Prayer Request

I've been rather quiet lately...that seems to be how depression manifests itself with me. A couple of months ago my daughter was told she has the beginning stages of cervical cancer (she's 23) but being a student with no job and no insurance she put off scheduling the surgery.  I told her to get it scheduled and we will worry about how to pay for it later.  We will be maxing out all of our resources to get it done.  But we have no other choice.  She has applied for the Healthy Indiana Program, but after calling to follow up, they say they have no record of her application.  Usual story... My son called me this weekend to say he has decided to go back to the Air Force full time and he has volunteered to go to Korea.  I have always been very proud of his devotion and military service.  And I have always been supportive when he would be stationed overseas (8 of the last 10 years) but, dang it, I was getting used to having him around.  I'm gonna miss him so much. I think that everything just seems to be gettng to me this time around. I need your prayers that I will get through all of this and that my daughter's surgery will be a success and not destroy her dreams of having a family.   So many of you have been through so much, and so much more than this, I feel selfish asking for your prayers.  But I would appreciate it if you'd say a quick one for my family.

I love you all.

Annette, you are in my prayers. I would also make a suggestion. If you are going to be paying for the procedure, negotiate, negotiate, negotiate. I know that through my work. VR used to pay the asked rate, instead of the medicaid rates as we do now. I learned early on to talk to adminstrators about discounts for self-pay. Talk to everyone who bills you -- doctors, labs, whoever. Make it sound like the better the discount, the more likely they will get paid quickly, which is likely true. You can save alot of money on the care your daughter needs. Has she considered applying for medicaid either? She should. With no job and a disabling condition, she might be eligible. The coverage usually dates back to when you apply, too. If they said she doesn't meet the criteria, make sure you say she's applying for medicaid disability. It has different criteria that simply need-based medicaid.

PS. Take care of yourself, too through all this. You are important and worthy.

Annette, You and your family are in my prayers. We all need each other in one way or another, God Bless Hugs & Blessings,Gail

Annette, please don't feel selfish asking for prayer. I will keep you and your family in my thoughts and prayer.

Annette, Consider it done.  It's not a selfish request.  We are here for you as you have been for us.  Please let me know if there's anything else I can do. I love you Sweetie! Jacqui

Annette, I'm keeping you and your family in my thoughts.

It will be Becky and I pleasure to pray for your needs and desires. TGBTG E

Anette,

 

I am definately keeping both your daughter as well as your entire family in my thoughts and prayers! Don't feel bad for asking/reaching out, you are part of our OH family and we are all here for you! I hope that you all get some relief and answers quickly! May God watch over you all and help you through these most difficult times. Please remember to take care of yourself, too!

 

Hugz Dawn

Annette~ hugs and prayers are with you , your daughter, and your son. I am a military mom also...Thank your son for me...for protecting us. I pray your daughter is able to get the surgery and also to come thru with a clean bill of health to be able to have children in the future. Hang in there...do not ever feel selfish for anything....thats what we are all here for! SUPPORT...PRAYERS...HUGGGGGGS. SHOULDER TO LEAN ON... or even EARS to listen to you VENT! hugggggs Janene