Friday, August 11, 2006

WE WON!

At 9 o'clock this morning I got the phone call from the State:



Michaela's hearing was dismissed in our favor!

The State considers her disabled and she qualifies for services!

FOR LIFE!

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No more phone calls, no more late nights over mounds of paperwork, no more testing. I couldn't be more relieved. It has been a very long and tiresome 10 months!

It would've helped if more people would've done their jobs or had been willing to go the extra mile. But, except for a few "good Samaritans" along the way, it was like pulling teeth to get her on this benefit.

It's because of this that I have saved every ounce of beneficial State documentation I got. Every phone number, every contact, every URL that I found that helped. In case someone else has to go through this. Someone who DESERVES to not go through that rigamarole.

I'M gonna be the Good Samaritan next time.

Because parents of sick children just. don't. need. the. hassle.

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Thank the Lord!

It's OVER!

14 comments:

BASF said...

I cried with joy when I read the news. Praise the Lord. I'd pray, Lord, I know Kelly has done everything she could do to make this happen. I know she had her "ducks in a row".

I realize God is the God of the impossible but I was sure in this particular case that you had made His job as easy as it could be.

Anonymous said...

That.is.so.AWESOME!!!!

Congratulations, great work, and hallelujah!!

Congrats, congrats, congrats!

~*This Mama*~ said...

PRAISE THE LORD!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! WOOHOO! I know how hard you worked on this... and I KNOW you're glad it's over.

ps had funnnnn with you and all those kids tonight. It was ALOT of fun!

Chrystal said...

Kelly we are so happy for you!!! Dave and I were just talking and praying about it the other day. Congrats!!

Stephanie Wilson she/her @babysteph said...

This is awesome! Way to be the Mama Cat! It's all paying off...

tesiamaria said...

Yay Kel!

Ain't God awesome?!

I love you guys muchos!!!

- Your loving daughter :O)

Brooke said...

Woo-hoo!!!!! Thank God!! I know that you must feel like you can finally let out your breath. Luv ya, Kel!~

Denna said...

Wel Praise the Lord. God is so good. I know you are thankful. That is the best news I have heard all week.
Denna

Anonymous said...

YAY!!!! PRAISE GOD!!! I'm so happy for you guys...

Unknown said...

That's absolutely wonderful!! I know it's been a long haul, but all that hard work has paid off. I'm so happy to hear this great news.

Mete said...

Congratulations!! It's about time. So glad to hear that.

JSmith5780 said...

WooHoo...congrats!! No child/family should have to fight for something like this! We families have it hard enough on a dayd by day basis but to have to 'prove' it to someone behind a desk who hasn't walked in our shoes is ridiculous!!

So happy for you and hope you are breathing easier now!

Jen mom to Austin

Anonymous said...

Praise God! What awesome, awesome news ... I just wanted to cry. GREAT JOB Kelly!!!! If I could give you a huge hug, I would. So proud of you.

Love,
Mom

Omaloriann said...

A little late in reading this info - but not too late to praise our God! This is wonderful news sis Kelly + Bro Chris - again I say wonderful.