A Sign of the Season

Get your flu shot today!

Although I didn’t see the sign at first, I must have subconsciously known it was there.... I found myself turning into my pharmacy as I was driving to work this morning.

Yep, got my flu shot. 

Dad got his shot last week, and Mom got hers today. Now if Lew would get his shot, our household would be four for four. (Hint, hint.)

Everybody should get their flu shot! It’s preferable to getting the flu.

Lew's Logbook: Hearing Aids On the Way

(Lew writes today. I'm so happy about his good news! ~ Tracy)

Bad news, good news.

The bad news happened about 18 months ago when I was rejected by the VA health system. The reason for the rejection was not clearly stated but it seemed to be about our financials. This did not make sense to me because everything that I had heard about the system told me that Viet Nam combat vets were automatically qualified.

The reason I wanted to enroll was to get hearing aids. I was told that once enrolled I could go through a process which could result in receiving hearing aids paid for by the VA, a $6,000 - $7,000 value.

Good news. Long story short, my son runs into an American Legion officer, and tells him that I was having trouble enrolling. This gentleman knows a guy who deals with VA claims and calls him and that started the ball rolling. There was a review of my original application and it was discovered that I should never have been rejected. I received a call and several apologies for the error. 

I told the person from the health office that my hearing is bad and I was hoping to get hearing aids through the VA. Once they confirmed I was a combat veteran they set me up with the audiology department in Togus, Maine’s VA Hospital.

Tracy and I went to my appointment last Thursday. My hearing was tested and hearing aids were ordered…just like that. I never filled out another document or had to see any other medical professional. It seems that they were trying to make up for their error and cut all the red tape.  

Admittedly I was discouraged at first, but it seems that my bad news turned into very good news that was slightly delayed. My son says it was God who led him to meet the Legion officer that day. I’m very glad that he thinks that. I think so, too.

Friday Night Football

Nephew Zack is a senior in high school this year. He was named as one of the captains of the football team. Congratulations, Zack!

Lew and I went to Zack’s football game tonight. It was a win! Score of 46-7. Congratulations, Zack!

Here are some photos from tonight. Zack is #76... I hope you can spot him in the first photo! Ha ha!

Safe Travels, Gina!

My cousin Gina heads back to Pennsylvania in the morning. We have all enjoyed her visit, and we will be sad to see her go. She will have to come again — that's all there is to it!

Mom, Gina, and me.

Dad 426: No More Staples, No More Socks

(A very welcome "farewell" to the evil stockings! Enjoy Dad's post!  ~  Tracy)

Derf Here! Another great summer day was enjoyed by all today in Maine.

We had an appointment for Spouse today with the surgeon. Gina, Spouse, and I made the short trip. Melanie removed the remaining staples and put alcohol and tape strips over the scar. The professionals were very happy with their work. It looks great.

Spouse can now take off the long white (tight) socks. This makes her happy. Now all we have to do is quiet the pain down. It has been a great day.

Will see our primary doctor Friday.

Enough for today.

Until next time!

Toodle Pip!

Derf!

After the Yard Sale

We survived the yard sale! Everything we didn’t sell has been taken to Goodwill or the dump. We had a really fun time hanging out with our friends for a couple days, but we are all glad the yard sale is over.

Yesterday was Labor Day. Jerry had the right idea about how to celebrate during the heat wave we were experiencing. He’s a smart kitty!

Yard Sale Weekend

We had so much fun during our Memorial Day weekend yard sale, we are having a Labor Day weekend sale!

Our friends brought over several truck loads of stuff. And, of course, Lew and I had stuff from our massive decluttering project.

Today was a success, and we’ll wrap up the sale tomorrow. Everything must go!

I hope everyone has a wonderful holiday!