Full Circle, so goes the story

When I found out I was having surgery on both arms I knew there was no point in looking for work. My previous job ended eight days after the pain started.  I have known for the past few years that I would have to stop working soon enough and apply for disability. 

So in February I began the application process. My application was submitted to Social Security in late March.  The decision was made at the end of May but it was audited.  Tuesday I received my approval letter.

Obviously I Thank God it was approved. But the whole process happened in ninety days - again I am blessed for this - but it means my health is just that bad.  As a social worker I have worked with several folks who were in the process of applying. But it took longer than this.  And a lot of them were denied. So this feels awkward. 

I have only known school->college->graduate school->work my whole life. All of a sudden because of my health I am off that track. 

A few hours after I got my mail I had my final post operation appointment, six surgeon visits, two surgeries, and two pre operative counseling meetings.  My arm continues to get better but recovery is tougher. Transfers hurt. Sitting up hurts. Writing is hard. But I am getting by and I believe it will get better.

Crazy that the application and surgery dances ended on the same day.