First received Sunday, October 16, 2022
For Alice W. in Fairhope, Alabama with physical and mental illness who has been living in her car... [June 20] Alice is settled in an apartment and enjoying the stability it gives her. She has had a knee replacement and is
doing well with the rehab of her knee. She is gaining mobility and has much less pain... [July 23] Alice’s mental health instability is causing stress between her and her landlord...[July 23] There will be a meeting with the
manager of Alice’s apartment complex on Tuesday to discuss and clarify concerns Alice has about her housing situation. Support also for Alice's friend, Lily... [August 12] Alice will be moving into another apartment on Tuesday.
She has found a temporary job and is feeling hopeful...[August 31] Alice has a deep wound on her right leg.
Update Monday, October 28, 2024
Alice continues to experience homelessness and mental health issues.
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.
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.
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.
Update Tuesday, October 22, 2024
She is feeling overwhelmed with decisions around treatment.
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.
Update Monday, October 21, 2024
A lump was discovered during an exam for bowel inflamation
and surgery is scheduled for Wednesday.
First received Saturday, September 7, 2024
For Ruth in Sigmaringen, Germany whose appetite and stamina are affected by cancer.
Update Monday, October 21, 2024
Ruth continues to fight the cancer.
First received Thursday, September 26, 2024
For Arcan and Lanya in Brighton, England who must move into a larger home to have room for their new baby, Luna, and her older sister, Lily.
Update Sunday, October 20, 2024
Arcan and Lanya have found a lovely bungalow. Continued support for them and their family.
First received Thursday, August 8, 2024
For Len P. in Perth, Western Australia who has been diagnosed with bowel cancer, and for his wife, Chris.
Update Wednesday, October 16, 2024
Len has had a negative reaction to his treatment and now has sores all along his digestive tract in addition to the bowel cancer. Support also for his wife, Chris.
First received Sunday, September 3, 2023
For Tom S. in Huntsville, Alabama who has been diagnosed with cancerous lesions in his back, and for his family...[September 6] Tom has been diagnosed with aggressive prostate cancer. He is scheduled for a bone biopsy to determine treatment options. Support also for his family and medical team...[September 15] Tom's cancer has metastasized to his spine. He faces several different therapies to help him live as long as he can. He has been told the cancer is incurable.
Update Wednesday, October 16, 2024
Tom continues to receive chemotherapy to give him some extra time. He is anxious and fearful. Support also for his family, and medical team.
First received Sunday, October 6, 2024
For Paul S. in Fairfield, Iowa who is having a prostate biopsy on Tuesday.
Update Wednesday, October 9, 2024
"Paul had no pain from the biopsy. In fact, he felt so well he was ready to coach tennis this morning."
First received Monday, September 30, 2024
For Patches, a cat in Phoenix, Arizona who is receiving IV therapy at home for an unidentified condition.
Update Sunday, October 6, 2024
Patches made her transition yesterday.
First received Tuesday, May 21, 2024
For Cheryl B. in Nashville, Tennessee with advanced COPD...[May 31] Cheryl is receiving hospice care at home. Support also for her family and caregivers...[October 2] Cheryl now has sundown syndrome and her care can no longer be managed at home. Hospice will be placing her in a long-term care facility. Support also for her caregiver, Patti, who is physically and emotionally exhausted...October 3] Cheryl is hospitalized with injuries from a fall. She is mentally unstable and has been sedated.
Update Saturday, October 5, 2024
Cheryl made her transition today.
First received Thursday, August 29, 2024
For Cathy R. in St. Petersburg, Florida with stress after completing several diagnostic tests who is now scheduled for a PET scan...[September 18] Cathy has two nodules and one mass in her right lung. Two of the three diagnostic tests indicate malignancy. A needle biopsy and additional blood work will be scheduled to determine whether she has lung cancer.
Update Thursday, October 3, 2024
Cathy is having a CT-guided lung biopsy on October 7.
First received Saturday, September 28, 2024
For Bill C. in Wooster, Ohio who is in transition with pneumonia.
Update Wednesday, October 2, 2024
Bill made his transition today.
First received Wednesday, April 10, 2024
For eighteen-year-old Tamino, a cat in Tampa, Florida with kidney disease...[July 10] Kidney disease is affecting all of Tamino's bodily functions. He recently started on a medication to flush toxins and increase his red blood cell count. A test is scheduled on July 18 to determine if the medication is helping...[July 24] Tamino's red blood cell count was normal. He will continue on his medicine.
Update Sunday, September 29, 2024
Tamino has made his transition at nearly eighteen-and-a-half years old.
First received Tuesday, August 13, 2024
For ninety-six-year-old Shirley J. in Blaine, Minnesota who is hospitalized with severe anemia and low blood pressure.[..August 16, 2024 Shirley will be released from the hospital today. She will be in comfort care at an assisted living facility. She continues to be very weak after being treated for anemia and a stomach ulcer. She is unable to walk. Support for her and her family as they help her adjust to her limitations. She was previously able to walk, play piano, and enjoy activities with her family...[September 2]
Shirley is having memory issues and is only able to enjoy company for short periods of time. She tires very easily and breathing is difficult for her at times.
Update Sunday, September 29, 2024
Shirley is slowly losing strength and sleeping more. It takes time for her to wake up and recognize people. She continues to eat some meals and enjoys family visiting and bringing her favorite foods for lunch twice a week. She is able to stay awake for several hours for these happy times.
First received Wednesday, August 7, 2024
For Jean D. in Englewood, Florida with scleroderma causing painful inflammation in her heart and chest.
Update Saturday, September 27, 2024
Jean now has one-third of her vertebrae fractured in her spine, and they keep fracturing by themselves. She is in debilitating pain.
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...[April 28] Nick still has a sore throat and is tired most of the time. His doctors have not yet found the problem. He will have a CT scan in three weeks...[May 9] Nick’s CT scan shows a four-centimeter growth under his tongue. The results of a biopsy are expected tomorrow or Monday. In any case, he is to have six weeks of radiation...[May 15] Nick does have cancer. He had a PET scan on Monday to check if the cancer has spread. If there is no spread he won’t need chemotherapy, only six weeks of radiation....[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...[July 13] Nick’s weight has dropped from 240 to 195 pounds and he feels miserable. He cannot swallow much. Even so, the tumor has shrunk by 60 percent and his doctors expect it to be gone by the time they rescan it in fourteen weeks. He finishes chemotherapy on Monday and his last radiation was yesterday. His doctors say the first two weeks after treatment ends are the worst. After that they expect his recovery to be uphill. Nick already has a list of
foods he wants to eat when he is able...[August 13] Nick is healing very slowly. He needs a feeding tube because his throat is still sore.
Update Tuesday, September 24, 2024
Nick is off the feeding tube and relies on smoothies. He continues to improve.