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OneEyeBlind
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Little squiggles on a blank .....
« on: May 29th, 2003, 7:52pm » |
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Little squiggles on a blank page can make a difference.
I have been doing a lot of thinking lately. I've had a lot of time to do that, being home with my husband who is really sick. Lots of you know that my husband has been sick, and some of you don't. For those of you who don't know me ; I have been married to a wonderful guy for 24 years. He suffers from HepC. He is currently unable to work due to his condition. While most HepC victims enjoy life and never even know they have the disease, others suffer liver failure and die. That's the facts of life. My husband drew the unlucky straw, or at least that is how it seems up to this point. Our most resent battle is that not only is his liver failing but his spleen is failing as well. Ah, but life goes on, and we have grown accustomed to that. You learn to live one day at a time and in some ways, we are luckier than most. We appreciate every day, and I thank God and friends for that.
Anyways, the purpose of this email is to let you guys know that there is a new HepC bill up for a vote. Many of you probably know someone with HepC.
If you want to help this bill get passed, you can send a letter (snail mail , do not email) to your representatives. I am posting a link in case you don't know who to send the letter to. I am also attaching a copy of my husband's letter so you know how we truly feel.
Email to find out who to mail your letter to :
www.congress.org
You must mention the bill # Bill SB1143 in your letter.
Here is Red's letter:
May 28, 2003
Senator Rick Santorum
511 Dirksen Senate Office Building
Washington, D.C. 20510-3804
The Honorable Senator Santorum:
I write to respectfully request your support for passage of Bill SB1143, also known as The Hepatitis C Epidemic Control and Prevention Act. The statistics of 3,000,000 known infected persons is conservative, yet staggering. More frightening are the number of unknown infected persons. Viral Hepatitis C is the leading cause of liver transplants each year. It is estimated that 8,000 persons are currently waiting for liver transplants. Most disheartening is the death rate of 8,000 to 10,000 persons per year due to complications resulting from this disease.
I am infected and very concerned about what we, as a nation, are facing with Hepatitis C Virus. We are losing our jobs and insurance coverage. Social Security has made it difficult as well for people who have contracted the disease and are enduring life-long after effects. Employees who have contracted HCV in the workplace are treated unfairly when the burden of proof is placed on them in order to receive compensation for negligent working conditions. There will come a day when we will need the assistance from hospitals, medical workers, law enforcement personnel and emergency technicians who will fear providing us their services.
There are countless issues that must be addressed concerning the Hepatitis C Virus and the results thereof. The passing of this most important Bill is a step in the right direction and will open doors for those infected to address their needs. Scoring a victory in this fight will bring forth awareness, education, support and necessary changes.
I am a statistic in your district being infected myself. I am also a statistic because my infection has advanced to final stages requiring a transplant to save my life. Should I not be able to clear the virus and obtain another liver, I will be one of the thousands who will lose my life to this disease.
Sincerely,
Steven McCollum
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« Reply #1 on: May 29th, 2003, 8:37pm » |
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« Reply #3 on: May 29th, 2003, 10:18pm » |
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Nan,
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« Reply #4 on: May 29th, 2003, 10:35pm » |
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Nancy,
I did this. If you need anything else, just say the word.
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« Reply #5 on: May 30th, 2003, 1:07am » |
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It's a done deal Nancy.
Wishing you and Red the best,
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« Reply #6 on: May 30th, 2003, 10:58am » |
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Wow.....I didn't know your situation. You both sound very brave to me.
Of course I will support you. My prayers are also with you.
This brings to mind our Sailpappy and I wonder how he is doing. Has anyone heard from him?
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« Reply #7 on: May 30th, 2003, 5:14pm » |
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Nancy....Done!!!!
Luv and hugs to you both.
Cathy
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« Reply #8 on: May 30th, 2003, 5:58pm » |
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Done deal, Nanc!!!
Who knows I just might get some help from this, with all the Lithium I take and the false liver function test that came back last year its scares the hell out of me.
Plus, I write alot faster than I type ;D
Get them pens going folks, thats a damn order straight from the KING.....LOL ;D
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« Reply #9 on: May 30th, 2003, 7:58pm » |
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WTF?
Do it!!!!
Or i'll come to your house and wash your dishes, really!!!, i'll wash your dishes.
........................jonny with dish pan hands ;D
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« Reply #10 on: May 30th, 2003, 8:13pm » |
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WILL DO........MY BEST BUDDY HAS HEP C......GOD BLESS.......TONY 18/6
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« Reply #11 on: May 30th, 2003, 8:25pm » |
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Will do Nancy.....
But Jonny can you still wash my dishes?
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« Reply #12 on: May 30th, 2003, 8:46pm » |
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on May 30th, 2003, 8:25pm, suzy617 wrote:Will do Nancy.....
But Jonny can you still wash my dishes?
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I'll do your laundry and toss your salad, Suz.....LOL
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« Reply #13 on: Jun 1st, 2003, 11:00pm » |
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« Reply #14 on: Jun 2nd, 2003, 11:31am » |
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Letter is in the mail!!!!!!!!! Love to you and Red!!!!!
Blessings, and prayers always.
Your Friend,
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« Reply #15 on: Jun 3rd, 2003, 12:46pm » |
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Gotta love a group of gals/guys that supports ya when you are down even when it doesn't have to do with CH's !!! Was getting some shadows the other night .... geez, I laid down scared as shit, and prayed !!! Woke up the next morning and decided that Jonny had probably just given me a migraine !!!! LOL. Love ya Jonny ... but I love that I didn't get hit even more. Some things are better than even the best man !!!!!!! LOL.
Thanks for all the letters everyone ........... I really do appreciate your support !!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! PFDAN's to all !!!!!!!!
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