CLL Support Group
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There is an excellent CLL Support Group on the internet hosted by ACOR. Normally I just glance through it each day the then click on delete. This is a copy of a letter which was posted today that merits reading:
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We are not really "Poor", just don't have a lot of money. Being poor to me is not having any family or loved ones. Our bills are paid, we have food on the table, a roof over our heads, and very little debt (our house & car, oh,and utilities). We get by...we have friends and family around us...that is wealth to me.
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I grew up dirt poor...mom would say...it's only 3 days till the welfare check comes...after 4 days you don't feel hungry anymore (that is NOT TRUE!). So, besides not being able to afford insurance, we are doing ok. We would qualify for State insurance, should (Lord forbid) we have a need for hospitalization, but for our regular doctor visits, we pay cash & get a discount. Lon should get his medicare started within the next few months, and we will make an appointment at M.D. Anderson's then. We will make a semi-vacation of it...maybe during a quilt festival or something...depending on how Lon feels. I will feel better when he can get a good specialist to take care of him. Right now, our GP takes his blood levels, and keeps us going. We can see a local Onocologist, but can't afford any tests, so, for now we will limp by.
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Remember, money does not make wealth, family & friends do. During this Christmas season, we are seeing more and more families in need come through our little 2nd hand store. We are practically giving them the furniture and items at cost. We have been there, and know the feeling of wanting one or two nice things...we give the toys away..if a child is good in the store, they take a free toy with them.
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If you can at all befriend someone in need, do try to help...the feeling is better than any medicine can do for you! Have a wonderful Christmas Holiday season!
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Lastly, don't forget that Merk & other drug manufacturers will help withmeds & drugs for treatments if you can't afford them. Don't be afraid to visit their websites and apply. They ask about income, insurance, and government healthcare...if you don'thave those & meet the income requirements..they can & will gladly help. Even if you don't meet the income standards for State Medical for regular doctors visits, you may still be able to get hospital coverage should the need arise.
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