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Fighting for Brian

Christine13
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Just wanted to tell you all I am fighting the government here in Canada to cover Brian's med costs for his chelation therapy.  Cost is 1,512.00 a month.  I have spent two days calling and writing letters to various members of Parliament.

If they don't cover the cost his life won't be as long.  I have called the media yesterday and am waiting for a call from a reporter.  The cost was always covered before after we paid the first 3,000.00 at the beginning of April.  It is our new premier who wants to make budget cuts.  I have everyone rallying behind us, and it will be a tough fight on our hands.

We only have until August 18th.  Even the Pharmacy said they would give a free week's of treatment until this is all settled.  Do I think of smoking?  You betcha!!!  I am tired and stressed.  But I'm tired of giving myself loopholes in my quit.  You know the junkie that talks to you and says you need one now, look at what you are going through!

It is not worth going back to day 1 again.  I will fight hard for Brian and for my quit.

Please pray that this gets overturned for us.  Without the chelation therapy his life span will be shortened within a year or so.

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I'm a widow now, my husband passed away January 1, 2018 He died of COPD, and pre leukemia and the flu. He quit smoking 15 years ago which gave him extra time. I am a mother, and grandmother. I have smoked for 47 years. I am going to have my forever quit and I'm doing it for me and my two daughters so I can live longer and be with them. I like to read, swim, garden, crochet, paint and doodle. I also enjoy walking and visiting with friends and family. I am 100% making this my last quit. I have been in denial about what smoking has done to me and my kids. I must make a new life for myself and it doesn't include cigarettes. I may already have COPD, but have not been officially diagnosed.