Cautiously Optimistic
We are optimistic about going home. In fact, we are so optimistic that late late last night daddy packed up the trailer and headed home leaving mommy and Rebekah alone at the hospital. Daddy has a couple of appointments today at the office that he has to be at and it didn’t seem to make sense to leave the trailer and then have to go back and get it. Now we have to really cross our fingers that things stay well towards going home.
Rebekah has not had a fever in 24 hours and went through anesthesia and radiation pretty well this morning. She did not need oxygen as long as she has the past few days. They are still saying that she will not be able to go home right after radiation for a few more days and will have to stay a few hours in recovery “just to make sure”.
It is difficult coming home after 11 days gone from the house and office. Thank goodness the weeds need water to grown and have not done so too much. It was REALLY REALLY nice to come home to a very clean and organized house. Thank you Robyn and family. In addition the drywalling was all done and the play room is ready for painting. And on that same note we received a phone call from one of Maggie’s supporters who has offered to help with carpet. Prayers are being answered.
The downside of coming home is arriving to a stack of bills, bills and more bills – including letters from debt collectors on accounts that we are still working with the billing offices of the doctor’s etc. to get the insurance requests right. On one had they are turning things over to a bill collector and on the other hand they are acknowledging that they have not billed the insurance correctly. Ugh.
We are afraid as to what it is going to take to care for Rebekah at home. Please pray for peace, ability and help. Thanks.
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specific prayers from here for your finances and patience as you wade through all the bills!
God will provide for you. Remember... He cares so much about even the sparrows!
My prayers are with you that she will be able to go home, and also that God will miraculously provide the finances needed to sustain your life. Do not fear the unknown. Let your hearts rest in the Father who has power over the unknown. Nothing is unknown to Him. He is not surprised, and He will not leave you nor forsake your family. Dwell in that peace!
I'm sure it is all very daunting, but as has already been stated, our Father knows what is happening , and He is in control. He will protect and provide.
Full of thanks for no fever, and the hope that home is not long off for this treasure.
I am continuing my prayers for you and will include your finances as well.
"And my God shall supply all your needs in Christ Jesus"
Praying that home will soon be a reality, praying that all things will work out financial wise, praying for peace, strenght, renewing grace. Praying.
i'm always reading, even if i'm not commenting...and you are always in my thoughts.
I can't imagine what you are going through and then having to worry about bills on top of that. There should just be times when things can be overlooked for a while at least. My prayers will continue. Going home will be nice. I am sure Rebekah will look forward to her room and her stuff. It will be comforting.
almost home mommy almost still praying
Still praying for you and will add the new requests. God will help, he always does. Caring for Rebekah once she is home won't be easy but don't expect it to be as hard as you think. God will find a way.
I understand the feeling of bills piling up and not knowing how they are going to get paid. Rest assured our God is a very big God and will take care of ALL of your needs. He has proven it time and again in my life. I am so happy to hear that there is the possibility of Rebekah coming home, cautiously optomistic as it is. Still praying for all of you.
Keep up your spirits~it all works itself out in the end. Hold on tight!
As much as possible, work directly with the MD offices, hospital billing departments. They're FAR more forgiving and flexible than the insurance companies. Ultimately, they want to get paid, even if it takes some time to do so. You'd be shocked to find out how long it takes to get reimbursed from insurance companies on a routine basis. If they can get a steady payment from a patient, they'd prefer that to waiting months and constantly refiling claims with insurance companies.
Just wanted you to know that someone in San Antonio, TX is praying for you and your family. It is my sincere hope that God will hold you and comfort you as only He is able. You are focusing on the most important things right now, the bills and other stuff can wait. Blessings
Thought the day is hectic, Rebekah has been in my thoughts and prayers throughout the day!
Allie
She is doing so much better, but that won't keep me away. I will continue to pray and look forward to reading about her daily progress.
BILL COLLECTORS: Before we were even allowed to bring our son home (he lived most of his first 3 years of life in the hospital ICU) we were recieving collection calls. They called one day when I had nothing I could tell them, nothing....couldn't promise them a $5 payment to save my life. So, quickly thinking (or not thinking at all!) I said, "Mam, I have no money to pay you anything, I have no way of knowing when I will recieve any money that I can promise you. I do have something that is worth alot of money, if you want it, it would more than cover my bill. My son is in the ICU at Scared Heart, I will call the ICU and tell them you will be by to pick him up." Dead silence on the other end. We soon recieved a statement with Paid in Full stamped across the statement. YOU KNOW I WOULD NEVER HAVE GIVEN MY BABY AWAY, but it was what popped into my head, and out of my mouth. My mother was horrified, my husband was horrified, when I took time to think about it, I was horrified...but hey, the end results were fine with us all.
PS, my mother and husband now think it was one of the most hilarious moments of deaing with bill collectors and the like. That was 23 years ago, today I would most like be arrested for trying to sell my son.
" for your heavenly Father knoweth that ye have need of these things..take no thought for the morrow; for the morrow shall take thought for things of itself" ( matthew 6: 32,34)
Somehow it's easier to say don't worry about the finances and the seemingly unimportant things in life than actually doing it and NOT worrying. There are so many people with your very lives in their hearts, with all your faith and your strength I feel sure that somehow this too will be lifted. Many many prayers are still being said, this worry will be added into my prayers for your family, it is certainly one that you should be able to forget about.
as always... praying
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