It’s time for yet another A Morning Cup of Joe Linky Part with fabulous Features! Please come and join us…enjoy the features and we would love you to show us all of your incredible creations. Home Decor…Crafts… Recipes…Printables and everything in between. We sure home you will come on in an become part of the family!
Hi everyone! How are you! Sure hope you are all doing great. Would you believe that it is 88 degrees today here in NJ??? What??? Oh I am hoping for that cool breeze SOON!!! I actually have some good news…Wednesday started with a phone call from the insurance company to tell me that I my request for the Hospital and Dr. in NYC was DENIED. Well I felt my heart break and I have to be honest…I am ALWAYS kind and nice on the phone…but my voice all of a sudden had Jersey Attitude lol!!! They told me that I have to open my horizons…don’t lock myself into a Health Care Box and then proceeded to give me 3 names of Doctors they say can do the surgery. They wanted me to pick one and make arrangements with them. They said…do you have a pen? I said…I am opening a note pad on the computer to take down the info just for my records. I have no intention of contacting any of the above. I have gone through total HELL in the last 8 years from open heart…to a bleeding brain…brain surgery and a few other incidentals including stomach surgery. I am going to be fussy…I am going to get what I want even if it takes getting new insurance company and policy for the new year and have the ablation done in January or February. Well then the lady said would I like them to do a peer on peer which is my doctor talks to their doctor that denied me. I said of course I do…she said it doesn’t usually work out and I will probably have to put in a full request for a repeal which is about 30 percent successful. Well my doctor contacted the other doctor yesterday and at 3:00 I got a call from him to tell me that the decision was over turned and I can have it done in NYC with the doctor he wanted to do it. The reason I tell you all of this (sorry for boring you) is that if something like this happens to you…for whatever reason…don’t take NO for an answer…fight the fight and it just might go your way…Don’t give up until “the fat lady sings”.
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Time for some Features! Like we always say…wish we could feature everyone…but we are trying to rotate so everyone gets a bit of the spotlight…plus we have the BIG thumbnails that we hope you are still enjoying!
Carol from The Red Painted Cottage whipped the perfect Pumpkin Pound Care with Brown Butter Icing…it’s like a big Sweet Fall HUG! Perfect for Thanksgiving!
Come and see Sarah from Sadie Seasongoods whip up her Makeover Magic! Love these don’t you
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Oh I had to feature one more from Sarah…I LOVE how she took old Thrifted Candles and turned them into candles the Adams Family would burn in their home…Mortisha and Gomez would enjoy a romantic dinner lit by these cuties!
Amy has a Yummy Pumpkin Spice Latte Cake that they should carry at Starbucks! Get the Recipe!
Now here is a different kind of pumpkin…a Pumpkin on Rust and it is Farmtastic! Come and see how Virginia over at Artsy Vava creativity this Season Gem!
Come and Visit Kreativ K on her Simple Southern Spain Fall Front Porch!
Grab the kids and hop on over to Just Measuring Up and make some Fall Popsicle Stick Puppets and let the show begin!
Leslie from Play Dates To Parties is sharing her Fall Sweet Potato Bars with Maple Frosting…ummm…YUM!!!
Welcome Fall with these Gorgeous DIY Botanical Labels…so many uses…let your imagination soar. Drop by the Dreams Factory for your Free Printables!
Do you just love this Floral Napkin Decoupage Dresser or what! Drop by Petal and Ply to see the entire makeover! so Cottage Farmhouse!
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Katrin says
Andrea I´m so happy to hear that it all worked out for you at the end! Good for you!! Wishing you a fun October weekend and Thank you so much for the feature!
andrea says
Hi there my friend! How are you! Always wonderful to hear from you. I too am wishing you and yours a FABULOUS October! Sending hugs as always!
Holly says
Hi Andrea – I am soooo proud of you!!!!! Not just for pushing to get the health care that you deserve, but also for sharing and advocating for others. You know you have my heart on this one! (pun intended). Sorry I missed last week’s party – book launch + sinus infection + chronic fatigue = a very tired Holly LOL! Thank you for hosting and wishing you a wonderful week! Hugs, Holly
andrea says
Awwww Holly! Your inspiration and advocacy for what is right really inspired me. It is so out of character for me to be pushy and I MEAN that…but I knew how important it was for myself and my whole family so I fought and was very happy to have the results I did. So glad you are with us this week. I know how exhausted you are from all of the Book Stuff…but it is all worth it…you have hit the big time and so many people’s lives will be better for it! Sending tons of hugs and love your way! Have a great one!
Mary says
Andrea I am so happy to hear that you will bw getting the surgery with the doctor you want. Continued prayers your way!
andrea says
Thank you sweet Mary for your kindness! I wish you and yours a fabulous and wonderful day! HUGS!
Marie says
I’ve been MIA for several weeks and it’s good to be back partying with you again. Andrea, I’m happy to hear you are going to get the surgery! Sadly, and far too often, it takes having to be a squeaky wheel to get the grease. Good for you for having the courage to squeak and demand to be heard! Continuing to hold you in my thoughts and prayers.
andrea says
So happy to see you back with us Marie! Sure missed seeing your fabulous creations. Like I said…I hated being the squeaky wheel but it was a must! I hope more and more people stick up for themselves…I know that it is not always possible to win…but it is sure worth the fight! Sending tons of hugs and love to you and yours! Have a great one!
Vickie says
Andrea, I am so glad you did not give up and can have your surgery with the hospital and doctor you wanted!! A lesson learned for us all! Thinking of you during this stressful time.
andrea says
Hi there Vickie…thank you so much for thinking of me! I so appreciate it! A lesson learned for all …that is why I shared! Sending tons of hugs and wishes for a wonderful day!
Laurel Stephens says
Andrea, I had no idea you could do such a thing with your insurance. Thank you for the valuable information (NOT boring.) Now onto a successful procedure for you!
andrea says
Hi there Laurel! I really didn’t know you could do it either. I just kind of wouldn’t let it go so they had to share the info on the different appeals…the whole time kind of discouraging them because they probably would not work. I also think it is really important to have a great doctor that will advocate for you! Thanks for thinking of me! Sending hugs and wishes for the best day ever!
Claire says
Sorry to hear about your need for surgery but it’s good that you got it sorted out. Hope you have lovely weekend now.
andrea says
Hi there Clair! It’s all good now : ) Thank you for thinking of me. Hope you have the most fabulous day ever! Sending hugs…
Tanya Derrey Bingham says
I am so sorry you’re going thru this Andrea, you have a warrior spirit and you are right you should be able to chose who to go to. Hugs from WA state, thank you for hosting, and I hope you have a blessed weekend xo
andrea says
Hi there Tanya! How are you over there in Washington State! How’s the weather? Thank you so much for your thoughts and good wishes…it is so kind of you. It is always wonderful to see you here : ) Sending tons of hugs and wishes for an amazing day!
Carol, The Red Painted Cottage says
Andrea, My husband worked in human resources for a fortune 500 company and learned many years ago that most insurance companies will always deny your request on the hope you’ll accept it and move on. In truth, as you learned, never accept NO for an answer from them and fight it with all you’ve got. I’m so happy you were finally approved! BTW, thank you for the feature this week. I just made another exact cake yesterday and wish I could share a piece of it with you!
andrea says
Hi there Carol! How are you. You are SOOOOOOO RIGHT…they want you to drop it but you have to fight fight fight!!! Never take NO as your first and only answer. I am over the moon that it got approved! Now what would make it perfect is a slice of that cake lol!!! Sending hugs to you and yours! Have a great one!
Marilyn Lesniak says
Thank you for hosting this lovely party. There is always so many links to see here. Have a wonderful week.
andrea says
Hi there Marilyn…always great to see you and all of your fabulous additions to our party! Sending you tons of hugs and wishes for a fabulous day!
Joy says
You are brave and strong Andrea and by sharing how you stayed firm you help others learn to be firm and get what they need for their health.
Hugs.
Joy
andrea says
Hello sweet Joy! How are you. Thank you for the words of encouragement. Hey…it took me a few more years that it should have to stick up for myself and fight the system : ) I nope more and more do the same…I know it will not always work out…but it is sure worth the try!!! Sending hugs and love your way! Have the best day ever!
Sharon Nelch says
Thanks for hosting this great party! Sometimes staying tough and not accepting no is the hardest path to take but your story proves that it’s worth it!
andrea says
Hi there Sharon! So happy you enjoy the party! You’ve got that right…standing tough does help!!! Even though it was really tough for me to do… I just never act that way…but sure glad I did! Sending hugs and wishes for a wonderful day!
Kristin says
Andrea,
Thank you for sharing your story so that it can encourage and educate others! Also thank you for hosting all the positive and beautiful inspiration in this fun party!
Andrea says
Hi there Kristin…how are you. I really do want to encourage others to stand up for themselves and not take no for an answer without a fight. I am not someone that gets like this often…but it is REALLY important to me and my family that this is done by the best. I always find it easier to fight for others…but I am glad that I had the nerve to stand up to the insurance company and steered the game in the direction I thought would work. So never take no for your first answer : ) So happy to see you here at the party and hope to see you tomorrow! Tons of hugs and wishes for a picture perfect day!