Mountain bound

 I would love to give you a long narrative of the latest; however, I am headed for the Virginia Mountains early in the morning, and well, I am not packed. But there have been some happenings, so I thought I would do a quick bullet point report.

• Peter did get approved for Medicaid that will pay for Medicare.  
• I have a great Insurance Guru (who helps me navigate the Marketplace) who is helping us navigate this latest change in status.  I am grateful for Chelsey.
• This change in medical insurance could affect who he sees for his doctor and counselor.  This might be for the good.  Praying for the navigation of that change.
• Peter has yet to be hired anywhere.  He has had more than one interview where he has left quite confident. And yet there has been no return call.  Honestly, I think this "confidence" may be hindering him from getting hired.  
• Peter received a tax refund that will help him for a few more weeks while unemployed. 
• Peter will benefit from a job - trusting God for the right one and the right time.
• Peter could benefit from a medication change - and yet that is so tricky.  There is a lot of good going on with Peter that it makes me nervous. Experience shows medication changes can cause a downward movement as likely as an upward.
• Peter has a new roommate after 6 months or so of living solo in his apartment. Trusting this is a good thing.
• Peter accompanied Mom and me to Atlanta today for Mom's Doctor appointment.  He heard "Atlanta" and wanted something to do (and a free meal.) He helped navigate as we located the building I had the wrong address for.  And he added some humor.
• I am grateful for the people we encountered at today's appointment.  It was addressing Mom's swallowing issues, and it was very helpful.  I am hopeful that this will lead to some resolutions and the expansion of her diet.
•  This weekend I will be with my friends Beth and May.  These are the two women who raised me in my post-college years.  This is the second annual "Matriarch Weekend," and I am looking forward to being with them as well as being surrounded by the Blue Ridge Parkway and the beautiful valley below.
• Oh, did I tell you I fixed my own leaky (I mean running) sink? Pirate Handyman on YouTube and a $4 repair kit from Lowe's helped me.  I am so proud.  The fact that the knob doesn't turn in the same direction it used to for off is not really concerning to me.  One day, I will pull up YouTube again and figure it out!
• Thanking God and Thanking You!!!