We finally have an appointment at the hospital to get Jess' wisdom teeth removed. We are going in tomorrow (Friday) and his surgery is at 12:00 pm. He will need to stay the night in the hospital so they can monitor the bleeding, his pain and help with his swallowing. I just wish Jess could tell us how he feels. Please send a few prayers in his direction tomorrow.The oral surgeon from Boise was able to get temporary permission to do the procedure up here. It will be much easier since the staff knows Jess so well. Thank you, Dr. Nelson!
I just got a phone call from the Cleveland Clinic. They are requesting a video of Jess showing the things he can do. I guess that means he still might be considered for the surgery. Whew...
I had to go to Boise this week to the Supreme Court. It seems that Medicaid wants us to pay them back the money they have spent on Jess. We recovered some auto insurance dollars and now they want a chunk of it. We won the case here but they appealed so we now have to go to Boise. There was a similar case presented to the US Supreme Court in which a girl was injured like Jess. She received a settlement from insurance and Medicaid wanted to be paid back. Luckily, she won the case because to pay them back would have taken all of the money she had to help her recover. They just don't understand the financial impact a tragedy like this has on a family. So, unfortunately, we didn't solve anything and we will have to continue at a later date. You would not believe what you have to go through when something like this happens. You think you do all the right things to protect your family and you find out quickly why they write all of the fine print in policies. Then, you find out you have to have an attorney to understand what it all means. We have a strange system. I could elaborate but it is not good for my blood pressure!
I do have good news...Jess is going to be another uncle. Joey and Angela are going to have a little boy, Breck Joseph, in February. We are so excited! I just wish they lived closer.
I will let you know how the surgery goes. Thanks for checking in!
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We just got home from Utah this afternoon, so I just read your mail. We hope everything went well today and that Jess will be better for getting those wisdom teeth out. We love all of you.
George and Ada
I sure hope everything went well with Jess' wisdom teeth. Thanks so much for sharing your ups and downs with us. And congratulations on your expected grandson. They are wonderful, crazy little creatures, and I wouldn't give up even one of our little grandsons (14 and counting). Katie is still carrying her twins, so that is exciting, and our newest little one joins his biggest brother as a "Special CF (Cystic Fibrosis) boy". Life is full of challenges, and all we can do is meet them one day at a time. You inspire me and I am grateful that you are sharing your journey with us. Love you. Janice
Hey There Pam,
Boy this is just an endless cycle of insanity, no? This is another good reason for universal health! Now really, who among us wishes for anyone to not have health care, whatever the cause??! But the reality is, this is what we've got. I am hoping everything went well with the extractions and you'll have your son home today.The nerve of Medicare... we can fund out Iraq but , ok I'll stop here, we all know where it's going. I am just very grateful that Jess is getting the help he needs. I am also hoping these teeth coming out, help to open a channel in him that reconnects him to us. I know, big wish, but if you're going to wish ~ Wish BIG!!
Another grandchild, how wonderful, new life is our promise for tomorrow. Hold onto that promise.
You are loved ~ continue to continue ~ hugs to your Mom.
Barbara
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