Healthcare Reform - Please Help

Hope everyone had some good relaxing fun for the 4th. I learned to tube and drive a Jet Ski over the weekend. Balancing in the drivers seat is quite hilarious. As you can imagine, the faster I would go the less my body holds up because of the weight distribution (or lack of). Nick was sitting behind me, of course, for those "wow" moments. But, as much fun as I was having I felt a bit like a bobble head :)

After fun there is always work...

The health care system is trying to reform, as I'm sure you are aware. I tend to pay attention to this much more than I ever would for obvious reasons. One bit that I'm sure most people aren't aware of is the cost of prosthetic care. Currently, the Senate version of the reform bill does not include coverage for "assistive devices or durable medical equipment (such as prosthetics)" but the House Version does.

The goal is to make sure any health care reform bill includes this language to prevent any loopholes and people not being able to have prosthetics due to the debilitating costs. So, how can you help?

Start by calling your Representative and Senator. Let them know that the bills should include specific language for durable medical equipment (such as prosthetic devices) in all health care reform bills. This is a large factor in Independence and leading healthy lives!!

If your not sure where to start call the U.S. Capital Switchboard at 202.224.1212

Thanks for your help!!

Jen

Surfs Up!

Surfing, river walk, fun hotel, great food & many snow cones! We had a whirlwind of a weekend. We headed to Port Arkansas, Texas. We just needed a quick (or semi-quick) getaway with beaches and good food.

Our mission was accomplished by staying in San Antonio on the river walk then traveling further south the next morning. I was so excited to be in water!



We were in 105 degree heat the entire time so catching a few waves was definitely on the agenda. Sky even became a surfer dude for a bit. We just couldn't find board shorts his size.

So, how do I surf? Well, as you can see in these pictures, I hold on tight and just go with the waves. It is more like a really advanced doggy paddle but it still gets me from A to B with a few bumps in between.

I only flipped a few times. Albeit, sucking all the salt out of the water each time, but the waves never got away from me. As much as they tried to avoid me, I was right there waiting to bust right through the break. It was a lot of fun.



Matthew did really well and Sky was so much fun. I think he was feeling like the king of the sandpit. We are off to Arkansas to Beaver Lake for Independence Day for wake boarding, skiing, seadooing, grilling, fireworks, cocktails, and more sun!

Have a great holiday everyone,
Jen

CBS Interview

I was really fortunate to be asked by Karen Borta with CBS local news to share my story and share the story of P.L.A.Y which aired June 23rd. I had a great time with Karen. What a gracious and genuine person.

Today was a blessing on many fronts and I'm thrilled to be helping others. To my surprise, I found out this was going to air AGAIN, tonight, on the sister station TXA 21.

You make it all worth it. Thanks everyone!
http://cbs11tv.com/video/?cid=7, search North Texan Starts Charity to Help Young Amputees.

Keep looking ahead!

Love,
Jen

Ryanne Going to Nationals

We got the results from the Endeavor Games and Ryanne qualified for nationals in four events! The 60m, the javelin, the softball throw and the shot put. The P.L.A.Y. Foundation is so humbled to sponsor her.

She just missed qualifying in the 400m. She got 3.46 and the qualifying time of 3.30. She was a little disappointed until she realized that the kiddos competing in the 400m are a year older than she is. Keep up the good work!

P.L.A.Y. Foundation Sponsors Ryanne

If you think your having a bad day, let this precious gem
put a smile on your face! P.L.A.Y. Foundation sent 6 year old Ryanne (adopted from Kazakhstan), to OKC this past weekend to participate in the Endeavor Games!

She is such an inspiration. On her way back from the games, she called to let me know that she had received 4 GOLD medals. I can't tell you how excited I was for her. She was so proud of herself which makes it all worth everything that goes into P.L.A.Y. Foundation. Congratulationss Ryanne!

Love,
Jen