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Mom's New Life - Ed Hurst - 08-24-2022
Mom (Jeanette Porrell for those who don't know) has no idea how much of Doug's pension and benefits she gets to keep after his demise. His case was rather unusual with the VA and some of his compensation was for things like being a POW in Korea. She will visit with a DAV representative early next month to get assistance with all the paperwork, and is likely then to get an assessment of what's likely.
She feels quite certain she can't keep the extravagant house the VA bought for them because of his special needs close to the end. She doesn't want to leave the area and is hoping she can secure an inexpensive mobile home in a senior park in the next town south of here (San Benito, a suburb of Brownsville). She has a sister there and will likely live alone for the rest of her days. She also has a couple of good close friends here who have been helping her with everything, even a sort of adopted "son" who has done yeoman service taking care of things for a few years already. She's in good hands, but there are a million questions in her mind.
For me, I'll be leaving first thing in the morning. I'll keep Veloyce and Linda apprised of my progress via SMS. My plan is to stay on US 77 all the way to Waco, take the loop to avoid Waco, and join I-35 north of there until I get back to the OKC Metro. I don't have working A/C in the car, so rain means dangerously poor visibility. May the Lord be merciful to us all.
RE: Mom's New Life - forrealone - 08-24-2022
Wow, yes...a million questions! So glad that she will meet with a VA rep to help her navigate through the paperwork and benefits that may be due. And more especially that she has help through friends and others - wonderful to hear. She is blessed in that respect and to have a sister close by!
Prayers lifting especially in the days/weeks and months ahead for her. Time will make things easier once all the "settling of the affairs" is done. Then she can rediscover her self and her life as I have/did.
And of course for you that His angels will once again accompany and protect you with a powerful hedge of defense.
I will be "following" you and keeping an eye out for you once you head north.
God speed my friend and may He bless you with all that you need for a safe journey home.
Love you Brother! (I know somebody who will sure be happy to have you back in her arms again)
RE: Mom's New Life - Ed Hurst - 08-25-2022
I'm home. My initial comment is that I'm selling that car. The problem I had with the alternator light shows only when I drive it on long trips. And that is precisely why I wanted that car. So, I'm going to sell it at a loss to someone around here where I live. Let them enjoy it. It's just another element in the down-sizing of our household.
I took a few photos and will post them to my old blog tomorrow.
RE: Mom's New Life - jaybreak - 08-26-2022
Glad you made it home okay, Ed. Praying that your mom's situation improves as it progresses. I know for myself that all that uncertainty would drive me crazy.
Why did you circumvent Waco? Just curious.
RE: Mom's New Life - Ed Hurst - 08-26-2022
Highway 77 runs right through downtown Waco. It's just another big city with lots of stoplights and heavy traffic. By taking Loop 340 around the outside I saved a lot of time and hassle.