Monday September 29
29 September 08 - 11:27
Many things have happened since I last wrote an entry, so I will try to catch up. I had received a commenet from someone & I thought it was another poerson with the same name I had spoken to so I did not answer right away. Making a long story shorter, it was a different person who heard of us through the EVBC newsletter & she works for Long Term Care. We mwt one evening & she spent 2 hours walking through the eligibility requirements & process of applying. It appears Jim will qualify for LTC. Whay a blessing and answer to prayer! I have just about completed the paperwork, Jim's truck has sold, and I will be contacting them for an interview.
This comes none to soon as I learned last week that my - our - health insurance will end in 5 months, around January 22. We will not be able to survive long financially without health insurance. I will be OK, but Jim has to have coverage. ... (more)
Wednesday September 17
17 September 08 - 07:26
I have been struggling since 1AM with updating this blog. The struggle is not what to write, but the struggle is remaining transparent & honest. When I came home from work yesterday Susie was dressing Jim in the hopes of being able to get him up in his chair. I finished that and switched the drainage bag to a leg bag. Well. the Physical Therapist came at 4 and dinner came at 5:30. By the time we finished eating it was 6:30. I cleaned up our dishes & then went into the back of the house where my bedroom is to try & pick up a few things I had not found time to do earlier. Jim whistled for me & I had a moment of anger/resentment at not being able to do things that needed to be done. That passed quickly but the guilt remained. How could I be angry or resentful at Jim's helplessness? I took care of his needs & soon it was close to bedtime and Jim had not gotten up in his chair. Then I had to undress him, ... (more)
Monday September 8
08 September 08 - 16:37
Hello Everyone,
I keep thinking about writing here, but wonder sometimes what to say. The days are incredibly busy just caring for Jim & the weekends are long. Jim & I have struggled with depression over the last few days, but Jim is making a concerted effort to keep me "up".
I spoke with an attorney late last week & she told me because I work Jim will not quailfy for Long Term Care. She said I could legally divorce Jim & then he would qualify. But this is not an option for us. Scripture is very clear about divorce and we will not compromise our belief in God's Word to meet some government requirement. I know many have different views about this, but this is our conviction. What has become apparent to me is that everytime I think I have it all figured out, I find I really don't. It is a lesson - an on-going lesson -in really trusting God to provide for Jim & I. ... (more)
