The only thing my Mom is worried about is that they will put a lien on the house, or so I have been told. I hope they do not. He has been approved for disability, but that will not start until May. I just want Dad to be at rest and my family to continue to endure through it all.
I don't know the health laws in your state, but you need to ask those questions beforehand. Get clear answers before proceeding.
As for disability, why are they waiting so long to start it?
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Well, we'll just pray that God works out ALL the details. That He takes care of the financial ends of this. And that He takes care of your dad and your mom and you through all of this.
I am agreeing with Sis. Margie on this. That God works out ALL the
details. Also that He will provide peace, strength and comfort during
HeavenlyOne, from what I understand, one has to be shown disabled for a time before they can start the actual payments. This is despite the fact that, when Dad was turned down for SSI, the government stated that he was disabled. But, at least in May, the payments should start.
Today is the day I going to find out about hospice, and maybe even start him on it.
Praying for you and your family. This must be difficult, especially at this time of the year. So glad you have Bro. Dan and a church family to rely on.
May you and your parents have peace during this season.
HeavenlyOne, from what I understand, one has to be shown disabled for a time before they can start the actual payments. This is despite the fact that, when Dad was turned down for SSI, the government stated that he was disabled. But, at least in May, the payments should start.
Today is the day I going to find out about hospice, and maybe even start him on it.
Bro. Price,
Hospice is an excellent thing. They monitor and control pain, provide in home nursing care, and give counsel to the family & to the one who is passing.
Please know you are in our prayers. I can say I understand what you and your father are going through. We are going down that road with you. Its hard, and, at times, I find myself feeling sorry for myself. Its like I'm living two lives now. But this isn't about me. For all the frustration, fatigue and anixiety I feel at times, I can't imagine what my wife is feeling. A couple of weeks ago, when she nearly died in the hospital, I had to tell her twice, not once, that the doctors had told me she was dying. (She couldn't remember that I had told her the night before what the doctor said, so I had to tell her again the next day). Its heart wrenching to watch someone you love suffer so...but we still look to the Lord who never fails. You do the same. God is with you and your father. Our prayers are with you too.
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"Rest in the Lord, and wait patiently for Him...." -Psa. 37:7
Waiting for the Lord is easy... Waiting patiently? Not so much.
HeavenlyOne, from what I understand, one has to be shown disabled for a time before they can start the actual payments. This is despite the fact that, when Dad was turned down for SSI, the government stated that he was disabled. But, at least in May, the payments should start.
Today is the day I going to find out about hospice, and maybe even start him on it.
SSI denies everyone the first time. They'd deny him if he had no arms or legs!
You have to appeal their decision. They will then have to backpay from when he first applied.
I would appeal the decision with his job disability payments as well. And you have to get the process started now.
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Bro. Price,
It's rough going through a parent's illness like this.
Hospice is different in different places. Some times it is a facility where they provide the care and some times it is in-home care. My Dad had in-home care and the people who came were nice. He was under their care for quite some time and as he neared the end he made his peace with God. He also told us (myself and my two brothers) that he loved us and when we would visit him we would tell him that we loved him. We did not talk that way to one another over all those years. It's sad that we wait till so late to do what we should have done all along.
My wife went to Florida and spent the last several weeks with her Dad before he died. His wife had died the year before. He had someone who came in several hours a day and my wife was also there with him. He knew the Lord and one Saturday his pastor and some of the men from the church came and visited and they all sang, worshiped, and prayed together. That greatly encouraged him. The day he died, my wife held him in her arms as he breathed his last. As he was passing, she told him, "Daddy, the next thing you will see will be Jesus."
My wife and I have both lost both of our parents but we are quite a bit older than you. You are too young to be going through this right now.
I've been praying for you, your Dad, and your family.
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Well, VA is putting Dad in a nursing home hospice. Monday, I start with the paperwork. VA will pay the first 60 days of the hospice, and then we will have to apply for a Medicaid bed at the home.
Dad is progressing towards the final mark. But, I am strong, and so i Mom. The Lord has moved in all your prayers, and I am thankful for it. I have medical power of attorney for my Dad, and have found him a wonderful group to work with.
Despite the tears, God moved mightily, and He did more than I could imagine. I will explain more as details come available. Thanks to all, and love you all.
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