Social Security and the Benefit
Lisa received a letter in the mail yesterday from SS Disability Determination Services. As soon as she had her stroke, one of the first things I did was contact SSI for her. At the time, getting her signature was quite a task. Anyway, the letter stated they are unable to determine if she will be at a disabling level for 12 months. 12 MONTHS!! All I could think was WTF!!! Who makes this determination? Have they even seen her? If she won't be "at a disabled level for 12 months" that's great. I'll take that in a minute!!! No, you SS people seem to know what's going on. When can I expect her to return to normal and go back to work. I'm sure she would like to know. It just floored me. Lisa has been out of work since Feb. and I'm sorry I don't see her going back any time soon. End of Rant.
On to good news. I got some information on Lisa's benefit. First, her mom applied to some outfit that matches funds raised at benefits and we were approved. Great news!!! With all the donations and proceeds raised I will be adding an addition on to our house. We currently do not have a bedroom or bathroom on the first floor. It would make things alot easier for her.
Some of the things donated for the silent auction are amazing. Like 2 tickets to a Vikings game, a $500 pair of earrings, a autographed baseball signed by Mariano Rivera, a microwave, $200 in gas coupons, plus many more.
Where did it all come from?? It just boggles my mind. The amount of work that must have gone into this. I haven't done a damn thing!! How can I possibly thank all the people involved in pulling this off? We are both so grateful.
Butch
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