Re: Re: Ken...reply from ken, to and kids, and every one else

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Ken, I know it's sometimes hard to stay upbeat when we have so much against

us and feel there's nothing to do about it. You could have fixed the leg

problem by anticipating a long delay at the VA, but who would know it will

happen. If you come prepared for a long stay, you would go straight through

and be home before the doors closed. You know, 's Law and all that. I

got a computerized call from the hospital on Saturday evening about an

appointment Monday at 12:30 for an EKG. It didn't mention another

appointment at 3 PM with my doctor after that! I went there expecting to

spend a few minutes and then come home for lunch. Well, it didn't turn out

that way; I ate lunch at 3:30. There were a number of other 'happenings'

during that time that have me fuming, but I don't know what to do about it

yet. Oh, well, things will fall into place when they are supposed to.

It's a shame we're so far apart. I have 3 Aerostar vans sitting here doing

almost nothing. I'm going to pilfer from them to get one in good shape, and

other parts to update my 1964 Econoline van. I'd give one of them to you,

but it's a long way from here to there. How hard would it be to find one

locally that will work for you? I'd be happy to donate to the fund, and I'm

sure some of the others may follow suit. I'm on 100% disability, like you,

but don't have the help of the VA to keep costs down, but I can sell a few

more aluminum cans for the cause.

Am I speaking out of turn, or are there some of you that will be willing to

help Ken get some help with his transportation? Or, is it against group

policy?

Dennis

Re: [ ] Re: Ken...reply from ken, to and kids, and

every one else

Greetings! Yes, you are right!!! Sometimes I go into the V.A.(like a few

days ago). and have to wait and wait, and wait....and in the meantime, my

broken leg starts really hurting, because, like a fool, I didn't think it

would take so long, and I left my pain meds home...and slowly, my foot and

leg starts swelling, ans soon, it's turning purple, because I AM supposed to

keep it elevated....AND I WAS ON TIME for my appointment.....and it ends up

taking ALL DAY....IT REALLY IS A CAUSE FOR GREAT DISTRESS!!!!!!!!!

bUT, WHAT ELES CAN i DO? i AM IOO PERCENT DISABLD, IN A

WHEELCHAIR,.........and no one seems to care! I can't afford to buy OTHER

insurance, because I am on a fixed income, which barely gets me by.....I

have just plain given up, on " finding " a Philanthropist, or program to help

me get a wheelchair van, or even justnsome used piece of junk van, so I can

get OUT of my house a little.......so here I sit, my only communication the

grand people on this group!!!! It is very depressing to know that thw world

does NOT care about handicapped vets, and no one WILL help me to " have a

normal " life....like getting out, once in a while!!!! Sorry to go on so long

like this....I just get so " down " , being alone, and housebound so much! I

bless those of you who do contact me! It is the ONLY thing that keeps me

from " doing something stupid! (I will not elaborate).

So, to all of you who are my friends.....have a great day, and

THANK YOU for caring!

With all my love....(I'm an ol' hippie, haha) ...ken

N2kids@... wrote:

In a message dated 5/15/2006 8:31:51 AM Central Standard Time,

dreamer_plus@... writes:

My dh is 100% service connected permanant, total, so he gets his all his

care there, has for years. The scary part is since he is 100% permanant

total

and service connected he rates at priority 1. I shudder to think how it

might be here for those not 1st priority.

yeah i hate to think how they treat the ppl who arent priority 1... geez.

HUGS

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