So I'm not in a great frame of mind for thinking deep thoughts today; unfinished projects, a headache and some pain in my jaw (probably caused by grinding my teeth while sleeping due to stress) are all contributing to this. But in regards to Wilson-Hartgrove's chapter on eternal investments, I think I agree but not all the way. I feel a little like a Judas for saying this, but I actually think health insurance is necessary for some people. My family has it, but right now we're on a new policy with a high deductible, so we have to reach a certain amount of money before the insurance will cover anything. As a diabetic, I think this plan absolutely sucks, because for all intents and purposes right now I don't have health insurance. So instead of paying $75 or less a month for all the prescriptions I need, I pay around $620 for the same prescriptions. That doesn't even count the insulin pump supplies which I get every three months, and which fortunately are billed directly to my parents so I don't have to witness the financial carnage. Fortunately I have parents who are willing to support me and send me money to pay for my overpriced medical needs, but what if I didn't? I'm not saying I understand completely how health insurance works, but I can't imagine it could cost more than I'm already paying.
Seriously, guys, that paragraph was straight Judas. I feel like a miserly old penny-pincher. But maybe I'm just not in a financial place yet where I can consider where my extra money is going, because I don't have any. I think I just need to apply the "consider the lilies" part to my life a little better, especially now that I'm searching for jobs and a place to live and a sense of purpose for the rest of my life. Maybe if I were better at giving that to Jesus, trusting that he will take care of me, I wouldn't have this headache in the first place.
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