I just read KatieHaven's Blog and wondered why they haven't updated lately. Could it be that Michael and Michelle are using the same excuse that I am. "Been too busy with school, college, and James." Well, until I update, I can't say anything to them about getting current. So here goes:
My christmas this year was fun. We had a Thrifty Christmas. My paycheck was docked because I took off work to be with James during his VA doctor and hospital visits. Don't know which is more stressful, not being with James to talk with the doctors or being short of money, but when it comes to Jim's health, I just have to receive the information first hand. The girls and William are really compedent and do a great job, but I need to be with him. Michael feels the same way. We have one track minds and can't deal with work when James is at the VA.
During our Thrifty Christmas Shopping, I encouraged the girls to regift, make, repair, and shop for second hand gifts. It was fun looking through the Thrift stores to find treasures. In a Thrift store by my school I found firelogs for James, I purchased the American Idol and a vampire games that were taped closed and hoped that no parts were missing from inside. We haven't played them yet but the girls looked inside and said everything was in the box I got Michael a "How to Train Your Dog" kit for Bonsai that was missing the dog whistle but the dog biscuit mix and booklet were inside. She put the mix in the cupboard warning me not to cook it for dinner. A small box of tiny handpainted dolls had an oriental seal on the top looked interesting and a wooden doll with an authentic tag seemed like a great addition to the KatieHaven Collection. I wrapped the doll in a dollar store plastic box that the girls use to store doll materials.
I found Willians a Home repair book in the thrift shop and a couple of presents in the garage. He wears his fishing cap and was very appreciative of the police monitor that James never used. He said he used to widdle so I looked for the carving kit in the garage but could not find it. I bought a carving kit at Joann Fabrics when I bought Michael's gift. The store sale saved me 50% on her baised tape making machine.
Michelle is impossible to cook for now with her "Glutten Free and dislikes" so Micheal helped me find a rice cooker so that she can substitute rice for our pasta. We found some ...Gum additive so that she can use the cook book that I purchased for her last year.
Mica and I took James' camera to the Garland camera store to pick up a flash, film, and battery. We also got him a case. I purchaed him a box of sugar free chocolates.
Our remote to the Bose sound system has been missing for nearly a year, so I ordered a new one on line. I also replaced my barrel on my cookie press and ordered a Soap Box for Michael from the Fortune Cookie Soap company, but haven't received a package. My Holiday spirits took a nose dive when Grandma Nita told me that she wans't going to put up a Christmas tree, so I ordered her a tiny live tree on line that came with tiny ornaments and lights. She laughted when she read the card from me saying to make the holiday brighter by plugging in the lights. We plan to celebrate Christmas with her on January 19. She is trying to keep the tree live until then.
Bless RuthAnn's heart, she sent me bulbs that I shared with Rose and Tina. Tina's dog has been digging up her plants so she will be able to replace them. Rose kept asking what I was going to do with the dried flowers and oranges in the cupboard. I hot glued them to some artificial flowers, stuck them in an old orange vase and gifted them to her.
William made us girls beautiful paper weights from clay. He graciously added a ring so that I can hang my pretty angel on the tree or on the wall after Christmas. He gave James a solid cane with a buffalo head.
Michelle made Michael a doll carrying blanket that can be adjusted to fit either doll. The girls played Santa for James and I and bought a printer, a fireplace screen, afagan, Christmas kitchen towels and potholders, ear rings, and harliquins for me. They gave William bits for his soddering kit. Micheal gave Michelle a sewing machine class and book.
Hopefully my friends and family will know that it's the thought that counts. My thought is you can't buy love, you've got to create it.
Thanks for a very happy Christmas Season that will last through Valentines Day, when we can celebrate our love again.
Beo
My daughter's bundle of joy and nipper.
Monday, December 30, 2013
Tuesday, February 5, 2013
Skin Cancer
Trying to keep the tears from flowing cause they may never stop. Finances don't get any better as time goes by. Can't share at home cause James would fret and talk about going to get a job, but he is too ill.
I need to be by his side when he goes to the VA because he has so many health issues that it takes all of us; James, Michael, Me and Michelle to keep his appointments and treatment straight. 14 medications that need to be ordered on line are constantly adjusted, discontinued or new ones added as blood test report another failing organ. The VA Cardiologist said the James has been in constant afib since January 11. The medications are affecting his kidneys, thyroid, and prostate. She recommends a 3 lead and making the head totally dependent on the ICD by severing his heart connections. The VA does not recommend the current Boston Scientific ICD and especially not mixing the old Saint Jude lead. The VA has been concerned about redness appearing over the incision cite three times the past year which they state is caused by the ICD and treated it with antibiotics. Dr. Ali put in the ICD last spring. He argues that he has put in Boston Scientific Devices for 7 years and states that the redness is an allergic reaction to something rubbing agains the skin. The white blood test was not elevated showing no infection and time not the antibiotics changed the skin color all three times. He recommended that James not have the chamber heart connection severed as if the device failed, then James' heart could not beat on it's own. James had a difficult time following his last implant because of his COPD. Dr. Ali recommended putting off the surgery and added a new medication. Tomorrow he has a veinogram to check out his heart at the VA so I am taking off a half day. Thursday the VA cardiologist will call to make surgical recommendations. James has an appointment with Dr. Ali.
Saturday the Biopsy results arrived and the area on James' left cheek IS skin cancer. Michael has called but she hasn't gotten through to set up that next appointment with the dermatologist. Future appointments will require more time off from work and less income from docked days.
I need to be by his side when he goes to the VA because he has so many health issues that it takes all of us; James, Michael, Me and Michelle to keep his appointments and treatment straight. 14 medications that need to be ordered on line are constantly adjusted, discontinued or new ones added as blood test report another failing organ. The VA Cardiologist said the James has been in constant afib since January 11. The medications are affecting his kidneys, thyroid, and prostate. She recommends a 3 lead and making the head totally dependent on the ICD by severing his heart connections. The VA does not recommend the current Boston Scientific ICD and especially not mixing the old Saint Jude lead. The VA has been concerned about redness appearing over the incision cite three times the past year which they state is caused by the ICD and treated it with antibiotics. Dr. Ali put in the ICD last spring. He argues that he has put in Boston Scientific Devices for 7 years and states that the redness is an allergic reaction to something rubbing agains the skin. The white blood test was not elevated showing no infection and time not the antibiotics changed the skin color all three times. He recommended that James not have the chamber heart connection severed as if the device failed, then James' heart could not beat on it's own. James had a difficult time following his last implant because of his COPD. Dr. Ali recommended putting off the surgery and added a new medication. Tomorrow he has a veinogram to check out his heart at the VA so I am taking off a half day. Thursday the VA cardiologist will call to make surgical recommendations. James has an appointment with Dr. Ali.
Saturday the Biopsy results arrived and the area on James' left cheek IS skin cancer. Michael has called but she hasn't gotten through to set up that next appointment with the dermatologist. Future appointments will require more time off from work and less income from docked days.
Saturday, February 4, 2012
February Adamson Teacher of the month
Friday morning my Special Ed Principal, Ms. Francis, asked me if I had gotten my award. When I responded,"what award", she said, "Adamson Teacher of the month". I explained that because I had to take James to his doctor appointment after school on Tuesday, I had missed the faculty meeting. Teachers of my department told me that Mrs. Kircher had stated in the meeting that "although I had to miss frequently due to my husband's illness, I gave 150% of my time when I was there to the children. I spoke to Mrs. Kircher in the cafeteria to thank her for the recognition and she said, It's all about the KIDS. I get to park in a special parking spot with the administrators for the month of February. The award came at evaluation time. A week before I had been called to the office with some other teachers. Previously the teachers called to the office had received a letter of reprimand and I nervously told the teachers in the Special Ed office I had been suspended a day due to my frequent absences. My department head said, "Enjoy your day off!" However, when I got to the office I was told they needed me to keep a group of 12 graders from 9-2:00 while the rest of the school tested. The counselors went over the credits each senior needed for graduation and I talked to the them about there future plans. What beautiful dreams!
Dr. Ali had not heard back from the surgeon about the operation to open 30% blockage on Jim's right leg. James said the leg is fine for now. His ankle swells a little and sometimes he gets Gout or infection due to poor circulation but he has no ulcer or sores so Dr Ali said he could wait for now so his next appointment is in April. The left leg (that used to loose strength and cause him to fall due to his stoke) flows at 100% after two stents. The VA said that his aorta and root are stable but when he experiences any chest pain (even indigestion) go directly to the ER at the nearest hospital. Otherwise see them in 6 months. Hopefully February will be appointment and emergency free.
Dr. Ali had not heard back from the surgeon about the operation to open 30% blockage on Jim's right leg. James said the leg is fine for now. His ankle swells a little and sometimes he gets Gout or infection due to poor circulation but he has no ulcer or sores so Dr Ali said he could wait for now so his next appointment is in April. The left leg (that used to loose strength and cause him to fall due to his stoke) flows at 100% after two stents. The VA said that his aorta and root are stable but when he experiences any chest pain (even indigestion) go directly to the ER at the nearest hospital. Otherwise see them in 6 months. Hopefully February will be appointment and emergency free.
Eastern Star
Michelle's dad recommended me for the Eastern Star Educator award and ask me to write a letter. I still have lots to learn. Myfamily continues to "learn me" whenever I mess up as I often do by being "out-of-touch." Here is what I submitted.
1/15/2012
The Education of Elizabeth Montan Neese
Elizabeth Montan was the 3rd of 10 children of a remarkable divorced mother, Irene Montan. They lived on a 63-acre sheep farm in New Philadelphia, Ohio. Irene’s slogan was,” It’s just me, the kids, and the good Lord.” She believed in the Power of Education, Community Service, and School Activities. The Montan family was active members of Schoenbrunn Grange in Tuscarawas County, Girl and Boy Scouts, and 4-H. When a young autistic child named Jamie was abandoned by his family, Irene took Jamie into our home instead of placing him in a State Institution. Jamie’s tantrums and autistic behaviors taught Elizabeth to keep her composure and respond to misbehavior quietly and with dignity. The Urban/Rural Exchange Program from Cleveland contacted the Tuscarawas Farm Bureau to ask area farmers to sponsor children for summer visits to the farm. In 1967, the Montan family invited a young African American boy and girl from Cleveland to stay for the summer. Irene took her children to catechism at Sacred Heart Church for sacraments, choir practice, and alters servers. Irene assisted all 10 of her children to apply for financial aid so that they could attend college.
Elizabeth and her older sister, Sarah, were selected to participate in Ohio University’s First Upward Bound Program in Athens, Ohio for the summers of 1967 through 1969. Elizabeth attended study skills classes with other teens to improve her grades at Indian Valley North High School, raise her SAT Scores, and prepare\for college life. Through Work Study, Federal Grants, and Loans, Elizabeth was able to live on the Ohio University campus, purchase books, and eat in the college cafeteria where she worked on the serving line. Other Work Study jobs included working in the library and the Athen’s State Mental Health Hospital. Spring Semester of 1973, Elizabeth Graduated with a degree in Special Education with a K-12 Mental Retardation certification and a minor in Psychology.
In August 1973, Elizabeth Montan was hired at Danville Elementary School, a farm community in Knox County, to teach K-3 Special Education students who were Mentally Retarded. To Elizabeth’s surprise her boss, Mr. Lindsay, was her former Principal from Midvale/Indian Valley North High School. After two years teaching Special Education, Danville’s Superintendent offered Ms. Montan a second grade position with a plan to become certified in Elementary Education. Because Danville was a poor farm community, Elizabeth’s college loan balance was reduced each year until it was paid in full in the 9 years she taught at Danville. Elizabeth taught catechism at St. Luke’s Catholic Church and assisted with weekend retreats for Danville Catholic teens.
Elizabeth met her husband, after reading an ad in the yellow pages, “Walkins Welcome.” James Neese took her 4:00 appointment for a haircut after school at Merle Normans Hair Salon in Mount Vernon, the county seat of Knox County. James and Elizabeth moved to Plano, Texas. Elizabeth worked at the First Methodist After School Care Program and at the LaQuinta Inn as a maid, housekeeper, desk clerk, and night auditor. The Dallas Convalescent Center offered her a position as Education Supervisor of their institutionalized handicapped residents. The residents were taught academics, self help, and leisure skills. When the Dallas Independent School in house teacher of the school age residents transferred, Mrs. Neese interviewed with Dallas Independent School District and was offered the position.
The next fall Dallas ISD started the project “Special Education Home Coming.” The school age residents of the Dallas Convalescent Center were bused from the institution to their home schools. Mrs. Neese was transferred to the Developmental Center at Gaston Middle School. During the three years that Elizabeth worked at Gaston Middle school, the outstanding Adaptive PE Staff introduced her students to swimming, basketball, bowling, volleyball, and Track and Field activities, Regular Ed warm-hearted Student Helpers would join the disabled students during their lunch hour for socialization. The Special Tech Advisory Committee was formed and Mrs. Neese was chosen to serve on the Adaptive Technology Committee to reviewed adaptive devises for computers that would make them more accessible for the handicapped.
Mr. And Mrs. Neese spend the next year vacationing and working on Hilton Head Island awaiting the birth of their daughter Michael. Elizabeth was hired as a 4th grade teacher with Beauford County Schools in South Carolina. Elizabeth spent 4 weeks for maternity leave in November 1988 and was able to return full time after the winter break. Michael always makes the days brighter and the evenings more peaceful with her presence. She reduces stress with her hugs and reassurances. With her love, Mica helps Elizabeth and James cope!
The summer of 1989, Elizabeth called the Principal of ED Walker Special Ed Center who offered her a teaching position in the Severe and Profoundly Handicapped Autism Classroom. Mayme, an exceptional teacher from the Convalescent Center, was one of the teacher assistants of the Autism class. Community Based Instruction was easily taught because the school was within walking distance of the Valley View Mall, a fire station, and a park. Ed Walker staff and students were not afraid to share their many talents. Various Holiday Programs were performed on the stage of the school auditorium and later shared with the elderly residents of the Convalescent Center.
James developed bacteria pneumonia and was hospitalized in May 1992. Elizabeth’s mother’s heart failure worsened in New Philadelphia, so the Neese family moved home to Ohio. That August, James had a massive heart attack which damaged the front part of his heart. Elizabeth got a part-time job with New Philadelphia Schools, worked in a furniture store, and a grocery store but without medical insurance, James could not receive his heart operation. After her mother passed away, Elizabeth returned to DISD at Robert T. Hill Middle School as a Special Ed Teacher on April 1, 1993. James had his open heart surgery December 1993.
At Robert T. Hill Middle School, Elizabeth taught Resource, Behavior Program, and Inclusive Support Units. The Special Ed 7 and 8 graders participated in the In-School Scouting program. The students sold popcorn and wreaths to earn money for their Special Olympic Basket Ball and Track team trips to Austin and Houston. Mrs. Neese acted as Liaison, Department Head, and Curriculum Instructional Leadership Team (CILT) member whenever she could not persuade others to take the positions. When resource units were being faded-out because of the Highly Certified Requirement for all teachers, Mrs. Neese requested a transfer to Charles A Gill Elementary School and started working at Gill in February 2004.
At Charles A Gill Elementary, Mrs. Neese taught resource students reading and math. In class Support was provided for grades kindergarten through 4th grade. Elizabeth served as CILT, Liaison, and Department Head. Charles A Gill’s enrollment dropped after the 6th grader were moved to the middle school and Larry Smith Elementary opened up in the neighborhood. During the October Rift in 2008, Mrs. Neese’s position was cut and Elizabeth was transferred to W H Adamson High School. This transfer came at a very stressful time at the Neese household. James had suffered a massive brain hemorrhage in his vision area on July 8, 2008. After several surgeries and rehabilitation at Baylor Hospital, James was returning home but needed 24 hour supervision. Rehab Without Walls would provide therapy in the Neese home. Michelle Pluckett was a good friend of Michael’s and she volunteered to “live in” to help provide care.
Michael and Michelle provide emotional support and enable Elizabeth to balance work, doctor and hospital visits, and 24-7 care of James. The girls help with meals, medication needs, and tutored Elizabeth in calculator skills and basic algebra steps so that she could provide knowledgeable assistance to the 9-12 grade students in her Inclusive Math Classes. The exceptional Math teachers while instructing their students have enabled Mrs. Neese to provide individual and small group instruction to the Special Ed and General Ed Math students. The staff at Adamson High School and Dallas ISD have been very supportive and understanding about the many absences that Elizabeth has accumulated due to the many doctor and hospital visits the James has needed at the Dallas VA Hospital, Medical City and Doctor Hospital because of his Congestive Heart Failure.
Last year many Dallas Independent School Employees retired or were abruptly cut from Special Ed positions were those who molded Mrs. Neese into the professional that she has become. The Teacher Assistants, Administrators, General Ed Teachers, Diagnostics and Psychologist, Clerks, Secretaries, Speech Therapists, Deaf Ed Itinerant, Occupational and Physical Therapist, Adaptive PE and Assistive Technologist, Nurses, Cafeteria Workers and Custodians, Bus Drivers, Youth Action and DISD Police, Counselors, Parents and especially Students to name a few. Mrs. Neese’s Education remains incomplete therefore she needs to continue working with the excellent staff and undergrads of Dallas ISD. “Elizabeth blooms wherever she is planted surrounded by her support team.”
1/15/2012
The Education of Elizabeth Montan Neese
Elizabeth Montan was the 3rd of 10 children of a remarkable divorced mother, Irene Montan. They lived on a 63-acre sheep farm in New Philadelphia, Ohio. Irene’s slogan was,” It’s just me, the kids, and the good Lord.” She believed in the Power of Education, Community Service, and School Activities. The Montan family was active members of Schoenbrunn Grange in Tuscarawas County, Girl and Boy Scouts, and 4-H. When a young autistic child named Jamie was abandoned by his family, Irene took Jamie into our home instead of placing him in a State Institution. Jamie’s tantrums and autistic behaviors taught Elizabeth to keep her composure and respond to misbehavior quietly and with dignity. The Urban/Rural Exchange Program from Cleveland contacted the Tuscarawas Farm Bureau to ask area farmers to sponsor children for summer visits to the farm. In 1967, the Montan family invited a young African American boy and girl from Cleveland to stay for the summer. Irene took her children to catechism at Sacred Heart Church for sacraments, choir practice, and alters servers. Irene assisted all 10 of her children to apply for financial aid so that they could attend college.
Elizabeth and her older sister, Sarah, were selected to participate in Ohio University’s First Upward Bound Program in Athens, Ohio for the summers of 1967 through 1969. Elizabeth attended study skills classes with other teens to improve her grades at Indian Valley North High School, raise her SAT Scores, and prepare\for college life. Through Work Study, Federal Grants, and Loans, Elizabeth was able to live on the Ohio University campus, purchase books, and eat in the college cafeteria where she worked on the serving line. Other Work Study jobs included working in the library and the Athen’s State Mental Health Hospital. Spring Semester of 1973, Elizabeth Graduated with a degree in Special Education with a K-12 Mental Retardation certification and a minor in Psychology.
In August 1973, Elizabeth Montan was hired at Danville Elementary School, a farm community in Knox County, to teach K-3 Special Education students who were Mentally Retarded. To Elizabeth’s surprise her boss, Mr. Lindsay, was her former Principal from Midvale/Indian Valley North High School. After two years teaching Special Education, Danville’s Superintendent offered Ms. Montan a second grade position with a plan to become certified in Elementary Education. Because Danville was a poor farm community, Elizabeth’s college loan balance was reduced each year until it was paid in full in the 9 years she taught at Danville. Elizabeth taught catechism at St. Luke’s Catholic Church and assisted with weekend retreats for Danville Catholic teens.
Elizabeth met her husband, after reading an ad in the yellow pages, “Walkins Welcome.” James Neese took her 4:00 appointment for a haircut after school at Merle Normans Hair Salon in Mount Vernon, the county seat of Knox County. James and Elizabeth moved to Plano, Texas. Elizabeth worked at the First Methodist After School Care Program and at the LaQuinta Inn as a maid, housekeeper, desk clerk, and night auditor. The Dallas Convalescent Center offered her a position as Education Supervisor of their institutionalized handicapped residents. The residents were taught academics, self help, and leisure skills. When the Dallas Independent School in house teacher of the school age residents transferred, Mrs. Neese interviewed with Dallas Independent School District and was offered the position.
The next fall Dallas ISD started the project “Special Education Home Coming.” The school age residents of the Dallas Convalescent Center were bused from the institution to their home schools. Mrs. Neese was transferred to the Developmental Center at Gaston Middle School. During the three years that Elizabeth worked at Gaston Middle school, the outstanding Adaptive PE Staff introduced her students to swimming, basketball, bowling, volleyball, and Track and Field activities, Regular Ed warm-hearted Student Helpers would join the disabled students during their lunch hour for socialization. The Special Tech Advisory Committee was formed and Mrs. Neese was chosen to serve on the Adaptive Technology Committee to reviewed adaptive devises for computers that would make them more accessible for the handicapped.
Mr. And Mrs. Neese spend the next year vacationing and working on Hilton Head Island awaiting the birth of their daughter Michael. Elizabeth was hired as a 4th grade teacher with Beauford County Schools in South Carolina. Elizabeth spent 4 weeks for maternity leave in November 1988 and was able to return full time after the winter break. Michael always makes the days brighter and the evenings more peaceful with her presence. She reduces stress with her hugs and reassurances. With her love, Mica helps Elizabeth and James cope!
The summer of 1989, Elizabeth called the Principal of ED Walker Special Ed Center who offered her a teaching position in the Severe and Profoundly Handicapped Autism Classroom. Mayme, an exceptional teacher from the Convalescent Center, was one of the teacher assistants of the Autism class. Community Based Instruction was easily taught because the school was within walking distance of the Valley View Mall, a fire station, and a park. Ed Walker staff and students were not afraid to share their many talents. Various Holiday Programs were performed on the stage of the school auditorium and later shared with the elderly residents of the Convalescent Center.
James developed bacteria pneumonia and was hospitalized in May 1992. Elizabeth’s mother’s heart failure worsened in New Philadelphia, so the Neese family moved home to Ohio. That August, James had a massive heart attack which damaged the front part of his heart. Elizabeth got a part-time job with New Philadelphia Schools, worked in a furniture store, and a grocery store but without medical insurance, James could not receive his heart operation. After her mother passed away, Elizabeth returned to DISD at Robert T. Hill Middle School as a Special Ed Teacher on April 1, 1993. James had his open heart surgery December 1993.
At Robert T. Hill Middle School, Elizabeth taught Resource, Behavior Program, and Inclusive Support Units. The Special Ed 7 and 8 graders participated in the In-School Scouting program. The students sold popcorn and wreaths to earn money for their Special Olympic Basket Ball and Track team trips to Austin and Houston. Mrs. Neese acted as Liaison, Department Head, and Curriculum Instructional Leadership Team (CILT) member whenever she could not persuade others to take the positions. When resource units were being faded-out because of the Highly Certified Requirement for all teachers, Mrs. Neese requested a transfer to Charles A Gill Elementary School and started working at Gill in February 2004.
At Charles A Gill Elementary, Mrs. Neese taught resource students reading and math. In class Support was provided for grades kindergarten through 4th grade. Elizabeth served as CILT, Liaison, and Department Head. Charles A Gill’s enrollment dropped after the 6th grader were moved to the middle school and Larry Smith Elementary opened up in the neighborhood. During the October Rift in 2008, Mrs. Neese’s position was cut and Elizabeth was transferred to W H Adamson High School. This transfer came at a very stressful time at the Neese household. James had suffered a massive brain hemorrhage in his vision area on July 8, 2008. After several surgeries and rehabilitation at Baylor Hospital, James was returning home but needed 24 hour supervision. Rehab Without Walls would provide therapy in the Neese home. Michelle Pluckett was a good friend of Michael’s and she volunteered to “live in” to help provide care.
Michael and Michelle provide emotional support and enable Elizabeth to balance work, doctor and hospital visits, and 24-7 care of James. The girls help with meals, medication needs, and tutored Elizabeth in calculator skills and basic algebra steps so that she could provide knowledgeable assistance to the 9-12 grade students in her Inclusive Math Classes. The exceptional Math teachers while instructing their students have enabled Mrs. Neese to provide individual and small group instruction to the Special Ed and General Ed Math students. The staff at Adamson High School and Dallas ISD have been very supportive and understanding about the many absences that Elizabeth has accumulated due to the many doctor and hospital visits the James has needed at the Dallas VA Hospital, Medical City and Doctor Hospital because of his Congestive Heart Failure.
Last year many Dallas Independent School Employees retired or were abruptly cut from Special Ed positions were those who molded Mrs. Neese into the professional that she has become. The Teacher Assistants, Administrators, General Ed Teachers, Diagnostics and Psychologist, Clerks, Secretaries, Speech Therapists, Deaf Ed Itinerant, Occupational and Physical Therapist, Adaptive PE and Assistive Technologist, Nurses, Cafeteria Workers and Custodians, Bus Drivers, Youth Action and DISD Police, Counselors, Parents and especially Students to name a few. Mrs. Neese’s Education remains incomplete therefore she needs to continue working with the excellent staff and undergrads of Dallas ISD. “Elizabeth blooms wherever she is planted surrounded by her support team.”
Monday, July 18, 2011
Payday
July 15 was a regular check but I still have to hold back on spending because I do not know when the sick leave bank funds will be sent. At least none of our services were discontinued except for ATT Internet services which kept refunding me payments from the home account. I called and made a payment by phone to turn on the internet so that I could make payments to other companies. Thanks to Vasile's 500.00 and Roses extra food we made it through the last month without borrowing any funds although many bills were sent late or no payment made.
Ovarian Cyst
Tomorrow I have a doctor's appointment to discuss my laparscopic surgery the next morning to remove cyst from my ovaries. I hope that I haven't made much to do about nothing, but this abdomen pain and fatigue worries me. Am I lazy, out of condition, depressed, jealous of James' medical attention, or is this cancer?. My colon is painful with diarrhea, constipation, and diverticulosis. Hopefully this surgery will cure what ever needs cured and I can move forward to working at Adamson with fewer sick days cause I am broke.
Tuesday, July 5, 2011
Down the drain
Today I thought I would make another attempt to get my finances straightened out by calling payroll, but DISD shuts down for two weeks in July and I received a message stating they would be closed until May 31st for Memorial day. Why is our school districts information so outdated? I called the Insurance Company listed on DISD's At Your Service web to get information on my extra Hospital policies for the past two weeks only to be told today that I need to deal with Aflec. Of cource the Hospital Indemnity and Cancer Plans will probably say the cyst was a pre-existing condition and refuse to pay. VA told me again that James' Compensation is still in the Development stage and that a letter was sent to us on 6/20/11 stating that, but the letter did not arrive yet.. My Sick Leave Bank payment won't be determine until Friday at the earliest and if I am awarded these days it will take 3 weeks more, so I still have no money. Just to rub it in I keep getting emails saying I've won 250 thousands dollars from Africa as though that country has thousands to throw my way, but first I need to send 995.00. Scam, Scam. Blue Cross Insurance charges over 600 a month, but I must pay 2000 out of pocket then 20% of hospital and Doctor bills upfront before a cyst that may be cancerous can be removed. Vasile sent a check for 500 to cover the doctor co-payment. I hope the hospital will accept Aflecs Insurance instead of charging the $500 up front so I can be admitted. Hell maybe I should just not have the surgery and not run up all theses expenses. James said I should have had it removed last year even though he knows how much it will cost so I have only 14 days to get this paper work organize. James wants dropped off at the Awful House and a pack of smokes while I head to the bank and recycle my cans. We only have enough food for a couple of days and payday is over 10 days away. July's check better not be docked because no one is working at this house.
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