I received a statement in the mail stating the lab work I had done 3 weeks ago cost $550.75.  I had to reread it several times to make sure it was $550 and not $50.75.  All the hospitals took from me was 2 small vials of blood for very standard tests.  If anyone could explain to me why the hospital would charge so much, please pass that info along to me.  From what I know and believe, lab people throw my blood in a centrifuge to look for certain things.  Enlighten me here, Nancy, since you do this type of work.  Someone explain to me why it cost so much.  Luckily I have a somewhat decent insurance and have to pay 25% of it.  I'm not happy paying the 25% but it's better than the whole amount.

It's no wonder people can't afford health insurance or decide not to get certain treatments.  It's just way too expensive.

On a much brighter note, congrats to Mary for finishing law school and Steve for graduating!

Pics are up from Emily's first Communion and I have a pretty amusing video of my mom playing the Wii.  Who would've thought she would want one now?

Have faith.