Do any of you have prayer requests??

[ramanth]

Many many prayers for Robin, Glenn, and Dylan. *HUGS*

[Twisterdog]

Thank you, everyone. It is appreciated more than you know.

[cyber-sibes]

Prayers continuing for Robin and Dylan. My family extends our sympathies on the loss of your father, Twisterdog, and I'm so sorry to hear about how your son is taking it. I pray that burden of loss is lifted from his heart.

[Scooter's Mom]

I'm worried about my job for one. I just missed two days of work. I don't have a lot of sick time but it should be considered vacation time before it's "unpaid."

I spent all day yesterday (Tuesday) at the ER (7am until past 7pm) having tests run. I have kidney stones on my left side - they're small though. While I was there, I had another "episode" where my heart hurt like crazy. The nurse happened to be in and she hooked me up to monitors and an ekg immediately and everything seemed to be normal... just like last time though, only the nitro under my tongue made it go away.

In December I started the paperwork for FMLA-intermittent to allow me 1-2 days per month for my illness (migraines and this heart thing) to be out. HR said it was approved, then nothing ever happened. My manager was leaving so I asked if they needed anything else - HR said they never got the final form. So my manager sent it in 2 weeks ago on his final day as my manager. I'm afraid his carelessness is going to cost me my job. I do have all the emails between me and HR though.

Sorry this got so long. Could you all say a prayer that my job stays safe, my health improves and I do not have a repeat of last year, and that overall I feel better?

[Pawsitive Thinking]

Certainly will - the added worry can't be helping

[ramanth]

Absolutely Scooter's Mom. Prayers for you!

Continued prayers for those that need it. *HUGS*


Prayers and Good Vibes asked for Andy. He has an interview tomorrow afternoon and he's really nervous.

Thanks!

[pitc9]

Prayers for jobs sent to Scootersmom and Andy!

[Scooter's Mom]

I'm worried about my job for one. I just missed two days of work. I don't have a lot of sick time but it should be considered vacation time before it's "unpaid."

I spent all day yesterday (Tuesday) at the ER (7am until past 7pm) having tests run. I have kidney stones on my left side - they're small though. While I was there, I had another "episode" where my heart hurt like crazy. The nurse happened to be in and she hooked me up to monitors and an ekg immediately and everything seemed to be normal... just like last time though, only the nitro under my tongue made it go away.

In December I started the paperwork for FMLA-intermittent to allow me 1-2 days per month for my illness (migraines and this heart thing) to be out. HR said it was approved, then nothing ever happened. My manager was leaving so I asked if they needed anything else - HR said they never got the final form. So my manager sent it in 2 weeks ago on his final day as my manager. I'm afraid his carelessness is going to cost me my job. I do have all the emails between me and HR though.

Sorry this got so long. Could you all say a prayer that my job stays safe, my health improves and I do not have a repeat of last year, and that overall I feel better?

The FML-Intermittent was approved. They backdated it to January!

Before Christmas, the edge of my right shoulder, right under the bones that lead to my arm, started hurting. I assumed I slept weird. Well it never went away. For the last few weeks, My entire shoulder feels like it is on fire if I move it. I cannot lean over to pick anything up, I cannot carry anything. I can barely turn the faucet on for a shower, and can't raise that arm without severe pain in order to wash my hair. Of course, hubby still wants me to vacuum, do dishes, feed/water the critters, etc. I can barely type. I paid a massage therapist (hate doing that) and it did nothing to alleviate the pain. Percocet does nothing. I'm at my wits end. It's just 1 thing after another. So ready to just give up. Life for those around me would be so much easier.

Please say a word or two that this gets fixed...
Thanks, Crystal

[Catty1]

Crystal, I think Hubby needs a smack up the side of the head, and you need to draw some boundaries while you are unwell.

Does he really 'want' you to do all this housework, or are you doing it without mentioning the pain you are in? See about having a professional cleaner come in once a week - because you HURT too much.

If you want to give up on something, give up on accepting less than the best for yourself.

1 - 2 days FMLA per MONTH???? How about some longer-term disability?

And how about some short-term counselling for yourself? You have migraines, now your arm is killing you, and that takes a toll on your emotions.

Don't give up; get angry and push for what YOU need. You come first.

HUGS!

[shais_mom]

prayers for all that need them....
Crystal - I have a few choice words to say to your husband but since this is family friendly forum I'll keep them to myself.

[Scooter's Mom]

Crystal, I think Hubby needs a smack up the side of the head, and you need to draw some boundaries while you are unwell.

Does he really 'want' you to do all this housework, or are you doing it without mentioning the pain you are in? See about having a professional cleaner come in once a week - because you HURT too much.

In response to this even though I said I wouldn't whine...

He refuses to vacuum even though I've begged him every weekend for 4 weekends. He keeps saying, "if I have time" but doesn't have time because sports are on or he's too involved in his stupid video games. He's almost 40 (okay 38 in Sept) I think it's time he grow up and stop playing all the time and realize life is NOT all about fun and games, but work too.

A few years back I had surgery on my hand and it was in a cast for a bit of time. He wouldn't do a single dish - so I had to put on huge gloves and wrap a bag around my arm so I could do them. Yep, with my hand in a cast. It's hard to do dishes with 1 hand.

[Kater]

Many many prayers for Robin, Glenn, and Dylan. *HUGS*

Absolutely seconded! My heart hurts for you all.