Well I got my final decision today from Cobra.  They denied me since I could not get the PO to say it was their fault my payment did not get post marked on the 31st.  I signed up for a what amounts to is a discount program.  It should help a little.  My concentration is going to be now to find a job with benifits, however I have a pre-existing condition and wouldn't be covered if my cancer should return within a year.  I know this seems bazar to my friends in GBR and Can.  It is a disgrace and an embarressment for me.  Don't get me wrong, I love this country but this is something that is terribly wrong.  Also getting fired the way I did.  They really threw me under the bus.  Then Cobra kicked me when I was down.  I will bounce back from all of this.  I am a strong person.  I raised two kids by myself with no child support.  They both turned out to be good people and productive citizens.  I am trying to think of this as just another bump in the road.  A big one, but still a bump. Thanks to all of you for your frienship and support.  Hopefully my next journal will be on a happier note.