Today, I'm having a harder time than usual with my Thursday habit. To be blunt, this week sucked.
We still don't have any of the services we need in place, and its been a month since Big Brother released from the hospital. The reason is simple: Financing.
When my son left, the doctors were adamant that in order for us to get out of our downward spiral, intense home support was necessary. But when you mix the insurance industry's greed, governmental red tape and our ever-shrinking bank account, we'll be lucky if we see some marginal help sometime in the Year 2025. By then I fear my primary residence will be a little padded cell, and my wardrobe a lovely white gown with very, very long arms.
In the meantime, we just had a great meeting with a psychiatrist extraordinaire. She was thorough, extremely knowledgeable and caring. When our insurance told us she was in network, I thought we'd scored. So imagine my disappointment yesterday when she told me there was some mistake and she only accepts private pay (of which we just can't afford.)
She also referred us on to other equally impressive experts to do some detailed evaluations and treatment of my son, only to find out we'd have to fork out the big bucks for them too.
Right now, I can see, feel and taste relief for my family, but its always just out of reach.
So in the midst of all this, what am I going to do? Be thankful of course. This week was not without its highlights, even if they were overshadowed by some pretty ugly stuff. So here's my stab at elevating those positives to a more prominent position.
- Yesterday Big Brother came home from school happy. He was very excited about writing a story and promptly got out his notebook and continued to write all evening long. The only time he stopped was when he read his nine page masterpiece to me -- over and over again. This may not seem like much, but coming from a kid who hated school, I'm pretty excited. His school is not always up on his IEP, but they are extremely flexible and very willing to work with us on most any request.
- Twin Sister continues to love her new school. We're having some issues around getting her on an IEP, but other than that, it seems like a good fit.
- Twin Sister also had a dentist appointment today and the good news is, no cavities! Unfortunately that was followed by the bad news. She also needs braces.
- I'm thankful for my faith. Without it, I could not go on. With it, I know that --- somehow, someway -- we will find a way.
This is all I can think of for now. Hopefully the next week will bring some answers, good news and, possibly a winning lottery number. Dream on...
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Some days it seems like the sun will never come out, but eventually it does. Thanks for posting the positives. And prayers it will all work out.