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All I can say is “WOW”

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My husbands GoFundMe has been a huge success. I am honestly blown away by all the people who have contributed. I said to him even if it’s enough for some co-pays or gas, I’ll be grateful. His co-ops have contributed, so many co-workers, even some of my blog readers, which is really amazing.

I am so grateful for everyone’s generosity.  I remember when we were going thru my transplant and treatments and all the extra stuff we needed and had to spend money on and we ended up in huge Credit card debt. This time, I told Barclay, we would never do that this time around. Of course, there was Go fund me in 2005, well, at least I don’t think there was.

Well, it’s been a really busy week again. I had to see the eye doctor this morning after I dropped B off at the infusion center. Then I took the car for an oil change and a car wash.

The Social worker suggested we get a handicap placard for when he’s in the hospital and/or doctor visits, so I got the signed forms and went to AAA. But he needs to it in person I guess because of fraud issues. So I’ll need to go back with him.

I did the kitchen zone this week but ended up doing it Tuesday since I had to go to Costco on Monday. I also deep cleaned the oven as best I could just today.

The weather is extremely cold here and is going to stay that way for at least 10 days. HIghs only @ 45degrees. That is unusual for us here in the Sierra Nevada foothills.  So I guess our electric bill will be sky high too.

Even though the week has been very busy, since we live more simply and our home is minimalist, my daily routines have been followed. Basically, here’s my daily list:

  • 1x laundry a day washed, dried and put away.
  • counters kept clean
  • dishwasher emptied either after it runs or in the morning
  • tidy each room
  • make bed
  • wipe bathroom
  • do a daily budget
  • in the morning check what appts are for the day
  • I also plan dinner what I’m making in the morning

It really does help to keep routines and to simplify things.

Well, I’m off to do a few of those things now as we were out all morning.

 

 

 

 

 

Friday Stuff…

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Things are definitely looking up.

We got a hold of SDI (EDD) again and it was like oh, sure, the dates are fine and we’ll mail out the debit card that has the benefits. So what ended up happening is they needed the date that UNFI was putting him on FML. So that was Jan 7. We will still need to use some PTO to cover the benefits and when that runs out which it will, we will have to pay with a check or whatever.  I’m hoping that doesn’t happen at least for 12 weeks so we can get ready. But at least we are on our way.

Then B had a great day yesterday, very energetic so I’m hoping the labs tomorrow are promising. We will see.

Then we will need to set up some payments for the medical co-pays coming in. So far the first is $1400. I’ve decided to start a Go fund me for him to help us with bills and ALL the stuff that comes with chemo and when the transplant happens, that will be a lot of things, extra gas to get to Sacramento, food, lodging, and the list goes on. So we will see.  I’m not sure how GoFund Me works so that will have to be figured out. When I looked at the page, it didn’t look so bad.  I will link it when I get it done if anyone in the cyber world wants to donate.

The weather is quite nice and this weekend looks lovely with temperatures at almost 70 degrees.

Dinner is homemade pizza and a salad. IMG_0466

In a healthier time at Santa Barbara. His job was given to one of his co-workers. I’m definitely sad about it, but Barclay’s health is more important. And the next year will be tough and there’s no way he can do that job. Legally, they need to keep it for him while he is on Family Leave but that’s only for the 12 weeks. So what can you do? It is what it is.