Roller Coaster emotions

What a roller coaster week. Monday I literally spent over 4 hours on the phone between trying to work out insurance coverage for Carli and working on my Dad's estate matters. SOOOOOOOO FRUSTRATING!!! In the middle of it all I was told that there were no private plans for Carli and that she couldn't be covered by COBRA. I about lost it. She just HAS to have insurance! Even if she wasn't getting married, she would only be covered on our plan until she turns 24 in December.

So, after many calls, being on "Hold" forever, calling the Ohio Dept. of Insurance, and my employer, I found out that she should be able to be covered by COBRA for 18 months. Not near long enough since she and Jeremy are still students, but maybe enough time for one of them to get employed with some benefits. Which, in this economy, does not look likely. Plus, we will have to pay for this coverage every month...a large sum...

I guess this is where the faith comes in once again.

Tara was home with Maddie, her poor dachshund that lost use of it's back legs. Some big decisions need to be made regarding their practice baby!!

Then, on Tuesday, we drove to Grove City College to be with her when she presented her cancer/Red Box experience to the student body during chapel. Kelsie, Jeremy, and Jane were there...very emotional to hear her talk about having her plans changed by cancer and then the victory of being able to go to Honduras. She did a great job...Jane and I shed some tears...her photos were amazing on the big screen...and then we got to do a little bit of shopping at the Outlets :) Being with Jane before they move to Michigan was the icing on the cake.

Today she got her scar revised...hopefully it won't be a large keloid sticking out of her wedding gown...her doctor was telling wedding stories to take her mind off of the discomfort...now she is sporting another dressing on her chest. HOpefully this is the last one.

Keep my sister Lori in your prayers...she had her tonsils out last week and things have been really rough. Also, pray for Lois who received chemo today...also Shelly who is having surgery tomorrow. Lots of concerns, some of which are not mentioned.

The warmth and sunshine today were so welcome...and the gift of a beautiful sunset tonight. Just a reminder that God is still everywhere.