It can be said in most all places and in most all circumstances that enough money is a necessity. Money can usually accomplish many things that would not be possible without it. Sometimes money can buy influence and power. Money is pretty essential to whatever you want to do in today's modern world. It is said that money makes the world go 'round and that money talks. You have to have enough money to make it in our world today. It does seem to take a certain amount of money to survive, as even a kid today needs a little money.
I have often been reminded to count my blessings that I live in the good ole United States of America, where--- as the rule rather than the exception-- one can receive medical treatment at a hospital in a life-threatening situation, whether you have the money for the treatment or not.
The incident of my daughter-in-law Esther Powell, my son Jimmy's wife, being bitten by the copperhead snake a few weeks ago reminded me to be truly thankful we are in America. In some third world countries, they would let you die if it were a matter of life and death if you did not have the means to pay for treatment to save your life.
Thankfully, Esther and Jimmy do have health insurance that will pay two-thirds of the total cost of Esther's treatment for the snakebite. That's the good news, for both of them and for the hospital.
The bad news is how much the total bill is going to be. The first-round of anti-venom for Esther cost $13,000 and the next three rounds cost $6,500 EACH. Add on the cost of the Emergency Room visit, and then three days in the hospital, and you are looking at a bill of between $42,000 and $50,000!!!!
Thankfully, Esther is doing very well, almost good as new. And in regard to all that money-- as my son Jimmy, Esther's husband put it--"Esther is worth it!!"
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