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Comment from eliz100
I agree with everything you wrote. I became a nurse in 1973. I have lived through those changes, and it was not a fun ride. My suggestion is go to the media and name names. Health care does not want bad news in the media. I feel for you and your family. Sending prayers.
reply by the author on 12-Feb-2022
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I agree with everything you wrote. I became a nurse in 1973. I have lived through those changes, and it was not a fun ride. My suggestion is go to the media and name names. Health care does not want bad news in the media. I feel for you and your family. Sending prayers.
Comment Written 08-Feb-2022
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I am getting slower by the second and every time I think I have a handle on being polite and telling everyone how much their efforts and words mean to me (truly mean to me) I discover I have just fallen further behind. I appreciate that people actually enjoy what spills from my aging brain and couldn't find more happiness than sharing my writing. I thank you for your time and thoughts.
Sending a basket of smiles and hugs and apologies... especially to those I've left waiting for days.
HAVE A GREAT WEEKEND!
May cupid sprinkle you with much joy!
Always, Carol
Comment from dmt1967
I (know) nowhere else to go. (have)
My heart goes out to her family and yours. I think America is a country who over uses the capitalist regime of living. I think you have a right to rant. Thank you for sharing and take care.
reply by the author on 12-Feb-2022
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I (know) nowhere else to go. (have)
My heart goes out to her family and yours. I think America is a country who over uses the capitalist regime of living. I think you have a right to rant. Thank you for sharing and take care.
Comment Written 07-Feb-2022
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I am getting slower by the second and every time I think I have a handle on being polite and telling everyone how much their efforts and words mean to me (truly mean to me) I discover I have just fallen further behind. I appreciate that people actually enjoy what spills from my aging brain and couldn't find more happiness than sharing my writing. I thank you for your time and thoughts.
Sending a basket of smiles and hugs and apologies... especially to those I've left waiting for days.
HAVE A GREAT WEEKEND!
May cupid sprinkle you with much joy!
Always, Carol
Comment from Jeff Flaig
Although, to rate this would be disingenuous. I'm praying for Arianna and everyone involved. You're right, bottom line is bottom line and it shows no favorites.
Don't stop praying...
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Although, to rate this would be disingenuous. I'm praying for Arianna and everyone involved. You're right, bottom line is bottom line and it shows no favorites.
Don't stop praying...
Comment Written 07-Feb-2022
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I am getting slower by the second and every time I think I have a handle on being polite and telling everyone how much their efforts and words mean to me (truly mean to me) I discover I have just fallen further behind. I appreciate that people actually enjoy what spills from my aging brain and couldn't find more happiness than sharing my writing. I thank you for your time and thoughts.
Sending a basket of smiles and hugs and apologies... especially to those I've left waiting for days.
HAVE A GREAT WEEKEND!
May cupid sprinkle you with much joy!
Always, Carol
Comment from Shirley McLain
As a retired RN, I have to totally agree with you. Our world of insurance and the bottom line has put so many lives in jeopardy. It is a sad thing to witness the changes. I don't know what it will take, but I am a proponent of universal health care. People should be cared for. Keep on your soap box, and I'll stand there with you. Have a great afternoon. Shirley
reply by the author on 12-Feb-2022
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As a retired RN, I have to totally agree with you. Our world of insurance and the bottom line has put so many lives in jeopardy. It is a sad thing to witness the changes. I don't know what it will take, but I am a proponent of universal health care. People should be cared for. Keep on your soap box, and I'll stand there with you. Have a great afternoon. Shirley
Comment Written 06-Feb-2022
reply by the author on 12-Feb-2022
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I am getting slower by the second and every time I think I have a handle on being polite and telling everyone how much their efforts and words mean to me (truly mean to me) I discover I have just fallen further behind. I appreciate that people actually enjoy what spills from my aging brain and couldn't find more happiness than sharing my writing. I thank you for your time and thoughts.
Sending a basket of smiles and hugs and apologies... especially to those I've left waiting for days.
HAVE A GREAT WEEKEND!
May cupid sprinkle you with much joy!
Always, Carol
Comment from Mary Vigasin
You certainly have a right to rant. So sorry for your friend Arianna. I will tell you my sister-in-law had a stroke with A++ insurance. She had a therapist every day at home even where she lives in the country. Someone I know had a stroke, ended up in rehab hospital with no therapist. The family finally took him home as he was not getting proper care, Of course, he had limited insurance.
It is a sad commentary of our society.
Mary
reply by the author on 12-Feb-2022
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You certainly have a right to rant. So sorry for your friend Arianna. I will tell you my sister-in-law had a stroke with A++ insurance. She had a therapist every day at home even where she lives in the country. Someone I know had a stroke, ended up in rehab hospital with no therapist. The family finally took him home as he was not getting proper care, Of course, he had limited insurance.
It is a sad commentary of our society.
Mary
Comment Written 05-Feb-2022
reply by the author on 12-Feb-2022
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I am getting slower by the second and every time I think I have a handle on being polite and telling everyone how much their efforts and words mean to me (truly mean to me) I discover I have just fallen further behind. I appreciate that people actually enjoy what spills from my aging brain and couldn't find more happiness than sharing my writing. I thank you for your time and thoughts.
Sending a basket of smiles and hugs and apologies... especially to those I've left waiting for days.
HAVE A GREAT WEEKEND!
May cupid sprinkle you with much joy!
Always, Carol
Comment from LJbutterfly
I am so sorry to hear how the system has thus far failed Arianna and her family. I will pray for her continuously, and pray for the miracle of compassion from the medical community so Arianna can be treated. Please keep us apprised of her progress.
reply by the author on 12-Feb-2022
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I am so sorry to hear how the system has thus far failed Arianna and her family. I will pray for her continuously, and pray for the miracle of compassion from the medical community so Arianna can be treated. Please keep us apprised of her progress.
Comment Written 05-Feb-2022
reply by the author on 12-Feb-2022
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I am getting slower by the second and every time I think I have a handle on being polite and telling everyone how much their efforts and words mean to me (truly mean to me) I discover I have just fallen further behind. I appreciate that people actually enjoy what spills from my aging brain and couldn't find more happiness than sharing my writing. I thank you for your time and thoughts.
Sending a basket of smiles and hugs and apologies... especially to those I've left waiting for days.
HAVE A GREAT WEEKEND!
May cupid sprinkle you with much joy!
Always, Carol
Comment from prettybluebirds
Thank you for having the courage to bring attention to this greed. Mercy Health in Michigan just built a fabulous, ten-story hospital in Muskegon. It is fancier than most luxury hotels. Yet, they have the same policy; if you can't pay, go home and die.
reply by the author on 12-Feb-2022
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Thank you for having the courage to bring attention to this greed. Mercy Health in Michigan just built a fabulous, ten-story hospital in Muskegon. It is fancier than most luxury hotels. Yet, they have the same policy; if you can't pay, go home and die.
Comment Written 05-Feb-2022
reply by the author on 12-Feb-2022
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I am getting slower by the second and every time I think I have a handle on being polite and telling everyone how much their efforts and words mean to me (truly mean to me) I discover I have just fallen further behind. I appreciate that people actually enjoy what spills from my aging brain and couldn't find more happiness than sharing my writing. I thank you for your time and thoughts.
Sending a basket of smiles and hugs and apologies... especially to those I've left waiting for days.
HAVE A GREAT WEEKEND!
May cupid sprinkle you with much joy!
Always, Carol
Comment from lyenochka
Certainly God can do that miracle for Arianna. I'm sorry to hear that she has been turned away. Mayo clinic does not turn patients away if they could help. We have a friend who is there now and they are poor so it's not because of money. We'll pray.
reply by the author on 12-Feb-2022
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Certainly God can do that miracle for Arianna. I'm sorry to hear that she has been turned away. Mayo clinic does not turn patients away if they could help. We have a friend who is there now and they are poor so it's not because of money. We'll pray.
Comment Written 05-Feb-2022
reply by the author on 12-Feb-2022
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I am getting slower by the second and every time I think I have a handle on being polite and telling everyone how much their efforts and words mean to me (truly mean to me) I discover I have just fallen further behind. I appreciate that people actually enjoy what spills from my aging brain and couldn't find more happiness than sharing my writing. I thank you for your time and thoughts.
Sending a basket of smiles and hugs and apologies... especially to those I've left waiting for days.
HAVE A GREAT WEEKEND!
May cupid sprinkle you with much joy!
Always, Carol
Comment from karenina
This drives me crazy.
I can't see straight right now.
So, if she presented to an emergency room and would die without the care, they would be required by law to treat her.
But if she is stabilized and will die due to an auto-immune complication they can stabilize her and send her HOME?
Seriously Carol. If I were her family I would:
A) Start a Go-Fund-Me page.
B) Contact a malpractice attorney and (most importantly)
C) Contact every news outlet they can and get this "human interest" story out there. Nothing affects a health care "business" like poor word of mouth.
I've seen it happen. Bad press and suddenly doctors are stepping into the limelight to "volunteer" their care!
I'm praying for Arianna.
Karenina
reply by the author on 12-Feb-2022
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This drives me crazy.
I can't see straight right now.
So, if she presented to an emergency room and would die without the care, they would be required by law to treat her.
But if she is stabilized and will die due to an auto-immune complication they can stabilize her and send her HOME?
Seriously Carol. If I were her family I would:
A) Start a Go-Fund-Me page.
B) Contact a malpractice attorney and (most importantly)
C) Contact every news outlet they can and get this "human interest" story out there. Nothing affects a health care "business" like poor word of mouth.
I've seen it happen. Bad press and suddenly doctors are stepping into the limelight to "volunteer" their care!
I'm praying for Arianna.
Karenina
Comment Written 05-Feb-2022
reply by the author on 12-Feb-2022
Comment from BLACKTITANIUM86
See, that's what the arts is all about...having an
outlet where you can get that stress off your chest.
And you did that just amazingly. You must have been
really upset. Nevertheless, you did your thing. Keep Writing
And Stay Connected
reply by the author on 12-Feb-2022
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See, that's what the arts is all about...having an
outlet where you can get that stress off your chest.
And you did that just amazingly. You must have been
really upset. Nevertheless, you did your thing. Keep Writing
And Stay Connected
Comment Written 04-Feb-2022
reply by the author on 12-Feb-2022
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I am getting slower by the second and every time I think I have a handle on being polite and telling everyone how much their efforts and words mean to me (truly mean to me) I discover I have just fallen further behind. I appreciate that people actually enjoy what spills from my aging brain and couldn't find more happiness than sharing my writing. I thank you for your time and thoughts.
Sending a basket of smiles and hugs and apologies... especially to those I've left waiting for days.
HAVE A GREAT WEEKEND!
May cupid sprinkle you with much joy!
Always, Carol