Today I am so thankful for:
my house, because I could be living in as shelter.
my insurance that allows both Patrick and I to attend therapy, because his alone without insurance is $320 per day.
Jacob, who instead of fixating on the fact that his brother is getting so much attention, is being wonderful and caring.
Mark, who is trying to understand.
Saturday, November 15, 2008
Thursday, November 13, 2008
Support Obama
Just thought I would give the opportunity for you to support Barack Obama. For $30, you can receive the new Barack T-shirt. The link follows.
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Wednesday, November 12, 2008
On Mel's Mind
It is 3:51 and I am wide awake. I had a restless sleep. My fibromyalgia is in high gear today. I am achey all over. My back hurts to bad right now. I am going to have to take meds, which make me feel like I am disconnected with the world.
I am looking into getting disability. Not the short term that I am getting through school, but the long term kind that you get through social security. I know that I can’t work when I feel this way. I hope that I have the correct documentation. I have read several things about my specific diagnosis, and I do know that you have to be diagnosed by a rheumatologist in order not be rejected by ssi. I have that, thanks to my smart husband.
On another note, I didn’t make it to therapy yesterday due to the issue with Patrick. I feel bad in a way for him, but I think this will be good. He doesn’t have enough coping skills. He, like his mom, needs to be taught how to better deal with the stressers of life.
The last time I did go to therapy, I saw the psychiatrist. I really like him. I told him that I couldn’t afford medication. I was denied a claim for one of the meds that I have been taking for some time – Cymbalta. He had his secretary call the company drug rep to get free samples. He is going to give it to me for a while. That is really awesome, at least I think so.
Money is so tight right now. I even asked my sister for a loan, but that didn’t work out. It is scary not to have enough money to even by milk for your children. I had planned to go to the food stamp office yesterday, but was closed due to Veteran’s day I know this situation is temporary, but I just never thought that I would be here. I am thinking about going to a local church for family adoption for Christmas because I didn’t make all of my bills this past month. Extra money, if there would be any between now and Christmas, will have to go to paying past due bills. I haven’t decided as of yet. I know Christmas isn’t about the gifts we give to each other, and I don’t care about myself, but I would like my kids to be able to receive gifts. A tough one that I will have to think over.
I am looking into getting disability. Not the short term that I am getting through school, but the long term kind that you get through social security. I know that I can’t work when I feel this way. I hope that I have the correct documentation. I have read several things about my specific diagnosis, and I do know that you have to be diagnosed by a rheumatologist in order not be rejected by ssi. I have that, thanks to my smart husband.
On another note, I didn’t make it to therapy yesterday due to the issue with Patrick. I feel bad in a way for him, but I think this will be good. He doesn’t have enough coping skills. He, like his mom, needs to be taught how to better deal with the stressers of life.
The last time I did go to therapy, I saw the psychiatrist. I really like him. I told him that I couldn’t afford medication. I was denied a claim for one of the meds that I have been taking for some time – Cymbalta. He had his secretary call the company drug rep to get free samples. He is going to give it to me for a while. That is really awesome, at least I think so.
Money is so tight right now. I even asked my sister for a loan, but that didn’t work out. It is scary not to have enough money to even by milk for your children. I had planned to go to the food stamp office yesterday, but was closed due to Veteran’s day I know this situation is temporary, but I just never thought that I would be here. I am thinking about going to a local church for family adoption for Christmas because I didn’t make all of my bills this past month. Extra money, if there would be any between now and Christmas, will have to go to paying past due bills. I haven’t decided as of yet. I know Christmas isn’t about the gifts we give to each other, and I don’t care about myself, but I would like my kids to be able to receive gifts. A tough one that I will have to think over.
Tuesday, November 11, 2008
I know I haven’t been posting like usual on this list. I have been writing though. I am starting to write on the site Associated Content. I am not making a ton of money, but I am making money, which really helps out. It is great to get paid for what I love to do.
Other than writing, I have been working with my son. Patrick is now attending an intensive outpatient program daily at St. Johns. Long story. I hope it helps him as much as it has helped me. If you believe in the power of prayer, please include him in your prayers. We would both appreciate it.
My attitude of gratitude for today is that I am thankful for my family that I love so much, for my insurance that allows my family to obtain care that we would not otherwise be able to afford, and for my psychiatrist, Dr. Rao, who is helping me to find affordable medication.
Other than writing, I have been working with my son. Patrick is now attending an intensive outpatient program daily at St. Johns. Long story. I hope it helps him as much as it has helped me. If you believe in the power of prayer, please include him in your prayers. We would both appreciate it.
My attitude of gratitude for today is that I am thankful for my family that I love so much, for my insurance that allows my family to obtain care that we would not otherwise be able to afford, and for my psychiatrist, Dr. Rao, who is helping me to find affordable medication.
Monday, November 10, 2008
attitude of gratitude Monday
Today I am grateful for:
having a child wake me up at 2:00 am because he is sick and vomiting. I am in therapy with someone whose daughter was kidnapped and murdered. I have my children.
my husband, who suffers from arthritis. Although it is crippling at times, it is not fatal. I went to a benefit last night for a man who has terminal cancer. He is leaving behind a wife and two children.
having a child wake me up at 2:00 am because he is sick and vomiting. I am in therapy with someone whose daughter was kidnapped and murdered. I have my children.
my husband, who suffers from arthritis. Although it is crippling at times, it is not fatal. I went to a benefit last night for a man who has terminal cancer. He is leaving behind a wife and two children.
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