February 20, 2020

I don't even know what to say or what I should say. I'm officially on a written and I've been told I have sixty days to find a way to get back into the office. Although, I was told I'll still be allowed to work from home 3 days a week and only have to be in the office 2 days a week as a courtesy for my disability (normally when on corrective action you're in the office 5 days a week). I just don't know what the heck to do anymore.

I'm still fundraising and trying as hard as I can to find a solution to keep my job...Anything is appreciated! Please continue sharing!

February 18, 2020

I had a follow up with my ortho yesterday.... saw a LITTLE bit of healing in my ankle! YAY! That's so exciting! I was so disheartened at the last appointment. I'm still in pain all the time and I can't feel half my foot... they are scheduling me for an EMG Nerve conduction test to see what's going on with the nerve and how much damage there is... but at least there is forward progress!!

It honestly doesn't matter if my ankle heals or not, I'll always need a wheelchair to go any distance at all. 7 knee surgeries, 3 ankle surgeries (and my left ankle isn't is great shape but there is NO WAY, I'll ever have surgery on it now!) walking more than just around the house is likely to be out of reach. I'm still fundraising and still working to save up for a wheelchair accessible vehicle. I'm still going for a driving assessment next week to see about getting hand controls because a little progress isn't a promise of being able to drive anytime soon.

Any and all help is appreciated. Every share helps. Thank you ALL so much for continuing to be so incredibly supportive! <3

February 5, 2020

YAY! I got approved by Vocational Rehabilitation for the driving assessment! One step closer! I'm still the one that has to pay for the vehicle with all the adaptations..but it's still a step in the right direction!

February 1, 2020

Still fundraising and contacting every organization I can think of or that other people have suggested. Working with the social worker at my insurance company... Doing fundraisers through Usborne Books and More selling Cards for a Cause through Facebook. Linked this fundraiser to one on Facebook. Still working from home everyday, HR is asking me when I will be able to come back in the office... They need an end date for my ADA accommodations... Which isn't terrifying or anything. I don't know what we'd do if I lost my job.

Taking everything one day at a time and trying to stay positive. I know everything is going to work out. It has to.

January 28, 2020

Had a meeting with Vocational Rehabilitation...I'll admit I got my hopes up a little bit... thinking maybe I had found some help. I have... maybe. I don't qualify for assistance with any modifications. That's all on me, but they MIGHT/PROBABLY be willing to send me for the driving assessment and training. I'll take it! Every little bit helps!

Thank you all so much for your donations and for continuing to share! I appreciate you so much!

January 20, 2020

Another doctor appointment today with Ortho for my right ankle. I've been using a bone stimulator faithfully, 6 weeks since my last appointment. No progress. No signs of healing. Crushing disappointment. I will likely never be able to walk any distance to speak of but I had truly hoped to at least drive again... Soon-ish

So the quest continues. Need a wheelchair accessible vehicle. Need an assessment with vocational rehab and with driving rehabilitation/disability instructor for hand controls and special licensing.

Patience this is just another lesson in patience. I'm so thankful to all of you for your continued support... Financial, emotional and in sharing. Thank you.

January 16, 2020

Forward motion! Thank you all for sharing and continuing to share! I've now found people and resources. I am learning how to go about getting the evaluations needed to obtain transportation! So many steps and many many pieces of red tape to go. Plus the cost of everything, but possibly I can get some help from the state with hand controls and the driving assessment. So many phone calls to go before I truly now how this works but I feel like I'm learning more every day. Thank you!