Comments on: Food Stamps and the Oregon Health Plan http://www.daddytude.com/2009/10/food-stamps-and-the-oregon-health-plan/#utm_source=feed&utm_medium=feed&utm_campaign=feed Gary Walter is a not-so-perfect man with a Dad Attitude Tue, 09 Mar 2010 04:05:01 +0000 http://wordpress.org/?v=abc hourly 1 By: Gary Walter http://www.daddytude.com/2009/10/food-stamps-and-the-oregon-health-plan/#comment-444 Gary Walter Sun, 08 Nov 2009 04:24:53 +0000 http://daddytude.com/?p=914#comment-444 Easier to say, at the completion of the 40 years, then it is in the middle. We aren't out of the woods yet, but it does look like we can see light again. Easier to say, at the completion of the 40 years, then it is in the middle. We aren't out of the woods yet, but it does look like we can see light again.

]]> By: Gary Walter http://www.daddytude.com/2009/10/food-stamps-and-the-oregon-health-plan/#comment-443 Gary Walter Sun, 08 Nov 2009 04:23:44 +0000 http://daddytude.com/?p=914#comment-443 Glad to hear it Terre! Been waiting to hear the news from the Big Sky Territory! Glad to hear it Terre! Been waiting to hear the news from the Big Sky Territory!

]]> By: Terre http://www.daddytude.com/2009/10/food-stamps-and-the-oregon-health-plan/#comment-442 Terre Sun, 08 Nov 2009 03:51:48 +0000 http://daddytude.com/?p=914#comment-442 PS: Gary, the job that God gave me now is way better than the one I had, and better than any of the ones that I thought I wanted. But the best part is having that inner peace of knowing that I am exactly where God wants me at this moment. Be of good courage! PS: Gary, the job that God gave me now is way better than the one I had, and better than any of the ones that I thought I wanted. But the best part is having that inner peace of knowing that I am exactly where God wants me at this moment.

Be of good courage!

]]> By: Terre http://www.daddytude.com/2009/10/food-stamps-and-the-oregon-health-plan/#comment-441 Terre Sun, 08 Nov 2009 03:46:01 +0000 http://daddytude.com/?p=914#comment-441 I Believe that, "Nothing, absolutely nothing happens in God's world by mistake." After having been gone thru the humiliating experience of being "terminated", and having looked for work for over 15 months, I can see how God used that experience to not only bless me, but bless several others. Looking back at things now, I can truly say that I am glad that God has allowed the tough times, and testing experience. Brother, daily commit your cares and plans to God. Trust God. And hold true to the course. He will not fail you, or your family. Remember, the best health care comes from God.... because HE cares for you! I Believe that, "Nothing, absolutely nothing happens in God's world by mistake." After having been gone thru the humiliating experience of being "terminated", and having looked for work for over 15 months, I can see how God used that experience to not only bless me, but bless several others. Looking back at things now, I can truly say that I am glad that God has allowed the tough times, and testing experience.

Brother, daily commit your cares and plans to God. Trust God. And hold true to the course. He will not fail you, or your family. Remember, the best health care comes from God…. because HE cares for you!

]]> By: gwalter http://www.daddytude.com/2009/10/food-stamps-and-the-oregon-health-plan/#comment-440 gwalter Tue, 03 Nov 2009 04:39:50 +0000 http://daddytude.com/?p=914#comment-440 Thank you for your kind comments Teresa! I learned a few years ago, that the best way for me to make the world a better place, was to provide my kids a solid foundation in which to launch. I'll do whatever I can to make that a reality. I really appreciate the affirmation. Thank you for your kind comments Teresa!

I learned a few years ago, that the best way for me to make the world a better place, was to provide my kids a solid foundation in which to launch. I’ll do whatever I can to make that a reality. I really appreciate the affirmation.

]]> By: Teresa (PDXsays) Boze http://www.daddytude.com/2009/10/food-stamps-and-the-oregon-health-plan/#comment-439 Teresa (PDXsays) Boze Tue, 03 Nov 2009 02:17:56 +0000 http://daddytude.com/?p=914#comment-439 First, I'd like to say, Man, Daddy Doode - it took *serious* teabags to out this issue. From the comments, it looks like you not only lanced a social boil, but you drew a lot of the festering from deep in the community. Talk about relevancy! And you have some truly fortunate kids. Not many a Dad can be such a man in the face of such adversity. When things are better and they are teenagers, payoff city. Well said, too. Not to be over analytical, but your writing style takes the reader on a slippery breath-holding ride of suspense and tension, and then you let them breathe right where they should. Not every blogger can call themselves a writer. It's time you do. What is more, me and a whole lot of other people are just damn proud to call you friend. Look to your future, enjoy the moment. Be well, and enjoy. First, I’d like to say, Man, Daddy Doode – it took *serious* teabags to out this issue. From the comments, it looks like you not only lanced a social boil, but you drew a lot of the festering from deep in the community. Talk about relevancy!

And you have some truly fortunate kids. Not many a Dad can be such a man in the face of such adversity. When things are better and they are teenagers, payoff city.

Well said, too. Not to be over analytical, but your writing style takes the reader on a slippery breath-holding ride of suspense and tension, and then you let them breathe right where they should. Not every blogger can call themselves a writer. It’s time you do.

What is more, me and a whole lot of other people are just damn proud to call you friend.

Look to your future, enjoy the moment. Be well, and enjoy.

]]> By: gwalter http://www.daddytude.com/2009/10/food-stamps-and-the-oregon-health-plan/#comment-434 gwalter Sun, 01 Nov 2009 05:03:25 +0000 http://daddytude.com/?p=914#comment-434 I know Carrie, your situation humbles me - and frustrates me even more over the lack of good, affordable healthcare (or insurance) in this country. Just when I think we are in <i>dire straits</i>, I realize we don't have it too bad. You have had an awesome attitude through all of your trials! God bless you! I know Carrie, your situation humbles me – and frustrates me even more over the lack of good, affordable healthcare (or insurance) in this country.

Just when I think we are in dire straits, I realize we don’t have it too bad.

You have had an awesome attitude through all of your trials! God bless you!

]]> By: Carrie Merth http://www.daddytude.com/2009/10/food-stamps-and-the-oregon-health-plan/#comment-429 Carrie Merth Sat, 31 Oct 2009 22:15:31 +0000 http://daddytude.com/?p=914#comment-429 Yes, it is time consuming applying for help. We just went down that path as you know. Now we have the task of paying our portion of my hospital bills and find providers that participate in the state program. Very time consuming. Even with my social work college degree I am overwhelmed by everything. Now I have to steer the disability/social security path-- as we apply and re-apply over the next few years. Icky!! So glad states have health care plans for times like these. We are shocked by the number of people who are applying for unemployment or have had their hours cut (benefits too). Yes, it is time consuming applying for help. We just went down that path as you know. Now we have the task of paying our portion of my hospital bills and find providers that participate in the state program. Very time consuming.

Even with my social work college degree I am overwhelmed by everything. Now I have to steer the disability/social security path– as we apply and re-apply over the next few years. Icky!!

So glad states have health care plans for times like these. We are shocked by the number of people who are applying for unemployment or have had their hours cut (benefits too).

]]> By: gwalter http://www.daddytude.com/2009/10/food-stamps-and-the-oregon-health-plan/#comment-438 gwalter Mon, 26 Oct 2009 15:52:06 +0000 http://daddytude.com/?p=914#comment-438 Thanks Chris - High praise indeed. Humility is underrated and arrogance is misunderstood. <a href="http://www.12step.org/the-12-steps/step-1.html" rel="nofollow">Step 1</a> - We admitted we were powerless over our > addiction (<em>struggle, relationships, depression, careers, etc</em>) - that our > lives had become unmanageable (BTW- I accept <a href="https://www.paypal.com/cgi-bin/webscr?cmd=_donations&business=savinglivesgw%40gmail%2ecom&lc=US&item_name=Daddytude%2ecom&currency_code=USD&bn=PP%2dDonationsBF%3ax%2dclick%2dbut21%2egif%3aNonHosted" rel="nofollow">PayPal</a>! ;) ) Thanks Chris – High praise indeed. Humility is underrated and arrogance is misunderstood.

Step 1 – We admitted we were powerless over our > addiction (struggle, relationships, depression, careers, etc) – that our > lives had become unmanageable

(BTW- I accept PayPal! ;) )

]]> By: Chris O'Rourke http://www.daddytude.com/2009/10/food-stamps-and-the-oregon-health-plan/#comment-437 Chris O'Rourke Mon, 26 Oct 2009 07:40:23 +0000 http://daddytude.com/?p=914#comment-437 "What would it look like to not have anything to prove?" That is now my daily mantra! I'm going to strive to just live life the most me I can. Brilliant! It's a shame you can't get paid the thousands you deserve for just telling it like it is. “What would it look like to not have anything to prove?”

That is now my daily mantra! I’m going to strive to just live life the most me I can. Brilliant! It’s a shame you can’t get paid the thousands you deserve for just telling it like it is.

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