When my husband was released from the hospital on Saturday, he also got a prescription…
When my husband was released from the hospital on Saturday, he also got a prescription for some medication I was supposed to pick up for him. I helped him to the car, and told him to wait there for me, and that I would be right back. I ran over to the pharmacy where they had the prescription ready to go.
"Do you have extended health insurance?" the pharmacist asks.
"Yes, of course", I mumble, rummaging in my purse for the ID card. I don't have the ID card. "I know the policy numbers!" I suggest. He tries for a while to get the computer to accept the numbers, but it won't work. I'm thinking about my husband in the car, uncomfortable, wondering where the hell I am, and I am pressuring the pharmacist.
"Just let me pay for it, I will try to claim the bill later on", I say. The pharmacist hesitates.
"How much is it?" I wonder, and he answers, "Oh, it's $ 400."
Now I'm rummaging in my purse again trying to find the credit card. I finally manage to pay the man and am about to leave, $ 400 poorer, as he calls me back. "Excuse me, madam, sorry, I forgot to ask you if you would you like to donate some money for breast cancer research…"
My brain wants me to say: "First you make me wait, then you make me pay an atrocious amount of money and NOW you ask me for a donation? No, I don't want to donate anything!"… but my heart wants me to say: "Of course I do".
Heart wins. I hope karma remembers.
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Karma always remembers :)
That's what life is all about. Helping others
My co-worker just had a double mastectomy and she is going through chemotherapy now… She is such an inspiration to me.Yes, I agree with +Chris Bagley Karma always remembers!
Just one of the reasons why I like you.
Try to get a wallet with snug pockets and you will always have what you need on hand, without having to fretfully search and rummage and cause you more anxiety and worry.
Kind of you to give. :)
Because I'm scared of bad karma, +Gary Munroe? :)
Meds and hospitals always get you one way or another… no bad karma for not being able to donate. There are tons of more opportunities to do so either way.
:)) also known as blackmail
Thank you. Not for me of course… lol…for those who in needs.
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I love that you donated, in the midst of all your chaos! You're pretty awesome like that. :)
+Karin Nelson – It's the deed, not the motivation… well, that and being a pretty good storyteller… oh and you're a pain in the butt… I also like that… just thought I'd throw that last one in there before your head got too big. ;)
oh… Karin u did well!
awwwww…. bless your heart!!!
Karma never forgets. :) I hope things are getting better.
A good cause with bad timing but you came through anyway…heart warming, thank you and may the karma be with you always :-)
Karin, I hope things are going better now. Karma will remember!