livewire's Journal - DailyStrength Keep a personal wellness journal on DailyStrength to track your health and communicate with friends. http://dailystrength.org/people/50287/journal Thu, 04 Dec 2008 01:55:09 +0100 DailyStrength RSS 0.11.3.0.6833 (FeedCreator 1.7.2) http://dailystrength.org/images/comprofiler/avatar/50287/1214620821.jpg livewire's Avatar http://dailystrength.org/people/50287 livewire's entry on 08/31/2008 04:18 http://dailystrength.org/people/50287/journal/1273770        Trying to get supplies ready for the Hurricane , looks like we may get some rough weather. Going out to dig out the storm shelter, the previous owner buried. I'll talk to all of you when the weather clears, probably be a litlle busy til then. Blessings to eve... Sun, 31 Aug 2008 16:18:38 +0100 livewire's entry on 08/02/2008 12:33 http://dailystrength.org/people/50287/journal/1224086            SS gave me a disc with all of my files on it, and all DR. coorespondence etc... to help with my appeal. It also proved that they did not review all of my medical, and seemed to down play what they did read. They did a so-called physical assessm... Sat, 02 Aug 2008 12:33:20 +0100 livewire's entry on 07/26/2008 10:15 http://dailystrength.org/people/50287/journal/1211302      Doctor informed me that he makes no opinions on Disability, says he is not a disability DR. Some pulmonologist he is!! No help there. He diagnosed me with Fibromyalgia symptoms, whatever that is, guess I'll look it up. Think I need a better DR.     ... Sat, 26 Jul 2008 10:15:48 +0100 livewire's entry on 07/22/2008 10:45 http://dailystrength.org/people/50287/journal/1204942       The attorney's reviewing my claim , won't take it unless my DR. writes a letter of Disability. I don't know if he will or not, he doesn't seem to want to be bothered. Maybe the DR. that they sent me to will do it. They both said I was disabled by t... Tue, 22 Jul 2008 22:45:47 +0100 livewire's entry on 07/16/2008 07:25 http://dailystrength.org/people/50287/journal/1192964       SS has finally gotten around to turning me down on the severe emphysema claim, along with all other health problems. On to the attorneys I go. This is more than frustrating for me, I guess I have to be dead to get the help I need. Anyway dealing with family problems to... Wed, 16 Jul 2008 19:25:30 +0100 livewire's entry on 07/07/2008 10:47 http://dailystrength.org/people/50287/journal/1173819       For all of you who haven't heard from me, I was woke up the morning of the fifth, by the fire dept. I went outside and they were putting out what was left of my car, the trunk, back bumper and taillights. Seems there was a recall on the car, due to a faulty ignitio... Mon, 07 Jul 2008 22:47:02 +0100 livewire's entry on 07/01/2008 10:37 http://dailystrength.org/people/50287/journal/1159693       OK, Today I'm going to mow the grass, weed the flower gardens, trim the bushes, and then take my Rottweiler for a walk in the park, unpack some boxes, hang some pictures on the wall, wash my dishes, do the laundry, clean the driveways off, mop the floors.... just a... Tue, 01 Jul 2008 10:37:08 +0100 livewire's entry on 06/27/2008 11:12 http://dailystrength.org/people/50287/journal/1152742       It's raining, and it feels so good, finally get to turn the AC down for a while. Entergy is planning to increase rates by 28 percent, and MS Power has gone up 4 percent already so I hate seeing the AC bills, when they come in. Hard to breathe in the heat though. No... Fri, 27 Jun 2008 23:12:20 +0100 livewire's entry on 06/27/2008 09:50 http://dailystrength.org/people/50287/journal/1151204       Spending too much time in the casinos, not enough time with my family and friends. The only good thing about the casino is I walk and walk and walk. They are the Golden Moon and the Silver Star at Pearl River Resort in Philadelphia, MS. Very large, good food free, hote... Fri, 27 Jun 2008 09:50:23 +0100 livewire's entry on 06/11/2008 11:22 http://dailystrength.org/people/50287/journal/1114830        Went to my DR. yesterday to discuss my med probs, he put me back on advair, and told me that technically by my pft results I am disabled, but didn't appear willing to stick his neck out and write them a letter. I am going today to their DR. of choice, an inte... Wed, 11 Jun 2008 11:22:39 +0100 livewire's entry on 06/07/2008 10:48 http://dailystrength.org/people/50287/journal/1105894      I finally got another Rottweiler; and he is the most loving, big galoot.  He helps me take my walks (or tries to walk me).  He eats dinner with me, he watches T'V. with me, and he's a very welcome addition to our family. He knows so many commands too. Of co... Sat, 07 Jun 2008 10:48:34 +0100 livewire's entry on 05/24/2008 09:10 http://dailystrength.org/people/50287/journal/1074734           When does love become an obligation? When it's no longer given freely. When it's expected, and used as a tool to gain certain amenities. When your partner says I loved you, therefore you owe me...when it's held over someone's head... Sat, 24 May 2008 09:10:05 +0100 livewire's entry on 04/22/2008 10:18 http://dailystrength.org/people/50287/journal/999776       The humidity down here in Mississippi is so thick, that even on an 80 Degree day, I'm sweating swimming pools.           I weighed myself today and I have gained 5 lbs, all in my stomach. I weigh 117 lbs and I'm about to ... Tue, 22 Apr 2008 22:18:42 +0100 livewire's entry on 04/17/2008 07:18 http://dailystrength.org/people/50287/journal/987217  I am very disappointed that Joni left us, she was very sweet and I enjoyed her photos and stories. It hurts to lose a friend on DS, because I don't have very many in my world. Some of DS friends have so much to share with others, while others may not; but Joni gave all of herself to many. ... Thu, 17 Apr 2008 19:18:54 +0100 livewire's entry on 04/03/2008 10:28 http://dailystrength.org/people/50287/journal/949130 I am about to go off on someone in the Social Security office. This is the third time I've sent Medical release forms in and they keep telling me they haven't received them. One of those times, I went to the office here and personally handed them the papers. I finally realized I wasn't g... Thu, 03 Apr 2008 10:28:22 +0100 livewire's entry on 04/02/2008 10:53 http://dailystrength.org/people/50287/journal/946524 Hope is once again invading my thoughts. Can't help but hope.That's what keeps all the negativity from destroying me. I'm determined not to lose my battles. We received some promising news about one of the bids we put in on a job. Of course we always sub them out now, but it will keep th... Wed, 02 Apr 2008 10:53:48 +0100 livewire's entry on 04/01/2008 08:54 http://dailystrength.org/people/50287/journal/943401 Sorry, that I haven't been able to talk to anyone. Everything is falling apart here, we're all about to be homeless if things continue on in this way. I have been so worried with evryone out of work. It's harder to breathe, harder to think straight.I'm praying for a miracle, or even ... Tue, 01 Apr 2008 08:54:45 +0100 livewire's entry on 03/26/2008 10:18 http://dailystrength.org/people/50287/journal/928093 Or dilemma's , I'm not sure which. Everyday I'm faced with an impossible to make choice, like some of you and I can see into other's problems and give them advise, but I can't follow my own advise when the situation is nearly identical. My problem is I think with my heart, not my... Wed, 26 Mar 2008 10:18:56 +0100 livewire's entry on 03/04/2008 03:26 http://dailystrength.org/people/50287/journal/873017 I'm still dealing with a lot of Sid's ups and downs, I don't think he's ready to be out of the hospital, he just gets in his truck and leaves and scares me to death. I'm trying to be strong but he is driving me crazy. Gotta run, take care, all who read this. Tue, 04 Mar 2008 15:26:26 +0100 livewire's entry on 03/04/2008 10:32 http://dailystrength.org/people/50287/journal/872268 Things are calming down around here, I put the dope head in rehab, got the patient from the hospital, gave the dope heads girlfriend keys to a car to keep her job and get on her feet, so she can get out. Lined up appts., with potential customers for the week. picking up the pieces, sorting them all ... Tue, 04 Mar 2008 10:32:53 +0100