[Magdalen] Feeling Overwhelmed

[Jay Weigel]

Jim, I pray for you both every day.

Speaking from the nurse's shoes for just a minute, can you have a serious
talk with Marcy about back injuries in the over-40 aides? Not because
*she's* heavy, but simply because *they* are more at risk due to their age.
I consider myself lucky not to have had one, mostly because I refused to
lift anyone I didn't think I could, and always insisted on help, even
though some of my co-workers made fun of me. I'm a small person and not
weak at all, but I know my limits.

On Friday, February 13, 2015, Lynn Ronkainen <houstonklr at gmail.com> wrote:

> and Jim, don't forget to call on friends in your area for some spiritual
> and mental relief
>
> Lynn
>
> My email has changed to: houstonKLR at gmail.com
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> website: www.ichthysdesigns.com
>
> When I stand before God at the end of my life I would hope that I have not
> a single bit of talent left and could say, "I used everything You gave me."
> attributed to Erma Bombeck
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> From: "James Handsfield" <jhandsfield at att.net>
> Sent: Friday, February 13, 2015 4:17 PM
> To: "Magdalen" <Magdalen at herberthouse.org>
> Subject: [Magdalen] Feeling Overwhelmed
>
>  Over the past week, Marcy’s strength has diminished significantly.  At
>> the same time, we’ve had several aides no longer continue.  Part of that
>> was Marcy not wanting anyone under 40, and most of those over 40 don’t want
>> to risk the heavy (Marcy weighs 190) lifting.  Marcy has been on the floor
>> three times in the past two days, twice I’ve had to call 911 to have the
>> fire department out.  At no time was Marcy injured - I was able to get her
>> down slowly - but it’s coming clearer that I just cannot continue to do
>> this without assistance.  The agency is trying to find someone for tonight,
>> but one of these times I won’t be able to provide the care Marcy needs.
>> I’ve been in tears half the day with worry.
>>
>> I need strength right now - physical as well as spiritual and mental.
>> I’m afraid.
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>> Thinking one can behave their way into heaven is an insult to the very
>> foundation of salvation.
>>
>> Jim Handsfield
>> jhandsfield at att.net
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