Weekend Update - 8/5/16

I am back on the pre-surgery train. I am doing all I can to ready myself physically to make this event as much of a non-event as possible. The dates of tests/surgery will firm up following my appointment with my surgeon on the 11th of August. Someone asked me how I am feeling and, at the time, I honestly said I did not know. A few feelings going on now are fear, anxiousness, sadness, depression and oddly a sense of peace, calm and relief that they are finally going to get this last piece of cancer out of me… hopefully. So I continue to breathe in and out and am doing my best to not make any bad decisions. It is still amazing (and sickening) to me how much all of my medications and treatments are costing. Looking at the numbers I am grateful to be still treading water. This has been possible only due to the kindness and generosity of my family and friends. I am extremely humbled by your gifts and continued support. Thank you. However, as life goes on so do other bills as well. Having my toilet be in danger of falling through the floor is no fun and must be dealt with. I have just learned that mold has eaten away at my floor and subfloor and must be repaired before it collapses to the tune of $3000.00. The fact that I am in the Medicare “donut hole” regarding my medications is also not helping. Being asked to pay $398.00 for insulin sucks. Add to this another $168.00 for urostomy supplies and the increased costs of my other medications….. my limited options will almost certainly deepen my already considerable debt. When I look at the monetary costs of the diabetes and the urostomy and add to it the costs of this next thyroid surgery/treatments and my previous treatment/disability issues….. well these just add to the fun. Both my home and body need immediate treatment. Things are stretched more than ever at this time so I am asking all to please share my story once again emphasizing that no amount is too small and that $10.00 - $20.00 is better than $0 dollars. Every little bit helps. I am living month to month, and without the support I have received I would not still be living in my home. A continuing big “THANK YOU” to all who have shared their experience, strength, hope, time and resources. Your time and gifts are, as always, greatly appreciated and needed. I so look forward to the day when I do not need to ask for assistance. This continues to be a very humbling experience. ***Please note that the 12/3/15 post in my blog is one which I encourage you to share freely.*** Please read and share my story. www.gofundme.com/j55wek