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debm55

(61,107 posts)
Wed Apr 8, 2026, 04:00 PM Apr 8

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

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

2naSalit

(103,450 posts)
1. A magic word for his case...
Wed Apr 8, 2026, 04:13 PM
Apr 8

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

(6,383 posts)
3. Thank you Debbie, you are so very sweet and kind!
Wed Apr 8, 2026, 04:49 PM
Apr 8

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

niyad

(133,262 posts)
6. My dear John, vibes for the very best outcome for you, a proper
Wed Apr 8, 2026, 05:32 PM
Apr 8

conclusion to your long nightmare.

hugggs.

JMCKUSICK

(6,383 posts)
24. Thank you Niyad I feel them through and through
Wed Apr 8, 2026, 07:23 PM
Apr 8

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

Clouds Passing

(8,093 posts)
21. Thanks 😀
Wed Apr 8, 2026, 06:59 PM
Apr 8

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

(13,180 posts)
11. John's posts are beautiful and inspirational. I am sending my most positive
Wed Apr 8, 2026, 05:56 PM
Apr 8

thoughts for a positive outcome of this hearing.

Go John!

MackinacBridge

(35 posts)
19. All the best, John
Wed Apr 8, 2026, 06:42 PM
Apr 8

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

(6,383 posts)
39. Thank you for your very sweet
Thu Apr 9, 2026, 07:41 AM
Apr 9

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

JMCKUSICK

(6,383 posts)
44. Of course AllaN01Bear, but honestly,
Thu Apr 9, 2026, 08:06 AM
Apr 9

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

AllaN01Bear

(29,719 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
Apr 9

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
Apr 9

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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