As stated before, we were unsure if the insurance was going to pick up the tab for the ultrasound. I made it very clear that the cost could very well be covered, no big deal. And in that event, where the raffle money would go. Since my post I have been bombarded (personally and through email or blog comments) about how the military insurance works and questions as to why it may not be covered. Instead of answering everyone with the same answers, I'm going to post it here.
I do not know the specifics of their private insurance and don't feel that it is any of my business, so I don't ask. I was simply told by Kelly that she was considering using her birthday money to pay for the ultrasound if insurance didn't cover it. As with many different insurances, there are many different types of the TriCare (<--click that word for a better explanation than I can give) options that can cover them. Being that Josh does what he does and in the branch of the military that he is, and the type of insurance that they chose, this situation is not unusual and is just one of the confusing conundrums that is medical coverage. I simply thought that holding a raffle would be fun as well as pay for the testing. Plain and simple. I would have held a raffle anyways to purchase the cloth diapers ( as also previously stated ) but I didn't feel that not disclosing the full use possibilities of the funds was right or fair to those who contributed. Never was the intention to acquire funds through "shady" means or methods. This is for good fun, nothing more.
I also feel very strongly that no matter what the insurance or financial situations are, it's none of my business. I'm doing this for a friend, to have fun and have a "different" way to celebrate the coming of their child. No one said that they couldn't afford these things, but I am doing this as a gift to someone that I care deeply for and, due to distance and circumstance, haven't seen in roughly 4 years. Please do not take offence to this, it's simply a broad spectrum answer to many questions that I have been asked.
ON A LIGHTER NOTE!!!!
I've been crafting...yes, the cards are made. (Well the first batch anyways!) I made more than ten, so I'm not exactly sure which ones will be in the lot but I wanted to post some pictures of them. We really need to get on the ball with raising money (we're at $2). So, here's your potential prize!
