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Since I was a slacker last week, and didn’t want to write, I am a little back-logged in my head with stories. There is a whole lot of good going on at CHC/TDC. Here is some of what I know.
*I’ve been asked to limit my details/change some details to “protect the innocent” so these are completely made up names. If I use your name, it’s because I’ve run out of names in my head, or I think it is funny to use your name :) *
So, update #1 – A, our young girl that wanted to abort her baby that I wrote about a few weeks ago, is now going and getting her prenatal care at one of the doctors offices in town. I haven’t seen here but was able to talk to her on the phone and she is doing very well.
As an aside, RRR posted on his facebook page about the number of young girls from the neighborhood that are getting pregnant at such young ages. There were a slu of posts following that of people who wanted to help. I am so excited! These girls need someone to help guide them along as they become mothers and continue to have navigate being a teenager and learning about themselves. We will see what comes of that.
Now for update #2. Several weeks ago, B, came in wanting medical help. I realized that, like A, he needed someone to step in to his life and help him also. He got hooked up with TIL and now is planning to continue his education and pursue dreams that he has had since he was a child.
Last week, I met C and got the exact same impression from him as I did from B. I hooked him up with TDC and he was beside himself. He has been trying really hard to stay out of trouble but lacked any real guidance. It was like I gave him the best Christmas present ever! and all I did was walk him over to the next building. We will have to see what comes of that one too.
So, finally, after months and months and months of talk, the dentist office and pharmacy are going to open the last week of October. I believe them this time too. Our patients are so excited about have reduced cost dental care and medications. Both of these are going to be meeting huge needs, especially for our adult patients.
Also, for those of you that don’t know, I have had several people ask if they are allowed to come to our dentist or to see me or RRR if they have insurance . . . and the answer is YES! It actually helps us a lot to see insured patients – it balances are very reduced prices that our poorest patients pay.
Finally, thanks to RRR and L, I get to be off on Monday and go stay at the lake (somewhere :) I can’t wait. I desperately need to get away and have a break. It is supposed to be sunny with a high in the 50s in this weekend. There couldn’t be more perfect weather. Thank you! thank you! those of you that helped me get to do this!
Much love my dear sweet friends.
