Health Care’s Impact; Lindsay’s Story
I finally finished my health care story. I’m really happy with how it turned out. I took some more creative risks in the editing process and for the most part, I believed it worked. A quick synopsis of the story:
President Obama signed the legislation for the new health care law. At the time of the story, the government still needed to carry it out. But, specifics of the law have not reached the state level, and neither the Department of Mental Health and the Department of Social Services know when that will be. One mid-Missouri family (my focus) wants to know if the new health care reform will affect home health care services. They’re anxious to know how they are to keep their daughter alive if their coverage runs out.
Controversial and political issues are always more appealing when they’re humanized. I think when you have a “central, compelling, character” more people will pay attention.
In other news, the half-marathon is in a week! I’m really nervous and feeling unprepared. But, I think once I’m there, everything will go smoothly. Hopefully my knee doesn’t go out on me. It’s been hurting after running 8-9 miles. But, I’m not going to let that stop me.
