything was confronted and taken care of as much as she was able and she is not pulling her hair out right now anymore.
Can't promise a rainbow but time will change things. Prayers and hugs!
I am always so impressed by the comfort and common sense you give to others on this board.You share so much experience,strength,and hope.Now you need to give that to YOU.
Yes, all of that is out of your control.You can only control how you deal with it all.Remember ONE DAY AT A TIME.
I will say a prayer for you and your hubby. Things will get better.
Be confident of my prayers for you and your family. God will see you through this tough time.
One of my favorite songs right now says...."I will praise You in the storm" and I know I've had to do it a lot, but it's faith that gets us through. Keep looking up!
My prayers are with you and your family. I'm new to the board and can only testify that it has helped me when I've been overwhelmed with emotional stress and the stress of life.
Keep leaning on your HP for strength to get through this frustrating situation.
Hopefully the patient advocate can help you. Other than that, I love what Bumpsters said.
This is one of my favorite sayings that I've been reading alot lately: "Adversity often activates a strength we did not know we had." I'm thinking that everyone on this board has copious amounts of strength! Now we just have to harness it!
Love and blessings to you and your family my friend.
Live strong,
Karilynn & Pipers Kitty (meow)
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(((christy)))) i am with garden angel on this one she said "(((Christy))) when it rains it POURS! I know for me just when I think one hurdle is behind me another comes along. This comes to mind,,,,,"This too shall pass". And having people say "things happen for a reason" makes me want to punch them in the head.
i say>>>>>>>>>>> yeah, people can use stupic comments and ooooh i can't stand them, it seems to me when it rains, like i get disasters in CLUSTERS.....i get worn out...i scream....i give UP and it seems the karma eases up when i just SCREAM...and than release it from me........oh i feel for ya...really i do....i hate to see people go through one thing after another......i get that shit and i want to SCREAM...and now i CAN...i can FEEL i can VENT...i can CRY....... and i agree "things happen for a reason" i want to punch them too.......i also dont' think HP visits this crap on us....its either life or the darkness tryin to f*** up our recovery.....to take our hope away.....either way, NON resistance and FEELING the feelings, and lots of support.......my prayers are with ya, rosie
Christy
