Moving On......

[Bummer Knees]

I have shared the story on this forum about my friend Michele, the injured nurse. And now I have more I would like to share.........

My friend was injured 2 years ago while working as a floor nurse at a local hospital. Her injury is Spinal arachnoiditis.

Michele is a single parent of a disabled adult son whom lives with her.
Due to my friend's injuries she is no longer able to live by herself, and she is moving to Illinois and she and her son will move in with her mother.

I meet Michele 20 years ago when Shriners Hospital contacted me about a family with a young child with CP needing assistance.

Over the years we have become good friends, she was at the hospital with me when my daughter died, and I was there when she received the news her father was dying.

I will miss her as she heads to Illinois tomorrow.

[RNvic]

Bummer- I know you will miss her, but there is email and the phone. I have friends all over the US due to my years as a traviel nursing and when we lived in Ar. thiese friends are still there for me, just not close enough to have that morning cup of coffee.

[Still in Limbo]

I Wish Only the Very Best for Your Friend, I believe that even though Distance may Separate the 2 of You, Your Friendship will stay Strong! A lot of People in Their 30's and 40's are Finding themselves Moving back in with Their Parents due to this Economy, and She May Very Well be Helping Her Mother by Moving Back also!! Give Her My Best, and I Hope Her Move is Safe and Uneventful!!

[capricorn]

Sorry for the news , BK. I know how much you will miss her and what a special place she holds in your heart. You will always be in touch. Prayers for both of you.

[Bummer Knees]

Thank you

My friend was 42 when she was injured, and now is 45. She worked as a physical therapist and RN and when she was injured and knew her injury was serious.

The insurance company delayed medical treatment until it was to late and she was diagnosis with arachnoiditis. The nerves in her spine have fused together causing beyond severe pain and limited mobility.

Due to her disability it is not safe for her to live alone and that is why she is moving in with her mother.

Thu all of this my friend has meet a nice young man and they are now engaged, he will be moving to Illinois in 2 weeks and will live near by her. They started dating before her diagnosis a little over a year ago.

I believe a wedding will be in the future.

I will miss my friend, although this will be a good move for her.

[RNvic]

Bummer- let her know there quite a few of us that live here in IL. Tuffy up in the north, Bad Boy ib Chicago and I live in Central IL , I know there ate others but not sure where they live.

[MJC]

Bummer,

So sorry to hear about your friend. By the things you say this sounds like it may be a good move for her. I know how much you will miss your friend. Just remember, you can still be in touch with her. Adjustments take time and that is what you will need. Take care and love ya!

Cajun Hugsssssssssssssssssss,
MJC

[Bummer Knees]

Thanks RNvic

I will do that.

I will again e-mail her the forum information.