Money is the big motivator, and without it we don't get far. Apparently without medicaid we don't get Avastin, you know, the drug that is shrinking the tumors. Therefore, Wayne and I have filed for divorce so that he can get SSI and his medicaid. It's crappy and I am mourning my 25th wedding anniversary that is coming in a year and a half, but we didn't have a choice. I HATE this. I got married because I believe in marriage and I want to stay married, but we moved to the poorest state in the west. Sure wish we;d known that! So while we wait for the medicaid, no avastin and I hope it doesn't cost him too badly, I am heartbroken and Wayne is pissed.
I know this is only on paper. But that doesn't make it right\. Any system that tears families apart when they need to be together is a crappy system. I don;t care if you;re a democrat or a republican, this is a bipartisan issue. We need solid health care for ALL. Not just the all who can pay for it. That goes against what our country is founded on: "All men are created equal." If we were all equal, then why will some people die because of substandard health care and others get the very best? Think hard about this. My husband;s life is at stake.
I know it must suck to be getting a divorce but I know that I would do anything for my husband if need be to make sure he received the medical care required to help him regain strength and be as comfortable as possible. Just because you are divorcing does not mean that you are not still married by heart, and a divorce can only tear you apart from one another if you let it. You must keep the faith in God and each other.
ReplyDeleteGood luck with your chemo tomorrow. I hope it does not leave you to drained or tired. Know that Arlen & I will be with you in spirit sending all of our prayers and love your way. Love you lots.
ReplyDeleteHey Wayne, I hope you are feeling ok after chemo today. Try to get lots of rest and just relax for the next few days, and eat to keep up your strength. Always thinking of you. Love you.
ReplyDeleteWhat the hell??? Am I the only to blog any more? Where is everybody? Wayne, Know in your heart that I think of you daily and say prayers. Hope to be able to come and visist sometime this spring. Love you!!!
ReplyDeleteIn case anyone is reading and wondering, my dad's medicaid was approved and he was put back on Avastin as of today. That's good news, except for that it makes him feel like ass after the treatment and he was home this afternoon sleeping! Yeah for medicaid and being back on Avastin :)
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