First Week of High School

August 2007

I can't believe it! I have a kid in high school! I didn't know what to expect. Kyle didn't know what to expect either. He is clearly the shortest kid in the entire school, and if someone didn't know him, they would wonder why he was in the high school. But he boldy walked the halls as if he was supposed to be there. Most people know Kyle. He's the short kid. Oh yeah. Within the first week, the only incident he had was getting put into a trash can. It was done by an upperclassman out of fun and not out of meanness. Kyle's friends helped him out and he continued on his way. I think most kids realize that they'd have to be crazy to actually try to hurt Kyle, because it would be so unfair. And, I think they know that if anyone ever hurt him, they'd have to deal with ME!

The Letter

I got home from work and checked the mailbox. Among the numerous credit card applications and JC Penney's Biggest Sale of the Day coupons, was a letter from our insurance company. On the outside, it looked and felt like the other two letters we had already received denying coverage. I slowly opened the envelope, afraid of what it would say. But as I began to read, I was excited to read that after further review the request was APPROVED! The approval time period was for 7/16/07 - 1/16/08. Every 6 months, the insurance company would review the claim and see if they would choose to continue covering the drug. I called our advocate and she was excited to hear the news. Shortly thereafter, a pharmacy a few states away made contact with me as to when I'd like to receive the first month's shipment. I was informed that they would call me every month and let me know when to expect the shipment.

Meanwhile, Kyle continued his daily shots, still having his dad administer it.