Hiney Shot

No...there isn't a picture of a hiney on here! lol

But yesterday, I was able to get a shot in my hiney! That means, my RA will subside for awhile until I can get an infusion at the hospital. Sheesh!

I talked with someone in the billing department at the hospital and she said to go ahead and get my infusion and they will wait to bill Medicare. Hopefully, Part B will be reinstated soon!

The other issue is I have a cold. I cannot get an infusion if I am sick. Nor can I get a flu shot. So, for now, I am 'on hold'.

Speaking of 'on hold', I am at work and my client and I are 'on hold' as I write! Ahh...the life of a phone operator for the deaf.

Tonight, we are going to take Sam out to dinner and to Target to buy a little something for his b-day...which was 2 weeks ago. We are planning to go to church as well. Gabe memorized two verses this week for Awana. Pretty soon, he'll get a new patch! :)

Not much news from Alex. I keep trying to call him but he doesn't answer or call back :( He was fighting a cold too...last I heard.

That's all for now!

Blessings!

~Bethany :)

Vent Session

Do you mind if I just VENT for a moment (or two!)?

Maybe I shouldn't though....I mean, God has blessed me with a wonderful life. I shouldn't complain. Really.

Okay...but just for a moment.

Just don't think that I don't appreciate all the wonderful parts of my life!!!

I have Medicare because I don't have insurance at my job. I recently learned that although we pay the Medicare premium, someone decided to CUT my Part B....which pays for doctor visits AND my infusion medication. The thing is, I am DUE for an infusion. I mean, I am struggling!

And guess what else? The lady I spoke with at the Social Security office said that it could take up to 90 days....yes....90 DAYS...to get Part B reinstated.

Now what I am supposed to do??

I need benefits! I need a job with good insurance. I'm just not sure how to do that. What a pain!!

Okay. I'm done. That's my moment!

Blessings!

~Bethany :)

*Really...I DO have a great life!

New Pics :)

PICTURES!!!

The Detroit Zoo, Mark's big bike race and our new marching band kid!

Blessings!

~Bethany :)

Busy Days...

HELLO!

I haven't written much lately. We've been busy with school, work, etc.

The most exciting venture is Mark's new bicycle repair business--more on that soon!

I don't seem to have time to blog in the evening. We are busy EVERY night!

Monday - Small Group
Tuesday - Mark has class
Wednesday - Awana/Oasis (aka--church!)
Thursday - Mark has class and I have choir (can you believe that practice has started for the CHRISTMAS PROGRAM?????)
Friday - Arrival of step-children (meaning....more busy times!)

I feel like I have SO much to do-especially regarding 'paperwork'. Such as, Medicare apparently stopped providing me with doctor visits (Part B). Why? I have to call them when I am done with work today. I'm sure there is no easy solution. We pay them. Why is there a problem?

Yeah....'issues' such as these keep popping up and they are quickly growing into a huge pile of issues.

Oh well.

Alex is doing well in college! And the other kids haven't complained once about their new school year! Gabe has a runny nose though....he usually gets sick within the 1st few weeks.

I'll post more soon---and some new pics too!

Blessings!

~Bethany :)

Moving (IN) Day ~ MSU 09'

Blog Templates?

I am having the toughest time trying to figure out a good template for my blog! Sheesh! I mean, Blogspot offers some nice choices....but none of them are really....me.

I haven't posted for awhile...and I am working now and won't be able to type much. We are all fine!

TWO more days til' Alex moves into State! Yikes. Poor thing....he didn't pass his driver's ed test the other day. He's so disappointed. Stupid parallel parking!!

Hope all is well!

Blessings!

~Bethany :)

A Visit to the DIA

I took the boys....just my three sons (get it??) to the Detroit Institute of Art. After all, I am one of those 'artsy' types (or, at least a 'wannabe'!).

Gabe enjoyed the part where he could practice his drawing skills. Sam...well, he wasn't bored per se. He did enjoy parts of the visit!

(sorry about the poor picture quality...I had to use the cell phone again!)

Blessings!

~Bethany :)