No matter how hard I tried, Cliff Secord wouldn't lend me the rocket pack & helmet
I am going to update this page on a regular basis so those who want to can see what the latest is with me. The latest dated additions are at the bottom of this entry.
This most recent journey has resulted, as most things in life do, with positive and negative characteristics. Here's my current list:
Positives
- I am still here and am able to express myself reasonably well
- There are (still) people around who are invested in me and my story's outcome (and I am eternally grateful for every single one of them). The first positive item on this list would not be / have been possible without their help!
- I am (not yet) homeless
- There is still a chance that the World Community of people around me will help raise enough money that I will have proper round-the-clock care taking for the balance of my time here (given where things started, this is almost unbelievable)
- I have outlived the "short side" of the estimates for my remaining time
- Access to California Disability is certainly helpful
Negatives
- I hurt all of the time
- There is no true "win" in this scenario
- Living arrangements are a constant challenge
- My mobility is rather limited
- I no longer have easy access to doggies to pet
- Getting approved for Social Security Disability is difficult (even with representation helping)
I will update this page from time-to-time (and might add to the above lists if I think of something significant).
If you want to help with the last $18,500+ that is trying to be raised for my final permanent lodging & care, you can send money to me via PayPal (@PalliativeCareForHK). The fact that the number above is at that low a figure is truly remarkable, and I thank every single one of you who have helped get it to this point!
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7/8 - Today I am going for another session in The Chair where I will be pumped full of stuff to try and help extend my existence for a little while longer. These sessions are always draining, and the 24 - 48 hours afterward are truly awful most times.
7/19 - My birthday is coming up next week, and I think I might be "celebrating" it with a Hostess Cupcake...I do have thoughts of trying to get to Disneyland (somehow) just to see Main Street USA one last time, but that is (very) unlikely to happen. Logistically, let alone financially, I can barely get around to all of the appointments / obligations that I absolutely "have to" get to / fulfill...(but I am still here, and for that I am extremely grateful!)...