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...[November 8] Alice received medical treatment for pain and was released.
Update Monday, January 27, 2025
Alice has returned to living in her truck.
First received Wednesday, December 4, 2024
For Brandly M. in Fairhope, Alabama who will have extensive back surgery on Monday... [December 18] Brandly had a four-hour surgery. Rods were attached to four lumbar vertebra to give stability and to alleviate painful pressure on her nerves. She is in good spirits and will return home this afternoon....[December 24] Brandly has more pain, numbness in her legs, and emotional stress....[December 28] Brandly was admitted to a hospital late Thursday afternoon to manage her pain. The doctors suspect inflammation is causing it. After a CT scan, no additional surgery is expected...[December 31] Now there have been some difficulties finding a rehab center. Support also for her family as they navigate through this challenge...[January 5, 2025] Brandly will move from a hospital into a rehab facility tomorrow. Her pain has reduced and her medications have been modified making her feel more like herself. Today she walked five feet without her walker with her PT at her side. Her balance and legs are weak, but her enthusiasm is strong...[January 11] Brandly continues to get stronger with physical therapy. The next step is to modify pain medications...[January 18] Brandly is being discharged today from rehab and will return home. She continues to have pain. Support also for her husband Earl and other family caregivers.
Update Sunday, January 26, 2025
Brandly is at home and receiving physical therapy. Her pain level remains the same which is troublesome and frustrating. She is doing well with her mobility with her walker.
An appointment is scheduled for Tuesday with her surgeon and clarity is needed to address this ongoing concern.
First received Monday, December 9, 2024
For Nina Z. in Winterthur, Switzerland who will have foot surgery tomorrow.
Update Saturday, January 25, 2025
The docter removed her foot splint. The physical therapist told her she will be able to run a marathon again. She is very happy and relieved.
First received Tuesday, January 14, 2025
For Catherine C. in Brighton, England who is having tests for heart problems...[January 20] Catherine is hospitalized with vascular disease. She is having several tests this week including a kidney biopsy.
Update Saturday, January 25, 2025
Catherine is back at home. Her symptoms and anxiety are much alleviated.
First received Saturday, December 28, 2024
For Meg B. in Brighton, England with esophageal cancer who is starting chemotherapy in January.
Update Saturday, January 25, 2025
Meg has started chemotherapy and is being fed intravenously. In February she will start five weeks of radiotherapy.
First received Wednesday, January 8, 2025
For Angie D. in Tecumseh, Ontario, Canada who will have a medical scan to check her gallbladder on January 17.
Update Thursday, January 23, 2025
The scan results were clear.
First received Monday, May 27, 2024
For Hella, a cat in Trimbach, Switzerland with bone cancer and a severe obstruction; and for her caretakers Monika and Peter...[May 29] The vet was able to remove the obstruction. Hella is recovering at home...[January 11] Hella is very weak. She is still alive to have a gentle transition.
Update Wednesday, January 22, 2025
Hella will make her transition at home January 23.
First received Saturday, January 18, 2025
For C.S. in St. Petersburg, Florida with a challenging situation at work.
Update Monday, January 20, 2025
The situation has been favorably resolved.
First received Tuesday, December 3, 2024
For the S. family in Carlisle, Pennsylvania whose daughter made her transition.
Update Friday, January 17, 2025
The family is still in the process of grieving their daughter and sibling.
First received Saturday, July 13, 2024
For Verena B. in Olten, Switzerland with a chronic disease, and for her husband, Jonas...[January 13] Verena has become confused and desperate.
Update Wednesday, January 15, 2025
Verena has been diagnosed with giant cell arteritis.
First received Tuesday, May 21, 2024
For Michael C. of Fairfield, Iowa who is in the hospital in Iowa City and paralyzed on his right side after knee surgery, and for his wife, Jane...[May 26] Michael has recovered somewhat from the paralysis. He has been transferred to intensive care with a blood clot in his right lung...[June 4] Michael can move his arms and legs and can say yes or no in response to questions. He was in surgery today to remove plaque from an artery.
Update Monday, January 13, 2025
Michael is walking with a walker. He can swallow and eat a little food, and he can talk in short sentences.
First received Tuesday, January 7, 2025
For Kristen R. and all others in southern California who are evacuating out of the path of the Pacific Palisades fire.
Update Friday, January 10, 2025
Kristen's home was destroyed in the fires. She is grateful that she escaped unharmed.
First received Tuesday, December 10, 2024
For Rita K. in Wirtheim, Germany who has started chemotherapy for lymphatic cancer...[December 30] Rita is having a lot of side effects from the chemotherapy, including low blood pressure and problems with circulation.
Update Friday, January 10, 2025
Rita's circulation and blood pressure have improved. Her sight has worsened. She is confident and feels supported.
First received Saturday, November 23, 2024
For Walter F. in Diessen, Bayern, Germany who will have a catheter exam on his heart on Wednesday...[November 28] Walter received two new stents. He looks and feels well and his blood pressure is stable. In January he will have the same procedure done...
[January 7] Walter recovered very well from the stents. Tomorrow he will have another stent surgery, which he is anxious about.
Update Friday, January 10, 2025
Walter is home again with two new stents and feeling well. In three months he will have another catheter with one stent.
First received Monday, December 16, 2024
For Carlos M. in Eckersdorf, Germany who is being treated in a clinic as an inpatient, and for his wife Margot who visits him every day.
Update Tuesday, January 7, 2025
After six weeks, Carlos was released from the clinic. Continued support is requested for him and his caretakers, especially Margot.
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...[November 5] 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...[December 6] Elisabeth decided on medication and a supervision of her bowels and blood twice a year.
Update Monday, January 6, 2025
Elisabeth is in the healing process. Her blood test results still need to improve.
First received Tuesday, July 23, 2024
For John H. in Southampton, United Kingdom with a blood clot in his brain and a loss of peripheral vision in his right eye, and for his family especially his wife, Jane.
Update Monday, January 6 2025
John had a recent fall, but his doctors ruled out another stroke. Support for John and his wife and caregiver Jane as they ponder their future travel plans.
First received Wednesday, September 11, 2024
For Wael and his family in Gundelsheim, Germany who need another place to stay after their rental home was damaged...[December 4] The family's resources are tight, and they are still looking for a home to rent.
Update Sunday, January 5, 2025
The family found a house they would like to rent. However, their current host is creating additional obstacles.
First received Tuesday, November 5, 2024
For Kiyoshi in Berlin, Germany with a hernia who will see a doctor tomorrow...[December 3] Kiyoshi has gone to the hospital for preparations. His surgery will be on Thursday.
Update Sunday, January 5, 2025
The surgery went well. The wound is still healing. Now the blood test showed that the prostate cancer was not removed completely. Kiyoshi is looking for a hospital for treating the returning cancer.
First received Wednesday, December 4, 2024
For Brandly M. in Fairhope, Alabama who will have extensive back surgery on Monday... [December 18] Brandly had a four-hour surgery. Rods were attached to four lumbar vertebra to give stability and to alleviate painful pressure on her nerves. She is in good spirits and will return home this afternoon....[December 24] Brandly has more pain, numbness in her legs, and emotional stress....[December 28] Brandly was admitted to a hospital late Thursday afternoon to manage her pain. The doctors suspect inflammation is causing it. After a CT scan, no additional surgery is expected...[December 31] Now there have been some difficulties finding a rehab center. Support also for her family as they navigate through this challenge.
Update Sunday, January 5, 2025
Brandly will move from a hospital into a rehab facility tomorrow. Her pain has reduced and her medications have been modified making her feel more like herself. Today she walked five feet without her walker with her PT at her side. Her balance and legs are weak, but her enthusiasm is strong.
First received Thursday, October 31, 2024
For Evie M. in Plymouth, United Kingdom who is in the hospital with severe anorexia, and for her parents and siblings.
Update Thursday, January 2, 2025
Evie is now back at home with her family in Bristol. Her parents are caring for her, and she has improved a little.
First received Tuesday, November 29, 2022
For Laura S. in Parker, Colorado with mobility challenges....[January 10, 2023] Laura has started physical therapy again at home. She has been able to sit up for over ten minutes several times. The pain in her legs and feet prevents her from standing yet. She is taking new medication for the neuropathy and soft tissue damage and for diabetes. Continued support for her standing and walking....[February 21] Laura has progressed to being able to sit at the edge of the bed for twenty-plus minutes several times a week. She is not able to stand yet.... Continued support for regaining the strength to stand and walk. She is doing a lot to maintain a positive attitude through this very long recovery....[January 16, 2024] Laura cannot sit up without help or stand on her own. She has been keeping up with her exercise program and her strength has increased. She and her medical team are exploring the option of a live-in rehab facility. For now her PT is coming twice a week after a hiatus in December when Laura had coronavirus. She lost some strength then and has regained most of it. Continued support for her to be able to stand and walk soon.
Update Tuesday, December 31, 2024
Laura has made progress with a new physical therapist who began in June. She is now able to sit and stand at a walker and take a few steps. Continued support in her process of gaining upper body strength and progressing to sitting, standing and walking independently.
First received Monday, December 2, 2024
For Ron M. in Schererville, Indiana with critical cataract surgery on his right eye on Tuesday morning.
Update Tuesday, December 31, 2024
The surgery went very well. Ron has a follow-up appointment with an eye specialist on January 24.
First received Friday, December 20, 2024
For Hailee B. in Louisville, Kentucky who was in a car accident and is on life support.
Update Saturday, December 28, 2024
Hailee is recovering quickly. She is being transferred to inpatient rehabilitation for one week before being discharged home.
First received Sunday, December 8, 2024
For Padma L. in Sydney, Australia who has back problems.
Update Friday, December 27, 2024
Padma has gone into the hospital for surgery.