Re: away few days

[Guest guest]

Marfla, have a great week and don't go skipping around now!..Flora

[Guest guest]

Marsha AKA Marfla, I don't remember what it is you do for a living. Sorry

but I just don't,

remember I'm blond well most of the time! ..............My husband use to

travel when we first got married many moons ago. We lived in Miami he was

with Hertz Rent A Car. One of his duties was to take travel agents out on the

town. Seeing the hotels and of course renting a car one of those package

deals. I would go but after seeing the same shows over and over I stayed

home...............Oh image it can be fun at times getting to see different

places

and I do love the beach's. Oh to put my toes in the sand

again!.................Have a good week, Flora

[Guest guest]

Marfla, sorry I answered under my husband e-mail address

(_dbrand1423@..._ (mailto:dbrand1423@...) ) in case you are wondering.

I was clearing

his PLS mail because he also gets it at work...............Flora

[Guest guest]

i wish i could go skipping around on the beach. unfortunately we have all

day activities and meetings schedule for entire trip up there. But at least

the hotel is on the beach and i can look out window in the morning before

heading down to those meetings. Really though this should be a fun time,

all our Florida programs are coming with staff and clients. The clients

will be putting on skits to reflect our companies values. Its a hoot. The

clients are so proud being on stage performing even if it just saying a one

line. Each program will win at least 250.00 no matter what their skits are.

there are judges and programs will win anything from best of show, to best

creativity, best reflecting values, etc...... Prizes range from 250.00 to

one overall best of 500.00. Then the programs go back and can use that

money however the clients want. usually they decide on a big party LOL.

That's on Wednesday. Tomorrow is traveling, but a social gathering for

everyone in afternoon. Thursday I am interviewing a candiatie to do what I

do here in Florida. THe hope is to hire someone living in panhandle to cover

that area and then I can cover central and south florida. Will cut down on

my traveling, and allow me to better support individual programs. After the

interview we have a corp. management team meeting (oh how fun those are

NOT). Then I head home Thursday afternoon.

So overall this trip will be fun, seeing all our programs/staff/clients in

one place. Watching the clients experience staying in a nice hotel, showing

off a bit on stage, etc.... Seeing the clients having fun, and in their

glory is all worth the trip and a reminder of why I do what I do.

Best wishes.

marfla

Be Blessed

Re: away few days

> Marfla, have a great week and don't go skipping around now!..Flora

>

>

>

[Guest guest]

Our agency provides services to the developmentally disabled and mentally

ill. We provide group homes, supported living, adult day trainings,

personal care, respite, companion, in home supports, etc.........

Our clients live in the community, in homes just like you and I do. Many

came out of institutions. We do what we can to involve them in their

community, and to be as independent as possible. Plus offer training in

skills needed. I don't do direct care any more but oversee our programs to

assure we follow state and federal regulations. Plus provide staff training,

program/system designs, and just about anything else that is needed to

support the directors and programs here in Florida.

marfla

Be Blessed

Re: away few days

> Marsha AKA Marfla, I don't remember what it is you do for a living.

> Sorry

> but I just don't,

> remember I'm blond well most of the time! ..............My husband use to

> travel when we first got married many moons ago. We lived in Miami he

> was

> with Hertz Rent A Car. One of his duties was to take travel agents out

> on the

> town. Seeing the hotels and of course renting a car one of those package

> deals. I would go but after seeing the same shows over and over I

> stayed

> home...............Oh image it can be fun at times getting to see

> different places

> and I do love the beach's. Oh to put my toes in the sand

> again!.................Have a good week, Flora

>

>

>

[Guest guest]

no problem i didn't even notice

Be Blessed

Re: away few days

> Marfla, sorry I answered under my husband e-mail address

> (_dbrand1423@..._ (mailto:dbrand1423@...) ) in case you are

> wondering. I was clearing

> his PLS mail because he also gets it at work...............Flora

>

>

>

[Guest guest]

Marsha (marfla), that's a great field and rewarding area to be in. Bless

you for doing it. We need more of you to aid those that really need assistants.

..Flora

[Guest guest]

Marfla, glad to hear things are going fine with your groups. Your clients

are getting out of their usually surrounds so a change is good and different.

Goodie bags are a great idea and a special treat to them I bet.

Yes stairs are difficult for me to, going up is much easier then going down

and I have to have hand rails or forget it. Every week or so we go over to

my mother in laws condo and she lives on the second floor. I've counted each

and every 15 steps it takes to get up. Going down I wish I could slide down

the hand rail it be a heck of a lot faster. When I walk now I'm not using

the leg muscles like I should I guess that's why they get tried quickly and if

I over do they start to shake mostly my right leg. Most of us scuffle walk

but I try to think heel to toe action mode and not look down but keep my head

up. Hard to do!

Sneakers are all I have other shoes don't support my ankles anymore.

Sandals forget it I might as well go barefoot which I do inside the house.

Ok, hope tomorrow goes well for you.................Flora

[Guest guest]

Marfla, talking about our problems is very helpful. You are going though

what we already have been though. Its not easy hold down a job and dealing

with our health issues. I know how you feel about letting people know what you

have. But in the long run its better then hiding it. I use to stumble while

at work and I had to carry cash drawers to my office to balance out the

girls cash drawers at the college bookstore. there where several times I almost

ha

[Guest guest]

thanks. well it seems all the programs/clients/staff have made it. they had

a great time tonight at the social (finger foods) then each program headed

out to dinner with their own group. The competitions start tomorrow around

10a and the clients are so excited. Its so much fun watching how excited

they are just being here.

And I am very thankful the hotel wireless internet is working at least

intermittemently.. Last time here no wireless only dial up, and they charge

for using dial up. So I can get online afterall. of course during the day

won't have time but can at least at night.

we put together gift bags for each client tonight and they are going to be

even more excited to see their name tag at a table, then a gift bag with

their name, and all the goodies inside. including a T-shirt, and name tag to

wear.

the walking though today once here has been rough. lots of stairs. lots of

walking. my feet and legs are hurting so much tonight. more than they have

in a while. but im sure it's because i have done more walking up/down

stairs, uneven surfaces, etc... then i have walked in a good while.

had to go buy a pair of tennis shoes as all i brought were sandals which

weren't providing enough support. oh well guess one can never have too many

pairs of tennis shoes.

hope all is well for each of you.

marfla

Be Blessed

Re: away few days

> Marsha (marfla), that's a great field and rewarding area to be in. Bless

> you for doing it. We need more of you to aid those that really need

> assistants.

> ..Flora

>

>

>

[Guest guest]

Thanks for the encouragement

Last year I had to move from a second floor apt to a first floor. I couldn't

manage the stairs anymore esp trying to carry luggage, groceries etc...

just getting me up and down without falling was bad enough much less

carrying something. fortunately i had great neighbors that would see me

coming or i could call and say im pulling into parking lot, and someone

would come over to carry up whatever it was I needed carried up.

But being on the first floor has been such a blessing.

One of our corp members is here this week and that person has MS. They

don't tell anyone so only a very few of us know. They are having more

problems and even told me this afternoon having trouble walking. I offered

one of my extra crutches or cane but they aren't ready to use something. if

did then ppl would know something is wrong. this person is high up in corp

and really tries hiding it and really doesn't want ppl to know. sharing with

me was because of my own issues and being told initially i had MS. I asked

how doing and they started tearing up and said don't ask. but also said saw

doctor yesterday and trying to deal with that as this person is progressing

now after being stable for many years. I know how it is not wanting ppl to

ask how doing as I too will often start crying.

I was having problems and of course ppl know as I use the crutch. so my

boss, our admin assist, and our budget manager tonight were trying to pamper

me, making sure someone was next to me when walking to dinner or just thru

hotel. i hate it but sometimes just can't hide the tripping, swaying,

falling over, etc.....

i have taken some extra meds but so far isn't helping. i wish could cut off

legs, feet, and ankles tonight (just figure of speech here), but that is how

bad they each hurt. and then at dinner i started shaking trying to hold the

chop sticks, and/or spoon. had to scooted my drink up to me as i couldn't

pick it up without shaking. i know its just because im tired and hurting.

the person with MS asked me at dinner if i was in pain, of course i said

no, and tried playing it off.

funny how we play down issues even with those that have idea what going thru

as they them self are going thru their own pains, difficulties etc....

im rambling, sorry. guess sorta on pity party tonight too. im sure by in

the morning i will feel better and have better attitude. watching the

clients will definitely help me forget what I am feeling.

I am suppose to take pictures but the MS corp person suggested I let someone

else use my camera to take the pics as it will require running around more,

being up/down. and i can be the time keeper where you can just sit thru the

skits. I know this good idea but i hate it as it feels giving in to

something. then ppl wondering why i am not taking the pics as I have told

everyone I would be. the " official " picture taker LOL.

sorry im rambling even more. but guess need to express some things.

tomorrow will be so much fun im sure and the clients will be in their glory.

it's all worth it just to see that.

later gator

marfla

Be Blessed

Re: away few days

> Marfla, glad to hear things are going fine with your groups. Your

> clients

> are getting out of their usually surrounds so a change is good and

> different.

> Goodie bags are a great idea and a special treat to them I bet.

>

> Yes stairs are difficult for me to, going up is much easier then going

> down

> and I have to have hand rails or forget it. Every week or so we go over

> to

> my mother in laws condo and she lives on the second floor. I've counted

> each

> and every 15 steps it takes to get up. Going down I wish I could slide

> down

> the hand rail it be a heck of a lot faster. When I walk now I'm not

> using

> the leg muscles like I should I guess that's why they get tried quickly

> and if

> I over do they start to shake mostly my right leg. Most of us scuffle

> walk

> but I try to think heel to toe action mode and not look down but keep my

> head

> up. Hard to do!

>

> Sneakers are all I have other shoes don't support my ankles anymore.

> Sandals forget it I might as well go barefoot which I do inside the house.

>

> Ok, hope tomorrow goes well for you.................Flora

>

>

>

[Guest guest]

Great all is going so well, Marsha. That doesn't count the feet and leg

situation. Be careful. Try not to over do it. You are doing wonderful work

and I'm sure the " clients " would miss you if you had to take time off for rest.

Connie

[Guest guest]

In a message dated 2/28/2006 10:34:52 P.M. Eastern Standard Time,

marfla04@... writes:

then ppl wondering why i am not taking the pics as I have told

everyone I would be. the " official " picture taker LOL.

Hey! Marsha (should) come first. You can't do it ALL!

Connie

[Guest guest]

Thanks Connie. Well the activities are completed. The prizes handed out. IT

was so much fun watching the clients run on stage to collect their winning

check. Everyone program won something, but they are all so proud of them

selves. it's been a blast.

for me again today the pain is high. i haven't experience this much pain in

a while so sorta forgot about how bad it hurts. the standing is really

rough on me, would think walking would be worse but ir eally believe the

standing is worse. walking is difficult and hurts, but geesh why on earth

would standing be so painful?

i have meetings in the morning but thankfully nothing else scheduled this

afternoon or evening. Since I use to live in the Jax area I may try to reach

some old friends to see if available to meet up with. doubt possible since

last minute. i don't know anyone here on the boards in the ville

Beach area but if I had thought early would have been nice to find out and

possibly say hi. maybe next time. we use this area at least once a year

for meetings.

for the events with the clients it was great. their smiles make you forget

your own stuff for those few minutes. Our clients have so many challenges

yet never complain. Makes me feel sometimes why am i complaining over my

stuff. Clients are full of life, and i didn't hear one of them complaining

about their own struggles. Helps put things into perceptive.

marfla

Be Blessed

Re: away few days

> Great all is going so well, Marsha. That doesn't count the feet and leg

> situation. Be careful. Try not to over do it. You are doing wonderful

> work

> and I'm sure the " clients " would miss you if you had to take time off for

> rest.

> Connie

>

>

>

[Guest guest]

I didn't take the pics during their skits, as I ended up being the time

keeper. So i was able to sit thru all that. I did take the pics of them

receiving their awards but even then I was able to sit at a front table.

Just hope the pics come out ok. I can of course do some editing when i get

home on those not so perferct

Be Blessed

Re: away few days

>

> In a message dated 2/28/2006 10:34:52 P.M. Eastern Standard Time,

> marfla04@... writes:

>

> then ppl wondering why i am not taking the pics as I have told

> everyone I would be. the " official " picture taker LOL.

>

>

>

> Hey! Marsha (should) come first. You can't do it ALL!

> Connie

>

>

>