September is Childhood Cancer Awareness Month. During this month, we will share many lessons that our family has learned from childhood cancer.
Be organized
Well, I guess someone posting a day late should take my own advice, and we don't even have a "cancer Kid" in the family anymore!!
But, guess what. . When you have a child that is ill, life goes on. That means that bills have to get paid, the other children need to be cared for, your laundry needs to be washed, and you have the added bonus of keeping track of new medications and doctors appointments.
Get organized. . . Make lists. . . Keep a calendar. . .
It's not easy folks, but you have to remain organized. If you are overwhelmed, ask someone to help you get organized. If someone can help you manage the basic daily tasks like bills and such, you should ask that person for help.
You WILL be overwhelmed. You don't need the added stress of bill collectors calling to remind you that your payment is late, or your other child not having his lunch when he heads to school.
If you are having trouble making ends meet due to your child's medical needs, talk to the social workers at your hospital. They might be able to help you connect with the right people about hardship deferments.
But, guess what. . When you have a child that is ill, life goes on. That means that bills have to get paid, the other children need to be cared for, your laundry needs to be washed, and you have the added bonus of keeping track of new medications and doctors appointments.
Get organized. . . Make lists. . . Keep a calendar. . .
It's not easy folks, but you have to remain organized. If you are overwhelmed, ask someone to help you get organized. If someone can help you manage the basic daily tasks like bills and such, you should ask that person for help.
You WILL be overwhelmed. You don't need the added stress of bill collectors calling to remind you that your payment is late, or your other child not having his lunch when he heads to school.
If you are having trouble making ends meet due to your child's medical needs, talk to the social workers at your hospital. They might be able to help you connect with the right people about hardship deferments.
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