MOKI"S first day back at work

[cjacks]

MOKI

Today is Moki's first day back at work  from taking the summer off.

Good luck kiddo.    I hope everything goes really well for you .  Try not to wear yourself out.

I'll bee thinking of you all day and sending prayers for strength and endurance  :) :)   Keep smiling..

Lots of love

Jo

[doni54]

Sending you strength.....2 down.....2 to go........

Hugs
doni

[mokibear]

You amazing, wonderful caring people. How could I not do well when I have the support of my forum family!!! Your beautiful messages and outpouring of support and prayers to me are so appreciated.

I managed to get in day 2 although it was harder then day 1. lol The last hour and a half was the worse today as the fatigue by then had gotten really bad. But I made it and I am proud of myself. It's funny how something as silly as making it through a work day can make one so happy. I never realized how I took being able to work for granted until now. I think what helps though is that I do love what I do and really do want to be there so therefore it makes it more bearable to keep pushing.

doni, thanks again for all your support and prayers, you are such a doll.
Kathy, if being a "Role Model" to the girls means extra hugs and prayers and love from you guys, then I guess I'll accept. Although I am only doing what I need to do for myself and my own sanity. To keep working means that I am still me. Not too sure if that makes me a role model.lol
Quix, thank you for rooting for me and for all the support and advice you have given me. Yes the chair made all the difference to me. Something so simple yet it took me over a year to figure it out.
Kristin, thanks for the prayers and you are so right. We only can look at today and get through that. Tomorrow is a whole new day and deserves its own attention.
Rena, unscathed yes, pooped, you betcha!! Thanks for the support.
Maggie, yes everyone was glad to see me back which was kind of nice for the ego.lol 2 more days and then I'm off for 3. Yipee. Thank you for the prayers
Jo, I feel the force Yoda!! lol No game plan as of yet. I just take the day as it comes as I'm not too sure how I'll feel and then go from there. Glad to hear you are safe. Thanks for everything hon.
Shelley, thanks for the support and prayers. I am fortunate to have the support of my supervisor and that was the deciding factor in my trying to go back to work. I knew that she would be supportive and would give me time to see how I do.

To you all, once again I thank you all for being here for me. I had been so down and worried about going back and then with all this support, I just knew that I would be okay whether this works out or not. (but it will work)

Hugs and love to each and everyone of you!!!!

[Shellshack]

Just wanted to show my support and prayers for you this week!  I'm so glad you made it through your first day back!  I'm praying your second day is even better!  Hang in there and pace yourself.  It's good to know you have a boss that's willing to work with you and understand.  Good luck today and the rest of the week!!

Shelley : )

[cjacks]

M

You did GREAT ! !

Maggie's funny ... ' only 3 or 4 days till the weekend' ,  one day at a time.  It  won't take long before its over the hump day .   and then real soon comes TGIF .  ( Well in your case TGIT)

You gave your kids a  life long memory , sharing of themselves with one of the worlds nicest people, They will take these lessons into the world .  

Moki    I'm sending more prayers and love for a second successful day.  Go get um , Miss Coolness

Do you have a plan if things get a little rough .   Like an energy bar , a place to relax for two min.,  meds.   h2o  Caffeine

No hurricanes here,  Louisiana or Texas   will see Ike .    We'll only get a little wind and rain.

Have a wonderful and uneventful day and take care of yourself...  check in later if you can ..  and NO crying ..  :)  :)       We love you and only want the very best for you .

Love,  prayers and many hugs throughout the day
Good luck Kiddo          ( feel the force Luke )   Smile
Jo

[LLWB]

Congrats, I'll bet your supervisor and your girls were ssooo happy to see you back. Hang ing there, after all, only 3 or 4 more days to go until the weekend! Yeah!

Hugs & Prayers, Maggie

[Rena705]

So glad to hear you made it through the first day virtually unscathed although pooped...you have every right to be so sit back, relax and enjoy a first day back well done!

Lots of Hugs,
Rena

[floridamom2]

I am so glad your first day was not too bad and that you were able to sit.  You are such an inspiration to me and I will keep praying for strength for you!!

I try to remember when I start to feel bad a work that I just have to make it through today, somehow that makes it easier to break it down in my head.  Tomorrow is something I can't worry about mustering energy for, God will give me the strength when it is needed.  It is so good for us all too to be able to do what we love doing.  I am proud of you girl!

Hugs!!!'
Kristin

[Quixotic1]

Wow!  What a wonderful accomplishment!  Your first day back and you still are in good spirits.  I'm so glad for you.  And it took real strength to tell your girls about your difficulties.  You gave them the gift of being able to empathize with you and do something FOR you - something outside their own messed up lives.  What a joy to see them rise to the occasion and give of themselves.

Yes, we all are here to root you on.  Wow!  This was a great thread to read.  I hope all continues to go well.  

What a simple, but useful accomodation.  A tall stool for people who have to stand a lot.  That should be included in an HP on things that can make life easier!

Sister Bear

[Fluffysmom]

Hooray!  I hope you're resting and celebrating, floating along in your brain fog.  You deserve some rest and relaxation.

I'm totally impressed with your determination and strength.  It is great that you have a job that you love and a supervisor that is understanding and willing to work with you. Sounds like you did a great job talking with the girls.

Hmm, I think you deserve the title "Role Model"!  With this title comes extra hugs and more prayers that you will be able to continue doing what you love, as well as more love and support from even more of your forum family.

Hugs,

Kathy

[doni54]

Congrats!!! Now go sit down somewhere and put your feet up!!

Best of luck in the days to come, I'll be praying for you, Baby Bear.

Hugs
doni

[mokibear]

Jo, Wonko, Heather and doni, thank you so much for today. I'm so pathetic in missing you guys that the only 5 minutes I had to spare at work, I popped in to see how my forum family is and there you all were rooting for me. I almost broke into tears when I read this post. You truly all made my day and I love you all so much.

Well I'm home and completely exhausted but I did it!!! I must say my supervisor has been very supportive and is trying to do what she can to keep me there. I usually stand a lot at work and this was one of the things that had me really concerned as my legs are really giving me trouble right now. A high stool was brought for me so that I could actually sit more and that helped tremendously. They are stiff and the left is spazing but nothing too severe as yet. Fatigue is another issue, one that we all know so well, but I was able to keep pushing till the end of the day. Right now though, brain fog is my friend. So bare with me if some of this makes no sense.

My mood swings are another issue I have been having but even though the girls were stressed today, they were fairly easy going with me. I spoke to them about some of my issues that I am having and they were so thankful that I was honest with them. When they needed me to get something, they were patient, as I walk fairly slow these days. These are troubled teen girls that have gone down some wrong paths but showed today what they truly are capable of. I must say I'm so proud of them.

I "survived" today and hopefully will make it as well through the rest of the week. I thank you all for the support you have shown me in this. I had a lot of fear of going back to work and so many of you were there for me and cheering me on. You have no idea how much that has meant to me. I pray that this works, and that I will be able to keep working. I love my job! My supervisor has already said that if I can't handle the amount of days, she might be able to cut them down. So right now I will work 4 days one week and then alternate with a 5th day the next. All I can do is try and see what happens. But Yipee, I got in my first day!!!

Thanks again and hugs to you all
Moki

[mokibear]

Oh how sweet of you all. Thanks so much for the good wishes. I've been really anxious about work as I am unsure if I can handle doing it anymore. I'm still at work and just have a minute to reply but just wanted to let you know that I am hanging in. It's been a rough first day but I'm actually going to make the whole day. I'll fill you in later today once I get home.

Hugs to you all for your kindness, Jo, I love you friend.

Moki

[doni54]

Good luck today, I'm sending love and strength your way!!!

Hugs
doni

[Heather3418]

Hang in there girlfriend, if you can.  You will know soon enough, if you have enough energy to get through the day without much leg pain.  I hope that your employer will give you the rest breaks that you need.

Please let us know how is goes for you, dearheart.

Big Earth Mother Hugs,
Heather

[wonko]

Good Luck!  We're all rooting for you!