I'm Hurting
@just4him (317238)
Green Bay, Wisconsin
June 7, 2017 10:11am CST
Yesterday was a very busy day. My older son who is homeless and living in a trailer at the fairgrounds, just found out he needs surgery. He was in the emergency room on Saturday and called about the follow-up on Monday. Instead of him going to the doctor, they just scheduled the surgery. So now he's also unemployed until after the surgery, which is the 15th. As he works temp jobs, that means he has no income. I've been doing some praying big time for him.
Yesterday, I called him and asked how he would like me to give him a full tank of gas and get him a bit of groceries to get him through for a few days. He was happy with that.
When I got to his trailer I found his truck also needs a lot of work so offered to help him with that as well. That's when my trouble started.
After getting him gas, he helped boost me into his truck and pressed just a little harder than expected on my ribs and now I have a bruised rib. He's real sorry about that. It was an accident. One I'm feeling big time at the moment. It hurts to breathe and move more than a little bit.
With all I did yesterday, my knees were rebelling and painful. So I didn't go to the pool this morning. It might be a couple days until I get back there.
So I'm hurting and taking it easy as much as possible. Right now I'm on my way out the door for my hair appointment. I need to leave now as the main road getting there is torn up with construction. So I need to take the long way to get there.
I have all the notifications done for now. I'll check in when I get back.
I hope you're having a good day/night. Thanks for reading.
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@Deepizzaguy (104192)
• Lake Charles, Louisiana
13 Jun 17
You will survive your challenge that you are going through. Sorry to learn about your problems.
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@just4him (317238)
• Green Bay, Wisconsin
13 Jun 17
@Deepizzaguy That's an interesting concept.
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@Deepizzaguy (104192)
• Lake Charles, Louisiana
13 Jun 17
@just4him The late Garner Ted Armstrong who was the author of the book "Believe It Or Not: The Bible Does Not Promise Heaven." wrote that life is a spiritual boot camp.
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@celticeagle (168334)
• Boise, Idaho
8 Jun 17
Bruised ribs hurt. I know from experience. Hope you are better in a few.
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@infatuatedbby (94914)
• United States
7 Jun 17
I hope you feel better soon. He should have maybe grabbed your hands to help you up and support your back.
It was an accident.
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@infatuatedbby (94914)
• United States
9 Jun 17
I hope you have a speedy recovery @just4him
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@just4him (317238)
• Green Bay, Wisconsin
9 Jun 17
He is. He's getting the truck fixed today. I also had someone tell me they have some scrap for him. That will help. I just need to let the person know he is interested and will pick it up today.
Yes, it's never a gentle rain when things happen, it's always a downpour.
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@AbbyGreenhill (45494)
• United States
7 Jun 17
He must have squeezed way too hard to hurt your ribs. No pain stops a woman from a hair appointment.
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@AbbyGreenhill (45494)
• United States
9 Jun 17
@just4him I've never had bruised or broken ribs.
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@just4him (317238)
• Green Bay, Wisconsin
9 Jun 17
You got that right. I've had many bruised and broken ribs in my day, so it didn't take much.
@rachz_kisses (3838)
• Philippines
12 Jun 17
Oh my. That sounds painful. I hope it's just a bruise and nothing more to it.
Sorry to hear about your son. Hope he gets a stable job after his surgery...
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@just4him (317238)
• Green Bay, Wisconsin
13 Jun 17
@rachz_kisses No, and not planning to because they can't do anything for it. I'll heal. I have in the past.
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@rachz_kisses (3838)
• Philippines
13 Jun 17
@just4him Now I'm worried about your situation. Hoping it will not do any complications. Have you seen a doctor yet?
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@manikarnika (3236)
• India
8 Jun 17
Yeah...I am sending positive vibes for speedy recovery...All problems fade away soon.Only happiness exist...
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@MsBooklover (3974)
• United States
7 Jun 17
I am so sorry. You have a lot on your plate, and so does your son. It is difficult. I hope you are feeling better. Maybe your son could get some help from the state. It is there for people who truly need it. It sounds like he really does. I will be praying for both of you.
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@MsBooklover (3974)
• United States
9 Jun 17
@just4him I am glad he is getting some help.
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@GardenGerty (160978)
• United States
8 Jun 17
I am so sorry about your son, and about your ribs. The water might make it feel better, but you know your body best.
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@just4him (317238)
• Green Bay, Wisconsin
9 Jun 17
It might, but I have a snug suit and getting it on would hurt my rib. So I'm waiting until I can get it on with ease.
@allknowing (137822)
• India
8 Jun 17
So it's raining trouble at your end it looks like. But it will stop raining - nature takes for it.
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@just4him (317238)
• Green Bay, Wisconsin
14 Jun 17
Thank you. His surgery is tomorrow. Most of the time I don't feel my rib, only when I move wrong, which is good.
@Courtlynn (67080)
• United States
7 Jun 17
I'm sorry to hear about your son. And sorry about your pains. Hope it goes away soon.
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@Courtlynn (67080)
• United States
9 Jun 17
@just4him glad to hear it. Take care
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