tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-942892890615806086.post151902502008819880..comments2024-02-16T06:59:59.062-06:00Comments on Quarry Garden Stained Glass: What's Next? Part 6Karenhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/18368318730124533690noreply@blogger.comBlogger11125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-942892890615806086.post-61235023074530728892017-01-30T17:20:01.242-06:002017-01-30T17:20:01.242-06:00I feel so far behind with everything going on with...I feel so far behind with everything going on with you... I haven't been staying on top of blogland lately and there are a few I really miss.. your's is one. HOping things work out for all of you and that deductible is rather scary for sure. I thought ours was bad at $4000. Carolhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15192378197271824011noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-942892890615806086.post-13049311466465568842017-01-25T08:43:39.830-06:002017-01-25T08:43:39.830-06:00Oh, no! So sorry to hear of all of the health pro...Oh, no! So sorry to hear of all of the health problems your family has been going through :( I hope you can get a good second opinion. It is scary how much a difference the quality of doctor can make in a person's life, for better or worse. Health insurance is a whole different batch of scary. Praying for healing, peace, and strength for your family...Indiehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14004102653896371835noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-942892890615806086.post-43242090095445482072017-01-24T20:06:44.477-06:002017-01-24T20:06:44.477-06:00Tomato Thyme, I heartily agree with a second opini...Tomato Thyme, I heartily agree with a second opinion. We'll be sure to look into this very soon. Thank you.Karenhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/18368318730124533690noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-942892890615806086.post-32167486231247148932017-01-24T01:36:14.727-06:002017-01-24T01:36:14.727-06:00Rainey, yes, I agree about the chemo; I'm not ...Rainey, yes, I agree about the chemo; I'm not sure it's the right choice. The Jan. 31 meeting might help shed some light on what we can expect. Thank you for your continued prayers and support.<br />Karenhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/18368318730124533690noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-942892890615806086.post-89147492478967651932017-01-24T01:34:40.665-06:002017-01-24T01:34:40.665-06:00Sue, I agree about the chemo, it scares me. Yes, ...Sue, I agree about the chemo, it scares me. Yes, our health insurance has really gone off the rails, hasn't it? I hope I'm able to recoup some of our losses with all of the paperwork. Thank you for thinking of me.<br />Karenhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/18368318730124533690noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-942892890615806086.post-72250697668783947372017-01-22T21:59:57.260-06:002017-01-22T21:59:57.260-06:00Sorry to hear about your FIL and your ghastly dedu...Sorry to hear about your FIL and your ghastly deductible! Continued prayers for healing and strength. outlawgardenerhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08273973572989510382noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-942892890615806086.post-53936199993747010412017-01-22T21:07:53.180-06:002017-01-22T21:07:53.180-06:00Oh gosh - there is never a dull moment in your lif...Oh gosh - there is never a dull moment in your life. I do hope and pray that you get your situation worked out, and find relief with all the bills. My Dad had been receiving chemo and radiation for so long, and when I went with my Mom to the oncologist I asked him what he would do if it was his father. He said he would stop all treatment. My Dad was very relieved when we told him, and the final few weeks of my fathers life were peaceful and pain free. God bless you and all those you take care of. africanaussiehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16660727599623626163noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-942892890615806086.post-27994477596422272402017-01-22T17:16:55.438-06:002017-01-22T17:16:55.438-06:00Karen, I've been reading what's been happe...Karen, I've been reading what's been happening with you and your family and apart from letting you know that you are in my thoughts and prayers, I don't know what to say. My Mum had multiple myeloma. It is a horrible thing. Her oncologist told her that chemo would not help but I think that may be because it was quite advanced when she was diagnosed. <br />What I do know is that you and Carl will ultimately get through all the turmoil together and you will need to look after yourselves as well as your parents.<br />Sending you love from across the globe....Roslynhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04940119240313980400noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-942892890615806086.post-21078738364666135222017-01-22T17:09:04.970-06:002017-01-22T17:09:04.970-06:00Karen I was not going to chime in on this topic bu...Karen I was not going to chime in on this topic but since others have, I have changed my mind. Ask the oncologists how long he has to live if he has the chemo? Talk to him about quality of life. How will it impact him from a quality of life perspective if he has the chemo. If possible, get a second opinion from another oncologist. This is what I did when I had breast cancer and I had numerous friends who were physicians who advised second opinions should be obtained on the surgery, chemo and even my pathology slides. Just a thought.Tomato Thymeshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08230293839907441174noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-942892890615806086.post-37105704358034331862017-01-22T14:33:11.192-06:002017-01-22T14:33:11.192-06:00Dear Karen ~ I don't see how they can suggest ...Dear Karen ~ I don't see how they can suggest your FIL have chemo at his age, if he can take it, and if he doesn't, they are giving him a year. Wouldn't a year without chemo be better than with? Just my humble opinion. Big medicine is out for our $ in their pockets.<br /><br />I hope you get some financial relief with all of this paperwork you are submitting, that will be a huge help to you.<br /><br />Love, hugs & continued prayers for you all ~ FlowerLadyFlowerLady Lorrainehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17678852154334714784noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-942892890615806086.post-63577616380656602302017-01-22T13:39:52.348-06:002017-01-22T13:39:52.348-06:00Oh Karen..I don't know how you keep your sanit...Oh Karen..I don't know how you keep your sanity.<br /><br />As for the FIL--I don't know that at 86, chemo is the best choice, but if he wants it, I guess...........<br />Myself, I would NEVER go through that, especially at that age. <br /><br />And as for your deductible, OH MY GOD. <br />What is this world coming to. Remember when a deductible was $10???<br />Funny now that insurance is MANDATORY---no one can afford to go to the doctor. <br />Our health care system is a joke and unfortunately, there's no way around it.<br />Best of luck to ALL of you. Suehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10122524042294993949noreply@blogger.com