This set goes out to all the veterans who have to deal with the awful care at the VA. My Monday started like this...

I woke up and had to go to the VA to renew my Asthma Inhaler. So I walk into the E.R. to see a doctor with no appointment. I walk to the counter, get my name on a list, then I wait...

30 minutes go by and here comes the nurse who's gonna check my stats. I kindly say, "I think we can skip this test, since I'm just here to renew my prescription." The nurse goes, "No, No, we have to check your vitals." I thought "Have to?" Ok then. 10 minutes and 12 questions later, I'm questioning myself about all these questions. "Sir, are you thinking about harming yourself?" "Well, I wasn't till you asked me." Sir, we need you to be serious." "I'm feeling just fine, hows my heart?" "95 BPM, your heart is good. You, can return to the waiting area." Cool, finally done with that, and now here I wait. 2 hours later a nurse walks out, calls my name, and says my meds are ready at the pharmacy. Sweet, I don't have to actually talk to a doctor. So I stroll on down to the pharmacy, grab a number and check in. 20 minutes later they call my number and I talk to the pharmacist, she goes ahead and fills the Rx. Then says it will be about 20 minutes till it's filled:(

3 hours later I get out of the VA and a guy is parked behind my car, with a dead battery. So, with a smile on my face I helped a fellow veteran out with a jump, and we both went on our way.

This delay at the VA really jacked up my whole day, but on the other hand I helped a man who desperately needed it.

I would have posted this yesterday as scheduled, but this strange life, is all about timing.