Any news from KokaneeandKahula?

[LittlePuffyTail]

Her rabbit rescue site is down. It’s been so long since she’s logged on.

[jerseygirl]

I know! I take it she’s still busy, busy busy! I have discovered though that the site is now http://www.hoppyendings.com (still under construction)
I miss seeing her posts……….and BinkyBunny has been missing too.  
Edit: Ok, now I’m confused.  I checked that site again and now it seems not to be affiliated with radrabbits site.  Previously, the hoppy endings addy had Lesley as a contact person(though listed as on leave).  I guess we’ll have to wait until she can update us.

[BunnyLiz]

I miss her too! Hope everything is going well for her. And hoping that she can come back soon!

[babybunsmum]

i’ve been thinking about her too. hope all is well. she was taking on quite a load of responsibility it seemed to me, so maybe she just needed a break once she got settled in her new place?

[BinkyBunny]

Jersey – I’m here!  I had to fly out of town for a couple of weeks due to family emergency. My father had a stroke (but it was minor and he is recovering). I just got back this week, but was feeling quite exhausted so I took some time off to chill.   The rest of  the leaders were covering for me while this was going on. 

As far as KK goes, she did contact me awhile back to assure me that everything is okay, but I haven’t heard from her since. I will continue trying to get a hold of her. I also hope everything is okay.

[MimzMum]

Hey BB! Glad to see you’ve arrived home safe and sound! Good news about your dad too, I’ve had you all in my prayers.
I knew Lesley was going to be away for awhile, but I had no idea that the rescue she sponsored was MIA also. That’s so sad. I hope she’s okay!

I still don’t know what’s happened to another few members who’ve not been in lately…like knowltons and allenj (who is now “Boston”). I hope all’s well with Edson and Boston (buns).

I feel bad if I haven’t checked in here every few days, but I know folks have lives outside here. Still, I worry about y’all if I don’t see a post somewhat regularly, since you are all like family to me.

[jerseygirl]

Jennifer, good to hear of your fathers recovery. I noticed your absence because your often logged on when I am.

[BinkyBunny]

Thanks Jersey and Mimz – I really appreciate your kindness. We finally have a wonderful caregiver in to help with my folks. A sweet very experienced CNA that has tons of experience with azlheimers (what my mother has) and with the stroke issues that my father has had. And the best part is my folks lover her too, so that makes it so much better.

I sure wish my folks would choose to live with or near family, but they love their sleepy little town in Tennesee (great for retirees, not so much for people who are still in their working years) But for now we found wonderful care that they also like and it allows them to stay in the home they love, and THANK GOODNESS for Long-Term Care insurance so they have this option. I know that I will be looking into Long-Term Care insurance before it gets very expensive. I recommend it people who are in a healthcare system like the U.S. ) It scares me to think what could happen without it. Especially since Steve and I have chosen to not have kids – we have to plan for our own elderly care, and though I hope for change in our healthcare system, if it is later what it is now — well, just scary what each state can do to you when you can no longer fully take care of yourself.

So I feel so fortunate that my folks thought enough to at least to get it for my mother (which helps serve my father indirectly). My father was denied Long-term care insurance due to his heart problems, so again, it’s best to get the insurance when you are healthy!

Sorry…just realized I went on a healthcare rant – just learned so much via this process and now that I am back home, I sure am looking at some things differently.

[jerseygirl]

Actually, it’s funny to me you went onto “healthcare rant”. Earlier today I thought I might put question to BB-ers about healthcare for their thoughts. I don’t have private care (V bad) and I hadn’t even thought as far as my elderly years….give me something to seriously reassess.

[Sarita]

Jennifer it’s funny you should mention Long Term Care – I just got this (I’m 46) and have been wanting to do this for ages – I totally recommend you get it now. I think my annual premium was about $960.00 (depends on waiting periods and benefits) – I’m in the same situation as you (no kids). It is cheaper since you are married too. The underwriting was very easy for me (age) – only had a phone interview asking health questions (about 30 minutes). The older you get the more underwriting you have….they start asking memory type question and may ask for medical records. They may ask for medical records anyway depending I think on any health issues you may have. I got mine with John Hancock – we looked at quite a few but they had good benefits and the best premium. I think my elimination period is 90 days and then my benefit period is 2 years which he said was about average. I do believe too that you can write this as a health insurance expense on your taxes from what I understand from my financial planner (self-employed).

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