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Sallysouth
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Update on Juanita
A week in Best Western, shuttled back and forth across the border each day, She in a wheel chair, I booked a room at Hacienda del Rio.They were so
kind, accomodating, etc.Now, after a week with Dr.Calzada, he calls our room and says, come see me now.I can not help her.Get her to a good hospital
now, she needs a blood transfusion . The shuttle picks us up at the hotel. which is not protocol... Off to the Otay border, out of the van, back into
the wheelchair.People in the van rush forward to help us.I have two peices of luggage and her bag with meds .Three blocks later, we find the waiting
shuttle, but have to wait for the driver.He is in the bank, hassling with another driver, and he comes back, 15 mins later.Juanita cannot sit up
because of her whole body pain.We make it to my car I left at B. Western, I put her in the pasenger seat in prone, and I drive her to Mission
Hospital, ER, where she is now.MSI, Medical, they can't seen to push the paperwork thru.She is slowing dying.UCI(Irvine Med) has a bed for her .She
needs treatment yesterday!!!This is what she has.Acute Lymphoblastic Leukemia.This is only the beginning of this story.She had acute, severe Pneumonia
when I finllaly retreived her from SD airport.I took care of her for that week, and of course, I got acute broncitis.Got a Z pak, and have had her
children living with me.(They are 5 and 7)I am trying to be strong, but sure could use some help.Thats all I can write tonite.Thank you all for your
prayers and well wishes.I hate the California Medical system..She is dying and it is Friday.She has been there, blood transfusions, and they do
nothing,.,its friday they say.
Happiness is just a Baja memory away...
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Iflyfish
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Take good care of yourself in all of this, sounds like a living nightmare.
Iflyfish
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mike odell
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Damn Sally, I want to help, How? What can I, or the rest of the Nomad's do
to help? Damn, Damn, So Sorry. Let me know if I can help in some
way. I'm so sorry. U2U me if I can help
Mike
latrinidadrvranchrestaurant.com
Everybody knows Murphy\'s Law.
Martinez Law; Murphy was a damn optimist!
Quote by: Jimmy Smith
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woody with a view
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take good care. Juanita is lucky to have you with her. even if she doesn't realize it, i do.
[Edited on 6-18-2011 by woody with a view]
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measomsan
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This is so sad. We live in El tule Cabo area and know her and the family well. Her kids are wonderful and all of us are just praying for her. It is
just hard to take. What a beautiful woman and .......well we will pray...
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Sallysouth
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juanita
I just got off the phone with her Dad.He talked to her doc and he told him it would cost $600.000 to a mil to accept her and or treat her.So what
could be done is maybe a fund for her girls.Thanks Mike and all...Guess it is a waiting time right now.Damn the weekend... prayers for her
please...
Happiness is just a Baja memory away...
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jenny.navarrette
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Sally, I am so sorry about Juanita. I know nothing about your family, but I have ideas.
If Juanita is a US citizen with a social security number, or has permanent residency, and has worked in the US at some time, she can apply immediately
for social security disability benefits. This can be done on the internet. There is an emergency procedure called "Presumptive Disability Payments"
which can get her some money right away. If she gets on Social Security disability, she will eventually qualify for medicare. Once on SS, her children
can qualify for supplemental income support benefits until they are 18.
Also, being that you are in California, the kids can qualify for "Healthy Families" medical insurance through the state. It is very cheap, something
like $10 per month for full benefits with a $5 co-pay.
Finally, I believe California's Medi-cal is for indigents who are residents of California. Start working on that if Juanita is a legal resident or US
citizen.
[Edited on 6-18-2011 by jenny.navarrette]
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Hook
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Very sorry for your anguish; it is palpable and heart-wrenching.
What is her white blood cell count right now? Has it spread to the central nervous system? It certainly sounds like it.
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DENNIS
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I pray.
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David K
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Prayers for you, her, and family. Sorry that this has fallen on all of you!
Here is the flyer you sent me:
[Edited on 9-5-2011 by David K]
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mtgoat666
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| Quote: | Originally posted by Sallysouth
I just got off the phone with her Dad.He talked to her doc and he told him it would cost $600.000 to a mil to accept her and or treat her.So what
could be done is maybe a fund for her girls.Thanks Mike and all...Guess it is a waiting time right now.Damn the weekend... prayers for her
please... |
so wrong that this country does not have universal health care coverage. sorry for your loss.
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Eli
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Querida Sally, I pray that Juanita's strong spirit will win the battle, miracles do happen, we can only hope, that and wait with you in my heart is
all I can presently offer.
Thank You for letting Us know what is going on, Sara
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bajajudy
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Oh Sally, this breaks my heart. I wish I were close enough to help you. Is there anything that I can do for you or Juanita here in Los Cabos.
Hang in there and know that all of we Nomads are praying for a happy ending.
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jak
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| Quote: | Originally posted by jenny.navarrette
Sally, I am so sorry about Juanita. I know nothing about your family, but I have ideas.
If Juanita is a US citizen with a social security number, or has permanent residency, and has worked in the US at some time, she can apply immediately
for social security disability benefits. This can be done on the internet. There is an emergency procedure called "Presumptive Disability Payments"
which can get her some money right away. If she gets on Social Security disability, she will eventually qualify for medicare. Once on SS, her children
can qualify for supplemental income support benefits until they are 18.
Also, being that you are in California, the kids can qualify for "Healthy Families" medical insurance through the state. It is very cheap, something
like $10 per month for full benefits with a $5 co-pay.
Finally, I believe California's Medi-cal is for indigents who are residents of California. Start working on that if Juanita is a legal resident or US
citizen.
[Edited on 6-18-2011 by jenny.navarrette] |
Best advice Jenny, hopefully Juanita qualifies.
\"If you don\'t stand for something you will fall for anything.\" Soupy Sales
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Natalie Ann
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Oh my dear Sally... I am so sad to hear this news.
Along with many others, I shall continue to pray.
nena
Be yourself, everyone else is already taken.
.....Oscar Wilde
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Bob H
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| Quote: | Originally posted by DENNIS
I pray. |
Same here....I pray!
The SAME boiling water that softens the potato hardens the egg. It's about what you are made of NOT the circumstance.
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comitan
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The very best thoughts from us.
Strive For The Ideal, But Deal With What\'s Real.
Every day is a new day, better than the day before.(from some song)
Lord, Keep your arm around my shoulder and your hand over my mouth.
“The sincere pursuit of truth requires you to entertain the possibility that everything you believe to be true may in fact be false”
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elgatoloco
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Sally, our hearts go out to Juanita and all your family. Sending positive thoughts your way and hoping for the best.
MAGA
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Skeet/Loreto
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Sally:
My Memory is getting somewhat Bad. But did I not attend a Wedding Reception or Wedding of Juanita at the Plaza in Loreto oH so many years ago.??
God Bless her.
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Sallysouth
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| Quote: | Originally posted by jenny.navarrette
Sally, I am so sorry about Juanita. I know nothing about your family, but I have ideas.
If Juanita is a US citizen with a social security number, or has permanent residency, and has worked in the US at some time, she can apply immediately
for social security disability benefits. This can be done on the internet. There is an emergency procedure called "Presumptive Disability Payments"
which can get her some money right away. If she gets on Social Security disability, she will eventually qualify for medicare. Once on SS, her children
can qualify for supplemental income support benefits until they are 18.
Also, being that you are in California, the kids can qualify for "Healthy Families" medical insurance through the state. It is very cheap, something
like $10 per month for full benefits with a $5 co-pay.
Finally, I believe California's Medi-cal is for indigents who are residents of California. Start working on that if Juanita is a legal resident or US
citizen.
[Edited on 6-18-2011 by jenny.navarrette] |
Juanita has dual citizenship.She owned businesses here in so cal
many years ago.I will bring this to attention.We have applied for MSI and Medical.She qualifies for both but the damn system is so slow!Not much news
today.It is Saturday, afterall.Thanks everyone for you kind wishes.Those of you who know Juanita know what a very special woman she is.Keep
praying.......
Happiness is just a Baja memory away...
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