Monday, November 10, 2014
I woke this morning, read a bit, played on my tablet a bit, then got up, got dressed and left at 11:30. I had plans to meet my friend in Hamersville and pick up my 31 - the stuff I ordered at her party - and that was only my first errand of the day.
When that was completed, I decided to go up to Georgetown and have my lunch (breakfast) before embarking on the rest of my errands. I just didn't want to end up going to Bob Evans again, just because it's where it is - so conveniently right in front of WalMart. I got the big breakfast, and I really enjoyed it, then I hit the road again.
I stopped and picked up the meat tray to take to Jeanne. Her mom's funeral will be tomorrow, and it's going to be a very emotional time. The Bereavement Committee thought it best to get the meat tray to her today, so that would be one less thing for her to think of tomorrow. I stopped in Bethel to get myself some tea, and then I stopped at the bank, too. Then on down to Jeanne's, where I stayed and visited with her for a while. She still seems so lost and lonely, but I guess that's to be expected.
Then I went on to Amelia, where I hit 132 to go down to New Richmond for my next errand. I knew where I was going, but for some reason, I had roads mixed up in my head, and I got a little confused. But I figured out where I was supposed to be going, and got that errand over and done with. Back up 132 to Amelia, where I stopped at WalMart and spent too much money.
Somewhere during all this running, I tried to get something out of the back seat and broke one of the seat belt holders (it holds the seat belt so it doesn't choke me), so when I left WalMart, I called Josh, then stopped at his work, so he could come out and remove the broken one, and move the one from the passenger seat over to the driver seat - I was tired of the seat belt choking me, but I wasn't strong enough to pop the damn thing off. Damn this being weak! He fixed it for me, and I went on home.
When I got home, I got the mail, carried in the groceries, and all that. I looked through the mail, and - oh, shit. A letter from the Social Security Administration! (I don't think it's gonna be good news, because there hasn't been a big bump in the checking account...) I was right, it's not good news. I am DENIED once again. Well, that's not a surprise, is it? I was hoping that adding the broken back would make a difference, but I guess not. They seem to think that I can "keep" control of my legs and arms, and my heart is good, and my diabetes is under good control, thus I can "do" a receptionist job. Don't let the fact that I can't sit for more than a couple hours at a time hold anything up...
Sigh. Sigh. And Sigh again.
Now I must decide if I want to appeal again, or should I try to find some kind of part-time job that I think I really CAN do? Never mind that I looked for work for a year and a half before deciding to even try for disability.... Oh, God, I just don't know!! I need some guidance!
Ron texted me when he was on his way home, and I walked out to meet him, and I got out to between the curves before meeting him. It was a little chillier than I expected, but the walk warmed me up. It had been really warm - almost hot - while I was driving around in the car, so I wasn't thinking it was going to be that chilly while I was walking. I was glad to get in the truck!
We got home, watched some Quantum Leap, then he took his shower while I made his supper - one of those frozen Chinese things - then we watched more QL until time for football. I made myself what I call shit-on-a-shingle (without the shingle), because I just plain ol' didn't want chicken noodle soup. I think I better have money in my pocket when I weigh in tomorrow night at TOPS. (We have to pay a quarter per pound when we gain.)
Tomorrow, also, as I said earlier, is Donna's funeral. I hope I'm ready for it. It's gonna be emotionally rough.
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