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1823499 tn?1370090289

Back to work june 4th

I am terrified. I cant sweep nor do dishes without hurting and I have to try to go back to work or im gonna lise everything ive worked so hard for. Some days I count on my mom to feed my boys dinner, thats how bad I need $. I cannot get state assistance. So I have no choice but to go back. My dr isnt happpy with that tho. I have a few restrictions. No lifting over 20 pounds.tinted safty glasses. But I will be workin 9 hours, 6 fays a week. I just know its not gonna work for me, but I cant quit. My kids need me to work. Any words of encouragement?! Oh ya and I need to save up for my trip to colorado for my second surgery. With no work, it wouldnt be possible. Thanks for listening   Dana
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1306714 tn?1327257080
I have been thinking of you daily and knowing that you have to go back to work is so hard for you.  Please listen to your body, you know what you can do and what you can't do.  I live in the same state that you do and if you need anything at all please let me know.  PM me and give me your address.  If need be I'll do what I can to do whatever I can to help.  I know how hard it is as I'm the same as Selma.  I was thrown that curve ball also and I couldn't go back to work.  I had plans.  It just didn't work out that way.  That is why now I don't set my self up for disappointed.  Go back to work, do what you can do and if you can't you can go on from there.  Things will work out.  It always does.  I just wanted to let you know I'm really not that far away if you really need me I'll be there for you.  My Chairian Sis.

Linda :)
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1968463 tn?1374757813
Praying that at the very least you can get through and be able to feed your family. We recently went through a same scenario. I am luckyt  enough to have a hubby that helps...but until 2 months ago, we were having the same problem...and when you CAN'T work....it hurts so bad not to be able to help.Praying for you and most importantly listen to your body. It could be worse to hurt yourself at work, because you have pushed to hard.
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1925822 tn?1333705617
I wish u find ur way.i can just imagine how u feel...i wish u a lot of strengths.hang in there
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1663373 tn?1333635989
Oh dana I am so sorry that you have to go through this, you are such an amazing mother and you are trying so hard! I can only offer my encouragement and prayers it will be ok but like selma said a different path. If I can help from here in anyway let me know. Hang in there sending lots of prayers.
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620923 tn?1452915648
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  Hey Dana,

  I have no idea what to say that may help....I was terminated from my position and know how much u want and need ur job, I was there 15 yrs and wanted to work until retirement....it did not happen, life throws us curve balls and we have to duck out  of the way or learn how to catch them....lol...

As for saving to get out to CO, have u looked into the angel flights? The non profits that will fly u for free? We do have them listed in the Health Pages and u may qualify....so do check it out if u haven't.

As with nething in life we continue to grow and learn new things, and have new challenges handed to us....as a chiarian u r strong and u will get thru this....  : )
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