Retirement?

Yes, it is true. My Husband has officially retired from the U.S. Air Force, after almost 25 years in service.  We were a bit nervous, about retiring, and how things would change. We are Blessed, that hubby found a job right away, and he enjoys what he is doing for work. However: Our Military benefits have changed. Primarily, health care. Whereas we now have to pay for our insurance, and co-pays, and we are finding out now that things aren't "covered". Our Family Dental insurance ended, but it is a good thing we had signed up for Dental through Hubby's new employer. But, unfortunately, it doesn't cover enough. The cost of healthcare, and the dental, is astronomical. Not just for us, but for everyone. We know lots of folks out there have NO insurance what so ever. Since Hubby's return home, I have acquired a job, working in the Emergency Room of a local Hospital, doing Patient Registration. So when you come through the doors needing medical services, you come to me first. The same if you come in an ambulance, or go in labor to have a baby. We register you in to the computer system. I love the job, I enjoy helping people out. Some of the stories make you realize that perhaps you are a normal person after all, LOL!! But then, there are some pretty sad stories as well.
Retirement is a HUGE change, of which we are still learning from. Atleast I know now that Hubby will never be deployed again. Business trips, perhaps, but no more deployments! Whoo-Hoo!!! I hope everyone has a Blessed day out there :o)
Mary