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Number 9 Dream · 06-04-2007, 12:57 PM

My family has been going through some very tough times lately and I would like for things to turn around for the better. It just seems like one thing after another and I wonder if it will ever end. First, my parents get seperated, then my Dad gets in to an accident and breaks his ankle in three places. He has to use a wheel chair to get around for a few months and any sort of pressure on his leg could potentially damage him long-term. I'm the only one living here right now, so I've been helping him out as much as I can (as well as my Grandmother and brothers).

He's now having troubles at his job because of his disability and fears he might lose the job. Today he goes in to a meeting at his work place to discuss the status of his employment. Please pray for him!

Please keep us in your prayers and thoughts

Thanks, everyone.

TripperFan · 06-04-2007, 01:14 PM

I'm sorry to hear about your family's problems and hope things get better soon.

I think it sucks that in the States they can fire you (especially that quickly) for illness or injury. They can't do that the same in Canada (it has to go on and on for months and even then, usually you go on short or longterm disability). Talk about kicking you when you're down. It's not like he asked to break his ankle that badly.

A coworker of mine broke her ankle badly a few years ago. Her office was on the second floor and she was in a wheelchair too so couldn't make it up. The company simply found her a spot on the first floor where she could fit her wheelchair in. She had pins in it for almost a year but her job was never in jeapordy which was a huge load off her mind so she could still focus on her work.

Hopefully they'll be able to work something out for your dad like that.

Number 9 Dream · 06-04-2007, 01:24 PM

Thanks, Cathy

I hope he'll get through this too. Your friend's injury sounds a lot like my Dad's...he had pins and screws put in his ankle too and will be in a cast for a few months.

Technically, it's illegal to fire someone because of a disability in the States too, but my Dad told me his company is privately owned and headed by accountants and lawyers...so, yeah, they'll pretty much find a way to sneak by that law

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Originally Posted by TripperFan

I'm sorry to hear about your family's problems and hope things get better soon.

I think it sucks that in the States they can fire you (especially that quickly) for illness or injury. They can't do that the same in Canada (it has to go on and on for months and even then, usually you go on short or longterm disability). Talk about kicking you when you're down. It's not like he asked to break his ankle that badly.

A coworker of mine broke her ankle badly a few years ago. Her office was on the second floor and she was in a wheelchair too so couldn't make it up. The company simply found her a spot on the first floor where she could fit her wheelchair in. She had pins in it for almost a year but her job was never in jeapordy which was a huge load off her mind so she could still focus on her work.

Hopefully they'll be able to work something out for your dad like that.

TripperFan · 06-04-2007, 01:35 PM

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Originally Posted by Number 9 Dream

Thanks, Cathy

I hope he'll get through this too. Your friend's injury sounds a lot like my Dad's...he had pins and screws put in his ankle too and will be in a cast for a few months.

Technically, it's illegal to fire someone because of a disability in the States too, but my Dad told me his company is privately owned and headed by accountants and lawyers...so, yeah, they'll pretty much find a way to sneak by that law

You've got that right (unfortunately). There's plenty of "sneaky" ways a private company can get rid of someone. And lawyers and accountants - a real bunch of "laughing boys". They go into that profession because they have little heart or personality as it is.

Let's keep our fingers crossed and hope they'll work something out with him instead.

snl 70s show fan · 06-04-2007, 02:11 PM

im so sorry that your family is going thru such a rough time kristel .you and your family will be in my prayers

Number 9 Dream · 06-04-2007, 02:14 PM

Thanks, Donald

It means a lot to me!

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Originally Posted by snl 70s show fan

im so sorry that your family is going thru such a rough time kristel .you and your family will be in my prayers

snl 70s show fan · 06-04-2007, 04:48 PM

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Originally Posted by Number 9 Dream

Thanks, Donald

It means a lot to me!

your welcome kristel

Nighthawk76 · 06-04-2007, 05:46 PM

I hope that your father doesn't lose his job. I also hope that your family begins to experience some much deserved luck.

*Pleasant Tomorrow* · 06-04-2007, 06:09 PM

I'm so sorry to hear that, Kristel. Things like that add up and cause a lot of stress. I hope for the best for all of you, no one deserves any of that.

Janice · 06-04-2007, 11:18 PM

I'm sorry to hear of your troubles. I hope your father makes a speedy recovery, and I hope he made out okay at work. It's against the law to fire someone because they're sick. It's FMLA (Family Medical Leave Act), and protects a person's job for six month for illness, maternity leave or to take care of an ill family member.

Yooch · 06-04-2007, 11:28 PM

Kristel, as one who has gone through almost unbearable family stress at times, my heart and prayers go out to you as well. I will keep good thoughts for you! Hang in there.

Mr. Television · 06-04-2007, 11:45 PM

You and your family are in my prayers Kristel. I hope things turn out okay.

ponytail · 06-05-2007, 07:03 AM

I'm sorry your family is going thru this. I pray things will turn around for you and your family.

Number 9 Dream · 06-06-2007, 10:18 PM

Thanks to everyone for your kind words and for keeping my family in your prayers/thoughts. Unfortunately, it looks like my Dad's company is going to replace him any way

It seems like we can't catch a break.

Just trying to keep my head above water now...

freshprinceofLA · 06-06-2007, 10:21 PM

Don't worry I'm praying for your family. Keep ya head up! I HOPE LIFE GETS BETTER FOR YOU AND YOUR FAMILY

06-04-2007, 12:57 PM	#1
Number 9 Dream That '70s Girl Forum Veteran Join Date: Jan 18, 2005 Location: Long Island, NY Posts: 5,875	Please pray for my family My family has been going through some very tough times lately and I would like for things to turn around for the better. It just seems like one thing after another and I wonder if it will ever end. First, my parents get seperated, then my Dad gets in to an accident and breaks his ankle in three places. He has to use a wheel chair to get around for a few months and any sort of pressure on his leg could potentially damage him long-term. I'm the only one living here right now, so I've been helping him out as much as I can (as well as my Grandmother and brothers). He's now having troubles at his job because of his disability and fears he might lose the job. Today he goes in to a meeting at his work place to discuss the status of his employment. Please pray for him! Please keep us in your prayers and thoughts Thanks, everyone.
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06-04-2007, 01:14 PM	#2
TripperFan In God's Arms Now Forum Star Join Date: Sep 14, 2003 Location: Heartbreak Ridge Posts: 12,086	I'm sorry to hear about your family's problems and hope things get better soon. I think it sucks that in the States they can fire you (especially that quickly) for illness or injury. They can't do that the same in Canada (it has to go on and on for months and even then, usually you go on short or longterm disability). Talk about kicking you when you're down. It's not like he asked to break his ankle that badly. A coworker of mine broke her ankle badly a few years ago. Her office was on the second floor and she was in a wheelchair too so couldn't make it up. The company simply found her a spot on the first floor where she could fit her wheelchair in. She had pins in it for almost a year but her job was never in jeapordy which was a huge load off her mind so she could still focus on her work. Hopefully they'll be able to work something out for your dad like that.
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06-04-2007, 06:09 PM	#9
Pleasant Tomorrow Member Forum Addict Join Date: Feb 19, 2003 Location: New York Posts: 69,525	I'm so sorry to hear that, Kristel. Things like that add up and cause a lot of stress. I hope for the best for all of you, no one deserves any of that.
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06-04-2007, 11:28 PM	#11
Yooch Member Forum 3000 Club Member Join Date: Apr 07, 2006 Location: California Posts: 3,180	Kristel, as one who has gone through almost unbearable family stress at times, my heart and prayers go out to you as well. I will keep good thoughts for you! Hang in there.
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06-04-2007, 11:45 PM	#12
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06-04-2007, 02:11 PM	#5
snl 70s show fan Member Senior Member Join Date: Jun 14, 2005 Location: in the forman basment Posts: 2,454	im so sorry that your family is going thru such a rough time kristel .you and your family will be in my prayers

06-04-2007, 05:46 PM	#8
Nighthawk76 Rachel Berry Forum Celebrity Join Date: Feb 28, 2003 Location: Illinois Posts: 23,254	I hope that your father doesn't lose his job. I also hope that your family begins to experience some much deserved luck.

06-04-2007, 11:18 PM	#10
Janice Retired Admin - Hollywood Swingin' Forum Legend Join Date: Aug 03, 2001 Location: Beantown Posts: 36,388	I'm sorry to hear of your troubles. I hope your father makes a speedy recovery, and I hope he made out okay at work. It's against the law to fire someone because they're sick. It's FMLA (Family Medical Leave Act), and protects a person's job for six month for illness, maternity leave or to take care of an ill family member.

06-05-2007, 07:03 AM	#13
ponytail Member Forum 4000 Club Member Join Date: Mar 20, 2004 Location: In Happy, Healthy, Wealthyville Posts: 4,273	I'm sorry your family is going thru this. I pray things will turn around for you and your family.

06-06-2007, 10:18 PM	#14
Number 9 Dream That '70s Girl Forum Veteran Join Date: Jan 18, 2005 Location: Long Island, NY Posts: 5,875	Thanks to everyone for your kind words and for keeping my family in your prayers/thoughts. Unfortunately, it looks like my Dad's company is going to replace him any way It seems like we can't catch a break. Just trying to keep my head above water now...

06-06-2007, 10:21 PM	#15
freshprinceofLA The Bosses Senior Member Join Date: Aug 09, 2005 Location: A small town in: Los Angeles, California Posts: 2,810	Don't worry I'm praying for your family. Keep ya head up! I HOPE LIFE GETS BETTER FOR YOU AND YOUR FAMILY
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