that's horrible. like it's that woman's fault instead of our health care system that prevents people from getting the care they need. Thank you though for giving me more perspective on my "guilt". Jelly ate some food this morning again though he did drink alot of water last night.
----- Original Message ----- From: <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> To: <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> Sent: Friday, October 22, 2004 9:26 AM Subject: Re: Jelly roll good news bad news > People should feel guilt about buying expensive cars and clothes and wine > when there are people who can not afford health care, but not about providing > medical care to their own loved ones. My partner and I were upset about an > article we read about a woman who spent $25,000 on a kidney transplant for her cat > and was interviewed about it, and then she got all sorts of hate mail about > doing that when there are humans who can not afford it. She said she does not > drink, gamble, go on vacation, or buy anything expensive, so why can't she spend > her hard earned money to save her cat's life? My partner and I were so > upset-- why don't people send hate mail to people who spend $25,000 on a car-- why > is that somehow ok and spending it save a life is not? > Michelle > > > In a message dated 10/22/04 9:17:55 AM, [EMAIL PROTECTED] writes: > > << I know where you're coming from, Barbara, but you needn't feel guilty. > You are two different families, in two entirely separate situations. You > love and care for Jelly Roll, and will do whatever you can to help him. > The family love their little girl and will do whatever it takes to help > her. We would all go crazy if we started thinking otherwise. Lots of > love and hugs to Jelly Roll, and hope the treatment goes well. Kerry > -----Original Message----- >> > >
