With all the angst of the midterms, my
spirits were recently lifted. Thought I would share.
Heard some good news from my youngest
son. He started going to the VA Hospital which he has avoided since getting
out. They reviewed his records and upgraded his disability to 100%. Means a
bump in his monthly check.
Went on to say he has participated in
some of the PTSD programs and has found them helpful.
I find it heartwarming that at least one
VA Hospital is doing a good job for our veterans.
Then we got into “the apple falls from
the tree”. When he was sixteen and full of himself, he broke a kitchen chair
over my head during an exchange of words. He then got his ass kicked, soundly.
Seems my sixteen year old grandson tried
to get physical with his Dad (my son). Got his ass kicked but managed to damage
his Dad’s thumb to the point it will need minor surgery.
That grandson’s genetic heritage is
Finnish, Norwegian, and Celtic. Berserker?
My son and I had a good laugh. Maybe that
says something about our mentality. Maybe it is genetic. No damned wimp
gene, perhaps.
I never got into a physical scrap with my
father. Then again, I left home at sixteen. Probably for the best.
8 comments:
Good news on all accounts. Especially the PTSD help..
He was never a suicide risk but had quality of life problems.
That's great he's connected with someone who can help him.
Is he going to the VA in Cheyenne?
No, he lives in S.C.
That's great news, and I know that VA location. It has a good reputation!
A load off my mind. Don't care how old and tough they are, you never stop being a parent.
The VA has improved considerably since President Trump took office. I'm glad to see there has been this sort of cause and effect with the benefit going to your son. I have a son-in-law who has also benefited from new military and VA programs for wounded veterans.
Much better but miles to go. Good that you son-in-law is receiving the care he needs (and deserves).
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