I spoke with Tommie’s mother on Tuesday evening. She was a bit surprised, hearing from a total stranger. I imagine I’d feel defensive myself, if some unknown clown called me up to talk to me about my son. But we managed to get through the first four or five awkward minutes.
She was pretty down on him at first. She seemed to not understand why her son didn’t just come home and pop into a suit for instant success in civilian life. I told her about some of the programs and avenues of help available, and she actually had me slow down, so she could write them down.
I urged her to give her son some understanding – what he’s going through is undoubtedly tougher than what we all experienced 30 years ago. At least back then the VA was designed to help vets, and not push them out the door into the arm of private contactors.
So, if anything interesting develops, I’ll let you know
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I've seen pictures of the Angel Fire monument. They must be out there somewhere.
Lurch, I'm presuming to speak for everyone in saying thanks for that update. Let us know what else happens, if anything.
BTW, we sent our money out today for the 5K Run. I'll try to get some extra shirts.
I can only imagine the hardship that Tommie is going through.
I was hospitilized with a head trauma case. The man had some serious anger issues to deal with.
Access to the VA system 15 years ago was easier than it is now. Now, we don't even have walk in appts anymore! The amount of cutbacks is staggering and the case load is not getting any smaller.
Let me know if they need any guidance, I'll see what help I can provide.
I was hospitilized with a head trauma case.
Let me clear that sentence up.
I was hospitilized with a man who was a head trauma case. The man had some serious anger issues to deal with.
Sorry folks, at least I knew what I meant.
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