Roger Hellard
"Feel like I've been hit by a bus. I got both the pneumonia and shingles vaccines yesterday."
ughh sorry to hear this! I hope this is a quick 24 hour thing. Feel better!! Jill (Team Member) , aw, man. I am glad you are protecting yourself with the vaccines and I hope you feel better very quickly! As I am sure you know, a good immune response is not a bad thing. But, I know it stinks to feel like garbage.
Best, Erin, Team Member.me too! I feel it mainly in my upper arms, (where I got the shots) and my neck. thank you! I get that too, I have a lot of sensitivity in the upper arm when I get a vaccination. Ice helps. Hope you are having a better day today. Jill (Team Member) thank you! Ugh. Hopefully the worst of it passes quickly and you’re back to feeling like yourself soon. Take good care of yourself and get plenty of rest! -Latoya (Team Member) thank you! I'm doing pretty good now. Both arms are still a little sore where I got the shots, but otherwise, so far - so good.
"Found out some goon news last night. I was finally approved for disability. That's a big weight off my shoulders."
YAY!!! That's amazing news! I can imagine how much stress that takes off your plate. How was your overall process? -Latoya (Team Member) , that's GREAT news! Well, I know it would be nice if your body were hale and hearty, but I know how hard you have been working and I am so glad you have that burden off your shoulders now.
Thanks for sharing this good update!
Best, Erin, Team Member.it was long and drawn out. I had a lawyer, and I got my local senator involved as well. I would positively recommend getting at least a lawyer when filing. Oh wow! I’m really glad you went the extra mile and got the right people involved to help push things through. You deserved that outcome, and it’s good it finally worked out in your favor after such a long process. -Latoya (Team Member)
"Fell earlier trying to go up two steps to get back in the house. I landed on my left hip and twisted my back a little bit as well. Tomorrow should be fun."
Ugh,
. I'm so sorry. I hate when a random fall or klutziness (I'm a klutz; I'm not suggesting you are) throws a wrench into one's day/week/month. I know what it's like when you feel the consequences of a momentary lapse in balance for days afterwards. I hope that's not the case for you!
Sending all the quick healing vibes your way!
Best, Erin, Team Member., I was stepping up two small steps to my front porch, and just lost balance. I remember taking steps back to try to catch myself, and then went down. You know how in the movies someone is holding a video camera and they fall, and they show it from the cameras point of view? That's kinda how things looked for me. Now, my back is feeling every inch of that fall. Ouch,
! That does sound painful. I hate this happened to you. What are you doing for the pain? -Latoya (Team Member) , I'm having to just tough it out. The only thing I can take is Tylenol because I take blood thinners for blood clots as well. I talked to the doctors office this morning, and they said if I'm not doing any better by Monday, I should call and get an appointment and get it checked out. I’m glad you reached out to your doctor and have a plan in place. Hopefully the Tylenol helps a bit, and if not, at least you know you have Monday set to get checked out. I'm hoping things turn around by then! -Latoya (Team Member) , I'm sorry. 🙁 I do hope your back starts feeling better and that if it isn't, you can get a quick appointment on Monday!
Best, Erin, Team Member., it seems to be doing a little better this morning. Now, if I can just make it through the next few days to a week or so without doing anything else to it. , that's good news! I hope you are able to avoid tweaking it even in the slightest. I mean, you are due to catch a break at this point. Or, overdue, in my opinion!
Best, ERin, Team Member.
"They are calling for about a foot of snow here this weekend. I'm hoping the power doesn't go out. At least I have a kerosene heater if it does."
yes they are expecting a lot of snow this weekend. I am glad to hear you have a back up heater if the power goes out. Stay warm! Jill (Team Member) Same here in Texas. Everyone is talking about their plans for stocking up and prepping their homes. It's great that you're already preparing yourself and making sure your not negatively impacted by the weather. -Latoya (Team Member) thank you! if the power does go out, I guess I'll be hibernating like an old bear! Just make sure your cave is fully stocked with snacks! 😄 -Latoya (Team Member) , stay safe and warm! I live in the Midwest and it looks like most of the worst of it will miss us. I feel for my southern neighbors and I never make fun of communities that aren't used to having snow. I mean, us Midwesterners would melt into weeping piles of goo with the heat and humidity southerners live with come Summer!
I hope everyone stays safe and warm and is able to make the best of a less-than-ideal situation.
Best, Erin, Team member.thank you. Summers are rough. I have to stay indoors most of the time. The heat and humidity does a number on me. I'm just hoping this weekend doesn't get too bad here.