Well I will be happy to discuss that off list as this really isn't a health care group. Off list I would be happy to explain why that is not the best way to go. Yet I it puts many things into perspective.
She has a doctor that has my complete faith and I know he will do everything he can for her. He did exactly that for me a number of times. My eyes have had 8 different surgeries. I guess that is why I appreciate my sight. In my case in particular it could easily be gone with the blink of an eye. Funny I might have spent years taking photos to look back on in my rocking chair, only to find that when I reach the rocking chair no one can see them.
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Subject: Re: Don't take it for granted
From: Chris Telesca/Telesca Photography <telephotonc@xxxxxxxxxxxxx>
Date: Wed, December 14, 2011 5:53 am
To: List for Photo/Imaging Educators - Professionals - Students
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Now u know why I've been a big supporter of a single-payer plan that would cover ALL American citizens and legal residents at a much lower cost and most likely cover the treatment your wife will need. Single-payer is part of the platform of many state Democratic Parties, but our current President is yet another politician who doesn't think he needs to work to turn his Party platform into public policy.
Sent from my iPhoneAs photographers we put a premium on sight. We see things others don't. We preserve things for others to remember. We document the lessons of history in the hopes that future generations are not doomed to repeat them.Yet don't forget to enjoy the moment. This week I found out the wife likely has a form of Wet Age related Macular degeneration. She may be looking at an injection in the eye once a month for life. I am really hopeful the Affordable Care act is overturned because she would be the type that would be too expensive for many to consider it worth the cost for her to keep the sight in that eye. Yes I have read all 2200 pages and the rationing board IS in there. I am very worried she would be one of the first deemed too expensive to keep treating.Some how right now, backing up Lightroom doesn't seem like such a big deal. Yet I am going to try to get her to a really nice holiday light display. Yet in a way its a good lesson. Never take tomorrow for granted. Take pictures with your camera, but also take them with your mind. That needs no laptop, no hard drive, and can be accessed in an instant.
