Wednesday, January 7, 2015

SOME JANUARY MID-WEEK BLAH BLAH. Nothing exciting really.

Well, I'm trying to think of something witty or profound to say, but really, I got nothin'. I guess the big news around here is I decided to put Colby on home hospital for a while. January for sure and probably February also. You know that nagging feeling/gut feeling you get sometimes about a certain situation? Based on my life experiences, you should ALWAYS follow that feeling. Something has been telling me I should pull Colby out of school for now. Many SMA parents do this with their kiddos during the winter months. Between the flu and nasty stomach bugs popping up everywhere, along with these bitterly cold temperatures, I feel this big "don't do it" over me when it comes to sending kid to school. So that's my final answer. Called the school yesterday to get the paperwork rolling. Of course there are forms that must be filled out and signed by a doctor. Can't wipe Colby's hiney without a signed form from the doctor. Insert eye roll and sarcasm.

Colby's insurance changed on 01/01/15. His private insurance. So being the good little mama I am, I thought I would be proactive. I called the wonderful, intelligent, helpful people at the new insurance company. That's more sarcasm obviously. Fifty-four minutes later, and I'm not kidding, I got absolutely nowhere. Trying to get Colby a case manager so I can have a "go to" person since his diagnosis is complicated and so many specialties are involved in his care. I was told his name was "in the system" and that a case manager should be calling me "in the next few days." Who wants to bet these chuckleheads don't call, and I'll be calling them back next week for follow-up. Don't get me wrong. Very thankful Colby has both private insurance and Medicaid. But totally not in the mood to deal with new chuckleheads. Can you say vodka needed?!

I worked today, and we (all 2 of us) are super duper busy in pre-pack. Well, I went to work after I dropped off the dish I made for the Bereavement Committee at church. I mean, doesn't everybody run broccoli casseroles around town at 9AM, or is it just me? So busy my boss came in on her day off and we both worked to get us caught up. So busy that I'm going in for a couple hours tomorrow so we can do more catching up. We were told the hospital is at full capacity - what does that tell you? LOTS of germs and illnesses floating around. Another reinforcement that I'm doing the right thing to keep Colby out of school for now. He's already had one nasty illness that ended in an 11-day hospital stay. I'd just assume skip that mess again if at all possible.

Colby is back there getting his evening respiratory treatment. I need to fold laundry and get some b-day cards ready to mail. One will be 2 days late and the other 2 will be about a week late. Woopsie! Better late than never, that's the motto we're using with this situation, yes?

My BFF Kim got me a calendar for Christmas called 365 Stress-Free Moments for Women. Ha, what would make her think I need that? Inserting more sarcasm, because I'm so good at it. So far this is my favorite saying - "Life itself cannot give you joy unless you really will it. Life just gives you time and space - it's up to you to fill it." Can I get a big Amen on that? Find joy in the everydayness of life. Make peaceful moments for yourself, your soul will thank you. Be kind to others, give them a smile. They have struggles to endure, also. You ain't the only one. At least that's what I think we should all do. Whatever that's worth.

Time for Harry Potter and addressing b-day cards. They WILL go in the mail tomorrow morning. Good night all. Stay warm. Stay healthy. Stay tuned for lots of interesting news in our near future.

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