Guest guest Posted September 7, 2006 Report Share Posted September 7, 2006 I don't know if I need to vent; don't think I have the time because Andy needs my computer. But, I am crying again and must tell someone. has had - and right now still does - a fantastic staff person: MA in psychology, deaf herself but still somewhat oral, fluent in sign, knowledgeable about the need for augmentative communication, schedules, etc. An overnight staff person let it slip last night that D. may be leaving in 2-3 weeks. I checked with the agency today. D. has definitely applied for another job with a mental health agency in town. Andy and I knew that we couldn't keep her long term because of her skills, but I just cannot get over what this could mean for . I don't think I've ever wished that someone would fail in a search for a better job or life, but I'm close to it now. I know that the mental health agency has blown off deaf folks (including D.) previously... I don't know how we find someone else to fill her mighty shoes if she truly does leave. So, I cry. Thanks for being there. Martha Pam: I'll fill you and the others who'll be in on the conference call on Monday more fully before then. I don't have 's email any longer, and I don't think checks hers very often, so perhaps you can clue them in for Andy and me --- that is, if I ever get over this damn depression! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted September 7, 2006 Report Share Posted September 7, 2006 ((((((((((((((((((((((((((((((((((((((((((((((((((((Martha, , and Andy))))))))))))))))))))))))))))))))))))))))))))))))))))))))))))))))) keep the faith yinz... eventually... you know an awful lot of things are gonna happen someday... Cole > > I don't know if I need to vent; don't think I have the time because > Andy > needs my computer. But, I am crying again and must tell someone. > has had - and right now still does - a fantastic staff person: MA in > > psychology, deaf herself but still somewhat oral, fluent in sign, > knowledgeable about the need for augmentative communication, > schedules, etc. An overnight staff person let it slip last night that D. > may > be leaving in 2-3 weeks. I checked with the agency today. D. has > definitely > applied for another job with a mental health agency in town. Andy and I > knew that we couldn't keep her long term because of her skills, but I just > > cannot get over what this could mean for . I don't think I've ever > wished that someone would fail in a search for a better job or life, but > I'm > close to it now. I know that the mental health agency has blown off deaf > folks (including D.) previously... > I don't know how we find someone else to fill her mighty shoes if she > truly does leave. > So, I cry. Thanks for being there. Martha > > Pam: I'll fill you and the others who'll be in on the conference call on > Monday more fully before then. I don't have 's email any longer, and > I don't think checks hers very often, so perhaps you can clue them > in for Andy and me --- that is, if I ever get over this damn depression! > > Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted September 7, 2006 Report Share Posted September 7, 2006 Martha- I know you just need to vent and there's really nothing we can say. How incredibly frustrating. I can sense how helpless you are feeling. Big hugs. Michele W Aubrie's mom Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted September 7, 2006 Report Share Posted September 7, 2006 AAWW I am so sorry I hope you find someone just as great. Hang in there it will be ok. Hugs, Crystal mom to (10), (3), and Eva (16 month old CHARGEr) wife to Dan > > I don't know if I need to vent; don't think I have the time because Andy > needs my computer. But, I am crying again and must tell someone. > has had - and right now still does - a fantastic staff person: MA in > psychology, deaf herself but still somewhat oral, fluent in sign, > knowledgeable about the need for augmentative communication, > schedules, etc. An overnight staff person let it slip last night that D. may > be leaving in 2-3 weeks. I checked with the agency today. D. has definitely > applied for another job with a mental health agency in town. Andy and I > knew that we couldn't keep her long term because of her skills, but I just > cannot get over what this could mean for . I don't think I've ever > wished that someone would fail in a search for a better job or life, but I'm > close to it now. I know that the mental health agency has blown off deaf > folks (including D.) previously... > I don't know how we find someone else to fill her mighty shoes if she > truly does leave. > So, I cry. Thanks for being there. Martha > > Pam: I'll fill you and the others who'll be in on the conference call on > Monday more fully before then. I don't have 's email any longer, and > I don't think checks hers very often, so perhaps you can clue them > in for Andy and me --- that is, if I ever get over this damn depression! > Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted September 7, 2006 Report Share Posted September 7, 2006 Martha, Hugs, support and prayers for miracles happening so 's needs are met. and don't you just love being told directly.... Kim > > > > > > > I don't know if I need to vent; don't think I have the time because Andy > needs my computer. But, I am crying again and must tell someone. > has had - and right now still does - a fantastic staff person: MA in > psychology, deaf herself but still somewhat oral, fluent in sign, > knowledgeable about the need for augmentative communication, > schedules, etc. An overnight staff person let it slip last night that D. > may > be leaving in 2-3 weeks. I checked with the agency today. D. has definitely > applied for another job with a mental health agency in town. Andy and I > knew that we couldn't keep her long term because of her skills, but I just > cannot get over what this could mean for . I don't think I've ever > wished that someone would fail in a search for a better job or life, but > I'm > close to it now. I know that the mental health agency has blown off deaf > folks (including D.) previously... > I don't know how we find someone else to fill her mighty shoes if she > truly does leave. > So, I cry. Thanks for being there. Martha > > Pam: I'll fill you and the others who'll be in on the conference call on > Monday more fully before then. I don't have 's email any longer, and > I don't think checks hers very often, so perhaps you can clue them > in for Andy and me --- that is, if I ever get over this damn depression! > -- Kim Mom to Dylan 10 CHaRGE, Kayla 15, Tyler 18 and wife to Roy who makes all things possible in our lives. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted September 7, 2006 Report Share Posted September 7, 2006 can you talk to her maybe she can be there to rain the new person with k just a idea like just say i heardu r leaving can you help with the proces people have done that with me and they still do love you > > Martha, > > Hugs, support and prayers for miracles happening so 's needs are met. > and don't you just love being told directly.... > > Kim > > > On 9/6/06, lewcap@... <lewcap%40mchsi.com> <lewcap@...<lewcap%40mchsi.com>> > wrote: > > > > > > > > > > > > > > I don't know if I need to vent; don't think I have the time because Andy > > needs my computer. But, I am crying again and must tell someone. > > has had - and right now still does - a fantastic staff person: MA > in > > psychology, deaf herself but still somewhat oral, fluent in sign, > > knowledgeable about the need for augmentative communication, > > schedules, etc. An overnight staff person let it slip last night that D. > > may > > be leaving in 2-3 weeks. I checked with the agency today. D. has > definitely > > applied for another job with a mental health agency in town. Andy and I > > knew that we couldn't keep her long term because of her skills, but I > just > > cannot get over what this could mean for . I don't think I've ever > > wished that someone would fail in a search for a better job or life, but > > I'm > > close to it now. I know that the mental health agency has blown off deaf > > folks (including D.) previously... > > I don't know how we find someone else to fill her mighty shoes if she > > truly does leave. > > So, I cry. Thanks for being there. Martha > > > > Pam: I'll fill you and the others who'll be in on the conference call on > > Monday more fully before then. I don't have 's email any longer, > and > > I don't think checks hers very often, so perhaps you can clue > them > > in for Andy and me --- that is, if I ever get over this damn depression! > > > > -- > Kim > Mom to Dylan 10 CHaRGE, Kayla 15, Tyler 18 > and wife to Roy who makes all things possible in our lives. > > > Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted September 7, 2006 Report Share Posted September 7, 2006 Martha, > I am sorry to hear about the loss of D. She sounds great... -- " It is far better to grasp the universe as it really is than to persist in delusion, however satisfying and reassuring. " --Carl Sagan Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted September 7, 2006 Report Share Posted September 7, 2006 Martha, I don¹t know what to say but I know we will talk more. I have passed the message on to and , too. UGH> pam Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted September 8, 2006 Report Share Posted September 8, 2006 Ellen, I think you're brilliant and that I was too down to think clearly. Yes, D. should and almost certainly will help train new staff. I talked with 's agency head today and he correctly refused to fill me in on things with D., insisting that I talk with her directly. I just did, and I'm crying again. She is a single mom, deaf herself, with an MA and needs to make more money but at the same time has a tremendous commitment to helping the local deaf and multi-handicapped deaf in Springfield. She was appalled that someone had told me before she had a chance, etc. Nothing she said eases the pain of probably losing her (she doesn't yet have the job - but if it's not this one, it will be the next or the next). She, as so many did at Perkins, has really bonded with , who can be such a pain at times, and it was clear that she's torn but thinking about her own child, etc. At the risk of exaggeration, thank you for pulling me back to earth. Martha Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted September 8, 2006 Report Share Posted September 8, 2006 Martha, I only have a few seconds to read but wish to respond to you to let you know I am thinking of you and . I understand it's hard but I am hoping that this person training the next who gets hired will impart the loving, caring and empathy for . Often it's not just what a person knows, it's what they are taught to feel. Kind of like pre existing expectations. I know this is hard for you all and I am hoping you find the easy path. Bonnie, Mom to Kris 23, Patty CHARGE 21 and wife to Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted September 8, 2006 Report Share Posted September 8, 2006 lol glad she will b helping the new people i have a question for you and andy your historian in the fam lol and ill email you privatly later about it and the group > > Ellen, > I think you're brilliant and that I was too down to think clearly. Yes, D. > > should and almost certainly will help train new staff. I talked with > 's > agency head today and he correctly refused to fill me in on things with > D., > insisting that I talk with her directly. I just did, and I'm crying again. > She is > a single mom, deaf herself, with an MA and needs to make more money > but at the same time has a tremendous commitment to helping the local > deaf and multi-handicapped deaf in Springfield. She was appalled that > someone had told me before she had a chance, etc. Nothing she said > eases the pain of probably losing her (she doesn't yet have the job - but > if > it's not this one, it will be the next or the next). She, as so many did > at > Perkins, has really bonded with , who can be such a pain at times, > and it was clear that she's torn but thinking about her own child, etc. > At the risk of exaggeration, thank you for pulling me back to earth. > Martha > > > Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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