Today John had an appointment with his general practitioner. He went totally prepared with a list of things to talk to him about.
- Cough- STILL. All the freakin’ time.
- Sinus drainage that just. won’t. stop.
- Bottoms of feet burning-(Apparently this is a diabetes thing that we are just becoming acquainted with.)
- Swings in blood sugar levels
- Still off of Lisinopril and blood pressure remains low. (Yea!)
- Xanax is doing absolutely nothing and want off of it.
- Depression.
So he whipps out the list and covers everything in short order. We really like his doctor and he is always comforting to visit. We walk away feeling like there is someone on this earth that is caught up to speed with all the shit going down besides us. There were answers for some of the problems and suggestions and samples to get started on for others.
So John came home and was telling me all about the appointment and what all the doctor said and we were looking at his list and glad that it was all crossed off. We had answers for everything we needed so far.
Then my man that I have seen cry less than a handful of times in the past 20+ years, teared up a little and I was truly a bit terrified. He told me the rest of the story like this:
He made his way to the front window to settle up before his visit and was presented with a bill for this particular doctor from all the visits while he was in hospital for those two weeks. It was what was left after the insurance has paid it’s portion.
It was a lot.
It was also unexpected right at that moment.
They asked if John could make a payment plan.
He said yes, he’d be happy to do that.
How much?
……..$20.00 a month?
Is that the most you can do right now?
He said, yes, because right now he’s employed and he doesn’t know if he’s going to be released to go back to work before the “paid leave of absence” is up. – He may not be employed after that.
There was a older lady standing behind John waiting to pay and overhearing this whole conversation and she quietly slid an arm past him and laid a twenty dollar bill on the counter, saying, “This is for his December payment.”.
I think John was mortified at first. He insisted he was fine to pay it and tried to give it back to her. She took it and handed it directly back to the receptionist and told her to apply it to his bill. He was so very touched. I am wondering how long he stood there and thanked her. She said to consider it a Christmas present.
I wish so much he had gotten your name. I would have done everything I could to look you up and you would have a thank you card out to you first thing tomorrow.
Whoever you are, where ever you are, thank you, merry Christmas and God bless you.
There is great pleasure in giving
Beautiful post, woman.
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Not that it’s difficult these days, but that made me cry. What a sweet woman.
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OHMIGAWD! I was bawling! Not a site anyone should have to see…
What a sweet story. Thank God for the good people in this world.
Thank you for stopping by my blog.
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And THAT is the spirit of Christmas. Hope things start looking up again for you guys. I hate the US medical system…. I have too many friends who have been made broke because they, or a friend, or a family member, have been sick.
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That is such a sweet gesture. We are on a $20 payment plan as we speak with the hospital.
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Good post. Insurance sucks, bastards screwed me over in college. I was a single parent college student and couldn’t afford that shit. Hope the diabetes thing goes well.
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And you’re worried about guest posting? Oh darlin. I’m sobbing over here.
XXOO
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That is awesome! Hugs to you guys!
Just the other day my parents were in a little cafe and the waitress told them their bill was being paid for by a young couple with a small kid, which I found very nice. They couldn’t believe it. Karma is GOOD, cause my parents so deserve much!
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What a beautiful story. That makes me want to cry. Damn, now I am crying. What a wonderful post.
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I am so glad I happened across your blog. That is one of the loveliest things I’ve read in a long time.
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wow.
When you just think the world is full of uncaring arsehats something like this happens.
Wonderful.
Smootches to you both babe.
that post made me cry. The world is full of wonderful people. You are one too.
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Awe jeez, now I’m all weepy! Now I’m going to go through my kitchen cupboards and box up food to donate.
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that is the most touching Christmas gift, wow! I know she went home with a joy in her heart that money could not buy!
What an amazing woman! Things like that restore my faith un humanity.
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I LVOE it! I love when people do awesome random things like that. I love that you were the recipients. I wish that kind of thing happened more often.
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Hello mommy me and dad say hi, and this is a great post!
Oh, dear Lord… you and Dad can’t be trusted on the internet…
Tears and chills. It is so nice to know that there are still amazing and generous people in the world and that they are right next door.
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hi mommy.
im glad you posted about this.
it was so sweet.
….. and im better then Kessa.
love love
Angels are everywhere Krissa. God just wants John to know everything is gonna be alright. Hugs, kisses and prayers for you both!
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I just found you through Ree and this is the most touching post I think I’ve read in quite some time. I’m glad I found you though.
It’s amazing what the Christmas spirit can bring out in people.
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yeah, best post in a long time.
i emailed you, please respond.
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