VA Revisited
Once again, my brother and I spent the day with the VA medicos, this time at Orlando rather than Tampa where we were on our last two outings. Next week, we'll be at the Kissimmee VA facility. Variety.
Going to a VA hospital or clinic always seems to take us all day, even when we have an appointment. It makes me tired. Nonetheless, I am thankful the care is available even if the delivery system is inconceivably flawed.
A growing percentage of our population can't afford health care and haven't got the option of free medical care. Without insurance, they tend to avoid visiting the doctor until something serious comes along.
God has allowed us to be tested in that arena. Years ago, two of our sons were in a ranch vehicle accident the day after Richard's health insurance expired. He had resigned a teaching position so we could teach in the same school. The accident occurred the day of our interview at the new school, so we had no coverage. One son was paralyzed and the medical bills soared above $100,000 in no time at all.
I remember well the feelings of frustration and helplessness. I sometimes felt as if God was far from me. Blessedly, He made His presence known in wondrous ways and even though we struggled to care for a large family and learn to meet the needs of a paraplegic teen, God saw us through.
It took years, but every medical bill was eventually paid off. Our kids went without many things we wanted them to have, but we had all the basics and our other medical needs were all met once we were employed. We were actually only without health insurance for about three weeks.
So my heart goes out to those who cannot afford insurance, meds and health care. I am doubly thankful qualified veterans can receive medical treatment at no cost. If you're a vet who doesn't know about these and other benefits, contact the VA and check it out.
Donnie is feeling better, praise God. He made a pot of his famous beans and I broke my diet over them. Donnie's beans are legendary. No one makes beans and ham like my brother. No one!
In the next day or so, I am going to try to fill in the holes in my journal by referring back to my planner and at least entering what went on in my life during those eventful missing logs. So, if interested, you may want to backtrack to about Feb. 21 since I'll be postdating.
Going to a VA hospital or clinic always seems to take us all day, even when we have an appointment. It makes me tired. Nonetheless, I am thankful the care is available even if the delivery system is inconceivably flawed.
A growing percentage of our population can't afford health care and haven't got the option of free medical care. Without insurance, they tend to avoid visiting the doctor until something serious comes along.
God has allowed us to be tested in that arena. Years ago, two of our sons were in a ranch vehicle accident the day after Richard's health insurance expired. He had resigned a teaching position so we could teach in the same school. The accident occurred the day of our interview at the new school, so we had no coverage. One son was paralyzed and the medical bills soared above $100,000 in no time at all.
I remember well the feelings of frustration and helplessness. I sometimes felt as if God was far from me. Blessedly, He made His presence known in wondrous ways and even though we struggled to care for a large family and learn to meet the needs of a paraplegic teen, God saw us through.
It took years, but every medical bill was eventually paid off. Our kids went without many things we wanted them to have, but we had all the basics and our other medical needs were all met once we were employed. We were actually only without health insurance for about three weeks.
So my heart goes out to those who cannot afford insurance, meds and health care. I am doubly thankful qualified veterans can receive medical treatment at no cost. If you're a vet who doesn't know about these and other benefits, contact the VA and check it out.
Donnie is feeling better, praise God. He made a pot of his famous beans and I broke my diet over them. Donnie's beans are legendary. No one makes beans and ham like my brother. No one!
In the next day or so, I am going to try to fill in the holes in my journal by referring back to my planner and at least entering what went on in my life during those eventful missing logs. So, if interested, you may want to backtrack to about Feb. 21 since I'll be postdating.
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