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01-11-2007, 02:41 PM | #1 | |||
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Well after waiting with baited breath for two months, I finally got my handicapped parking placard. It was to the point where I wasn't sure I was going to get it. I knew it would be a few weeks but there was a point in the last week or so where I thought I would get a letter saying nope, no dice for you! Then today I get a surprise in the mail. I tell you the relief I felt when I had it in my hands was something I hadn't felt in a while. Something to help me....finally.
It may be something simple but its something in the win column for once!
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01-11-2007, 05:50 PM | #2 | ||
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Hi Wendy ~
I'm so glad you got your hadicapped card! I have one too ~ and it can make a world of difference! I don't always use it, but on days when it hurts so bad to walk ~ it really comes in handy. It's kind of sad too ~ just like when I was awarded SSD. Kind of makes things official, you know? Anyway ~ I'm glad you finally got something to help you! Love, Sue |
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01-11-2007, 08:21 PM | #3 | ||
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Hi Wendy, I know how you feel, even what some may seem a small battle for most is a large war for those of us doing the fighting.
I know that even with my placard I often have to turn around and leave places because I know that once I get inside I won't be able to walk any distance, good news though because of it I do get out a little more often.. I"m happy for you. Linda |
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01-12-2007, 01:36 AM | #4 | |||
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Hooray for you, Wendy!!! And congratulations!!!
I've been trying to hold off on applying myself. Just my own little stubborn way of denying I need any help. But I'm so glad you got yours with no problem, and hope that if it comes down to it, I'll get mine that way, too. Idealist |
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01-12-2007, 09:24 AM | #5 | |||
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Thanks everyone. You are right. Even the what are thought of as the littlest battles are big ones to us.
I also don't plan on using it everyday. Only on the days I really need it. It was just so nice to hold it and know I don't have to worry anymore.
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. Enjoy when you can, and endure when you must. -- Goethe Diagnoses: FM, Sciatica, Rosacea, Piriformis Syndrome, SI joint disfunction, Joint Facet Syndrome L3-L5, Pinched Nerve (somewhere on the left side), Depression, Anxiety and Bipolar II . |
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01-12-2007, 11:41 AM | #6 | |||
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Congrats Wendy!
I too broke down and asked my MD how I go about getting my card and she smiled, reached into her closet and pulled out a paper, filled in a section and in under 60 seconds she handed it to me and as soon as the visit was done I went to the only place in town to pick up my cane before going to get my card and was told my insurance would not pay for it so I went 10 feet over to a thrift store, found a good black sturdy cane that was a perfect fit for 2 bux and 22.00 later had a pernament handicap placard in my hand and used it right away and it felt so secure and safe!
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Back injury 1999, PN,DDD, Spinal Stenosis, Arthritis, Chronic pain, Lumbar Fusion 6-06, Pain Worse then Ever Since!10-10-06 Arachnoiditis! CES! now numbness from waist to thighs, bowel, bladder paralysis, self caths, chronic constipation. Left sided weakness! No appetite depression! Bed 22 hrs day! Under care of PM 3 years. Diabetic, lost over 100 lbs was 300+, now 174 lbs. Normal labs, diet controlled! |
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