Getting Help

One of the ways we were trying to get help was seeing if we qualified for a pediatric nurse to care for Mira once I start college back up in less than a month. Unfortunately, today we found out that insurance denied us, so we are not eligible to receive help from a pediatric nurse. While this would have an amazing peace of mind to have, we will find a way to make due without that type of help.

We have, however, been approved for early intervention services, and Mira's new physical therapist, Mike, will start coming to our home to work with us this Thursday. He'll come to our house once a week and teach us therapies to implement in our daily routines that will help Mira gain the strength she needs to meet milestones at the proper times. Like improving her core body strength so she can sit on her own, and improving hand-eye coordination so she can reach for, and play with toys. I'm super excited to have a professional work with Mira and teach Joe and I how to help her to the best of our abilities!

Another way that we are exploring to receive help is by filing for social security for Mira. I've addressed how quickly things can add up, and we're barely scratching the surface of the needs she will have on a long-term basis. This is why we filed for social security. My meeting to see if we qualify is tomorrow morning, so I spent today filling out paperwork, organizing medical records, getting our proof of income/residency in order, sorting through medical personnel contact info, and gathering it all for the appointment tomorrow. Maybe we could use this to pay for a pediatric nurse if it became necessary, or save some money in a fund for her to explore treatments not covered by insurance later down the road. Either way, prayers for a good outcome are always welcome! 

And the most wonderful way we're getting help right now is through our loving family and our wonderful community! My sister and brother-in-law started planning a benefit dinner for us a while ago, which was intended to be a surprise. But she couldn't keep it from us for very long because all of our family members hopped on board to help make it happen. Our community has all pitched in to donate items to raffle, and show their support by RSVPing. It's been really amazing watching how caring everyone is, and the dinner hasn't even happened yet! It's not until June 15th, two Saturdays from now, and I'm so excited for it! I'm so blessed to have so many people that love and care so deeply for Mira! Children are all miracles... Mira just had to prove it in ways many people do not, and to see the love, support, and genuine care from everyone means more than words could ever fairly or accurately describe. I love you all, whether you donated, are attending the dinner, sent up a prayer, or even had a compassionate thought go through your head for my baby... I love you all!