Drive-by update - that's good right?! You bet it is!

DRUM ROLL PLEASE.......................................

Eric has insurance. WHAT? Thaaaaaaaaat's right. We applied for a policy through www.insurancemakesmesick.com on October 6th and got it in the mail sometime last week with an effective date of October 15th. It's not that we forgot about it but when he got sick we just figured it didn't matter anymore and we took matter into our own hands and went to county. It was a lost cause anyway because if it were sitting in underwriting waiting for blood work, etc that return of the word cancer would make him not get it anyway.
Not so much.

They did no physical or bloodwork and approved based on age, weight, and risk factors apparently. We didn't lie on the application or anything - it asks if you've been seen by a doctor, etc and Eric hadn't been to one in 8+ years (as of right now, I don't recommend that approach *cough*). I'll admit I'm paranoid they're going to fight based on how quickly he got sick. But I'd much rather fight the insurance company who approved him without doing THEIR homework instead of a system who would fight me because I have no funding. Hell - I'll do both. Bring it on. I used to not be able to call and order pizza because I'd be embarrassed if I tripped over my tongue and spoke wrong. Now I'm ready to do a televised Miss America speech in front of millions if I have to. Eric is totally worth the effort, whatever it ends up being.

As for everything else, 2nd round of chemo was good. He was pooped yesterday afternoon and just looked sick when I came in to check on him after chemo started. Sleeping very heavily. It was heartbreaking. I know how he sleeps because I've watched him in fascination for almost 8 years. He wasn't even there. His body was taken over by bone tired fatigue and it was a little hard to stomach so I went and walked. It took him a while to get back with it after he woke up but by 8ish he was cracking jokes again while I was falling asleep in the chair from my own bone tired fatigue. LOL.
 
So - have I mentioned how AWESOME you all are? I hate not being able to thank everyone individually but I will get to the point where I can eventually. The phone numbers and copious amounts of support have been overwhelming. I'm embarrassed to admit I can't figure out my sisters blackberry (we don't have a cell phone yet but will soon - thank you again Danni!). I can get online, etc on it but can't figure out texting. What the hell? Doesn't seem too complicated to me. It's probably because my brain is broken. It'll fix eventually but it won't matter anyway since they're leaving tomorrow. Sigh. I'm going to miss them.

So thank you again. And thanks for letting me use the medium of the TMB to just talk. It feels good. Mostly because I like the sound of my own voice.

All my love,

Jenny (a.k.a Superwoman!)

You go girl!  I'm so glad you're able to attack this headfirst.  I know it must be so hard.  I'm glad he's gotten through the first bit of chemo.  Hang in there girl.  I know it's tough to do, but you have a great attitude about helping him through this.

Prayers for you and your family.

karla

Jenny you make me smile laugh and cry all at once:)

I figure the insurance is a testoment to the power of prayer - love you guys - btw looking forward to your miss america speach :)

danni

Debbi told us about the insurance thing last night.  What a blessing!!  Hang in there kiddo and keep the reports coming.  (And btw, even I can text, so I know we can teach you.)

DO YOU NEED TO BORROW MY LAPTOP FOR THE HOSPITAL VISITS................I have a desktop here at home and a laptop that I don't use..................but it is available for emergencies for friends...............THIS IS A FREGGIN' EMERGENCY.....................let me know  (I let George use it while he was in the hospital back in Jan) and we were neighbors......................

PM me    I'll be at work later until about 330 or so and then a major project in my duaghters room - but other than that...............................i can bring it up to you if you'd like
 

I'm so glad about the insurance! Woo hoo! I'm reading all of your updates and keeping you all in my constant prayers. I know you both can beat this and make the insurance take care of it. I have no doubt. Take care!

Thanks for the update Jenny,
Keep them coming. You are not in this alone. We all are saying prayers, slinging chickens, and sending love to you and yours..

Great news! Prayers get answered in mysterious ways! I'd love to hear your Miss American speach...don't forget to mention Whirled Peas! (World Peace)

Jenny, you are my kind of gal...Looking forward to the Miss America Speech too! lol! Give em H- - - if you need to girl. Will keep the prayers going up and don't forget to take care of yourself, too, ok? Hugs to you!! Annette, too

When Debi told me the good news last night, I cried.  I am so happy that one hurdle is now out of the way.

I love your attitude, keep it up, but know that we are here when you need us.