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Posted 4/14/2014 6:41 AM (GMT 0)
As the title says I am a bit depressed right now. The reason being is that I am unable to do much of anything as far as home maintenance goes. I used to be able to do most anything around the house but now it hurts just thinking about it. For instance just discovered, yesterday, that I have a leak in the water lines going to the kitchen sink and it looks like it is coming from the shut off valve, so now I have to call a plumber. Then on top of that I need to replace the back brakes on my truck but that is going to have to wait a few weeks at least before I can take it into the shop.

Hell just 5 years ago could have taken care of both of these myself, but not any more. I am also seriously considering asking my doctor to get me a handicap placard so I can park closer to the front door when we go shopping/out.
Posted 4/14/2014 6:56 AM (GMT 0)
Well I know how that kind of thinking can get you down Jim. Seems these days I get up with good intentions but as the day wears on even the little things around the house seem overwhelming!! I moved in here 3 months ago and have not hung one darn picture! It's frustrating really but all my energy and painless moments go to the necessary stuff like cooking, shopping. Speaking of which, your likely one of the only people here that doesn't have a handicapped plate. So definitely take care of that and ignore the evil looks of those who can't "see" your handicap.
Posted 4/14/2014 6:57 AM (GMT 0)
If you need one, then ask your doctor about applying for one.

I have one. And truth be told, I don't always use it. But for those days when the pain is flaring up and it's all I can do to walk in to pick up just a few groceries, for example, it helps so very much.

If I'm having a good day, I save the spots for those who need it, and give myself the chance to enjoy being able to walk the extra distance.

For those of us with CP, they can really make the difference between us feeling like we can make it to do our chore, or not (because we couldn't handle the walk).





M.
Posted 4/16/2014 9:40 AM (GMT 0)
Just thought I would update about the plumber we called. HE showed up yesterday and started *****ing about the mouse turds under the cabinet which I didn't know was even there as my son emptied it all out.

I told him to give me 5 minutes and I would have it all cleaned out, which I did, but he left without saying a word before I could finish the job.

Talk about piss poor customer service. Won't be calling those people back in, ever.
Posted 4/16/2014 10:01 AM (GMT 0)
Dang Jim.I don't know what to think about that.Plumbers charge so much you'd think that just comes with the job.

I know exactly how you feel.I'll be 53 in July.This is the 1st year since I was 5 that I'm not going to cut the grass,etc.I can't without it hurting me.

I used to be very active.Outdoors all the time.I liked to stay on the go.Doing fun things with friends.

Now I have 95% free time that I spend trying to think of what I could do to fill it.

I taught myself to play acoustic guitar at 40.

It's probably saved my life.

That's one thing I love and can get lost in for hours\

Take care and hope your day is good,
Rick
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