Today is finally a good day...

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Today is finally a good day. This afternoon I started feeling better,

not as achy, somewhat awake, able to think clearly. I have decided

that I am going to file for disability. I have been debating the issue

for a while now. The straw that made the decision for me was realizing

that the days I have off from work I am spending recouperating from

working. I work Friday to Monday. Tuesday, Wednesday, and Thursday

(today) I spend sleeping and laying, trying to feel better so I can get

something done in the house, but alas, it doesn't get done. Then,

Thursday nights, I finally feel better, just to jo back to work

tomorrow and have it start all over again. Just doesn't make sense.

I'm missing out on my children's lives, all I do is sleep or lay down.

It's time. As much as I don't want to admit it, it's time.

Dodie

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Dodie,

That's where I am. I got so I couldn't even get thru the week. All the time

that I wasn't at work I was in bed trying to rest. Half the time I left work

early or took at least one day off a week. I realized I just couldn't do it

anymore. It's hard to get the disability and stuff sorted out; but its worth

it. Especially when you still have kids at home.

Angie Harley Mama Double-D

Carson City, NV; Single, five children (3 at home), 2 dogs, 4 cats, snow skiing,

camping, Harley Rider, Lone Wolf, Blue Thong Society/High Sierra Thong Snappers

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Today is finally a good day...

Today is finally a good day. This afternoon I started feeling

better,

not as achy, somewhat awake, able to think clearly. I have decided

that I am going to file for disability. I have been debating the issue

for a while now. The straw that made the decision for me was realizing

that the days I have off from work I am spending recouperating from

working. I work Friday to Monday. Tuesday, Wednesday, and Thursday

(today) I spend sleeping and laying, trying to feel better so I can get

something done in the house, but alas, it doesn't get done. Then,

Thursday nights, I finally feel better, just to jo back to work

tomorrow and have it start all over again. Just doesn't make sense.

I'm missing out on my children's lives, all I do is sleep or lay down.

It's time. As much as I don't want to admit it, it's time.

Dodie

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[Guest guest]

Oh how I can relate to what you are saying. I miss out on my kids so much

because as you said, my days off are spent recuperating from the work week. It

sucks. Do you think they will pay us any attention if we file for disability

while we are still trying to work? I hope they do.

I have two kids ages 5 and 10. My husband does almost EVERYTHING for them. I

hate that I am unable to be a more involved mother. But, I know they know I

love them. This is such a horrible disease and steals so much from us.

love and hugs,

Debra V.

Dodie Tedesco wrote:

Today is finally a good day. This afternoon I started feeling better,

not as achy, somewhat awake, able to think clearly. I have decided

that I am going to file for disability. I have been debating the issue

for a while now. The straw that made the decision for me was realizing

that the days I have off from work I am spending recouperating from

working. I work Friday to Monday. Tuesday, Wednesday, and Thursday

(today) I spend sleeping and laying, trying to feel better so I can get

something done in the house, but alas, it doesn't get done. Then,

Thursday nights, I finally feel better, just to jo back to work

tomorrow and have it start all over again. Just doesn't make sense.

I'm missing out on my children's lives, all I do is sleep or lay down.

It's time. As much as I don't want to admit it, it's time.

Dodie

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