So I went to (remembered) enrichment last night - it reminded me of Homemaking of old - light dinner and an enjoyable lesson.
I ended up at the rowdy table. I am always at the rowdy table, does that mean I know how to pick 'em or am I the rowdy one? Also, I was the oldest at the table by a number of years, shown by the fact they had no idea who Police Woman - Angie Dickinson was, nothing ages you like a joke no one gets because they were not born yet!
Anyhoo, the rest of the enrichment was about emergency preparedness - I know sounds overwhelming and a little boring but it was really great! The sister giving the presentation had some ideas I had never heard of, like a red file - copies of all social security cards, birth certificates, shot records and an info sheet on each person in your household. Plus a lot of other handy things to have if you have to evacuate right now and can grab this file. I did get a copy of all of the papers so if you want one just email me and I will attach the file.
She is a big believer in 72 hour kits and teaching your kids where to go if you get separated. I was impressed with the forethought and how organized she is,
I love organizing.
She also directed us to a website prepared by a Stake in east Mesa:
Then we had a lawyer in our ward explain some paperwork we all need - to designate power over our medical decisions should we be unable. And a HIPPA release form because of HIPPA even your husband is not allowed to get your information unless you sign a paper at the hospital allowing him. If you are incapacitated or can't make the decision legally you may be in trouble, so she gave us a document that assigned someone to be your agent and recommended you keep a copy in your car. She also included a living will so Ken can pull the plug. The most interesting thing is because Brenn is 18 (19 on Sunday) I am not allowed to view her medical information without this form. It is possible I would not be able to make decisions for her should something happen even though I am paying the bill.
I was grateful for this enrichment - as I usually am, and really glad I went.
2 comments:
Sounds like the teacher did a great job.
And isn't it strange when all of a sudden you can't be involved with your child's medical care without a permission slip? Even though you are the one paying for it?! Sometimes they won't even talk to you about the bill!!
Such an odd transition to make...
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interesting. I'd love a copy of what you have. It's not the rowdy table - it's the fun table!
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