Joanne Posted October 29, 2011 Share Posted October 29, 2011 1. I looked for a rental home today. Out of 9 MLS listings, an agent found 3 willing to work with our situation. I looked at 2 of them, and the 3rd was further way and didn't offer anything to justify the further away. The first would have been acceptable, but the 2nd was very nice. It's a huge jump down in size and neighborhood. This is intentional to save money while we figure out this health thing. The leasing agent suggested 4x rent, which includes first and last month, a deposit and a pet deposit. I'll see if I can come up with it. I applied, wrote a letter explaining how we got "here", and pulled our credit reports. Still tanked, but actually not as bad as I thought. :lol: We should here back Monday. It's a tiny 3 bedroom with den, decent fence for the dogs, new counters and appliances. 2. A referral from this board may turn into something very helpful. A local hospital has a liver clinic and they do some pro-bono work. The private dr's don't, but the hospital does. It's been suggested that I take Adrian there next time he has an episode. It's in the medical center, and he's not exactly, um, cooperative when he's like that. I am going to have someone "on call" to assist me. Adrian suggested when he gets like that for me to "be nice" and "try to seduce" him. ;) I told him he's not exactly attractive at those times. :tongue_smilie: We've had some whacked out moments. So, possible good news. The move would save $450 in rent and probably close to 200 in gas. Not to mention allow us to access the "gold card" for health care. I have an appointment for Social Security Income on Tuesday. I don't know if child support for kids who are not Adrian's will count. :confused: Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
i.love.lucy Posted October 29, 2011 Share Posted October 29, 2011 This sounds promising!!!:hurray::grouphug: Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mommaduck Posted October 29, 2011 Share Posted October 29, 2011 oh good! I've been so hoping you would find something like that (the pro-bono)! Praying, thoughts, vibes, hugs, and anything else that will help :) lol on the seduction! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
elfgivas Posted October 29, 2011 Share Posted October 29, 2011 :grouphug: this is very hopeful news. i am amazed that you can still function at all, never mind this well! in the middle of the night last night, i wondered what would happen if you went before a judge and asked that they suspend child support effective immediately, for the period of a year, with a one year extension possible, explaining the whole situation..... it would be better than cancelling it, but i'm not at all sure of the ramifications long term. it would drop your income enough to qualify for medicaid/medicare, wouldn't it? the other idea was that most counties have medical social workers who specialize in finding funding. when we ran the health clinic for uninsured people, we had more "funding finders" than medical staff, but they almost always managed to find a way forward..... i think most would see you if you just ask to see them at the local county hospital..... i am trying to remember how old your dh is, but if he's over 50, then AARP offers help finding medical care. then there is this and how it applies in texas. http://www.healthcare.gov/law/features/choices/pre-existing-condition-insurance-plan/tx.html there are lots of copays, but the last line says that Your out-of-pocket costs cannot be more than $5,950 per year, which i thought was hopeful... the premiums are steep, but the change in rental and gas might just about cover them! i wake up most nights thinking about you and how truly awful it is, and how strong you are..... sending virtual tea and chocolate, ann Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LittleIzumi Posted October 29, 2011 Share Posted October 29, 2011 :party: :party: :party: Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Truscifi Posted October 29, 2011 Share Posted October 29, 2011 YAY!!!! I hope it works out and your dh can get the care he needs! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mrs Mungo Posted October 29, 2011 Share Posted October 29, 2011 Great news, Joanne. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Carol in Cal. Posted October 29, 2011 Share Posted October 29, 2011 Awesome. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest submarines Posted October 29, 2011 Share Posted October 29, 2011 Great news! :grouphug: Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sugarfoot Posted October 29, 2011 Share Posted October 29, 2011 I'm just so, so glad to see this. I hope every single detail works out in your favor so that you can move on to healing!:grouphug::grouphug: Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Audrey Posted October 29, 2011 Share Posted October 29, 2011 That is very good news, Joanne. :grouphug: Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Catwoman Posted October 29, 2011 Share Posted October 29, 2011 I hope it all works out for you, Joanne. You deserve to have some good things happen for you. :001_smile: Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Delighted3 Posted October 29, 2011 Share Posted October 29, 2011 Joanne, I am praying these new leads work out for you guys. And the seduction thing sounds like something my dh would say.:rolleyes: Joy Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
*Inna* Posted October 29, 2011 Share Posted October 29, 2011 Great news! :D Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DaffodilDreams Posted October 29, 2011 Share Posted October 29, 2011 Wonderful news, Joanne! I hope this is the start of an upward swing for your family. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tress Posted October 29, 2011 Share Posted October 29, 2011 Great news! Praying that everything will work out for you! :grouphug: Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LaxMom Posted October 29, 2011 Share Posted October 29, 2011 Awesome! It's way past time for some doors to open for you! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
creekland Posted October 29, 2011 Share Posted October 29, 2011 Thanks for the update - glad to hear some potential good news! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Halftime Hope Posted October 29, 2011 Share Posted October 29, 2011 Soo glad to see there are possibilities. I'm praying that your path will be made straight before you! :grouphug: Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
KristinaBreece Posted October 29, 2011 Share Posted October 29, 2011 It's time you had some hopeful news. Still praying for you! :grouphug: Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tammyla Posted October 29, 2011 Share Posted October 29, 2011 That sounds very promising. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Denisemomof4 Posted October 29, 2011 Share Posted October 29, 2011 Oh Joanne, I'm SO happy to hear some GOOD news from you!!! I do hope and pray that he get compassionate doctors who want to help him! It's AWESOME that you two have some humor...... even still!!! :grouphug::grouphug::grouphug: Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jennifer in MI Posted October 29, 2011 Share Posted October 29, 2011 Joanne! I'm so happy to read this!!!! I'll continue to pray for your family. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
8circles Posted October 29, 2011 Share Posted October 29, 2011 Oh what wonderful news! So glad Joanne that something positive is happening. I'll continue praying for you. :grouphug::grouphug::grouphug: Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
OLG Posted October 29, 2011 Share Posted October 29, 2011 Ah, perhaps a little relief and hope! Prayers continue. Have confidence and trust. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Harriet Vane Posted October 29, 2011 Share Posted October 29, 2011 Praying. :grouphug: Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ellie Posted October 29, 2011 Share Posted October 29, 2011 Wonderful!!! :party: Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
heartosunshine Posted October 29, 2011 Share Posted October 29, 2011 :grouphug: and continued prayers. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
FaithManor Posted October 29, 2011 Share Posted October 29, 2011 1. I looked for a rental home today. Out of 9 MLS listings, an agent found 3 willing to work with our situation. I looked at 2 of them, and the 3rd was further way and didn't offer anything to justify the further away. The first would have been acceptable, but the 2nd was very nice. It's a huge jump down in size and neighborhood. This is intentional to save money while we figure out this health thing. The leasing agent suggested 4x rent, which includes first and last month, a deposit and a pet deposit. I'll see if I can come up with it. I applied, wrote a letter explaining how we got "here", and pulled our credit reports. Still tanked, but actually not as bad as I thought. :lol: We should here back Monday. It's a tiny 3 bedroom with den, decent fence for the dogs, new counters and appliances. 2. A referral from this board may turn into something very helpful. A local hospital has a liver clinic and they do some pro-bono work. The private dr's don't, but the hospital does. It's been suggested that I take Adrian there next time he has an episode. It's in the medical center, and he's not exactly, um, cooperative when he's like that. I am going to have someone "on call" to assist me. Adrian suggested when he gets like that for me to "be nice" and "try to seduce" him. ;) I told him he's not exactly attractive at those times. :tongue_smilie: We've had some whacked out moments. So, possible good news. The move would save $450 in rent and probably close to 200 in gas. Not to mention allow us to access the "gold card" for health care. I have an appointment for Social Security Income on Tuesday. I don't know if child support for kids who are not Adrian's will count. :confused: Joanne, I have every intention of nagging God (oops, I mean praying fervently) about this. :grouphug::grouphug: Faith Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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