Separation

I was contacted today and told that I am now separated from Palmetto Health Baptist. In other words, I am no longer employed by PHB. This will have an impact on my insurance coverage. Cindy got word that I will be able to continue my coverage under her employer. We are not sure how that transition will occur or whether there will be any lapses in coverage. My chemo infussions cost about $3,600/visit. I am scheduled for my next chemo visit on April 24th. I will know more about my insurance coverage from PHB tomorrow. Likewise, I will learn more about my disability benefits and how I might be able to transition to Social Security benefits. I might even be able to qualify for Medicare coverage. I don't know this for sure, but it sort of makes sense to me, but we are talking about the Federal Government, too.

I was told that I would be re-hired when I was able to return to work. I hope that this will not be a long time. As my overall condition continues to improve I find myself being bored staying here at home. There is just so much History Channel a man can watch before going a little bonkers. The weather is getting better and I try to get outside during the day and putter around the house. I think this is good for my job rehabilitation as I find what my limitations are by doing labor around the house. From what I have been able to gather so far I think I can put in about a 6 hour/day at minimal physical output. Physical overload causes me abdominal pain. I still rely on the Dilaudid and as such my my mental faculties suffer from the use of this narcotic. I hope that the use of the Dilaudid will decrease as my condition continues to improve. Time will be the judge of this.

Well, I leave all of this at the throne of the Almighty. He has kept me safe and alive through this entire ordeal and I have no doubt that the best answers to all of my concerns will be fulfilled by His gracious hand. I am fully confident of this.

I will update this post tomorrow when I know more.

Your brother in Christ,
Mack