Hi all! Well, yesterday was a day. My mom called crying and upset that she couldn't remember what the LTD lady said and how my sister is done with that lady because she's mean, etc. So, I called this lady and kindly asked her to be more patient with mom since she hasn't been the same since surgery. She apologized and said she'd remember that. I also told her to call me from now on since my sister is about to spaz. They are supposed to meet today to discuss mom's LTD and hopefully come to a decision. They approved her STD but now they are pushing for her to appeal SSDI.

Here's the thing. We called SS and they said they did not approve the SSDI because mom could make more money off my step dad. Now, how do I explain that to LTD? They are requesting a denial letter and there isn't one. It shows she applied but no decision was made because of my step dad's pension. They (LTD) want her to have a lawyer which they will provide at no cost. That wouldn't be a problem if SSDI would pay more than her widow pension. How do you appeal something that will give you less? I'll talk with the lady today after they meet to decide mom's LTD. Hopefully they will accept SS's decision. The thing is, if mom doesn't get SSDI, LTD still pays her since widow's pension is not an offset. Hmmm, it's all about the money.

To add, I drained my water heater last night to check the water since I have rust in the water. It was pouring out sludge. So my BIL who's a plumber told me to turn the water on and let it flush out. I did that and we still have brown water in my bathroom and any other area that isn't used as much. The area in my bathroom I am referring to is the hot tub that isn't used too much. Anyway, bottom line is I probably need a new water heater. I'd love to have a tankless but sure can't afford that right now with the beds we just bought. ARGHHHHHHH!

Then...Jim is still not feeling well. He's sleeping more and his UTI doesn't seem to be clearing. No fever though. I put a call into the urologist and am waiting to hear from them. I thought the Leviquin would work. He's on 500mgs once a day, Maybe it's not enough? I hope they have another option and don't want him admitted.

That's it. Everyone have a good day. For those not feeling well I pray you are better soon.