Yeah, I know. I should be writing instead of reading. Right now I'm in a HORRIBLE PSORIASIS FLARE. I'm bitchy, itchy, achy, having nerve pain in my neck and back and I'm swelling like a balloon after a double dose of steroids Saturday. Trying to stop one of my flares is like trying to lasso the moon after drinking a fifth of whiskey in a 103 degree hot tub. Don't try it, kiddos. Trust me. Idk how you guys feel about managed heath care, but I need it. Badly. Have not had health care coverage since I chose to leave my hospital management job in 2010 to go back to school to work from home in my husband's real estate appraisal business. I do quality for partial disability, but that process takes years and lawyers. So, for now I'm paying for meds and treatment out of pocket. Insuring me is expensive. Like over $1000 a month for just me. Wow! When did this fic rec turn into a pity Teresa session? Sorry. Have to vent. Anyhow, I shared The Path We Chose the other day. Finished it. Loved it. And this is the sequel fic. It's not angsty, or shall I say it's not what I call angsty. It's honest, sad, happy, funny and quite a journey. If you want a nice, lighter read, check BelieveItOrNot and these two stories. You need to read The Path We Chose first or you won't understand the sequel. Fair enough? Here is the link to Not Without You. http://m.fanfiction.net/s/5343595/1/Not-Without-You.
In other news... This weekend is my baby girl, Nicole's 24th birthday. Grilling out on the new patio with our family AND we are meeting the semi-new serious boyfriend, Charlie (how cute it that!) for the first time. They've been dating since May, but she said she wouldn't bring him around until they knew they were a long term thing. I can tell when she speaks of him that he's probably the closest thing so far to "The One". I say too young, but I married at 17 so what do I know? Because we married young, her Dad is a lot overprotective of her, so pray that it all goes smoothly, will you? Ben (our 21 to son) and his girlfriend of over a year, Emily (what is it with my kids dating Twilight-named people?? They fussed at my Mom and Dad dogs being Jake and Leah.
Oh well. I love you guys. Thanks for all the kind words about my lack of writing ability right now. I feel extremely lucky to have such forgiving readers. Sally, you are a beautiful and special friend, and I am so glad we got to meet in Chicago. For the rest of you, add me on Twitter @lakermom37 or Facebook, Teresa Edwards MyObsession Ffn. I'd love to chat. Well, it's midnight, on a work night and I think my nerve and pain meds are finally going to kick in so I can sleep. I'll talk to you all soon.
*MWAH* I can't imagine what you have to deal with day in/day out in this era of rising healthcare costs. Especially as an uninsured person with chronic health issues. Having worked in the healthcare industry, I am all for managed health care and doing away with pre-existing conditions. Having just gone through major surgery (elective, but necessary), I am in sticker shock at just what my co-pay is going to be. And, having recently dealt with my late brother's medical bills. My eyes are more open than they were before. Here's hoping that you can someday be able to get everything covered.
ReplyDeleteSounds like you have some fun plans for the weekend, though. Enjoy!
And, yeah, it was great getting to meet in Chicago. Hope we can do that again some day.
Sally