First received Tuesday, July 22, 2025
For Wael and family in Bamberg, Germany who are having difficulties with a former landlord.
Update Thursday, August 28, 2025
The problems with the former landlord still need a solution.
First received Thursday, July 24, 2025
For Elisabeth K. in Berlin, Germany with abdominal pain who will see her doctor on Monday...[August 2] Elisabeth does not have a diagnosis yet and will have further tests in a hospital tomorrow.
Update Thursday, August 28, 2025
The abdominal pains are on and off. Elisabeth needs more physical evaluations and treatments.
First received Sunday, August 17, 2025
For Charles S. in Englewood, Florida with fluid on his lungs.
Update Wednesday, August 27, 2025
The fluid in his lungs has gotten a lot worse and he’s now in the hospital. He has an infection that is making his white blood count very high.
First received Tuesday, January 7, 2025
For 102-year-old Jacqueline G. in Oro-Medonte, Canada who is nearing her transition.
Update Wednesday, August 20, 2025
Jacqueline made her transition on January 19.
First received Tuesday, July 29, 2025
For Joy S. in Waldorf, Maryland who will have a kidney MRI on August 3 to check for cancer.
Update Wednesday, August 20, 2025
Joy has a precancerous cyst in the right kidney which will be monitored.
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...[January 10] Rita's circulation and blood pressure have improved. Her sight has worsened. She is confident and feels supported...[February 27] Rita's chemotherapy is going well with only small side effects. She needs support for daily activities as her eyesight has worsened, and she is anxious about an upcoming PET scan on March 13.
Update Tuesday, August 19, 2025
All results show she is cancer-free, but she is afraid of the cancer returning. She has macular degeneration and very poor eyesight.
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....[December 28] Brandly was admitted to a hospital late Thursday afternoon to manage her pain....[January 5, 2025] Brandly will move from a hospital into a rehab facility tomorrow. ....[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....[March 11] Brandly has made very little progress. Continued support for her family and medical team as they seek answers and treatment for physical and cognitive issues....[April 24] Brandly has returned home.
Update Sunday, August 17, 2025
Brandly is gaining strength and mobility. She is able to drive herself for short periods. She is beginning a series of epidurals for pain. She is in good spirits and enjoying a revived social life.
First received Thursday, July 31, 2025
For Johann E. in Austria who has fractures in his cervical vertebrae, leg and ribs after a scooter accident; and for his family and the person who caused the accident.
Update Saturday, August 16, 2025
Johann had surgery on his leg and it is now infected. He also continues to have a problem with an eye.
First received Tuesday, May 13, 2025
For Nole D. in Switzerland with difficulty focusing after an eye infection...[June 28] Nole is much better...[July 2] The virus has returned...[July 10] Nole slipped and fell. The effects of the fall are not yet clear.
Update Saturday, August 16, 2025
Nole has recovered from his fall and will be back to work soon. He is feeling insecure about his ability to do his job.
First received Wednesday, July 9, 2025
For Elisabeth B. in Fort Lauderdale, Florida as she prepares for total hip replacement on her left side...[Monday, July 21] Surgery is scheduled for August 4, but she still needs clearance from her cardiologist. Two tests will
be done on Tuesday and Wednesday... [July 27] The tests went very well. Her cardiologist has given her a green light for surgery. She will have a CT scan next Tuesday... [August 1] The CT was successful and Elisabeth is cleared for surgery on August 4...
[August 5] The surgery went very well and the recovery process started successfully.
Update Friday, August 15, 2025
The dressing was changed yesterday. The doctor said all is healing very well. The stitches will be taken out on Tuesday. Her daughter is flying home tonight.
First received Wednesday, August 13, 2025
For Kathy O. of Tuscaloosa, Alabama who is scheduled for eye surgeries tomorrow in Birmingham.
Update Thursday, August 14, 2025
Kathy had surgery on her left eye today for macular holes and a cataract. During recovery she must remain in a face-down position. This requires leaning over in a chair with her head in a support brace. She has a follow-up appointment with the surgeon in the morning.
First received Wednesday, May 29, 2024
For Gabriella G. in Fairhope, Alabama who was recently diagnosed with stage 2 breast cancer and is deciding on treatment.
Update Thursday, August 14, 2025
Gabriella made her transition last night. Support also for her family and work colleagues.
First received Sunday, August 10, 2025
For John O. in Cambridge, New York with severe asthma which is aggravated by smoke from Canadian wildfires.
Update Wednesday, August 13, 2025
John has developed a lung infection. After another visit to the emergency room, he was put on an antibiotic as well as prednisone for his asthma.
First received Friday, July 4, 2025
For Kevin B. in Watford, United Kingdom with issues of health and cognitive abilities.
Update Wednesday, August 13, 2025
Kevin is now looking for help with his health concerns. He is deciding on the next steps with the support of his partner, Catherine.
First received Wednesday, July 16, 2025
For 87-year-old Elaine S. in Rydal, Pennsylvania who has been diagnosed with severe aortic stenosis and will see a cardiologist on August 8.
Update Wednesday, August 13, 2025
The cardiologist stopped one medication and will monitor Elaine closely. Only one of her three "leafs" on the valve is in the severe range. She will have another echo-cardiogram in a year.
First received Tuesday, March 25, 2025
For Katie R. in Tuscaloosa, Alabama with a persistent fever and headache...[April 1] Katie has been in the hospital for several days....[April 4] Katie has been diagnosed with viral meningitis. She also has shingles...[April 9] Katie has been transferred to a rehabilitation center in Tuscaloosa....[May 11] Katie had partial hip replacement surgery today after falling in the rehab facility....[May 21] Katie was released from the hospital last night and is home with 24-hour care receiving IV anti-virals for the meningitis. Support also for Jane and Donna who are coordinating and taking care of her...[June 11] Katie's doctors have done further testing and realized that she has meningeal encephalitis which is causing pressure on her brain. She has now been moved to a specialized care facility in Birmingham.... [July 25] Katie has recovered more quickly than originally expected. Continued support for her rehabilitation process.
Update Wednesday, August 13, 2025
Katie is now home and continuing her recovery process with the help of 24-hour care.
First received Monday, July 7, 2025
For Leo H. in Switzerland who is stressed about his professional life, and for his family.
Update Monday, August 12, 2025
Leo is still learning and being tested professionally through August. He continues to be stressed.
First received Saturday, August 2, 2025
For Claire in Brockenhurst, England who has just started her second chemotherapy treatment and is anxious about a legal hearing on Monday concerning benefits for her autistic son.
Update Wednesday, August 6, 2025
"Claire's hearing has been postponed until tomorrow afternoon. Despite undergoing her second chemotherapy treatment and having very recently lost all her hair, she is more confident about the hearing."
First received Tuesday, July 15, 2025
For Diona C. in Cedar Rapids, Iowa who will be in the hospital tomorrow for a medical procedure to reduce lower back pain.
Update Tuesday, August 5, 2025
Diona is greatly improved. She will have another procedure in two weeks.
First received Wednesday, July 16, 2025
For Magdalena O. in San Antonio, Texas who is in the ICU with pneumonia and sepsis.
Update Tuesday, August 5, 2025
Magdalena is recovering well. She has been moved to a facility that specializes in supervised movement and exercise.
First received Saturday, August 2, 2025
For the father of Bjorn F. in Baden-Württemberg, Germany who has had a heart attack and stroke, and for his wife and family.
Update Monday, August 4, 2025
Björn's father made his transition on Saturday. Continued support also for Björn’s mother.
First received Thursday, August 29, 2024
For Egbert H. in Germany who has had a headache and a problem with his left eye for several days.... [September 4] The result of a blood test shows Egbert has Lyme disease. The headache is still there... [December 20] Egbert's
headache continues. The doctors are doing more tests...[December 22] The doctor noticed that the result of the Lyme Disease test is the same as in 2020. There was no reinfection in 2024. The doctors are still searching for the
cause of the headache... [April 6] Egbert continues to have daily headaches.
Update Monday, August 4, 2025
Egbert's headache is better. The medical examination shows a needle from a yucca plant in his head.
First received Sunday, October 2, 2022
For Judy G. in Pennsylvania who is being treated for liver cancer...[January 30] Judy's cancer has been reduced and the liver has regenerated. However, her body is retaining fluids in her midsection and no treatment has helped
so far...[February 25] Judy will regularly have the abdominal fluids drained. She also lives in Florida and likes her medical team there. She is choosing to remain in Florida as long as she can....[May 10] Judy is feeling much
better. Her doctor has taken her off salt which has reduced the abdominal fluids...[November 8] Judy continues to have excessive abdominal fluid removed weekly...[December 21] Judy's organs are damaged from the cancer and
radiation treatment and her cognition is affected. Her husband Ed continues to take care of her...[March 11, 2023] Judy has had fewer symptoms. She is walking daily and is in good spirits....[December 16, 2024] Judi has
continued to have fluids removed from her abdomen weekly for the past two years. She needs several days to regain her strength after this procedure... [March 8, 2025] Judy is now in Seminole, Florida with her caregiver and husband, Ed.
She continues to go every Thursday to have the fluids in her abdomen extracted. The amount of fluid being removed has increased from five to ten liters a week.
Update Sunday, August 3, 2025
Judy made her transition this morning surrounded by her husband, Ed, and her children.
First received Monday, July 28, 2025
For Jake N. in Phoenix, Arizona who is hospitalized and in the process of making his transition.
Update Saturday, August 2, 2025
Jake is being removed from life support tonight. Support also for his friends and family.