My Why

Why?

Why start a business when there seems to be so much going against small businesses?  Government regulations, tons of paperwork, unknown hours, debt, theft, etc., there is so much involved and so much to lose!

Well, for me, it began about 25 years ago when I started getting very tired during the day and was diagnosed with sleep apnea.  I had large tonsils, adenoids, throat and pallet and it was cutting off my breathing at night with snoring and the stoppage of my breathing.  I endured an overnight sleep study and they determined I had severe sleep apnea, but the doctor said I was to old to go through the surgery to fix it, so the prescribed a Bi-Pap machine.  Not the well known C-pap, but a Bi-pap.  The difference is the Bi-pap forces the air in both directions, in and out.  Sounds pretty severe!

Well, 20 years later, 5 bi-paps later, 4 sleep studies later, several other symptoms are creeping up and I am still just as tired, but I had been doing my research on the subject because I am not getting better, but worse.  And when was it exactly, during that 25 year period, had I stopped having dreams?  I can't recall, but I can no longer recall having any dreams while I slept.

Well after further tests, specialists visits, and research, it was determined I have Fibromyalgia.  You see, your muscular system regenerates and rebuilds it strength during the overnight period.  And not just when you are asleep, but when you are in DEEP SLEEP!  The kind of sleep that you reach deep REM sleep.  But for me, over 25 years and a good portion of that spent enjoying an active lifestyle, and no deep REM sleep at all for me!  My muscles were literally running on fumes.

At the same time I was having hearing trouble and I was found to have fluid behind my ear drums from post nasal drip and allergies, so the doctor recommended ear tubes.  That worked at draining the fluid, but with such a narrow throat, the fluid that continued to flow chose the path of least resistance, and kept flowing into the ear canal and out....gross!  With that issue, a referral to a surgeon resulted in the removal of the tonsils.

So I went in for a tonsillectomy, I had my uvula shortened, and my pallet scraped down.  I experienced a few complications, but overall it went well.

Then, as if by some sort of miracle, a week or so later, I started dreaming again.  In full technicolor, HD, 1020!  Dreams of memories, dreams of everything and anything.  Flooding back and I started sleeping better too.  I still use the bi-pap today , but I sleep and dream nightly now.  Some very interesting and unique dreams too, but that's for another post!

Unfortunately, the damage has been done and rebuilding the muscle mass in every muscle in my body, without experiencing crippling muscle pulls and excruciating cramps and crushing back pain, is a slow baby step process that will take years, but I am determined.

Now to the why!  So many of the symptoms I experience on a hourly or daily basis include heartburn, stomach cramps, irregular bowel movements which include pain, frequent urination, sweats and hot flashes, and with all that comes higher stress levels which intensified pain, headaches, shoulder pain, back pain, and ANY function you need to do with your muscles.

This condition really got very bad during a period when I had no benefits, and the medication I needed for pain, would had cost me $1200/month.  I tried to take myself off of it slowly, but pain and depression became bad.  I did some research online and found I could qualify for the medication for free through my doctor and a program that the manufacturer has for supplying medication for patients in need.

By the grace of whatever supreme being you believe in, I was able to get the medication at no charge.  But I still felt really sick, and it would take some time for the medication level to build back up in my system.  So I had to apply for SS Disability during this time, because there was no way I can get to any job on time, not spend an extraordinary amount of time in the restroom, frequently need to catch my breath doing anything physical, and being out sick often enough to drive any manager crazy!  As a result of being unable to complete normal tasks, I  was unable to hold any position. What was I to do?  Where can I go?  The stress was killing me and SS has denied m initial claim.

Fortunately during this time, I had an epiphany, a period of introspection and personal insight, allowing me to again focus on what I wanted out of life for me and the people I love and let's not leave out, what would make ME happy!  So, with the help of my medication, I focused on my goals and what I want for my second half of life!  So I pulled myself out of a funk and found strength in the desire to do better for myself and my family, and help others too.

My own business is the only way to survive an irregular schedule because as I mentioned, no manager would put up with someone who doesn't know if or when they won't be there.  I had even tried a legitimate work-at-home company doing true phone call-center work for one of the top companies in the world.  I enjoyed the job, but I was unable to keep the strict to-the-minute schedule and requirements that a call center requires, and I understand, so I was unable to keep the position due to that scheduling.

So that brings us to now and ezhelp4u.com, a division of EZ Enterprises, LLC.  I want to be able to help people, but I needed a window of time to do it and not at 9:30, 1:38, or any other specific time.  As you can see by the information on the website, we do a few different things and provide a very unique assortment of products and services.  Some of my time is spent acquiring (the Fibromyalgia keeps me moving slowly, but I can move) many of the things I sell.  Nearly all the collectibles, Disneyanna, used items, and antiques are personally found and purchased by me,  I clean and restore what I can, I photograph the item, I do all the catalog information online, I will personally meet you at my appointment only location to view the larger items, I pack and ship those items as well, and as a result of this work and new unique products carried by some partners, we are updating our website stock and adding new items on a daily basis. I love doing all this and will be happy to do it for you too and although it seems like a lot, what I can guarantee is that your order is typically processed and shipped within 3 business days and if we can't keep that guarantee, then we will notify you immediately with a new ship date and give you the opportunity to cancel or change your order.

I look forward to using this blog to keep you all updated on my journey as a small business, finding modern day treasures and treats, and bringing them to you.

Peace and love, peace and love!