My Oldest Son Just Called From The Hospital

[Kevin M]

Ross, so sorry to hear about your boy. I hope this leads to him taking the health plan. Life is so much more fragile than we can believe at 23, isn't it?

Keep well.
Kev

 

[chilihead]

Ross,

We are praying for you and your son. I hope they get it figured out and he is back on the road to good health soon.

Regards,

Jim
Severe Aortic Regurgitation
Planning for a valve job soon.

 

[pegne]

Ross

Ross

Oh man Ross, I am so sorry to hear about your boy. That has always been my worst fear. I thank God everyday that I have a healthy child. My prayers are with you and your son.

 

[Hank]

Keep us posted Ross

Keep us posted Ross

Hey Ross,

Keep us posted - in the mean time - you are in our prayers.

 

[Ross]

He's out of the hospital as of 4 today. He's complaining of stomach pain which I think is from the Antibiotics. I got his prescriptions for him because I know full well he could not have afforded them. I really couldn't either, but did it anyway.

I gave him the fatherly lecture on getting insurance now and not when he feels like it. I guess we shall see.

So far, so good.

 

[rcatalano]

Good news Ross.

I hope this event is over, that he'll be 100% real soon.

As a father, all you can hope is that this was just enough to convince him he's not totally invincible, and that insurance might well be worth it.

Of course, we want him to keep that youthful swagger, with a good dose of common sense. It could turn out to be a blessing, a 'cheap' lesson (relatively speaking of course).

Here's to his good health and successful application for good health insurance!

 

[Nancy]

Good news, Ross. I hope that's the end of it, and that Jere gets that insurance and never lets it lapse.

 

[Ross]

That's what scares me Nancy. He never takes care of his bills on time. I'm hoping this scared him into reality, but I don't know. I've tried everything conceivable to get him to get with the program to no avail thus far.

 

[Nancy]

Being without medical insurance is one of the most devastating things that can happen. It doesn't take much to to get into a medical financial quagmire, and not being able to get the right help when you need it is just tragic.

Young people are not immune, anything can happen.

I'm sorry, I know I'm preaching to the choir. You know all of this, as does everyone else on this site.

 

[mamsram]

hi Ross


Just got on line after a few days absence. Saw your post and read all the responses. Guess you got a lot of prayer and raised an awarness of our fragile existances.
I feel that with the burden of health issues that you carry, that something like this could overwhelm you. I'm sure that the prayers and support of your friends here is a big help.
I want to let you know that I join in with my concerns and say a little prayer.
Things seem to be going the right way, but we should be ever vigilent.

May God continue to give you strength. RAM

 

[Ross]

Thanks to everyone here. I'm alright, but I'd being lying if I said I don't worry about this kid. He's the one kid that seems to have no luck, a big black cloud hanging over his head, and well you name it. I'm forever hoping something will change, but it hasn't happened yet. Many things affecting him are things he could control if only he would. I truly don't know what more can be done for him. He has to see the light and get with it. No amount of help is making any headway with his decision making process.

 

[nadi]

Ross,

I am glad he is out of the hosp. I know that it somewhat eases your mind. I hope he will take this wake up call and get witth the program(so to speak).

Take care,

 

[sylviayasgur]

hi ross!
so glad to here jere is out of the hospital. is his stomach ache also feeling better?
it's so difficult with kids as they get older...feel like you want to lead them by the hand sometimes, but you just can't because_ as you said_ they have to do it for themselves.
atleast he's out of the hospital and doing better.
good luck with the insurance bit and be well.
please let us know how he keeps doing.
-sylvia

 

[Lorraine]

Hi Ross,

This is the first time I've had a chance to post. I'm so sorry to hear about your son Jeremiah. I'm glad he at home.

I can understand you not needing the added worries and expense, but of course you love your children and want to do what you can to help.

I will keep him and you and your family in my thoughts and prayers. I'm hugging you and your family in cyberspace!

 

[ShezaGirlie]

Granny was right...

Granny was right...

Ross -- My Mama always told me, "Little kids, little problems, big kids, big problems!" Wise ol' woman, my Mama.... We celebrated her 88th birthday today!

Hope all is well in your neck of the woods...

 

[hensylee]

Janie - enjoy Mother - they are hard to come by and harder to lose.

My mother always had a saying, too:

babies are knee problems, grown babies are heart problems

Mothers are always right, aren't they.

 

[Aunt Granny]

Ross I know I am a day late and $ short, but I am so sorry to here about your son. God be will all of you. I know kids can make you crazy. All though "we" don't have any I have watched my brothers and sisters over the years. My sister has one boy that everything he seems to touch turns to crap. On the other hand the other son could turn anything into silver. All we can do sometimes is put them in the Lords hands and go with the knowledge that he loves them even more than we do. Of course that is easier said than done. God Please!!!! If you need anything let us know. I know Texas is far away, but my heart can reach to Ohio.