An Amazing Story

Today during lunch at Bojangles a small family sat in the booth across from me and a friend of theirs happened to come by. I couldn't help but over here the fathers story. In July of last year he went to the eye doctor. The doctor sent him to Duke Eye Center where he was quickly diagnosed with a malignant tumor in his eye. This is a very bad sign because tumors in the eye are rarely found in time to successfully treat the tumor, to make things worse there are only three doctors in the world who have the expertise to treat this form of cancer (Primarily because it is so rare and so difficult to treat). Needless to say this couple and their daughter (probably about 5 now) was prepared for the worst. After further tests doctors discovered that this particular tumor was very new and very treatable with an expert doctor and one of those three doctors I talked about above is at Duke. Now he is going back to work in a couple weeks cancer-free, and enjoying life with his wife and young daughter. He said to me, "I wouldn't trade what I have now for all the multi-million lotteries in the world." I don't blame him and he should be arrested if he even considered that trade. I told him to never stop telling this God-story and he said he never hesitates because he is the most blessed man in the world.

I debate bringing politics into this great God-Story but do you really think this story would be possible under government health-care? Health care is expensive but that is why it is so good. Insurance may need changes, affordability may need to be built in, but there is a reason I don't go to the federal credit union for my savings account. I haven't found one that can give me the best rate. I don't want that same quality in my doctor.