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Merry Christmas, word.
posted by
johnmacnab
on December 23, 2006 at 1:16 PM
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word.smith
posted by
jacentaOld
on October 16, 2006 at 8:37 PM
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hi word.smith - hopefully this will sort itself out soon!
posted by
littlemspickles
on October 2, 2006 at 10:51 PM
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Ginnie, good to see you back.
Hope you stay awhile.
posted by
word.smith
on September 21, 2006 at 3:08 PM
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John,
I'm hoping for the best for both of them.
posted by
word.smith
on September 21, 2006 at 3:07 PM
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Symphony,
I believe it's our job to do what we can for each other. Thanks for stopping in.
posted by
word.smith
on September 21, 2006 at 3:07 PM
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Genius,
yes, I was relieved to know that there was something the company could do to help.
posted by
word.smith
on September 21, 2006 at 3:06 PM
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Blanche,
They do need Him during this difficult time in their lives.
posted by
word.smith
on September 21, 2006 at 3:05 PM
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Straight, it doesn't help that the people I work for tend to
shy away from making decisions.
posted by
word.smith
on September 21, 2006 at 3:04 PM
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Hi word.smith!
sounds like things are hectic at work..hope there's a light at the end of the tunnel!
posted by
ginnieb
on September 21, 2006 at 7:54 AM
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His wife sounds like a smart cookie, word. Fingers crossed that it is all over.
posted by
johnmacnab
on September 21, 2006 at 5:11 AM
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Thanks for the update.....you are very kind to have done what you have done
posted by
_Symphony_
on September 21, 2006 at 3:48 AM
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although it is miserable for you to be dealing with, it is heartening to know that companies do take care of their employees. My company just fired a guy and gave him a severance package of 4 weeks pay and insurance.
posted by
_the_staggering_genius_
on September 20, 2006 at 11:09 PM
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Word. You've done everything you can.
This is definitely something that needs to be put into God's hands. I hope that he and his wife also find comfort in God.
posted by
Blanche.
on September 20, 2006 at 7:30 PM
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So much thinking has to go behind every decision, ain't it?
posted by
Straightforward
on September 20, 2006 at 7:28 PM
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Blanche,
I've asked his doctor to evaulate him before he comes back to work. After that we can move on with whatever else he needs. Unfortunately, my bosses work elsewhere and do not have the time to deal with the matter themselves. However, what has been happening is that I communicate with them via phone and email and make recommendations as I see fit. That has worked up until now.
Thankfully, when things get stressful I do what is necessary. I pray.
posted by
word.smith
on September 20, 2006 at 7:22 PM
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Good, I'm glad there is some professional help available, Word.smith,
Once he's seen and evaluated, someone may start taking this more seriously. Again, though, I'd caution against anyone being overly optimistic about a speedy recovery. You must care about him a great deal to have taken so many steps. I pray that someone takes this burden off your shoulders, and that he and his wife get the help they so desperately need.
Take care of yourself as well. This must be very stressful.
posted by
Blanche.
on September 20, 2006 at 7:06 PM
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Jacenta,
Thanks for coming by. I must come and have a look at your pictures. They always lift my spirit.
posted by
word.smith
on September 20, 2006 at 7:01 PM
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Blanche.
I talked to a doctor on the matter. He is a member of the organization and had offered to enroll him at the mental health clinic at the University Hospital and then all the stuff happened. I suspect that we will have to do just that, because at $3,500.00 (US54.00) a pop to see the psychiatrist, it will be hard on his wife. The clinic at the hospital will cost $700 (US11.00). I'll broach that option to his wife and himself and see what they say. I don't suppose they will be against having him treated there. The medication will also be a lot cheaper at the hospital dispensary.
posted by
word.smith
on September 20, 2006 at 7:00 PM
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Azur, thanks.
When things like these happen, I wonder what will happen to me if I am in the same position. I can but hope and pray for the best if the unexpected happens.
posted by
word.smith
on September 20, 2006 at 6:55 PM
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word.smith
posted by
jacentaOld
on September 20, 2006 at 5:54 PM
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You are a good soul, Wordsmith, to care, and it must be exhausting,
Honestly, though, I'd hate to have to break it to his wife, (and I think I was harsh, I read JohnMcNab's comment and it made sense), she must be just desperately trying to hold on, but from dealing with mental illness and seeing it in others, I'd say it will take much longer than a month for him to recover.
It's not your problem, really. Somehow, though, a social worker at the hospital or in the government needs to intervene, some sort of social services, because he will probably need at least two years of care, to recover from such a sevrre illness. You are very good to care, but this is way beyond the scope of what the company or you should be expected to handle. Again, I'd say social services needs to step in.
posted by
Blanche.
on September 20, 2006 at 5:40 PM
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It doesn't get easier
you are good to care
posted by
Azur
on September 20, 2006 at 5:18 PM
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