May God bless and comfort all those poor people, truly sad what happens to people, makes my life look like a cake walk for sure, I am
thankful everyday for the life I have.

freedombel said:May God bless and comfort all those poor people, truly sad what happens to people, makes my life look like a cake walk for sure, I am thankful everyday for the life I have.

totally

Me, too. It's hard to imagine going to bed one night and waking up the next morning with only the clothes on your back. I only hope those who didn't wake up did not suffer.

rocklady said:Me, too. It's hard to imagine going to bed one night and waking up the next morning with only the clothes on your back. I only hope those who didn't wake up did not suffer.

Me too.. And what of those that did wake up under pounds of rubble.


And, I do not mean this in a comedic way...but never sleep naked and without socks because you never know....

I am sad today and my heart is heavy. My son, Alex, fell off a roof at work yesterday. He is in the hospital with a fractured skull, bruised brain and air trapped between the brain membrane and skull. He was holding a circular saw when he fell and also has a gash on his left side an inch deep and 7 inches long. No surgery called for at this time. No idea how long he will be in the hosp or when he will be able to go back to work. Right now his boys are camped out here with me...17 and 19. Please send prayers and healing vibes his way. Always something

Oh no. I am so sorry for your trouble Ginger. Children are so precious and no matter their age we want to help and take their burdens from them. Thank God he survived his fall and I will say a special prayer for him for a quick and complete recovery and for you and the boys to manage your worries about his recovery and livelihood until those good things happen and he is on his feet.

Ginger, I am so sorry to hear about your son's terrible accident, a parent's worse nightmare is to have their child hurt like that. I will keep him in my thoughts and hope for a full recovery.

Thanks, Rosie. Wonder who the dogs will cuddle with tonight...me or the boys...I better have at least one or I won't get to sleep

I am so sorry, Ginger. I will pray for Alex's speedy recovery.

Thanks, Margaret. I just really numb at this point

Thanks, Ken. Gonna be hard...no way I can take on two households. Hopefully work has GOOD insurance

If work does not...do not hesitate one second to go to the hospital billing / SS department and get that paperwork started on his behalf. Do not assume that he makes too much...has too much...owns too much... Hospitals receive breaks from the govt and they must take on some cases for just what the insurance pays...OR if he is eligible for medicaid ( remember he is not working ) then they help get that started because in every case where the patients insurance does not pay all the bill ...the remainder can be evaluated to be written off....they will NEVER approach the family nor offer...the family or patient must do it. First, the patient must be proven "not eligible" for Medicaid. So either way...good info about help and what to do is collected and provided for you. Also, when evaluated for write off or even discounted services INCOME is looked at..not assets ..income...and he is not working technically. So house, car, that is not looked at.

So again, never assume that you or anybody you are helping is not eligible for patient assistance.

Ginger there are no words to tell you what is in my heart. Just know that I am praying for your son and for you both for healing and strength. May you feel God's presence holding you during this tough time.

Big hugs and good positive energy with prayers for you , your son and family, Ginger. I do hope for the best outcome for him.

Oh Ginger I can't believe what I've just read Sending all of my good and healing thoughts. I will keep you all in my prayers

What a wonderful place this is - I hope Ginger can feel all the good thoughts and prayers coming her family's way

Ginger - I agree, a parent's worst nightmare is to have their child hurt.......
Rosie's right - ask to see what is covered. Taking in his family while he's injured, may be covered. I remember when my cousin's house got hit by a skunk and her daughter took them in - instead of them going to a hotel during the cleanup (covered by insurance). The insurance company paid her daughter as if she were a hotel - even sent her a dozen roses to thank her for being so good as to not over-charge!
Prayers for your son and grandsons, and you of course - how stressful! So happy he survived, it might have been worse, but you can look forward to a speedy recovery, poor boy!! (no matter the age, he's still your boy!!)

@gingin I was so sorry to hear about Alex's awful accident. Sending prayers for his speedy recovery and strength for you to get through this.

Prayers for you and your family, Ginger. So sorry you have to go through this.

All ya'll ROCK Thank you so much. You were here with me 4 years ago and I knew you would be now....it means so much. It is totally awsome to have such a WONDERFUL cyber family

Depending on the next CT-scan Alex might get to come home as early as tomorrow afternoon/evening. Not too sure how I feel about that....just seems too soon to me due to his injuries, but hopefully the hosp/doctors know best. Again...thank you all so very much