A follow-up to my recent VA rant

Some of you may have read my recent rant about the sexist VA.  I have to report that today's meeting with the VA field rep went very well.  A veteran himself (Navy), he turned out to be a really nice guy, very kind, considerate, and thorough.  He was wonderful with Mom - chatted with her about her Coast Guard experiences - thanked her for her service to her country - and Mom just sparkled the whole time (she loved being in the Coast Guard and loves talking about it).  And he thanked me for taking such good care of Mom.

And I am now officially Mom's VA fiduciary.

Jean

hi jean

im so glad everything went well for you today.  i know you were worried about what was going to happen

glad its all sorted out

hugs, jacki

awh Im so glad it all went well. Dealing with the VA can be a nightmare. I have tried to help my brother with his VA paperwork. Ya feel like you are just chasing your own tail sometimes.
All vets deserve the respect and and best care available.
Treasure the times w your Mom, my mom passed away in 5/07, and I miss her still so much.
So glad everything is settled for you and your Mom now  ;-)

Jean~~ Bless your Mom's heart.  It's good to hear that the visit with the VA rep. made her so happy.  Made me want to cry!!  I miss my Mom so much.(1/8/14-7/2/02)

Hugs,
Sandy

Congrats on finally getting to be Mom's VA fiduciary... the battle won!

Hug Mom and tell her this crusty ol salt Chief Boatswains Mate wishes her and all her kin fair winds and following seas....

Glad it worked out well for you and your Mom.

Jeane

 Jean,


I'm sooooo glad the meeting went well.  Just think of the stories your mom relived while talking with the rep.  I bet it was of interest to both of them.

You are a wonderful daughter.

Millie

WHOOO HOOO.   Winning against the VA is like winning against the IRS.

So happy to hear your mom perked up and enjoyed her visit with the Navy dude.  Little things are so important to her right now.

Bette M

Jean, 
Anchors Aweigh!  I knew I loved those sailors for a good reason!  Glad things worked out for you and your mom.  And thank her for her service for me and my Sailor (ret)!

Hugs,

Jean, I am so happy that your experience went so good. I know that your mom enjoyed the trip from him since they got to visit and share stories. At this point in her life that is like winning the lottery to them. I am so glad that she experienced that.

You are such a wonderful daughter for your mom and always remember that you will be able to look yourself in the mirror and say you did the best that you could do.

Hug your mom as much as possible because when they are gone it is for a long time. I miss mine so much even though at the end it was so crazy from one moment to the next. She will gone 7 years in March. It has gone by so fast but not the missing her. My dad will be gone 39 years on the 25th. He has been gone from my life more than twice as long as he was in it. They may be gone but no matter how long that is they are never forgotten or not loved. Just treasure it all, dear one, even the crazy and bad days.