PTL....

Another PTL (Praise the Lord) in our ongoing process with Elijah.... For a few months, especially after our trip to Dallas, we have felt that he needed to go there for surgery. We just felt that was the best place and after meeting Dr. Fearon, we were completely comfortable. Actually, we felt the same sense of leading that we felt when we were deciding to go to Minnesota, and we know that was God led. As with this situation, we felt God leading us to go to Dallas.

Fine. Great. Let's go. screeeeech (brakes squealing)... Insurance. It is going to pay for the hospital, OR, room, etc. But isn't going to fully pay for Dr. Fearon and the neurosurgeon. Those two alone amount to over $25,000 before negotiation. And, we would be paying 40% of the negotiated rate, because they are out-of-network. Basically, several thousand dollars, on top of already meeting our out of pocket maximum for this year. Needless to say, that was a concern, but again we felt like that is where God wanted us. So we prayed and left it in God's hands. If he wanted us there, he would find a way for us to pay for it. It may take us 30 years, but He would find a way. We didn't want the money situation to stand in our way, because we trusted that God would provide.

Fast forward to this week. On Monday, Tammy talks to the doctor's office and to our insurance case manager. Basically, it comes down to negotiating a rate. And then we will pay the rest. Still several thousand, but they will work with us to allow us to make payments. It's a concern, but we are moving forward. Everything is in place for his surgery. Near the end of the conversation, the case manager mentions that she is going to file the request for in-network. She feels like it won't get approved, but it's worth a shot (I bet you see where this is going, don't you??).. So Wednesday she calls and guess what. Yeah. In-network. They are paying for everything. Since we have already met our out-of-pocket max, his surgery will be covered 100%. Amazing! Simply amazing! God has taken care of the situation once again. I can't even begin to describe how blessed we are. He continues to answer specific prayers, and we praise Him for that. He is so good!!!!

God Bless....

I tell you the truth, if you have faith as small as a mustard seed, you can say to this mountain, 'Move from here to there' and it will move. Nothing will be impossible for you." Matthew 17:20