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Originally Posted by Iluvmygirl

I few weeks ago I came to YT message with a question. I had such an overwhelming response which gave me something I have not had in a very long time....HOPE! 2 years ago I developed DDD (degenerative disc disease). I never really thought much of it except to get past it the best way I could. Well, apparently you don't get past it you just deal with it until you can't walk anymore. I have struggled with all kinds of treatments and have finally settled on pain meds that I take thoughout the whole day to get by. I cannot sit or stand or walk for any long periods of time. This has cost me EVERYTHING!! I won't bore you with my sob story but since April I have LUCKILY been collecting unemployment since my leaving the job was medically related and have been fortunate to work part time at minimum wage. This has been working well but of course is short lived and will never support me. I will soon have to try and take another job which I fear or will have to move into my sisters house (which means 2 of my dogs will need to go).

I love the job I am working now part time becuase it gives me the ability to work hours that I can handle, stand or sit whenever I need to and if I am having a really bad day, I can go home or not so bad day I can stay extra hours. It has been wonderful but it will not pay the bills. I am on my own so it's all on me.

You guys really stepped up and made comments on some bows I made which then I started to think, maybe they are cute, maybe I could do this also and that would cover me. When you feel like you have struggled and been kicked in the teeth for so long, hope is not something you have. Now I am not saying that it has solved my problem at all but when there is hope, there is a chance of something better. It has renewed my faith in life. I was able to get an extension on my unemployment so I am going to do my very best and try to promote this little website locally or maybe at some craft fairs and such. This is not something I would have even considered had it not been for YT.

This is NOT just a chat room....these are people, joined by a common bond. I will do all I can to reach out to you guys if you ever need me and hopefully I can give back what you all have given to me.

There is a little special on my website for you guys that use bows, not much but a little something to say thanks!!

I love your bows! i am going to order some now!!