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| catscharm74 |
Posted - Sep 14 2009 : 1:20:07 PM
Could you just keep Scott and I in the back of your mind over the next 6-9 months? We have a HUGE decision to make regarding the military and though I can't discuss details right now, it would involve us being able to leave the military and get on with our lives. This is due to some rather bad leadership and basically harassment, neglect and poor medical care on the military's part. You know I love and support the military with all my heart and will continue to do so but sometimes, the leadership and care in certain areas is lacking. So please just provide us the divine guidance to seek the best answer and make the wisest decision for our family. I will keep you posted as I find out more. This will HUGELY affect our family within the next year. Thank you.
Heather
http://somewheredownintexas-heather.blogspot.com |
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| Tapestry |
Posted - Sep 18 2009 : 05:07:22 AM
Prayers and best wishes that everything goes as it should. I have a nephew in the AF and I know he's had things happen to him medically but won't complain because he says he'd be put down for it. This is such a shame that our troops are treated this way.
Happy farmgirl sister #353
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| catscharm74 |
Posted - Sep 17 2009 : 07:26:33 AM
Scott has a bunch of medical appointments over the next 4-5 weeks. This could be the foundation for what we need to do to get this whole process started. Praying it all goes our way...
Heather
http://somewheredownintexas-heather.blogspot.com |
| Lainey |
Posted - Sep 17 2009 : 06:54:48 AM
Heather, your family continues to be in my prayers. I hope everything goes the way you all want. Hugs!
Farmgirl Sister #25
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| catscharm74 |
Posted - Sep 16 2009 : 7:16:25 PM
Thanks to all ya'll...we do appreciate...I will keep ya'll posted. (((HUGS)))
Heather
http://somewheredownintexas-heather.blogspot.com |
| CountryBorn |
Posted - Sep 16 2009 : 7:01:12 PM
Heather, I hope all works out well for your husband and you. I will be thinking of you and sending up prayers .
MJ
There can be no happiness if the things we believe in are different from the things we do. Freya Stark |
| Marcy |
Posted - Sep 16 2009 : 09:31:53 AM
Will do, Heather. Please let us know how things are going! Hope things turn out the way that you want them to!
Take care
Farmgirl #170
Since you get more joy out of giving joy to others, you should put a good deal of thought into the happiness that you are able to give...Eleanor Roosevelt
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| peapicker |
Posted - Sep 15 2009 : 8:20:52 PM
Yep, I agree and I hope you can make some changes.
Enjoy the little things, for one day you may look back and realize they were the big things.
Robert Brault |
| catscharm74 |
Posted - Sep 15 2009 : 8:16:17 PM
Oh Peapicker...I SO LOVE our military...it's the people who sometimes end up in charge that get under my skin!!! And yes, the treatment is just plain awful sometimes. I worked with someone who was my supervisor and he had chest pains during our annual physical fitness test. They told him just to go home and rest and he dropped from a heart attack 8 hours later and had to be put on life support. That is one story of many. I actually want to work for the VA so I can help get the money into the right hands of those so deserving of it. Believe me, lack of PROPER healthcare is not something new...just the military "officials" won't talk about it. Ok...off my soapbox too... : )
Heather
http://somewheredownintexas-heather.blogspot.com |
| peapicker |
Posted - Sep 15 2009 : 8:08:41 PM
Heather , I will be praying for you. My first husband was in military for our first eight years of marriage. I know what you are saying. I had my first three chidren then and the medical care was lacking to say the least. I have to make myself clear though.... I totally support our military persons and families. I just don't think they get treated right. I have told everyone for thirty years they are so under appereciated.
If congress really wanted to make a change they should improve the treatment of the people keeping us safe. Ok, now I will get off my soapbox. I hope you get to come home soon.
Sharlet
Enjoy the little things, for one day you may look back and realize they were the big things.
Robert Brault |
| catscharm74 |
Posted - Sep 15 2009 : 7:42:51 PM
Thanks for moving this to the right forum...sorry..I was VERY tired when I posted... : )
Here's the scoop:
Scott has had a host of small but problematic health issues over the years, including a hiatal hernia, which gives him heart attack symptoms and some problems with breathing from time to time. Secondly, he threw out his neck over a month ago and honest to goodness, there is a HUGE bump, almost like a bad knot, at the base of his neck. He has an MRI and another test scheduled but is just miserable. He can't get comfortable nor is he sleeping more than 3 hours a night. His command of course, doesn't believe him and claims he is just being lazy.... You must understand, Scott is 38, some of his supervisors are under 24 (and believe me, I have seen 19 year olds handle things with grace and maturity, but his unit seems to be full of whiny, let's make life miserable for everyone attitudes), never done a deployment (Scott has done 2) and have not had the hard years on their bodies like Scott has. It's just a normal part of aging, coupled with stress, etc...he has more experience and capability and knowledge in his little finger than some of these kids...and they are kids...treating him with so much disrespect just because they outrank him. He is in some SERIOUS pain...going to the ER about 10x this past month because his division doc won't do anything more for him than give him the military's answer to everything....Motrin... Remember...I have over 6.5 in the military myself and I injured my back and I was treated the same way, so I know the in's and out's of the games sometimes played.
Anywho---we decided to start pushing for a military discharge- medically- either receiving x amount of dollars and then doing a VA claim or if he is found to have over 30% disability, he will be medically retired and then do a VA claim...depending...
Honestly, we are so done with how he is being treated. He really had done everything beyond his current rank, including almost completing his Master's in Criminal Justice, all his quals, which he scores 95% or better everytime, being someone who is looked to by the younger kiddos and just an all around hard worker. They are treating him like he is suddenly a dirt bag because he is really hurt...I never understood this about the military....when you are genuinely hurt...they suddenly label you as worthless. I feel awful because Scott has lost his desire to continue on with military service. He is just plain done...and this was a man who had a passion in his eyes not too long ago but this has so worn on him, he is just done. We would rather take our chance in the civilian world than continue on like this. The good thing is, his unit is deploying in February and they want to get his replacement ASAP, so the ball could be rolling within the next month or so. PLEASE let this happen..please...
So please let this all work in our favor and give us, especially Scott, the strength to deal with all of this. It is very stressful and it is taking an emotional toll on him. I want this over as soon as possible and if it works out right, this may happen within the next year. YEAH...back to Texas...so please just keep some good light on us. I have honestly been on my knees praying so hard to find the right answer and I know this is the right thing, in my heart, to do. Please...thanks... (((HUGS)))
Heather
http://somewheredownintexas-heather.blogspot.com |
| Brenda Kay Groth |
Posted - Sep 15 2009 : 06:43:07 AM
my nephew nearly lost his leg over some bad military dr decisions back several years ago in spain..sure serving your country and risking your life is one thing..but poor care is something else..once you have done what is necessary to volunteer and do what your country needs you to do..it is up to you to look after yourself
bloom where you are planted |
| paradiseplantation |
Posted - Sep 15 2009 : 06:10:31 AM
Consider it done, Heather. I'm sending up prayers now!
from the hearts of paradise... |
| 1badmamawolf |
Posted - Sep 14 2009 : 8:04:57 PM
My family over the years has seen the best , and the worst they have to offer. I basicly understand what you are saying, and you and yours are in my prayers, good luck.
"Treat the earth well, it was not given to you by your parents, it was loaned to you by your children" |
| Roxy7 |
Posted - Sep 14 2009 : 7:16:21 PM
Prayers sent. |
| Miss2Missus |
Posted - Sep 14 2009 : 7:08:30 PM
deffently will!!! Ill keep you all in my prayers. You've been such a wonderful help to me Heather...you have no idea. I hope everything works out.
Karen ^_^
http://apple-and-eve.blogspot.com/ |
| Autumn Leaves |
Posted - Sep 14 2009 : 7:04:33 PM
Good luck & best wishes!!
Jennifer
Never let yesterday use up too much of today - Will Rogers
http://jenscountrylife.blogspot.com |
| AuntieM |
Posted - Sep 14 2009 : 5:16:58 PM
You will be in my prayers that the right decision will be made. |
