My Desk
What it means to me39 total reviews
Comment from jim vecchio
I'm still needing to stand for over three minutes. The Therapy people have left me but I put in a request for more therapy. My two pleasures are writing for FS and when my daughter visits. Also, I have the resident council business to do. If I could get myself to walk, I'd get a car again and go see what's up on the next hill ahead.
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I'm still needing to stand for over three minutes. The Therapy people have left me but I put in a request for more therapy. My two pleasures are writing for FS and when my daughter visits. Also, I have the resident council business to do. If I could get myself to walk, I'd get a car again and go see what's up on the next hill ahead.
Comment Written 26-Oct-2024
Comment from barbara.wilkey
I am looking forward to your post with you say you're walking without a walker. I know and am praying that day will come. I'm happy you shared this post with us. I've been missing you, but you remain in my prayers.
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I am looking forward to your post with you say you're walking without a walker. I know and am praying that day will come. I'm happy you shared this post with us. I've been missing you, but you remain in my prayers.
Comment Written 26-Oct-2024
Comment from Cindy Decker 3
Hello, Jesse,
At first things seem overwhelming for you -- I understand this, I feel like this much too often.
Then, you end with a positive note! Think of how far you've come. From wheelchair to walker! That's an awesome step! It was for me too.
Forge new friendships; Fanstory is full of people who care.
(Some days I sit at my desk and don't get much done. I'm the epitome of a procrastinator.
Good luck, Jesse. You've come so far.
Blessings and best wishes,
Cindy
*my dream someday is to be able to walk a mile unaided. I'll worry about running g later. Smile
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Hello, Jesse,
At first things seem overwhelming for you -- I understand this, I feel like this much too often.
Then, you end with a positive note! Think of how far you've come. From wheelchair to walker! That's an awesome step! It was for me too.
Forge new friendships; Fanstory is full of people who care.
(Some days I sit at my desk and don't get much done. I'm the epitome of a procrastinator.
Good luck, Jesse. You've come so far.
Blessings and best wishes,
Cindy
*my dream someday is to be able to walk a mile unaided. I'll worry about running g later. Smile
Comment Written 26-Oct-2024
Comment from Karen Cherry Threadgill
Take it one day at a time. Me, personally, one of my biggest faults is being overcome with so much to do. I want to do it all now. I try to make myself be what I used to be. Stupid, I know. I think I am learning to be slower.
I do try. Love to you and yours. Karen
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Take it one day at a time. Me, personally, one of my biggest faults is being overcome with so much to do. I want to do it all now. I try to make myself be what I used to be. Stupid, I know. I think I am learning to be slower.
I do try. Love to you and yours. Karen
Comment Written 26-Oct-2024
Comment from marilyn quillen
I sympathize with you. I feel exactly the same way, only I'm not fighting against the walker yet, and I don't journal; I write my stories, which I love doing. My other saving grace is my beagle but I know she will break my one day too just like her sister did. you ever need a shoulder, give me a holler, I'll be a shoulder for you
reply by the author on 26-Oct-2024
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I sympathize with you. I feel exactly the same way, only I'm not fighting against the walker yet, and I don't journal; I write my stories, which I love doing. My other saving grace is my beagle but I know she will break my one day too just like her sister did. you ever need a shoulder, give me a holler, I'll be a shoulder for you
Comment Written 26-Oct-2024
reply by the author on 26-Oct-2024
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Thanks, Marilyn, for the six stars and the sympathetic review.
I appreciate you offering your shoulder to lean on. Maybe I will in the future if the need arises. I'm glad this story resonated with you.
Enjoy the day!
Jesse
Comment from lyenochka
Oh, Jesse! I'm glad you overcame the aversion to the task-ridden, expectation-from-friends-reminding desk to write this one. At least, we know how you are. I'm sorry another caregiver is going. That is hurtful for sure just as you invested more emotional energy into the relationship. But I know we prayed for your surgery and looked expectantly for that day when you can walk unaided. I join you in that hopeful prayer. Hugs and blessings!
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Oh, Jesse! I'm glad you overcame the aversion to the task-ridden, expectation-from-friends-reminding desk to write this one. At least, we know how you are. I'm sorry another caregiver is going. That is hurtful for sure just as you invested more emotional energy into the relationship. But I know we prayed for your surgery and looked expectantly for that day when you can walk unaided. I join you in that hopeful prayer. Hugs and blessings!
Comment Written 25-Oct-2024
Comment from Julie Helms
I think you are tackling your situation admirably. You are talking about it, you are expressing feelings honestly, you are taking action in incremental steps. I don't know if you believe in God, but talk to him either way. It's good to vent, to organize your thoughts, to be heard.
We hear you!
Julie
:-)
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I think you are tackling your situation admirably. You are talking about it, you are expressing feelings honestly, you are taking action in incremental steps. I don't know if you believe in God, but talk to him either way. It's good to vent, to organize your thoughts, to be heard.
We hear you!
Julie
:-)
Comment Written 25-Oct-2024
Comment from F. William Lester
Keep the faith, Jesse. One step at a time. They add up and soon will be a mile. It takes time. Write. Write. Write. Fill that journal with your thoughts, fears, wonders, and hopes. Burn the bad ones and keep the good ones - read the good ones every day. You'll make it. I know you will. Be well and have a great day. Frank
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Keep the faith, Jesse. One step at a time. They add up and soon will be a mile. It takes time. Write. Write. Write. Fill that journal with your thoughts, fears, wonders, and hopes. Burn the bad ones and keep the good ones - read the good ones every day. You'll make it. I know you will. Be well and have a great day. Frank
Comment Written 25-Oct-2024
Comment from Pamusart
Hi, Jesse
I see a lot of positives in your self reflective Including work here
You are surprisingly honest about all your feelings. I am there with you. Most of my friends have dropped me like a hot potato too because I can't go anywhere and do things with them like hikes or whatever else they want to do
But you can do more than I can if you will be walking soon. I could use the walker around the apartment, and I could use it outside of the apartment but only within my assisted facility. Why? Because I have seizures and I go unconscious without notice
I'll never go anywhere outside of the facility with it.
I think you're doing very well and at least you have caregivers. I will run out of my long-term care insurance in a few years and I won't be able to afford caregivers I won't be able to afford to stay here. So that is something I worry about a lot.
Very nice to hear from you and based on what you're saying, I think you're getting to a better place in your life
Thank you, my friend for posting this
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Hi, Jesse
I see a lot of positives in your self reflective Including work here
You are surprisingly honest about all your feelings. I am there with you. Most of my friends have dropped me like a hot potato too because I can't go anywhere and do things with them like hikes or whatever else they want to do
But you can do more than I can if you will be walking soon. I could use the walker around the apartment, and I could use it outside of the apartment but only within my assisted facility. Why? Because I have seizures and I go unconscious without notice
I'll never go anywhere outside of the facility with it.
I think you're doing very well and at least you have caregivers. I will run out of my long-term care insurance in a few years and I won't be able to afford caregivers I won't be able to afford to stay here. So that is something I worry about a lot.
Very nice to hear from you and based on what you're saying, I think you're getting to a better place in your life
Thank you, my friend for posting this
Comment Written 25-Oct-2024
Comment from Alexandra Trovato
I must use a walker right now too. It stinks because I've had MS for over 30 years but now the walking problem leads to other problems. I get it. You are in good company.
You voted! You're writing! You're gaining perspective! All good. Change is daunting but not always bad. I wish you the best!
Keep us updated, please.
Alex :)
reply by the author on 28-Oct-2024
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I must use a walker right now too. It stinks because I've had MS for over 30 years but now the walking problem leads to other problems. I get it. You are in good company.
You voted! You're writing! You're gaining perspective! All good. Change is daunting but not always bad. I wish you the best!
Keep us updated, please.
Alex :)
Comment Written 25-Oct-2024
reply by the author on 28-Oct-2024
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Yes, I am in good company. Thanks, Alex, for the six stars and awesome review. Change is hard but I am adapting to it as best as possible. Thanks for your good wishes. I will keep you updated.
Enjoy the upcoming week.
Jesse
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Good. Enjoy your week. too. Jesse!
Alex