Andie333
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This week, I started work as a consultant to fairly large company.
I'd actually worked there for several years before I got sick but got laid-off when the stock tanked.
Now the co's very successful and asked me to come back as a consultant -- three or 4 days a week to oversee a project.
The good thing about this (for me) is that a year ago, this would have been impossible for me to fathom. Even a month ago, I think I would have been too sick to commit to anything this regular...but now, it feels absolutely right. My head is pretty clear, I'm not in too much discomfort, and I feel up to the task.
Only one co. officer knows I'm sick, and I'm betting he hasn't said anything.
So, for the first time in two years, I'm making money and feeling productive...and I have to say it feels GREAT!
Just wanted to throw out some good news...
Andie
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Congratulations Andie. This is good news.
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Andie that is wonderful To able to use your mind and feel productive Great news
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Yay, Andie! Congratulations and thank you for sharing this, it's great!
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Great news Andie
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Andie333
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Kam, serendipity and True,
Thanks so much for your thumbs-up and encouragement; it really means a lot.
minimus, I'd been on a low-dose of anti-anxiety medication early on in my treatment but have almost completely eliminated it at this point.
Those few times I do feel a bit anxious, I use an essential oil called Peace and Calming. That seems to do the trick.
Again, thanks everyone!
Andie
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Carol in PA
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Wow, that is just wonderful, Andie.
Congrats, and I hope you'll be back to let us know how it's working out.
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Congratulations, Andie!
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Andie333
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cant, carol and don't...your support really helps, and it means a lot. I'm mostly now just trying to get past the sort of insecurity that comes from wondering if I'm mentally up to the task (which is a pretty big one) after not being at an office full-time in quite awhile.
By the way, Don, I love those little woo-hoo gremlins!
You guys are the best!
Andie
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Andie, HIP HIP HOORAY! WHOOPIE! Andie has scored a home run or a touchdown!
Amazing what 2 years will do for you; right? Glad to read 1 person there does know your health problems and will be MORE understanding should anything start occurring.
Just listen to your body. YOU CAN DO ANYTHING YOU PUT YOUR MIND TOO; so what if some of our minds have been on vacation for quite awhile; it's time for them to wake up and LIVE again.
Best wishes Andie! This could go in the SUCCESS STORIES too as inspiration for others. There is H O P E, and you are a shining example of it Andie! Bettyg
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Betty,
Thanks so much for the encouragement and for reminding me that just because my mind's been on a bit of vacation, that doesnt' mean I'm not up to the task.
I know a lot of people are able to deal with Lyme and work, but I couldn't have possibly done that. My income took a huge hit, and we did what we had to do to keep things afloat financially...but in the worst times, I was only capable of working about 10 hours a week.
I actually turned down a job several months ago that required me to be someplace regularly three days a week. There was no way I could imagine doing that.
There's a quote I love that says: don't give up five minutes before the miracle.
The thing is...you never know when that might occur.
minumus, I'm not sure what you're taking -- is it prednisone? If so, that's a steroid, and I do anything I can to avoid them.
But it's good that something's working for you...and I'll take the power of the force!! I can always use that...
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quote:Originally posted by Andie333: Betty,
Thanks so much for the encouragement and for reminding me that just because my mind's been on a bit of vacation, that doesnt' mean I'm not up to the task.
know a lot of people are able to deal with Lyme and work, but I couldn't have possibly done that. Andie
Andie, fyi, I was one of those folks who worked from age 21 to 49 WITHOUT knowing I had chronic lyme when it forced me to quit my job of almost 31 years with NO benefits!
I was the highest sick leave user in my division! Now it all makes sense; I found it for 28 years on the job until I couldn't anymore. Bettyg
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Andie- since I seem to be too whatever to even reply to your pm I will send you a note here. I read your words carefully-because it seems inconceivable to me at this point.
I can handle small amounts of volunteer work-an essential to keep me marginally connected to the real world.
Thursday when I went into volunteer at a school where I USED to work fulltime-I found out the librarian was leaving at the end of this year-and I thought to myself-now That's a job I might be able to handle some day. So I was encouraged and aware of future possibilities beyond doors shutting.
Intellectually I should know that healing does in fact happen. I have had two dramatic surgeries in the past two years-and the effects are barely noticeable now-when at the time I was a mass of bruises and pain . I have witnessed healing in myself- and yet this long haul process is probably what discourages me. I want it NOW.
Thanks for reminding me God's answer is not "No" it's just "Not yet" Meanwhile, God is in the waiting. One step at a time. One day at a time-and I'll be riding a bicycle on the boardwalk again! Love, Carol
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Andie333
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Betty, I'm pretty sure I also worked awhile with Lyme but not once it progressed beyond a certain point; by then, I was only able to manage part-time employment.
Carol, you bet you'll be riding your bike on the boardwalk again. My LLMD says a part of this battle is believing you can do it...
I'll meet you with my bike one day in the not-too-distant future, and we'll ride together!
Andie
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look what happens when you are away from the internet for a bit--people GET BETTER and their lives IMPROVE!!! (i know it actually has been 9and continues to be in many regards) a very long and very difficult struggle---but I liked the sound of that above-- hope you do too!)
fantastic news.
I had a big sigh of relief come off my lips for you!
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Yippee! I love good news and thank you for taking the time to share with us.
I find it so vicariously inspiring to know what everyone else's successes are.
As someone else mentioned here, I am looking for opportunities to participate in farther down the road and trying to keep in mind that I'll be sharing my success story here too.
Thanks Andie and enjoy the heck out of the new job! Posts: 460 | From Illinois | Registered: Aug 2005
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Andie333
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Lou, trails, hopeful and chronic,
Your posts brought such a smile to me...
Just today, I was told my job parameters were expanding, both in terms of time and responsibility. They're apparently pleased with what I've done so far.
I'm still experiencing some neuro glitches which result in word confusion. I now just have to read things through over and over again... to be sure I've caught all the errors.
But I'm happy to be back at work, glad to be earning some money again and especially glad they've liked the work I'm doing.
I'm actually starting to feel like a real person again and not just one big old disease! And I've gotta tell you, it's sweet to have a change of perspective.
Not a day goes by, though, that I don't think something along the lines of: This time last year, I still wasn't even able to fully straighten out my right leg... Today in the office, I got hot, and when I felt grousy about it, I thought: this time last year, it was absolutely impossible for me to get warm. No matter what I did.
Thanks for reading this; again, you guys are the best!
Andie
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Yippie for You Andie!!!
What a difference some time and a good LLMD make.
Keep your oils handy in your desk. BTW - Valor is a bit more effective hitting the brain. (also from Young Living). Apply it under your toes before you go to work each morning. Then apply the Peace and Calming.
(I still use the Valor each morning, as it's almost a ritual now.)
Again, so great to hear your news!!
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it's wonderful they like your work! keep on truckin'
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Andie333
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Julie,
Thanks for the encouragement and for the suggestion about the oil; I've already ordered a bottle. God knows, I can always use a little valor!
And hopeful, your support means so much.
I'm excited about this opportunity, but it's a little daunting, only because i've been out of the corporate arena for quite awhile. I have to just take things slowly, try to pace myself and realize they wouldn't have brought me on if they didn't think I could do the job.
I can already tell that learning to pace myself is going to be a challenge.
Andie
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