Just got the call asking.... "When will Daniel be ready for travel".
Dan replies.... "I have been ready".
They said.... "Ok tomorrow 5pm".
This has been quite the roller-coaster ride and here we go for another round.
The ADVENTURE begins again...
"Faith never knows where it is being led but, loves and knows the one who is leading." Dan Thoen
Tuesday, April 21, 2009
Friday, April 10, 2009
The Return Trip Has Begun
Well, KBR finally called with good news. I am returning to Al Asad to my old ( original ) job. My leave date could be as soon as Monday or shortly there after, depending when travel gets a hold of me. I am glad to have a good job in these times of layoffs and cut backs. Leaving home is very hard, more so on my wife and kids. I return to my friends I have made and Ranel has to do twice the work here at home. I feel happy to still be able to provide for my family but saddened to be leaving again, even though I will be able to come home again in June/July for a vacation.
The trip back will take a couple of days and 20 to 25 hours of flying time. I will need a day to change time zones and flight lag. Then back to 14 hour days 7 days a week. Inspecting the newest version of electrical work.
Well, I hopefully will know the final travel arrangements by today, but so far KBR is a little slow on the "getting back to me" part.
The trip back will take a couple of days and 20 to 25 hours of flying time. I will need a day to change time zones and flight lag. Then back to 14 hour days 7 days a week. Inspecting the newest version of electrical work.
Well, I hopefully will know the final travel arrangements by today, but so far KBR is a little slow on the "getting back to me" part.
Monday, April 6, 2009
KBR
KBR Huston approved Dan to return to work. Now we have to wait for KBR Bagdad to approve him. Sounds like he is going back! Could leave tomorrow could leave in two weeks. Very bittersweet. ~Ranel
Wednesday, April 1, 2009
STILL WAITING!
Ok, KBR has not accepted the Doctor's release for Dan to go back to work and the deadline ends this week. Dan could possibly loose his job.
Back to life hanging in the balance!
Back to life hanging in the balance!
Friday, March 20, 2009
Good News - Bad News
Good news: Dan is released to go back to work, same Marine Base Camp same position! Yeah! ANSWERED PRAYER! Thanks to you prayer warriors!
Bad news: Dan's leaving for three/four months! Whaa!
Good news: Dan will more than likely be able to join us for Beulah Beach at the end of June! Yeah!
The doctor will be sending him with some medications in case the same issue comes up again. Dan now knows what to expect if it happens again and what to do. This is good! So for now Dan has been talking with KBR in Huston, TX to get things going. Now we just wait for the approval papers and then they will schedule his plane ticket. Whaa!
Bad news: Dan's leaving for three/four months! Whaa!
Good news: Dan will more than likely be able to join us for Beulah Beach at the end of June! Yeah!
The doctor will be sending him with some medications in case the same issue comes up again. Dan now knows what to expect if it happens again and what to do. This is good! So for now Dan has been talking with KBR in Huston, TX to get things going. Now we just wait for the approval papers and then they will schedule his plane ticket. Whaa!
Wednesday, March 11, 2009
Still waiting
Workman's Comp is in process of reviewing Dan's case. Dan had a consultation with the doctor last week they proposed a recovery plan for Dan and presented it to Workman's comp to accept. So... back to waiting.
Dan is healing and by the time WC gets the paperwork figured out he will be ready to go back to work and no treatment will be necessary but some education on strengthening exercises. The whole thing has been crazy. The Doctor has looked at the MRI and thought that Dan's condition in his hand and arm may be resulting from carpal tunnel and not so much the neck injury. But at this point there is nothing we can do but wait for approval, may be by Friday?
Dan has been taking it easy and loving his grandson Spencer who is begining to walk. Dan has the camera with him at all times just waiting for the special moment to capture. Video to follow soon.
Dan is healing and by the time WC gets the paperwork figured out he will be ready to go back to work and no treatment will be necessary but some education on strengthening exercises. The whole thing has been crazy. The Doctor has looked at the MRI and thought that Dan's condition in his hand and arm may be resulting from carpal tunnel and not so much the neck injury. But at this point there is nothing we can do but wait for approval, may be by Friday?
Dan has been taking it easy and loving his grandson Spencer who is begining to walk. Dan has the camera with him at all times just waiting for the special moment to capture. Video to follow soon.
Wednesday, March 4, 2009
Dan's Home
Dan got home on Saturday, yeah. We have a bit of hoops and red tape to get through for Workman’s Comp. Dan will be seen by a doctor in Polaris tomorrow. Most of his injury will just take time and it has already been four weeks and he is feeling much better already. He will learn some strengthening exercises and receive some medical procedures to help speed things along as well as help with the pain in his shoulder and the numbness in his hand. None of his injury is permanent and that is very good news.
As soon as the doctor will release him back to work he will see if he still has a job. Being let go by KBR was very difficult to understand and to adjust to but Dan said it is a standard procedure for those who are injured. His supervisor was very upset about the entire process. Dan is well liked and is valued there so it is favorable that he will be returning.
As soon as the doctor will release him back to work he will see if he still has a job. Being let go by KBR was very difficult to understand and to adjust to but Dan said it is a standard procedure for those who are injured. His supervisor was very upset about the entire process. Dan is well liked and is valued there so it is favorable that he will be returning.
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