Christmas is three days away, and our family is arriving to celebrate. As such, I won’t be posting a Furry Friday next week, December 29. Today’s Furry Friday will be pictures of Gidget McFidget and Bruce Wayne dressed in Christmas apparel along with several dogs from Christmas past. Bruce Wayne looks handsome in his holidayContinue reading “Furry Friday – Merry Christmas!”
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“You won’t live until Christmas”
As we move closer to Christmas, I am overcome with gratitude for the gift of life that has allowed me to share one more holiday season with my family and friends. I wrote an essay about the Christmas I spent in the hospital as I waited for a heart transplant, and it was published todayContinue reading ““You won’t live until Christmas””
Furry Friday – Tug Match
Christmas is ten days away, and I’ve been sucked into the whirling vortex of holiday chaos. Between baking, shopping, sending cards, and trying to maintain everyday activities, I have not gotten any writing done this week. This week’s Furry Friday will consist entirely of videos of Gidget McFidget and Bruce Wayne playing tug. Bruce isContinue reading “Furry Friday – Tug Match”
Furry Friday – Feeling Festive!
The holidays are upon us! Christmas is 17 days away and Hannukah started last night. December feels like the Friday of the year. Often on Friday, we put things off until Monday. In December, we like to put things off until the new year. Either way, we’re focused on the upcoming celebration. A big partContinue reading “Furry Friday – Feeling Festive!”
Happy Birthday to me!
Today is my birthday, and although I can’t shoot fireworks out of my personal spacecraft like the Grandmaster in Thor: Ragnorok, I can still celebrate. My husband Jay and I started our celebration this morning by going out to breakfast, then we cruised over to the local mall for some holiday shopping. Jay spoiled meContinue reading “Happy Birthday to me!”
Ten Financial Assistance Programs for Transplant Medications and Medical Costs
There are many programs designed to assist transplant recipients with the high cost of transplant related medications. Aside from the programs for Medicare recipients (see previous post) there are several programs administered by non-profit organizations and private groups. The American Transplant Foundation offers grants for recipients in need. This program provides support to solid organContinue reading “Ten Financial Assistance Programs for Transplant Medications and Medical Costs”
Furry Friday – It’s December!
Can you believe it’s December already? It seems like it was November only yesterday. We’re getting the holiday decorations out of storage and started making the house look festive. And when I say “we,” I mean my husband. I’m not much for decorating for the holidays. I brought out the decorative kitchen towels, but that’sContinue reading “Furry Friday – It’s December!”
Furry Friday – Happy Thanksgiving!
I hope every one of you had a wonderful holiday surrounded by loved ones and too much pie. We enjoyed our turkey and fixings, and Gidget McFidget and Bruce Wayne had a little shredded turkey breast and baked sweet potato for their dinner. They both enjoyed it and followed up with a nap on theContinue reading “Furry Friday – Happy Thanksgiving!”
Medicare Assistance Programs
There are several programs available to assist individuals on Medicare. Most of these programs are income-based to assist low-income seniors and disabled Medicare recipients. The Extra Help Program The Extra Help program, also known as the Part D Low-Income Subsidy (LIS) program, is a Medicare program designed to help people with limited income and resourcesContinue reading “Medicare Assistance Programs”
Furry Friday – Surprise Visitor
It’s getting chilly here in Michigan, and I’ve been feeding the birds and squirrels as they prepare for winter. I have also been unexpectedly feeding other furry visitors. The other morning, Bruce Wayne woke me at 6:30 in the morning, frantic to go outside. It was still dark as I fumbled for my slippers andContinue reading “Furry Friday – Surprise Visitor”
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