Medicaid!

Well, we got a letter today saying Missie's medicaid was ending on May 31st because we make too much money???? Oh me, it never ends. I took 4 check stubs of Junior's in yesterday so I hope that will help. He is only a temp. right now, but getting some overtime. I guess that will hurt him. We can't win for losing. Please pray this can be resolved, because with this muscle condition that she has, we need medicaid. The other option would be to go to Shriner's in Cinni, but that is about 6hrs. of driving, plus the appointment, etc. It will be another added burden to my life; because with Jr. working nights he gets so tired, and he can't do it; and Friday is the only day I could go up there, because that is the only day he doesn't have to sleep all day, and someone has to be with Preston most of the time.

At school on Thurs. Missie kicked a ball and something happened in her leg and she had excrutiating pain and could barely walk for a while, or sit, it hurt so bad. She has pain meds. at school and took those but she said it took about an hour for it to kick in. She was crying and shaking, both which means she is in a lot of pain. Well, it is still giving her trouble. She was walking this a.m. and the same thing happened. We don't know if she tore a muscle rather than pulled it or what. I am going to have to take her to the rhumatoid dr. if there is not a big improvement over this weekend.

You know, sometimes I question! I am sure everyone does sometimes! But our plate is full with Preston and all of his many problems since birth in 1988. Missie came along 6 years later and was so normal and fun, and could do everything he couldn't do and brings us so much joy. Why this? She wonders too, and our plate is full and running off the sides. But!!! We have the Lord to help us through. Otherwise, I don't know where I would get all my strength. Even then, emotionally I get so exhausted sometimes, and in every other area of my life. To see your child in pain, hurts. Especially one like Missie; she was so active! She loved to be outside, riding her bike, running, etc., now can hardly do any of it. But we just have to leave it in God's hands. That is all we can do.

If you haven't heard the testimonies in the "Building for Keeps" service at IHC, please to their website and click on archives and listen to it. A man told of his young wife having a stroke because of malpractice 14 yrs. ago. They had a 3 yr. old son, and he was a farmer. He became the bread winner, cook, mom and dad to his son, on and on, and taking care of his wife. He was told to put her in a nursing home so he could get on with his life, and he won't do it! We have basically been told the same thing. Anyhow, I couldn't help but weep! He called her up to the platform, and she has a crippled arm and hand like Preston and uses a cane. But she was able to sing the chorus of "Because He Lives." It was awesome! They have been through so much but he said he is not angry with God. God is His strength. That is the way it is with us!

Please pray about the medicaid situation when you think of us. Thanks so much!