what did i make for supper?

Since I was asked for a divorce, and there is no income in the house, I applied, for the first time in my life, for Medicaid in July.  I made a doctor appointment for Chloe for a checkup back in July, and it was for today.  We went to the "free clinic" for the first time today.  I have to say, I went in feeling like a horrible adult.  Like, why am I having to walk in here.  I've been looking for a job for over a month now, and really don't want to be on assistance programs, but don't have a choice right now.  And explaining to Chloe why we can't go to our regular pediatrician, who we've been going to for about 17 years.  Walked in with my head high, got checked in, and had the checkup.

I have to tell you, this was one of the friendliest, most professional clinics I've ever been to...the doctor and nurses care, and made us feel at ease and smile.  The wait is long to get an appointment, and they're probably understaffed and running on very limited resources, but I was impressed.  I do want to get a job with benefits so we can go back to our regular pediatrician, and we've paid into these programs our whole adult lives, so I know that we're using them the way they're intended, and I want to give a shout out of sorts to the clinic, and to all taxpayers.  Thank you for keeping my family healthy, and as soon as I can stop using these services, I will.  And will be glad to pay into them...don't get me wrong, I don't want to be overtaxed, but these programs are there for a reason.  If it weren't for them, we'd have no food and no medical care.  And if it weren't for family and friends, we'd have no roof over our heads.  Thank you...all of you.

Roasted chicken and potatoes for dinner...I know you want to know.  :)  Yes, I forgot to make a vegetable.  Give me my super mom trophy...  *curtsies*  Enough leftover chicken that I think I may make some chicken salad.  Unless the cat gets on the counter again and ruins it before it cools off enough that I can put it away.  He ruined the leftover stuffed clams.  He really is kind of a jerk.

Talked to my bestie today and we're going to hit the trails again starting this weekend.  I CAN'T wait for that!  Unless Luke Bryan tries to bring his temper tantrums to B-Town.  I'm ready to be strong and healthy...sometimes I feel like I have no idea how I'm hanging on, and other times I'm like, "And what?"  Rockstar.  Wonder Woman.  Don't tug on my cape.  I think I get it from my mama.  :)

There's t.v. to be watched and laundry to be done, so have a good night, y'all  :)