Wow how fast things can change

**Jeanna** · 09-24-2008, 07:58 PM

I think I posted that my husband had gotten a raise and that he works at a job that is as about secure as one can be at this time. We (my husband and I ) had even discussed the other night how lucky we were. Well one thing we do not have is health insurance. Today my husband had his doctor's appointment. He has a blood pressure and a small heart problem. He had went for blood work on Monday--$160 and then todays appointment--$80. Now those are not that bad but he was told today that he needed to see a heart specialist and have a nuclear stress test. Can we say $$$. He came home and set down and cried! He is so worried about us (as in Myself and the kids) having to give things up. I told him that I didn't care what we had to give up and that I am sure the children feel the same way. Anyway, I am going to have to get real with the budget and frugal living. I will be here more and more and plan to post my steps and things I am doing to try to save money. I am sorry this has been so long I just had to vent more than anything. Please keep my husband in your prayers I am really worried about him.

**Dancing Lotus** · 09-24-2008, 08:06 PM

I will keep you in my thoughts. I can relate because we don't have health insurance and my dh has some health issues the he ignores because he doesn't want to spent money.
Big hug,, your dh sounds a like mine.

**Michelle68** · 09-24-2008, 08:09 PM

Big ((hugs)) going out to you, Jeanna. Is it possible that y'all can find a specialist who will give a discount for payment in cash? Also, perhaps you can make payment arrangements for the test. Explain the situation and ask his doctor if he/she has any suggestions. Good luck and hang in there.

--Michelle

**khaski** · 09-24-2008, 08:30 PM

Please be aware of this site:

www.modestneeds.org

It is for people with 'one time' financial harship of moderate/modest size, medical bills can be one of them, should you qualify. Good luck~

**Luv2BeFrugal** · 09-24-2008, 08:46 PM

So sorry... Keep your chin up. Sending hugs...

**Gibs** · 09-24-2008, 10:03 PM

my thoughts and prayers are with you. :hugs

**Lori Biever-Launder** · 09-25-2008, 02:38 AM

Jeanne, we will be thinking positive thoughts for your DH.

Hey, he is waaay more important to your family than THINGS. Tell him all of us at the Frugal Village say so!

**Lindsey** · 09-25-2008, 05:51 AM

I hope everything turns out to be ok!

**FrugalMomof3** · 09-25-2008, 08:06 AM

Sending good thoughts and prayers your way. I would also tell your DH that giving things up so he can be healthy is what ANY person would do, I am sure your children would also agree.

God Bless and keep us posted.

**lovestoread** · 09-25-2008, 08:12 AM

You are in my thoughts and prayers.... i can identify, I spent last Friday nite in the ER with a racing heart, next week I will be wearing a halter monitor to see what is going on, although I don't think mine is a serious as your husbands..... Good luck......

**Parksfamily5** · 09-25-2008, 08:19 AM

I really feel for you. I hope things go well with your husband. I will be thinking of you. Best Wishes to your family.

**Jeanna** · 09-25-2008, 08:21 AM

Originally Posted by khaski

Please be aware of this site:

www.modestneeds.org

It is for people with 'one time' financial harship of moderate/modest size, medical bills can be one of them, should you qualify. Good luck~

What a great site. Unfortunately we are just a small amount above the guidlines. This seems to always to be our problem. If he hadn't gotten the raise we would have qualified. Ugh!