New Crisis For My Family

[Ross]

If the debtor be insolvent to serve creditors, let
his body be cut in pieces on the thirdmarket day.
It may be cut into more or fewer pieces with impunity.
Or, if his creditors consent to it, let him
be sold to foreigners beyond the Tiber.
?Twelve Tables, Table III, 6 (ca. 450 B.C.)

 

[hensylee]

I know you must not be sleeping - eating - resting. either of you. We can't help you with that, but we can support as much as possible and you know we are doing that. Everyone here is feeling so much for both of you. You know how we are - when one of us is down the rest of us is.. well, you know....

 

[Karlynn]

If the debtor be insolvent to serve creditors, let
his body be cut in pieces on the thirdmarket day.
It may be cut into more or fewer pieces with impunity.
Or, if his creditors consent to it, let him
be sold to foreigners beyond the Tiber.
?Twelve Tables, Table III, 6 (ca. 450 B.C.)

Well, you always wanted to travel, didn't you?

I don't want to even ask where you found this or why.

 

[Debrinha GT]

Didn't get it!!

Didn't get it!!

Ross, can you explain to me what you meant by that? I think my English has let me down here!? Thank you!
Débora

 

[Guest]

Aye, Ross.

Thoughts/prayers still coming your way.

*pauses*

Might a call from us at the Fermilab gathering this weekend help to put a smile on your faces ... if only for a little while?


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[gijanet]

Oh, Ross...............

Oh, Ross...............

Well we are back from the renal scan. The unofficial word is, the kidney is NOT functioning at all. The only places the isotopes even lit up were where the kidney is leaking blood. Bare in mind, this is the unofficial word. The official comes on Monday after the Surgeons visit.

I know this is not the news you wanted to get..............and SOOOOOO not the news we wanted to read...............and you would think that some of these surgeons would waive their blasted consult fees (five minutes??? I bet some of them stay in the bathroom longer than that..........wonder who gets the bill for that time "wasted" - pun intended? ) It's not like they aren't going to get enough $ from the surgery itself. After Katie's last surgery, we got bills from sixteen different doctors!!! Geez, I think they charged us for every doctor who was even on hospital rotation in the PICU during our stay, whether they saw her or not..............sigh! Anyway, you have our love and prayers and never stray far from our thoughts.............probably why I have nightmares.........heehee! Love ya. J.

 

[hensylee]

Deborah - if someone caN'T pay their bills, then the people he owes money to, each get a piece of him. Or ship him off so he can never 'charge' anything again!

 

[Ross]

Well, you always wanted to travel, didn't you?

I don't want to even ask where you found this or why.

Found that on a PDF file on the legal aspects of medical bill bankruptcy.

I owe all of you an apology. I have this huge black cloud over my head and it's blocking my visibility of the postive things that your all saying and doing. I do appreciate everything everyone has said and done. I cannot help that I'm really down about this. It all comes down to that darn control thing again. I have no control and it makes me absolutely crazy.

I've now become just a number for office managers that do not care to listen to reason or much of anything else. It's as if as soon as they know your uninsured, they form this instant opinion of their not getting their money and turn into rude old trolls.

Just wanted to let you all know that I really do appreciate all you've done and it will never be forgotten. I cannot help but be down. I'm trying to turn that around, but I cannot simply walk away defeated even if I have nothing to fight with.

 

[Phyllis]

cannot simply walk away defeated even if I have nothing to fight with.

We know how down you must be, Ross, but that's the fighting spirit. You are a very rich man with all the love and support you have on this forum and if good wishes and support count, you will make it through this dark patch. We look forward to the day when this is all behind you and Lynn and you can see the sun again.

 

[Nancy]

I think the ONLY way to get through things that seem to be the highest mountain you ever saw is to triage the darned thing, and live minute by minute until you see some daylight.

I've often said to myself, "well, OK, is everything alright this very minute and probably for the next 10 minutes? Is anyone calling me, is Joe in horrible trouble that will requitre a trip to the ER? Am I alright? If the answers are positive, then I can relax for that period of time. If the answers are negative, then I work out the IMMEDIATE problem, leaving the others for another time when it is less stressful." That's the way I have slowly been able to wade through hard times.

One baby step at a time. Sometimes just getting through the day with no negative changes is all that you can expect.

It's Friday. Bill collectors won't be bothering you on the weekend. If Lyn stays OK, and you are OK, then you will have a stable weekend. During that time, rest and do whatever it takes to relax.

Wishing you peace.

 

[momshell7]

Sending you hugs!!

Sending you hugs!!

Ross,

I think it is only natural for you to be feeling down right now. I am also sure that everyone on here understands. I swear when doctors etc. find out you have no insurance they treat you like you are a lepper or something. They can't get too close or they will catch something. It is so ridiculous that in our society today there isn't a way to help those without health insurance. Makes me want to move to Canada ( plus then at least I could watch HOCKEY!! ), but seriously, it makes me very angry. We were without insurance for almost ten years before finally getting it and I hated the way we were treated when we uttered the words "no insurance". I agree with you that people change the way they treat you when they hear it.

I pray that things start to get better for you soon. We are just a few hours away if you need us. Don't hesitate to ask for anything.

Michelle

 

[Wise]

Ross: I know I don't know you, but I've read so many posts by you to get a sense that you'll make it. It is very normal and understandable to be down in your situation. I was so down when I came here and have gotten more help than anyone will ever know. You've helped so many people with your big heart, knowledge, experience and wit, that I can't help but believe that you are due to reap the same. Best wishes and prayers still being sent for you and your wife.

Wise

 

[KMB]

I agree with Wise_smith - you have helped us all though our strong and weak moments and now it is time for us to be strong for you. Keep your head up, keep forging on - each day is a new day with new opportunities for us all!

 

[Harrybaby666]

Ross, I Think that it's ok for you to feel the way you are right now..

Ross, I Think that it's ok for you to feel the way you are right now..

Found that on a PDF file on the legal aspects of medical bill bankruptcy.

I owe all of you an apology. I have this huge black cloud over my head and it's blocking my visibility of the postive things that your all saying and doing. I do appreciate everything everyone has said and done. I cannot help that I'm really down about this. It all comes down to that darn control thing again. I have no control and it makes me absolutely crazy.

I've now become just a number for office managers that do not care to listen to reason or much of anything else. It's as if as soon as they know your uninsured, they form this instant opinion of their not getting their money and turn into rude old trolls.

Just wanted to let you all know that I really do appreciate all you've done and it will never be forgotten. I cannot help but be down. I'm trying to turn that around, but I cannot simply walk away defeated even if I have nothing to fight with.

God Knows, I certainly do right now after my brother having his heart attack, but please, let all of us carry you through this rough time with our prayers, love and support, you don't owe anyone an aplology for the way you are feeling right now, it's completely and unquestionably, and undeniably understandable. Please let us be your rock to lean on and know that we are routing for you. I know it's EXTREMELY hard to have any kind of a positive outlook right now, but I am just telling myself "This too shall pass", and I am also praying hard everynight for everything that needs immediate attention. As always, you and yours are in my thoughts and prayers. We will get through this Ross. Harrybaby

 

[Mary]

I think the ONLY way to get through things that seem to be the highest mountain you ever saw is to triage the darned thing, and live minute by minute until you see some daylight.. . . .

Ross,
Nancy has offered excellent, practical advice. You are tired and need to rest, and save your strength. Time passes, for better or for worse, so catch your breath and hold on.

 

[catwoman]

Ross:

You, Lyn & your family remain in my prayers -- for strength, healing and a return to "normal" (whatever that is, since it can vary as we all know here at vr.com).

 

[geebee]

Ross,

The apology was very gracious but totally unecessary. You need to yell, vent, cry, scream and we all have big shoulders.

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We would be lost without you to guide us and keep us sane. Please let us give some of that back to you.

 

[Karlynn]

We'll take you any way we can get you Ross - and if something perverted didn't pop into you mind just then, you really do need to take Nancy's advice because you are too worn down. Wish we could be there for a group hug.

 

[Debrinha GT]

Thank you again Hensy!

Thank you again Hensy!

I got it now! By that, do you also mean loan sharks? LOL!! Or especially them??

 

[Ross]

We'll take you any way we can get you Ross - and if something perverted didn't pop into you mind just then, you really do need to take Nancy's advice because you are too worn down. Wish we could be there for a group hug.

I think I better take Nancy's advice then. The pervert in me isn't anywhere to be found at the moment.

Got bill #2 today! We be wiped! They aren't even all here and we are wiped.