Oh Happy Day!
August 21, 2014
benzeknees
COPD, funny, health, Professional Patient
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Oh Happy Day . . . ! I couldn’t wait to share the news with my bloggy friends! While I was in the clinic having a shot in my knee this morning the federal government called to say I have finally been approved for Disability payments! Woohoo!
It only took almost 10 months, numerous doctor visits, multiple forms filled out, several letters, me showing up on their doorstep & questioning them to finally get an approval! I won’t get any money for 3 – 4 months & I don’t know how much I will be getting, but I’ll get something! It will be a big help paying for the extra meds I need now for my COPD! I had to quit physio yesterday because we don’t have any benefits yet from Kelvin’s job & without me having an income, we simply couldn’t afford it.
I am chair dancing with joy! ( \ ) ( l ) ( / )
Thank you to so many of you for keeping positive thoughts coming my way, your positive thoughts had an effect I’m sure!
benzeknees 
Aug 21, 2014 @ 11:47:47
Wonderful to hear! After caring for my mother after her recent surgical complication, I know how quickly those expenses pile up. Really happy for you!
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Aug 21, 2014 @ 14:37:11
Thank you Carrie!
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Aug 21, 2014 @ 11:54:02
Wonderful news Benze. I’m chair dancing for you, too!
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Aug 21, 2014 @ 14:37:33
Wiggle, wiggle, wiggle!
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Aug 21, 2014 @ 12:07:24
Yahooooooooo!!!!!! It is wonderful to hear you are finally getting some help, and I’m very happy for you :).
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Aug 21, 2014 @ 14:38:11
Thank you Cindy! Can’t wait to get caught up in my reading so I can read all about your trip!
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Aug 21, 2014 @ 15:26:08
Don’t worry. I haven’t started posting yet. I’ve been getting caught up on emails :). I have sooo many photos to share – I don’t even know where to begin!
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Aug 21, 2014 @ 18:08:35
You have posts you did while you were away I haven’t read yet though. Do you have your PVR set up for the Outlander series starting on TV on Sunday on Showcase?
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Aug 21, 2014 @ 18:26:20
Yes, I do!! I am soooo excited :).
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Aug 21, 2014 @ 12:55:10
Yayyyy!!!!! Wonderful news, indeed! xoxoM
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Aug 21, 2014 @ 14:38:44
Thanks Margarita, it was a long haul!
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Aug 21, 2014 @ 13:05:29
Great to hear! Glad you’ll be getting the help you need from the system you contributed to.
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Aug 21, 2014 @ 14:39:21
Thanks Guaps, good to hear from you! Hope you & TMWGITU are doing well?
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Aug 21, 2014 @ 14:57:28
Yes, thanks. Enjoying our summer as much as we can.
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Aug 21, 2014 @ 13:59:56
Really happy for you.. another blogger friend got similar good news too… Diane
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Aug 21, 2014 @ 14:43:43
Thank you Diane!
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Aug 21, 2014 @ 14:00:35
p.s. I hope it’s retro-active.. Diane
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Aug 21, 2014 @ 14:43:13
It will be retroactive to a certain point!
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Aug 21, 2014 @ 14:01:06
Oh Benz… ❤
I am so glad for you!!
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Aug 21, 2014 @ 14:39:59
Thank you Ladyryl! I don’t even know what to do with myself!
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Aug 21, 2014 @ 15:06:47
I would celebrate the occasion with a nice meal or a treat for dessert and take a few moments to savour the victory of running the race of governmental hurdles to the finish line… it can be hard to get there, but worth it when you realize that it means some financial stress is relieved.
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Aug 21, 2014 @ 15:14:56
Hubby & I celebrated by stopping at Cora’s for breakfast on the way home from my shop. It was our first time there. They have beautiful breakfasts & lunch with lots of fresh fruit on your plate! Only thing is I was a tiny bit too long because the freezing started to come out of my knee before I was able to do the long walk from the elevator in our building.
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Aug 21, 2014 @ 14:16:55
Great news – congratulations! Hope it helps you guys out a lot.
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Aug 21, 2014 @ 14:40:35
Thanks Mark! I’m so thankful it’s over finally!
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Aug 21, 2014 @ 14:45:07
That is wonderful news! If you have to suffer with this stupid disease at least now the financial part might be a little bit easier!!! I am dancing with you!
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Aug 21, 2014 @ 15:12:07
Thank you Beth Ann! I got to hear your voice for the first time today on your FB post about the ALS challenge – somewhat different from what I expected. I don’t think you’re a wimp – especially since Chris isn’t home to help you should you have a disaster or get sick!
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Aug 21, 2014 @ 15:18:15
Oh thank you!!! Isn’t it funny how we have an idea of what others sound like and then when you hear their voice it is not at all what you thought? A lot of folks think I sound southern but I don’t hear that at all. I know I say a lot of words “southern” but I am a mutt from all over. Thanks for the vote of support for My Way! And I am thrilled at your news!
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Aug 21, 2014 @ 15:04:35
So happy for you and the power of perseverance!
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Aug 21, 2014 @ 15:12:38
I told myself a couple weeks ago I was going to be a squeaky wheel, it seems to have worked!
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Aug 21, 2014 @ 15:15:36
Thank goodness, wonderful news! 🙂
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Aug 21, 2014 @ 15:18:48
It really is! Relieves some of the stress which of course aggravates the disease, so it can be a vicious circle.
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Aug 21, 2014 @ 16:28:37
Just catching up with my Blog friends after some Copd down time. Hello benzeknees. Good news my friend. You must have been stressed out by this. It ain’t cheap being sick!
x
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Aug 21, 2014 @ 18:01:13
You’re right it certainly isn’t! It does relieve the stress quite a bit!
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Aug 21, 2014 @ 17:04:58
WOOOOWHOOOO!! Congrats!! The retro will be nice too!!
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Aug 21, 2014 @ 18:02:00
Yes, we’ll talk about how far back they’re going! Lot of stress relief!
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Aug 21, 2014 @ 17:45:48
Benze, I’m doing the happy dance with you!
Yahooooooooooooooo! What GREAT news!!!!!!!! A HUGE congrats, my friend! Sending more positive thoughts your way….
(((((((((( You )))))))))
X
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Aug 21, 2014 @ 18:03:22
Aaaawwww, thanks for the hug Ron! I am so relieved about the financial stress this will alleviate!
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Aug 21, 2014 @ 19:48:48
Benze, I couldn’t be happier for you and your family. This will indeed relieve some pressure, and allow you the freedom to at least breath. Soft smile, don’t go hog wild with that 1st check, remember to set some aside for those cold winter months. Take care, Bill
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Aug 21, 2014 @ 22:03:54
Hubby is already talking about replacing some of our retirement savings we had to spend over the last couple years to keep ourselves afloat & we just found out about it 12 hours ago! But you’re right it will relieve some of the stress over money & make it easier to relax & breathe!
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Aug 22, 2014 @ 02:24:07
Wonderful news!
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Aug 22, 2014 @ 09:00:11
Thanks Tilly Bud! It will certainly make it easier to relax without the stress of trying to jump through their hoops!
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Aug 22, 2014 @ 06:28:06
🙂
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Aug 22, 2014 @ 09:01:09
Hello Joe! Long time no see! Probably my fault because I have been taking a bit of a break!
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Aug 22, 2014 @ 09:02:36
Me too, I’ve rarely been posting. So I am edging my way back into the fold!
Glad things are looking up!
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Aug 22, 2014 @ 09:12:28
How are you liking your new digs?
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Aug 22, 2014 @ 09:30:54
I was burgled!
I had a terrible old front door that was being replaced anyway but they got in a week before my new door arrived. The frame was wooden and there from the 60’s so they just levered it off with a crowbar and kicked the door in.
Most importantly my cat was safe, she’d finally been able to go outside for a wander and was sitting there when I got back home. They never stole anything, not my passport (which had my US visa in it so that would have ruined my plans as they don’t transfer visas and that took me a year to get!) car keys where there and they never touched car, never touched my laptop or credit card. Just looking for cash or jewellery which I have none!
They never damaged anything else, it really wasn’t even that much of a mess afterwards. It was so weird.
Other than that it’s looking great. But still planning to move next year, trouble is I own it but the council are the freeholder so they own the land it’s on, so they can send bills all year round on top of the annual service charge. Just got one for £7000 for electrical work outside which I have to dispute as they don’t justify it.
I miss a house anyway, need a garden for my cat and be in total control of my property, so looking at worse areas of London, thing is every area eventually gets regenerated and nicer usually so have to pick one fo the few remaining that isn’t nice now and hope it gets better!
Sorry to ramble on on your blog 😀
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Aug 22, 2014 @ 09:57:26
No probs! I love to hear your rambles! So sorry you were burgled! It’s awful, isn’t it? You feel so violated! Someone was in your house, looking at your things – even if they didn’t steal much or anything. It happened to me too & it made me feel unsafe in my own home for such a long time.
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Aug 22, 2014 @ 10:02:21
Maybe my cat scared them off 😀
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Aug 22, 2014 @ 09:18:20
Yay… now as long as the government doesn’t mess it up somehow…
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Aug 22, 2014 @ 09:53:37
You had to jinx it, didn’t you? Everyone already knows the govt. messes everything up!
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Aug 22, 2014 @ 11:22:05
Sorry… that was supposed to be funny… but maybe not…
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