God is so good. We don’t talk about finances much because we were both raised with a strong work ethic. We are self-sufficient. We take care of us. We trust in God, but we also do what we know is the responsible thing to do…pay our bills.
But—suffice it to say—cancer treatment is expensive! On a reduced income it can get pretty tight at times.
The good news… I just received a phone call from MDAnderson. When I saw the name on caller ID I assumed it would be the typical recorded voice. You know the kind.
“Hello, this MDANDERSON, calling to remind …
Lucinda West…
about an upcoming appointment on…“
I imagine you probably get those same recordings from time to time.
Well, this time is was a real person. She was calling from the pharmaceutical financial services team, about my outstanding bill. I don’t usually get collection calls from them, but again I assumed they were calling to collect. Tim and I were just discussing the balance so I took a breath to explain our plan on monthly payments…
But that’s not why she called!
Instead, she told me of some other news. GOOD news. VERY GOOD news!
Apparently the drug company (Genetech) that makes Herceptin and Perjeta has assistance for co-payments. (I receive these infusions every three weeks.) She will send me an email, and after I apply it should be approved nearly immediately. This will take a huge dent out of the large out-of-pocket expense we have been burdened with every year. This is a new program apparently, and it may only work for this year, but we’ll take it!
I am so grateful we get it now, because this year is especially tight since I am no longer working. I will have to pay for COBRA starting in July. And, we are starting our new ministry.
Just before the call, we were discussing whether this is the right time to start the ministry. With the pandemic, and the economy, when is the best time? But God seems to keep saying YES! This is another confirmation of his omniscient and omnipresent provision.
God is so good. If ever you are questioning whether He will take care of you…don’t! Yes, we need to be responsible. Yes, we should pay our bills, and yes, work for food. But we should not worry about it.
The sixth chapter of Matthew gives us much food for thought about worry, as well as God’s provision. Take some time to read it. You might also take a mental break to watch and listen to this song. Ask Him to show you the areas where you have a hard time letting go. Trust Him. He WILL care for you! You are in the hands of the God who made everything.
Please leave a comment below if you found this helpful. Perhaps we can support each other in our ongoing dialogue as we learn how to release our fears and let God have total control.
À la prochaine…until next time!