Oops I Missed A Day

August 6, 2009 — Yesterday was a busy one for Wanda and me. I am starting each day out now by taking MollyB, our 6-month old Golden Retriever, to my VFW Post where there is a large field for her to run. And when I say run, this young lady can do just that. She absolutely loves it and she gets more exercise this way then she ever would with me or Wanda walking her. I then had an 8 a.m. vet appointment for her and she got the last of her puppy shots. So vaccinated and gaining weight as she should, MollyB is set for a year.

Well MollyB wasn't the only one that had to go to the vet...er Dr. Wanda had an appointment with her new Primary Care Manager (PCM) at 10:30 a.m. We recently changed health insurance (thank you Mr. President we are insured and quite satisfied with it) and this necessitated the change in Drs for her. Wanda has similar health issues like mine. She takes a thyroid supplement and cholesterol meds and she also has COPD and uses two different inhalers. She also wants to quit smoking and this PCM wanted her to go on some new med that supposedly works wonders. Well our insurance would not cover it (go figure) and we just can't handle the $130+ cost of this stuff for a two week period. Nah, ain't happening. So she will contact her again and ask for a Rx of Wellbutrin which is what she wanted in the first place. She had her blood tested as those with thyroid and cholesterol problems need to have done periodically to ensure their med levels are correct and will see this Dr again in a month so adjustments can be made if necessary. Ain't nothin' like gettin' a tuneup. Now that I have violated HIPPA all to hell...

It's still very hot here in Central Texas and all over the state for that matter. This area is hard hit though with drought. We are just not getting any rain at all. There is no end in sight for this either.

Well the favorite fall past time for Texans is almost here. It is known as Texas High School football and it is king in this state. If you saw the movie Friday Night Lights it was an excellent portrayal of this sport here in Texas. It is an exciting game and many fortunes and aspirations of families are wrapped up in it all. Probably more than should be, but there are worse things. It does bring young people together in a team atmosphere and the bands and dance teams are great also. Families just revel in it all and it's what really matters!