Guest guest Posted August 28, 2002 Report Share Posted August 28, 2002 Oh Dawn, I am so sorry that you are having these problems. I know I used to get like that and just want to stay in bed all day..... What is getting all these old bills so much after the fact??? Can you get ahold of your old employer and have them vouch for the fact that you were only at work a few hours that week?? And that $70.00 you should call the hospital and remind them of their deal. Now that it is in collections, though, I am not sure if that will help. Otherwise, just send collections $5.00 at a time till it is paid. They can't do anything if you are making an effort to pay. Can you guys file for bankruptcy?? I don't really think it is the answer over a few hundred dollars but it may be the answer for you guys.... I really pray that things change for you soon.... Love ya, Zanna Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted August 28, 2002 Report Share Posted August 28, 2002 Oh Dawn, I am so sorry that you are having these problems. I know I used to get like that and just want to stay in bed all day..... What is getting all these old bills so much after the fact??? Can you get ahold of your old employer and have them vouch for the fact that you were only at work a few hours that week?? And that $70.00 you should call the hospital and remind them of their deal. Now that it is in collections, though, I am not sure if that will help. Otherwise, just send collections $5.00 at a time till it is paid. They can't do anything if you are making an effort to pay. Can you guys file for bankruptcy?? I don't really think it is the answer over a few hundred dollars but it may be the answer for you guys.... I really pray that things change for you soon.... Love ya, Zanna Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted August 28, 2002 Report Share Posted August 28, 2002 Oh Dawn, I am so sorry that you are having these problems. I know I used to get like that and just want to stay in bed all day..... What is getting all these old bills so much after the fact??? Can you get ahold of your old employer and have them vouch for the fact that you were only at work a few hours that week?? And that $70.00 you should call the hospital and remind them of their deal. Now that it is in collections, though, I am not sure if that will help. Otherwise, just send collections $5.00 at a time till it is paid. They can't do anything if you are making an effort to pay. Can you guys file for bankruptcy?? I don't really think it is the answer over a few hundred dollars but it may be the answer for you guys.... I really pray that things change for you soon.... Love ya, Zanna Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted August 28, 2002 Report Share Posted August 28, 2002 Dawn, Do not even consider going back to work right now. That is exactly what disability wants you to do. Don't let them win. If you go to work you will only get sicker and then your family will not have you at all. I know things seem dreary now but it will get better. I promise......in the meantime, please check into general assistance, food stamps, food pantrys, etc.....I know pride stands in our way sometimes but this is necessity not a matter of pride anymore.... Lots of love, Zanna Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted August 28, 2002 Report Share Posted August 28, 2002 I guess I don't remember you saying that about the bankruptcy. Don't apolgize for venting. We all do that sometimes. No need for apologies. That is what we are here for.... We luv ya girl, chin up, eh?? Zanna Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted August 28, 2002 Report Share Posted August 28, 2002 I guess I don't remember you saying that about the bankruptcy. Don't apolgize for venting. We all do that sometimes. No need for apologies. That is what we are here for.... We luv ya girl, chin up, eh?? Zanna Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted August 28, 2002 Report Share Posted August 28, 2002 I guess I don't remember you saying that about the bankruptcy. Don't apolgize for venting. We all do that sometimes. No need for apologies. That is what we are here for.... We luv ya girl, chin up, eh?? Zanna Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted August 28, 2002 Report Share Posted August 28, 2002 Hi, Zanna. Thanks for sympathizing. I guess I just needed to unload. Sorry it was to you all. I'm sure everything will work out and I'm not feeling quite as helpless tonight. You probably forgot, but we already filed for bankruptcy last year (just discharged last Dec.) and we're really not that bad off anyway. We'll get through, I'm sure. I just wish I could get accepted for my Disability. Hmph!! Dawn mrsxanadu@... wrote: > Oh Dawn, > I am so sorry that you are having these problems. I know I used to get like > that and just want to stay in bed all day..... > What is getting all these old bills so much after the fact??? Can you get > ahold of your old employer and have them vouch for the fact that you were > only at work a few hours that week?? > And that $70.00 you should call the hospital and remind them of their deal. > Now that it is in collections, though, I am not sure if that will help. > Otherwise, just send collections $5.00 at a time till it is paid. They can't > do anything if you are making an effort to pay. Can you guys file for > bankruptcy?? I don't really think it is the answer over a few hundred > dollars but it may be the answer for you guys.... > > I really pray that things change for you soon.... > > Love ya, > Zanna > > > > > Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted August 28, 2002 Report Share Posted August 28, 2002 Thanks, Zanna. No, I'm NOT going back to work. I guess I just said that in the heat of the moment. Besides, hubby would kill me if I even thought of it. LOL. Dawn mrsxanadu@... wrote: > Dawn, > Do not even consider going back to work right now. That is exactly what > disability wants you to do. Don't let them win. If you go to work you will > only get sicker and then your family will not have you at all. I know things > seem dreary now but it will get better. I promise......in the meantime, > please check into general assistance, food stamps, food pantrys, etc.....I > know pride stands in our way sometimes but this is necessity not a matter of > pride anymore.... > > Lots of love, > Zanna > > > > > Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted August 28, 2002 Report Share Posted August 28, 2002 Thanks, Zanna. No, I'm NOT going back to work. I guess I just said that in the heat of the moment. Besides, hubby would kill me if I even thought of it. LOL. Dawn mrsxanadu@... wrote: > Dawn, > Do not even consider going back to work right now. That is exactly what > disability wants you to do. Don't let them win. If you go to work you will > only get sicker and then your family will not have you at all. I know things > seem dreary now but it will get better. I promise......in the meantime, > please check into general assistance, food stamps, food pantrys, etc.....I > know pride stands in our way sometimes but this is necessity not a matter of > pride anymore.... > > Lots of love, > Zanna > > > > > Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted August 28, 2002 Report Share Posted August 28, 2002 Thanks, Zanna. No, I'm NOT going back to work. I guess I just said that in the heat of the moment. Besides, hubby would kill me if I even thought of it. LOL. Dawn mrsxanadu@... wrote: > Dawn, > Do not even consider going back to work right now. That is exactly what > disability wants you to do. Don't let them win. If you go to work you will > only get sicker and then your family will not have you at all. I know things > seem dreary now but it will get better. I promise......in the meantime, > please check into general assistance, food stamps, food pantrys, etc.....I > know pride stands in our way sometimes but this is necessity not a matter of > pride anymore.... > > Lots of love, > Zanna > > > > > Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted August 28, 2002 Report Share Posted August 28, 2002 Dawn Hang in there and don't feel bad about venting. That is what we are here for. I always feel better telling someone who cares how I'm feeling when things get rough. But the key point is telling someone who cares. You know that we all care about you, so vent on girlfriend. I am sorry to hear that the money problems are getting to you. But Like I said hang in there. You never know when good things will happen. Like you said your hubby got a 10min job and made $20 bucks. Well maybe tomorrow he'll get another one that will pay 100 bucks...and so on and so on. Sometimes you just have to let things go that you have no control over. Stressing over it won't help you medically either. So think of it as water rolling off a ducks' back. EASY!!!!!! Yeah like I should talk...miss worrywart over here. But I have learned how to de-compress when I get really stressed out. This disease had made me realize that there are very few things you have control over. But you can control how they affect you. Don't let it get the best of you. You and yours aren't starving.....but you are getting uncomfortable. So visualize the worst scenario......and then let it go. That's what works for me at times. Otherwise...just have a really good cry in the shower and eat a pint of ice cream. That works for me too. Talk to ya later Melita Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted August 28, 2002 Report Share Posted August 28, 2002 Dawn Hang in there and don't feel bad about venting. That is what we are here for. I always feel better telling someone who cares how I'm feeling when things get rough. But the key point is telling someone who cares. You know that we all care about you, so vent on girlfriend. I am sorry to hear that the money problems are getting to you. But Like I said hang in there. You never know when good things will happen. Like you said your hubby got a 10min job and made $20 bucks. Well maybe tomorrow he'll get another one that will pay 100 bucks...and so on and so on. Sometimes you just have to let things go that you have no control over. Stressing over it won't help you medically either. So think of it as water rolling off a ducks' back. EASY!!!!!! Yeah like I should talk...miss worrywart over here. But I have learned how to de-compress when I get really stressed out. This disease had made me realize that there are very few things you have control over. But you can control how they affect you. Don't let it get the best of you. You and yours aren't starving.....but you are getting uncomfortable. So visualize the worst scenario......and then let it go. That's what works for me at times. Otherwise...just have a really good cry in the shower and eat a pint of ice cream. That works for me too. Talk to ya later Melita Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted August 28, 2002 Report Share Posted August 28, 2002 Dawn Hang in there and don't feel bad about venting. That is what we are here for. I always feel better telling someone who cares how I'm feeling when things get rough. But the key point is telling someone who cares. You know that we all care about you, so vent on girlfriend. I am sorry to hear that the money problems are getting to you. But Like I said hang in there. You never know when good things will happen. Like you said your hubby got a 10min job and made $20 bucks. Well maybe tomorrow he'll get another one that will pay 100 bucks...and so on and so on. Sometimes you just have to let things go that you have no control over. Stressing over it won't help you medically either. So think of it as water rolling off a ducks' back. EASY!!!!!! Yeah like I should talk...miss worrywart over here. But I have learned how to de-compress when I get really stressed out. This disease had made me realize that there are very few things you have control over. But you can control how they affect you. Don't let it get the best of you. You and yours aren't starving.....but you are getting uncomfortable. So visualize the worst scenario......and then let it go. That's what works for me at times. Otherwise...just have a really good cry in the shower and eat a pint of ice cream. That works for me too. Talk to ya later Melita Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted August 29, 2002 Report Share Posted August 29, 2002 Dawn, You are not alone in the matter of bills. I am doing the samething, I give them $5 a month if that,until I here about my SSD. If that is all you can do. DON'T go back to work, cause you will not recieve your SSD, and will have to start all over again. Hang in there. I am so glad that you vented, it's go for ya. You just take a deep breathe and a good cry, things will work out . Take care. Sherri Dawn wrote: I really hope you all don't mind me venting, but you're the only ones Ihave to turn to right now and I always feel better when I get things offmy chest. First of all, I called CPP about my Disability yesterday (myweekly call) and they said the same thing they always do: 2 -4 weeksbefore reviewed, then they're going to request info. from my Rheumy. SoI say, "you've been telling me this for the last 4 weeks and you've hadmy appeal since June 26th...can't it be pulled and reviewed NOW?" Hesays no, maybe by the end of Sept. it will be reviewed. Ha! So I callmy Rheumy and had to leave a message, explaining the situation to himand asking if he could have the letter and info. all ready to go once hereceives the request from CPP and could he please say in no uncertainterms that I am unable to work and AM IN FACT disabled. I told him hecould call me back if he has any questions and I haven't heard from himyet, so hopefully that's a good sign that he'll do as he's told. LOL.So this morning I'm still asleep (around 8:15) when the phone rings andI jumped out of bed to get it but missed the call. My caller ID showsit was the Prov. of N. B., Private #, which leads me to think it couldhave been CPP??? I was so mad at myself for missing the call and prayto God it WAS them and they're now reviewing my appeal. Please,please!! Then, awhile later, hubby's bosses secretary calls to ask ifKirk could drop off his pager the next time he's in town. I thoughtthat was extremely odd, but didn't stress too much. Hubby comes homefor lunch (he's not working for boss this week, remember, he's workingprivately on a renevated house) and I give him the message. He says itsounds like the kiss of death and he's quite sure he's going to be letgo, because it's never been an issue with him taking the pager home. Iasked him to call his boss right up and ask, but he won't do that. Sonow I have to stew about it until we find out. UGH! Then, he bringshome the mail and there's a bill from Unemployment from way back inMarch/01, when I had my hysterectomy and took 4 weeks of sick leave.They're saying I owe $210 for a week that I collected UI but had alreadygone back to work, according to my former employer. But what happenedin actuality is I TRIED going back to work and only ended up workingabout 1 hour a day, so now I'll have to fight with them about that.Plus, I've been hounded by a collection agency for $70 that I owe thehospital for injections that I had to go in for twice a day at $10 a popback in Dec./01 and my Dr. said she'd try to arrange it so I wouldn'thave to pay it, so she told me not to pay it. Now the collection agencyis threatening me, so I have to mail that payment off. I just don'tknow how we're going to stay afloat. I'm so sick and tired of worryingabout $$ and am getting really scared. Just wondering if I should justforsake my health and go back to work anyway. I'm sorry this is so longand even if you didn't read it all, I do feel better getting it off mychest. Thanks for letting me vent. )Love,DawnPS.....I didn't proof-read this, so if it's a mess, I apologize. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted August 29, 2002 Report Share Posted August 29, 2002 Dawn, You are not alone in the matter of bills. I am doing the samething, I give them $5 a month if that,until I here about my SSD. If that is all you can do. DON'T go back to work, cause you will not recieve your SSD, and will have to start all over again. Hang in there. I am so glad that you vented, it's go for ya. You just take a deep breathe and a good cry, things will work out . Take care. Sherri Dawn wrote: I really hope you all don't mind me venting, but you're the only ones Ihave to turn to right now and I always feel better when I get things offmy chest. First of all, I called CPP about my Disability yesterday (myweekly call) and they said the same thing they always do: 2 -4 weeksbefore reviewed, then they're going to request info. from my Rheumy. SoI say, "you've been telling me this for the last 4 weeks and you've hadmy appeal since June 26th...can't it be pulled and reviewed NOW?" Hesays no, maybe by the end of Sept. it will be reviewed. Ha! So I callmy Rheumy and had to leave a message, explaining the situation to himand asking if he could have the letter and info. all ready to go once hereceives the request from CPP and could he please say in no uncertainterms that I am unable to work and AM IN FACT disabled. I told him hecould call me back if he has any questions and I haven't heard from himyet, so hopefully that's a good sign that he'll do as he's told. LOL.So this morning I'm still asleep (around 8:15) when the phone rings andI jumped out of bed to get it but missed the call. My caller ID showsit was the Prov. of N. B., Private #, which leads me to think it couldhave been CPP??? I was so mad at myself for missing the call and prayto God it WAS them and they're now reviewing my appeal. Please,please!! Then, awhile later, hubby's bosses secretary calls to ask ifKirk could drop off his pager the next time he's in town. I thoughtthat was extremely odd, but didn't stress too much. Hubby comes homefor lunch (he's not working for boss this week, remember, he's workingprivately on a renevated house) and I give him the message. He says itsounds like the kiss of death and he's quite sure he's going to be letgo, because it's never been an issue with him taking the pager home. Iasked him to call his boss right up and ask, but he won't do that. Sonow I have to stew about it until we find out. UGH! Then, he bringshome the mail and there's a bill from Unemployment from way back inMarch/01, when I had my hysterectomy and took 4 weeks of sick leave.They're saying I owe $210 for a week that I collected UI but had alreadygone back to work, according to my former employer. But what happenedin actuality is I TRIED going back to work and only ended up workingabout 1 hour a day, so now I'll have to fight with them about that.Plus, I've been hounded by a collection agency for $70 that I owe thehospital for injections that I had to go in for twice a day at $10 a popback in Dec./01 and my Dr. said she'd try to arrange it so I wouldn'thave to pay it, so she told me not to pay it. Now the collection agencyis threatening me, so I have to mail that payment off. I just don'tknow how we're going to stay afloat. I'm so sick and tired of worryingabout $$ and am getting really scared. Just wondering if I should justforsake my health and go back to work anyway. I'm sorry this is so longand even if you didn't read it all, I do feel better getting it off mychest. Thanks for letting me vent. )Love,DawnPS.....I didn't proof-read this, so if it's a mess, I apologize. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted August 29, 2002 Report Share Posted August 29, 2002 Dawn, You are not alone in the matter of bills. I am doing the samething, I give them $5 a month if that,until I here about my SSD. If that is all you can do. DON'T go back to work, cause you will not recieve your SSD, and will have to start all over again. Hang in there. I am so glad that you vented, it's go for ya. You just take a deep breathe and a good cry, things will work out . Take care. Sherri Dawn wrote: I really hope you all don't mind me venting, but you're the only ones Ihave to turn to right now and I always feel better when I get things offmy chest. First of all, I called CPP about my Disability yesterday (myweekly call) and they said the same thing they always do: 2 -4 weeksbefore reviewed, then they're going to request info. from my Rheumy. SoI say, "you've been telling me this for the last 4 weeks and you've hadmy appeal since June 26th...can't it be pulled and reviewed NOW?" Hesays no, maybe by the end of Sept. it will be reviewed. Ha! So I callmy Rheumy and had to leave a message, explaining the situation to himand asking if he could have the letter and info. all ready to go once hereceives the request from CPP and could he please say in no uncertainterms that I am unable to work and AM IN FACT disabled. I told him hecould call me back if he has any questions and I haven't heard from himyet, so hopefully that's a good sign that he'll do as he's told. LOL.So this morning I'm still asleep (around 8:15) when the phone rings andI jumped out of bed to get it but missed the call. My caller ID showsit was the Prov. of N. B., Private #, which leads me to think it couldhave been CPP??? I was so mad at myself for missing the call and prayto God it WAS them and they're now reviewing my appeal. Please,please!! Then, awhile later, hubby's bosses secretary calls to ask ifKirk could drop off his pager the next time he's in town. I thoughtthat was extremely odd, but didn't stress too much. Hubby comes homefor lunch (he's not working for boss this week, remember, he's workingprivately on a renevated house) and I give him the message. He says itsounds like the kiss of death and he's quite sure he's going to be letgo, because it's never been an issue with him taking the pager home. Iasked him to call his boss right up and ask, but he won't do that. Sonow I have to stew about it until we find out. UGH! Then, he bringshome the mail and there's a bill from Unemployment from way back inMarch/01, when I had my hysterectomy and took 4 weeks of sick leave.They're saying I owe $210 for a week that I collected UI but had alreadygone back to work, according to my former employer. But what happenedin actuality is I TRIED going back to work and only ended up workingabout 1 hour a day, so now I'll have to fight with them about that.Plus, I've been hounded by a collection agency for $70 that I owe thehospital for injections that I had to go in for twice a day at $10 a popback in Dec./01 and my Dr. said she'd try to arrange it so I wouldn'thave to pay it, so she told me not to pay it. Now the collection agencyis threatening me, so I have to mail that payment off. I just don'tknow how we're going to stay afloat. I'm so sick and tired of worryingabout $$ and am getting really scared. Just wondering if I should justforsake my health and go back to work anyway. I'm sorry this is so longand even if you didn't read it all, I do feel better getting it off mychest. Thanks for letting me vent. )Love,DawnPS.....I didn't proof-read this, so if it's a mess, I apologize. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted August 29, 2002 Report Share Posted August 29, 2002 Which chin do you want up?? LOL. See, I'm already feeling better. I can still laugh at myself. ) Dawn mrsxanadu@... wrote: > I guess I don't remember you saying that about the bankruptcy. Don't > apolgize for venting. We all do that sometimes. No need for apologies. > That is what we are here for.... > > We luv ya girl, chin up, eh?? > > Zanna > > > > > Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted August 29, 2002 Report Share Posted August 29, 2002 Thanks, Melita. I just love your outlook on life. You make me happy. I don't have any ice cream, but I did buy some chocolate ice cream sandwiches today. 12 in a box. Wonder how many will survive??? LOL. Hugs, Dawn PS....Great advice, too. Thanks! video_gurl40 wrote: > Dawn > > Hang in there and don't feel bad about venting. That is what we are > here for. I always feel better telling someone who cares how I'm > feeling when things get rough. But the key point is telling someone > who cares. > > You know that we all care about you, so vent on girlfriend. > > I am sorry to hear that the money problems are getting to you. But > Like I said hang in there. You never know when good things will > happen. Like you said your hubby got a 10min job and made $20 bucks. > Well maybe tomorrow he'll get another one that will pay 100 > bucks...and so on and so on. Sometimes you just have to let things go > that you have no control over. Stressing over it won't help you > medically either. So think of it as water rolling off a ducks' back. > EASY!!!!!! > > Yeah like I should talk...miss worrywart over here. But I have > learned how to de-compress when I get really stressed out. This > disease had made me realize that there are very few things you have > control over. But you can control how they affect you. Don't let it > get the best of you. You and yours aren't starving.....but you are > getting uncomfortable. So visualize the worst scenario......and then > let it go. That's what works for me at times. > > Otherwise...just have a really good cry in the shower and eat a pint > of ice cream. That works for me too. > > Talk to ya later > Melita > > > > > Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted August 29, 2002 Report Share Posted August 29, 2002 Thanks, Sherri. Yes, I know that's what SSD wants me to do is go back to work and leave them alone. It won't be that easy for them, though!! As I've said before, even if they deny me time and time again, I'm NOT going anywhere and I'll appeal until the end of time, if need me. I'm going to get what's rightfully mine and that's that (and same for you and Lem)!! It's scary, because I already have about $2,000 of my back-pay spent already (just in my mind, that is). LOL. When is our ship going to come in?? Dawn S. Berglund wrote: > > > Dawn, You are not alone in the matter of bills. I am doing the > samething, I give them $5 a month if that,until I here about my SSD. > If that is all you can do. DON'T go back to work, cause you will not > recieve your SSD, and will have to start all over again. Hang in > there. I am so glad that you vented, it's go for ya. You just take a > deep breathe and a good cry, things will work out . Take care. > > Sherri > > Dawn wrote: > > I really hope you all don't mind me venting, but you're the > only ones I > have to turn to right now and I always feel better when I > get things off > my chest. First of all, I called CPP about my Disability > yesterday (my > weekly call) and they said the same thing they always do: 2 > -4 weeks > before reviewed, then they're going to request info. from my > Rheumy. So > I say, " you've been telling me this for the last 4 weeks and > you've had > my appeal since June 26th...can't it be pulled and reviewed > NOW? " He > says no, maybe by the end of Sept. it will be reviewed. > Ha! So I call > my Rheumy and had to leave a message, explaining the > situation to him > and asking if he could have the letter and info. all ready > to go once he > receives the request from CPP and could he please say in no > uncertain > terms that I am unable to work and AM IN FACT disabled. I > told him he > could call me back if he has any questions and I haven't > heard from him > yet, so hopefully that's a good sign that he'll do as he's > told. LOL. > So this morning I'm still asleep (around 8:15) when the > phone rings and > I jumped out of bed to get it but missed the call. My > caller ID shows > it was the Prov. of N. B., Private #, which leads me to > think it could > have been CPP??? I was so mad at myself for missing the > call and pray > to God it WAS them and they're now reviewing my appeal. > Please, > please!! Then, awhile later, hubby's bosses secretary calls > to ask if > Kirk could drop off his pager the next time he's in town. I > thought > that was extremely odd, but didn't stress too much. Hubby > comes home > for lunch (he's not working for boss this week, remember, > he's working > privately on a renevated house) and I give him the message. > He says it > sounds like the kiss of death and he's quite sure he's going > to be let > go, because it's never been an issue with him taking the > pager home. I > asked him to call his boss right up and ask, but he won't do > that. So > now I have to stew about it until we find out. UGH! Then, > he brings > home the mail and there's a bill from Unemployment from way > back in > March/01, when I had my hysterectomy and took 4 weeks of > sick leave. > They're saying I owe $210 for a week that I collected UI but > had already > gone back to work, according to my former employer. But > what happened > in actuality is I TRIED going back to work and only ended up > working > about 1 hour a day, so now I'll have to fight with them > about that. > Plus, I've been hounded by a collection agency for $70 that > I owe the > hospital for injections that I had to go in for twice a day > at $10 a pop > back in Dec./01 and my Dr. said she'd try to arrange it so I > wouldn't > have to pay it, so she told me not to pay it. Now the > collection agency > is threatening me, so I have to mail that payment off. I > just don't > know how we're going to stay afloat. I'm so sick and tired > of worrying > about $$ and am getting really scared. Just wondering if I > should just > forsake my health and go back to work anyway. I'm sorry > this is so long > and even if you didn't read it all, I do feel better getting > it off my > chest. Thanks for letting me vent. ) > > Love, > Dawn > > PS.....I didn't proof-read this, so if it's a mess, I > apologize. > > > > Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted August 29, 2002 Report Share Posted August 29, 2002 Hi Dawn, Just try to be patient, it is easy for us who already are on disability to say that. I had to wait a year before getting on disability, luckily I got a good severance package from where I worked and also I am Long Term Disability as well as SS. That eased the money burden for Pat and I as I had 25 yrs where I worked. They payed me 6mths severance plus 2 wks for each year of employment. I also kept most of my benefits so that helps towards our prescriptions. I know it is very easy to say it will all work out, but we are all pretty much in the same boat. If not for this group of Friends here life could really suck. Keep your chin up and remember we are all in this together. Ed #2 > >Reply-To: OurMyositis >To: OurMyositis >Subject: Re: Down in the dumps! >Date: Wed, 28 Aug 2002 19:38:34 -0300 > >Hi, Zanna. Thanks for sympathizing. I guess I just needed to unload. >Sorry it >was to you all. I'm sure everything will work out and I'm not feeling >quite as >helpless tonight. You probably forgot, but we already filed for bankruptcy >last >year (just discharged last Dec.) and we're really not that bad off anyway. >We'll >get through, I'm sure. I just wish I could get accepted for my Disability. >Hmph!! > >Dawn > >mrsxanadu@... wrote: > > > Oh Dawn, > > I am so sorry that you are having these problems. I know I used to get >like > > that and just want to stay in bed all day..... > > What is getting all these old bills so much after the fact??? Can you >get > > ahold of your old employer and have them vouch for the fact that you >were > > only at work a few hours that week?? > > And that $70.00 you should call the hospital and remind them of their >deal. > > Now that it is in collections, though, I am not sure if that will help. > > Otherwise, just send collections $5.00 at a time till it is paid. They >can't > > do anything if you are making an effort to pay. Can you guys file for > > bankruptcy?? I don't really think it is the answer over a few hundred > > dollars but it may be the answer for you guys.... > > > > I really pray that things change for you soon.... > > > > Love ya, > > Zanna > > > > > > > > > > Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted August 29, 2002 Report Share Posted August 29, 2002 Thanks, Ed. Your kind words mean alot. I appreciate it. That's great that you were treated so good by your employers. A year seems so long to wait for Disability, but I know from what others have told me, it's not unusual. I've only been waiting since April, so I know I shouldn't be complaining. It's just so hard when you're struggling financially. Does Pat also get Disability? I know you mentioned she suffers from Arthritus. Does she take Methotrexate for hers? My hubby was doing some work for a gentleman the other night and his wife is crippled badly with Arthritus and she is taking the same exact dose of Methotrexate that I am for my PM (20 mg.) Dawn PS......You must think that we're making up Ed #1, since he hasn't posted since you've joined. But really, he DOES exist. LOL. Ed Reimer wrote: > Hi Dawn, > Just try to be patient, it is easy for us who already are on disability to > say that. I had to wait a year before getting on disability, luckily I got a > good severance package from where I worked and also I am Long Term > Disability as well as SS. That eased the money burden for Pat and I as I had > 25 yrs where I worked. They payed me 6mths severance plus 2 wks for each > year of employment. I also kept most of my benefits so that helps towards > our prescriptions. I know it is very easy to say it will all work out, but > we are all pretty much in the same boat. If not for this group of Friends > here life could really suck. Keep your chin up and remember we are all in > this together. > > Ed #2 > > > > >Reply-To: OurMyositis > >To: OurMyositis > >Subject: Re: Down in the dumps! > >Date: Wed, 28 Aug 2002 19:38:34 -0300 > > > >Hi, Zanna. Thanks for sympathizing. I guess I just needed to unload. > >Sorry it > >was to you all. I'm sure everything will work out and I'm not feeling > >quite as > >helpless tonight. You probably forgot, but we already filed for bankruptcy > >last > >year (just discharged last Dec.) and we're really not that bad off anyway. > >We'll > >get through, I'm sure. I just wish I could get accepted for my Disability. > >Hmph!! > > > >Dawn > > > >mrsxanadu@... wrote: > > > > > Oh Dawn, > > > I am so sorry that you are having these problems. I know I used to get > >like > > > that and just want to stay in bed all day..... > > > What is getting all these old bills so much after the fact??? Can you > >get > > > ahold of your old employer and have them vouch for the fact that you > >were > > > only at work a few hours that week?? > > > And that $70.00 you should call the hospital and remind them of their > >deal. > > > Now that it is in collections, though, I am not sure if that will help. > > > Otherwise, just send collections $5.00 at a time till it is paid. They > >can't > > > do anything if you are making an effort to pay. Can you guys file for > > > bankruptcy?? I don't really think it is the answer over a few hundred > > > dollars but it may be the answer for you guys.... > > > > > > I really pray that things change for you soon.... > > > > > > Love ya, > > > Zanna > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted August 29, 2002 Report Share Posted August 29, 2002 Sorry-chins up, eh??? hehe. Zanna ps. glad to know you are feeling better....LOL Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted August 29, 2002 Report Share Posted August 29, 2002 Sorry-chins up, eh??? hehe. Zanna ps. glad to know you are feeling better....LOL Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted August 29, 2002 Report Share Posted August 29, 2002 If you can't figure out which one of your chins to use, I'll loan ya one of mine, Dawn! Glad you're smiling! Lynn Dawn wrote: Which chin do you want up?? LOL. See, I'm already feeling better. I canstill laugh at myself. )Dawnmrsxanadu@... wrote:> I guess I don't remember you saying that about the bankruptcy. Don't> apolgize for venting. We all do that sometimes. No need for apologies.> That is what we are here for....>> We luv ya girl, chin up, eh??>> Zanna>>>>> Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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