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debm55

(60,963 posts)
Wed Apr 8, 2026, 04:00 PM Yesterday

Today, John McKusick will have his hearing on getting Disability. He is very much a loving man who writes some of

Last edited Thu Apr 9, 2026, 08:43 AM - Edit history (7)

the most beautiful posts that I have read. Naturally he is nervous. I am starting this OP so we can add our prayers, send good vibes and messages of encouragement for John to John's morning post. I know he is nervous. He has waited a long time for this. Keep strong John and may the results of your hearing be positive. PS, John did not ask me to write this. I am doing this so we can keep john in our positive thoughts., I will not respond as this is a thread for John .

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Today, John McKusick will have his hearing on getting Disability. He is very much a loving man who writes some of (Original Post) debm55 Yesterday OP
A magic word for his case... 2naSalit Yesterday #1
That's definitely part of the plan 2naSalit, thank you for the wise words. JMCKUSICK 23 hrs ago #15
Sending prayers, good vibes and positive thoughts. badhair77 Yesterday #2
Thank you so much Badhair77 JMCKUSICK Yesterday #5
Thank you Debbie, you are so very sweet and kind! JMCKUSICK Yesterday #3
May you have a great result in getting what you need! electric_blue68 Yesterday #4
Thank you so very much Electric_Blue68 JMCKUSICK 22 hrs ago #23
My dear John, vibes for the very best outcome for you, a proper niyad Yesterday #6
Thank you Niyad I feel them through and through JMCKUSICK 22 hrs ago #24
Sending John all the vibes ms liberty Yesterday #7
Thank you Ms Liberty JMCKUSICK 20 hrs ago #29
Good luck! Wishing you success. surfered 23 hrs ago #8
Thank you Surfered, JMCKUSICK 20 hrs ago #30
Sending positive vibes your way, John, for a happy outcome for all you have been through. Nanuke 23 hrs ago #9
Thank you Nanuke, I'll write very soon. JMCKUSICK 20 hrs ago #31
Prayers and positivity to you JM 💚🙏🏼 Clouds Passing 23 hrs ago #10
Thank you so much Clouds Passing, I hope you're doing better too. JMCKUSICK 23 hrs ago #18
Thanks 😀 Clouds Passing 22 hrs ago #21
John's posts are beautiful and inspirational. I am sending my most positive LoisB 23 hrs ago #11
Thank you so much LoisB, JMCKUSICK 20 hrs ago #32
I am sending Good Vibes to you, dear sir. byronius 23 hrs ago #12
Thank you Byronius, I really appreciate that! JMCKUSICK 18 hrs ago #33
Good vibes heading his way! MLAA 23 hrs ago #13
Thank you MLAA JMCKUSICK 18 hrs ago #34
All tbe best John irisblue 23 hrs ago #14
Thank you Irisblue JMCKUSICK 18 hrs ago #35
Holding John in my heart. ❤️🙏 littlemissmartypants 23 hrs ago #16
Thank you Littlemissmartypants. JMCKUSICK 18 hrs ago #36
Good Vibes To JM ProfessorGAC 23 hrs ago #17
Thank you ProfessorGAC, I appreciated that. JMCKUSICK 18 hrs ago #37
All the best, John MackinacBridge 22 hrs ago #19
Thank you for your very sweet JMCKUSICK 9 hrs ago #39
John, I'm hoping hard this all goes your way. Best of luck to you! Scrivener7 22 hrs ago #20
Thank you so much Scrivener7 JMCKUSICK 9 hrs ago #40
Prayed for him. Hope all works out. Joinfortmill 22 hrs ago #22
Thank you JoinFortMill JMCKUSICK 9 hrs ago #41
Hoping for the best outcome!! Caring thoughts and hugs to you, John! 🩷 KitFox 21 hrs ago #25
Thank you KitFox, hugs, love and gratitude back to you tenfold. JMCKUSICK 9 hrs ago #42
Hoping for a good ending. This has been dragged too long. There has to be a good soul there.. question everything 21 hrs ago #26
That's a great prayer Question everything JMCKUSICK 9 hrs ago #43
note . alwayes appeal if u fail the first time . AllaN01Bear 21 hrs ago #27
Of course AllaN01Bear, but honestly, JMCKUSICK 9 hrs ago #44
howdi. i apealled every descision by my self and won. the first one i had a great tem. behind me. AllaN01Bear 4 hrs ago #47
kick debm55 20 hrs ago #28
Thank you Debbie, you are so very sweet. JMCKUSICK 9 hrs ago #46
K&R mvd 17 hrs ago #38
Thank you MVD, and yes, Thank you too Debbie JMCKUSICK 9 hrs ago #45
Sending you good vibes susanr516 3 hrs ago #48
All my best wishes. nt Dear_Prudence 3 hrs ago #49
Praying for a positive outcome! Sending lucky hugs Ziggysmom 1 hr ago #50

2naSalit

(103,044 posts)
1. A magic word for his case...
Wed Apr 8, 2026, 04:13 PM
Yesterday

Insist that your health problems are CUMULATIVE, meaning they are a collection of ailments that have added up over time and now you are in this condition.

That's what someone told me and it was the key term to use, that way they can't focus on one ailment.

Just sayin'.

GOOD LUCK AND I HOPE YOU WIN YOUR CASE!!!

JMCKUSICK

(6,149 posts)
3. Thank you Debbie, you are so very sweet and kind!
Wed Apr 8, 2026, 04:49 PM
Yesterday

I feel your love filled words right down to my soul.

niyad

(132,691 posts)
6. My dear John, vibes for the very best outcome for you, a proper
Wed Apr 8, 2026, 05:32 PM
Yesterday

conclusion to your long nightmare.

hugggs.

JMCKUSICK

(6,149 posts)
24. Thank you Niyad I feel them through and through
Wed Apr 8, 2026, 07:23 PM
22 hrs ago

it really creates kind of an altered state, I feel so light like floating on air.

Nanuke

(930 posts)
9. Sending positive vibes your way, John, for a happy outcome for all you have been through.
Wed Apr 8, 2026, 05:51 PM
23 hrs ago

Clouds Passing

(8,002 posts)
21. Thanks 😀
Wed Apr 8, 2026, 06:59 PM
22 hrs ago

I’m recovering from another surgery. It’s been slow this time. Finally starting to get moving and regaining strength.

You will do well tomorrow. Good luck 🍀🍀🍀

LoisB

(13,115 posts)
11. John's posts are beautiful and inspirational. I am sending my most positive
Wed Apr 8, 2026, 05:56 PM
23 hrs ago

thoughts for a positive outcome of this hearing.

Go John!

MackinacBridge

(33 posts)
19. All the best, John
Wed Apr 8, 2026, 06:42 PM
22 hrs ago

You are such a lovely human and put out so much love and great energy into these forums with your thoughtful writings. You are indeed a treasure.
Thank you for being you! You deserve all good things to come your way for sure.

(Special thank you, deb55 for giving us the exact date. I only knew "April something" and happy for John the day is finally here.)

You've got this, John!
And don't forget, WE'VE got YOU!

JMCKUSICK

(6,149 posts)
39. Thank you for your very sweet
Thu Apr 9, 2026, 07:41 AM
9 hrs ago

Words Mackinacbridge, and yes, Debm55 is herself a DU treasure as well.

question everything

(52,174 posts)
26. Hoping for a good ending. This has been dragged too long. There has to be a good soul there..
Wed Apr 8, 2026, 07:50 PM
21 hrs ago

JMCKUSICK

(6,149 posts)
44. Of course AllaN01Bear, but honestly,
Thu Apr 9, 2026, 08:06 AM
9 hrs ago

After almost Three years, I'm not sure I could hold out again.

AllaN01Bear

(29,584 posts)
47. howdi. i apealled every descision by my self and won. the first one i had a great tem. behind me.
Thu Apr 9, 2026, 12:52 PM
4 hrs ago

on my first attempt i called tthe high priced leagel eagles and none of them would take my case.

susanr516

(1,514 posts)
48. Sending you good vibes
Thu Apr 9, 2026, 02:15 PM
3 hrs ago

and a prayer said for you, although I'm not sure my prayers go any higher than the ceiling. My husband went through this a few years ago. It took over a year for his approval, even though he needed both knees and a shoulder replaced.

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