First received Wednesday, November 29, 2023
For Gerry S. in Parker, Colorado with a wound on his right leg which has to be bandaged at the doctor's office twice a week.
Update Thursday, November 21, 2024
Gerry is having outpatient surgery today for a large clot in his right leg femoral vein. Support also for his medical team and his wife.
First received Wednesday, October 9, 2024
For Samina and Miriam B. in Olten, Switzerland who were in a car accident resulting in shock, headaches, and a damaged car.
Update Monday, November 18, 2024
Samina is fine, but Miriam, Samina's mother, has still not recovered. Support is also requested for Miriam's husband Thomas and their other children.
First received Tuesday, October 1, 2024
For Angie D. in Tecumseh, Ontario, Canada who is having the medical procedure ERPC on October 10.
Update Sunday, November 17, 2024
The ERCP results were clear but ALP and GGT results were still higher than normal. More blood work to be done with a fractionated ALP.
First received Wednesday, November 13, 2024
For Lucy R. in Mesa, Arizona who is in the hospital with sepsis and will be making her transition soon.
Update Saturday, November 16, 2024
Lucy has made her transition. Support also for her family and friends.
First received Saturday, September 7, 2024
For Ruth in Sigmaringen, Germany whose appetite and stamina are affected by cancer...[October 21] Ruth continues to fight the cancer.
Update Friday, November 15, 2024
Ruth is nearing her transition.
First received Wednesday, August 21, 2024
For Ali in Berlin, Germany who has metastatic cancer and back pain, and for Michaele, his partner and caregiver.
Update Thursday, November 14, 2024
Ali made his transition on November 4. Support also for Michaele.
First received Monday, November 11, 2024
For Ana F. in Herrsching, Germany who is hospitalized with kidney problems, and for her family and medical team.
Update Wednesday, November 13, 2024
Ana was sent home. Doctors found Proteus mirabilis, a very contagious and dangerous bacteria. She is taking strong antibiotics and will have more tests tomorrow.
First received Sunday, November 10, 2024
For Heather S. in Jenkintown, Pennsylvania who is in the emergency room with vomiting and stomach pain.
Update Monday, November 11, 2024
Heather had a urinary tract infection which spread to her kidneys. She stayed overnight in the hospital to begin a course of antibiotics and was released this afternoon.
First received Tuesday, October 22, 2024
For Otto in Bern, Switzerland who has Creutzfeldt-Jakob disease (CJD).
Update Sunday, November 10, 2024
Otto made his transition this morning. Support also for his husband Matthias.
First received Tuesday, August 20, 2024
For L. in Fairhope, Alabama who was recently diagnosed with early-onset Alzheimer’s disease, and for her family...[October 22] She is feeling overwhelmed with decisions around treatment.
Update Sunday, November 10, 2024
L. has found good resources for treatment plans. Her daughter is coming for an extended visit and L. is looking forward to that.
First received Sunday, October 16, 2022
For Alice W. in Fairhope, Alabama with physical and mental illness who has been living in her car....[February 27, 2024] Alice is having a psychological crisis. She has decided to return to living in her car after a year of living in an apartment. Support also for her caseworker, John.... [May 14] Alice has moved to Waveland, Mississippi. Her residence is off the grid, and she's hoping to find a way to have electricity and plumbing installed as soon as possible...[June 6] Alice lost her living space in Mississippi and is now living in her car in Alabama....[August 29] Alice has moved into a temporary housing situation. She hopes to be in permanent housing in a few months....[October 31] Alice has entered a 90-day program that will provide housing and healthcare. She is very relieved and hopeful...[November 7] Alice has been hospitalized with severe pain and blood pressure fluctuations.
Update Friday, November 8, 2024
Alice received medical treatment for pain and was released.
First received Tuesday, October 29, 2024
For May Belle, an eleven-year-old cat in Seminole, Florida who has metastasized breast cancer which has spread to her lungs, and for her human caretaker, Karen.
Update Thursday, November 7, 2024
May Belle made her transition this morning.
First received Wednesday, March 20, 2024
For Nick K. in Louisville, Kentucky with throat pain who will have an upper endoscopy on March 28... [March 29] Everything looked good in the endoscopy. He has been prescribed acid reflux medication for three months...[May 9] Nick’s CT scan shows a four-centimeter growth under his tongue....[May 15] Nick does have cancer....[May 22] The cancer has possibly spread into two lymph nodes. Nick will need chemotherapy as well as radiation. The good news is that his survival rate is better than 90%...[June 13] Nick is having lengthy chemotherapy sessions weekly followed up with fifteen minutes of radiation daily. He is very tired, has lost weight and has some nausea. Nevertheless the tumor appears to be shrinking....
Update Thursday, November 7, 2024
Nick feels better and is able to eat some solid foods. He will see his doctor every four months.
First received Monday, April 29, 2024
For Elisabeth K. in Berlin, Germany with a sudden onset of Meniere's disease... [August 4] After some weeks of feeling healthy, Elisabeth had another serious bout of Meniere's disease last week. She needs a lot of rest and
wants to stay at home right now; she is cutting work to two hours a day... [September 3] Elisabeth is slightly better and will be able to see a specialized doctor on Thursday...[September 17] The new doctor helped a lot with
an additional medication and a positive outlook...[October 21] A lump was discovered during an exam for bowel inflamation and surgery is scheduled for Wednesday.
Update Tuesday, November 5, 2024
The surgery went very well. The doctors say the cancerous lump has been removed, but cancer cells may still be there. Elisabeth will decide what further treatment she wants to take.
First received Thursday, September 26, 2024
For Arcan and Lanka in Brighton, England who must move into a larger home to have room for their new baby, Luna, and her older sister, Lily...[October 20] Arcan and Lanya have found a lovely bungalow. Continued support for them and their family.
Update Monday, November 4, 2024
Arcan and Lanka have run into problems purchasing their new property.
First received Monday, October 21, 2024
For Marion C. in Wales, United Kingdom with a broken hip and surgery on Tuesday.
Update Wednesday, October 30, 2024
Marion’s hip operation was successful. She is now recuperating at home.
First received Wednesday, October 23, 2024
For Cipollino K., a dog in Valeggio sul Mincio, Italy who was operated on for a hernia.
Update Tuesday, October 29, 2024
Cipollino has recovered very well.
First received Thursday, October 24, 2024
For 102-year-old Cheerful T. in St. Petersburg, Florida who had a fall and has been hospitalized.
Update Saturday, October 26, 2024
Cheerful was brought home last evening and was already out walking this morning for exercise and fresh air.
First received Wednesday, October 23, 2024
For Iana Z. in Flagstaff, Arizona in the hospital with chronic vomiting.
Update Saturday, October 26, 2024
Iana is out of hospital on complete bed rest. Her condition is still serious, and steroids are not effective.
First received Tuesday, October 15, 2024
For Peter in West Yorkshire, England who is nearing his transition.
Update Friday, October 25, 2024
Peter has now made his transition. Support also for his daughter, Michelle.