I've Been Blessed

After sharing some really sad news with you yesterday I felt it was only right to share some good news too.  As many of you know one of us had a medical crisis last month.  Some of you thought it might be me, but it is actually my youngest daughter who became ill.  She is doing well and it will be a while before we know if her current plan of treatment is working.  She doesn't want anyone to know about the details as she is shy and extremely private about things so I am trying to be respectful of her wishes.

That all being said the bills, which included a trip to the emergency room, have now come in.  Just under our deductible so other than the usual and customary write offs I'm on the hook for these bills.  Initially my thought was that they should be ashamed of themselves for what they charge, but on the flip side my daughter received phenomenal care.

I do plan to negotiate with the hospital on a reduction, but the really good news is that my boss has offered me the opportunity to work some overtime, quite a bit actually, through the middle of July.  I may be able to earn enough between now and then to pay off most of it.  That means I won't need to deplete our emergency fund and it can remain there in case we encounter more medical bill, which is quite likely.  Fingers crossed and praying they won't be too much.

So good news and a tremendous blessing.  Prayer works and I'm incredibly grateful to have this wonderful opportunity handed to me.  I am so appreciative, you have no idea.  You all have been wonderful as well with all your prayers and well wishes and I thank you from the depths of my heart.  Things always seem to have a way of working out, don't they?