I am writing today to express my gratitude to our family for all of the help they have given to us over the last four long years.We know that Liberty would not be anywhere near where he is now had it not been for his grandparents, aunts, and cousins who adore him and who have contributed to his welfare not only financially but who have exended to us their unfailing emotional support, as well.
We consider this to be part of our prosperity and abundance and take none of it for granted. We remain acutely aware each and every day of just how very blessed we are to have this circle of family love and security that supports us and buoys us, not only during our weak and fearful moments, but also celebrates our joys. Oh! How truly fortunate we are.
Our insurance in our state does not cover autism...yet. We are hoping that soon the financial burden for families will be lifted in every state.
For those who do not understand the cost of treatment, consider this. DAN! doctor appointments whether they are in person or by phone are anywhere from $250 t $400 per hour. We are fortunate that our doctor does not charge by the hour but has flat fees of $250 per phone appointment and no charge for weekends or extra phone calls.
Juts today, I received Liberty's drugs in the mail by our compounding pharmacy. The Valtrex for our new antiviral therapy was $210 with our insurance co-pay. The set of 12 methy B-12 shots were 45. One pill of DMSA for a urine metals challenge was $4.95. Our antifungal, Diflucan, was $87. The delivery fee was $35. All told, today's bill amounted to approximately $380. Not to mention the $250 just spent on our follow-up appointment last week. Oh, and the new supplements were around $50 for the curcumin, inositol, niacinate, and taurine.
Over $700, and, I have not paid a big pile of daily living bills yet!
But, look at how far our little Liberty Marshall has come...look how far. How do you put a price on THAT?
So, to my dear, sweet family we thank you profusely. But "thank you" is just not enough.
Thanks for all of the LOVE.
3 comments:
No. You can't put a price on that. That's what keeps me going, I say to myself, "This is the KNOWN cost. What is the potential cost of NOT doing this?" It helps.
Hi
I had the same thoughts recently and this poem (read at my wedding) popped into my head
Our Family
Our family is a circle of love and strength.
With every birth and every union, the circle grows.
Every joy shared adds more love.
Every obstacle faced together makes the circle stronger..
Mark
Beautiful show of gratitude from you Kathi.
Lib's progress is payback. He is and will be making his mark on the world.
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