Let's see some real RPF legwork, we used to do this in a day. Help a member in trouble

Anti Federalist said:
I got a temp. promotion this hitch, so I'll send something along when I get home.

How's your mom doing?
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Still recovering. We moved her to a longer term rehabilitation facility. The same place my dad did therapy for his hip replacement. Not sure if she'll ever get to the point of using a walker. But, she continues to improve in small ways.
 
phill4paul said:
Still recovering. We moved her to a longer term rehabilitation facility. The same place my dad did therapy for his hip replacement. Not sure if she'll ever get to the point of using a walker. But, she continues to improve in small ways.
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Any improvement is good improvement.

Glad to hear that.
 
This issue lead me to an organization I wanted to share here:

DKMS
https://www.dkms.org/en

jllundqu's family struggle had me educate myself more on his wife's diagnosis which lead to me finding out a dire need for donors for people with the many different types of Leukemia, which lead to me finding out about DKMS. They are an international non-profit founded by a German doctor who lost his wife to Leukemia who help match donors to people in need. If you join and are matched they cover all medical, lodging, and travel costs for the donor.

I just mailed out my packet to them to be placed in their database. They mail you a swab pack (after taking a short questionnaire on their site to determine if you are able to donate) with 3 swabs. a prepaid return envelope, and a short letter describing the process to insure done correctly. I know there will be the fear of taking a DNA sample from swabbing your cheek and mailing it to them, but (at least legally speaking) they are bound by HIPPA as well as policy to keep those records strictly inhouse. Being that I served in the Army and knowing my DNA is already on file I didn't think it over as much as someone who isn't already in a database might.

But, something to think about. But a procedure and trip that is at no cost to you, a painless procedure, and the thought of being able to offer someone's wife, husband, or children a chance to live seems a good trade to me.

Just an FYI
 
Anti Federalist said:
bump for an update
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Morning my second family.

Linda is having a damn rough time recovering from this second round of Chemo. She has too much fluid in her, it is compressing her lungs making it difficult to breathe, so they are doing a thoracentesis today, basically pushing a needle through the chest wall and draining the fluid out. Doc says should bring instant relief.

The good news is that we just found out that her older sister is a perfect stem cell donor match hitting all 10 out of 10 genetic markers. This means we will not have to go through the less favorable option of using a donor network.

We needed some good news so we are very happy.

I am back to work part-time so as to keep my health benefits and putting food on the table, but I will be taking a leave of absence after the stem cell transplant because it is critical that Linda receive 24/7 care.

Thank you all again for checking in, your prayers, and your gifts... we need them all.

We have to make our home basically into a clean room for her transplant recovery and docs say we needs to replace carpets, clean air ducts, seal windows, have separate refrigerator for her food to prevent cross contamination, water filtration for the house, etc etc.... so your money is helping with all that... we have a fighting chance, folks.

Thank you all so much.
 
Update posted today at

https://www.gofundme.com/HelpLindaL...ail&utm_content=cta_button&utm_campaign=upd_n

Posted by Kirsten Boone

We have another update on Linda and her progress as she continues to battle Leukemia. Linda completed her second round of chemotherapy and recovered at home. This last round of chemo was particularly hard on her and the family. The doctor recommended doing a third round of chemotherapy before moving forward with the stem cell transplant.

Linda went back to the hospital this past Friday, February 9th for her third round. She will be coming home to in next day or two. After a three-week recovery at home, they will do a bone marrow biopsy where we are all praying they will find ZERO leukemia cells. If there are no leukemia cells found, Linda will be able to begin the stem cell transplant process. The family got extremely GOOD NEWS recently when they found out that Julie, Linda’s older sister, was a perfect 10 out of 10 genetic marker match for the stem transplant! They are still testing all her siblings to make sure they have all options available but this is incredibly fantastic news as having a sibling donor has a higher rate of success than using the donor network.

Jim (aka Daddy) has taken on the homeschooling responsibilities and is doing an amazing job at it. **** is learning LOTS of math, his favorite subject, and ***** is loving crafts and writing the alphabet. She continues to love to dance and draw the most. The kids are also keeping busy with all the wonderful crafts and projects that you all send, so thank you.

Linda and Jim wanted to be sure you all know that she has received all the amazing cards and gifts from everyone and wishes she could individually respond and thank each person but is unable to do so right now. They truly feel the love and support coming from all directions and are overwhelmed and grateful for everything you all continue to do.

We will post updates as we are able. Please continue to share their story and send your thoughts and prayers. Your continued support helps more than you know. THANK YOU!
 
jllundqu said:
Thank you all so very much...

Linda is really hurting right now... god damn I hate this. They give her something for nausea, and she gets a crippling headache. They give her something for the headache and it givers her nausea.

Sorry I don't post updates often, but I had to take a month off work and take over the house, homeschooling, everything. Our world is upsidedown, but you all have made my baby smile. She thanks you from the bottom of her heart for all you have given.

-Jim
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I have five dollars on my minds.com account I'll try to forward it to paypal and see what i can do.......
 
The Rebel Poet said:
Any updates?
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jllundqu said:
Morning my second family.

Linda is having a damn rough time recovering from this second round of Chemo. She has too much fluid in her, it is compressing her lungs making it difficult to breathe, so they are doing a thoracentesis today, basically pushing a needle through the chest wall and draining the fluid out. Doc says should bring instant relief.

The good news is that we just found out that her older sister is a perfect stem cell donor match hitting all 10 out of 10 genetic markers. This means we will not have to go through the less favorable option of using a donor network.

We needed some good news so we are very happy.

I am back to work part-time so as to keep my health benefits and putting food on the table, but I will be taking a leave of absence after the stem cell transplant because it is critical that Linda receive 24/7 care.

Thank you all again for checking in, your prayers, and your gifts... we need them all.

We have to make our home basically into a clean room for her transplant recovery and docs say we needs to replace carpets, clean air ducts, seal windows, have separate refrigerator for her food to prevent cross contamination, water filtration for the house, etc etc.... so your money is helping with all that... we have a fighting chance, folks.

Thank you all so much.
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They're prob in the 24/7 care phase.

Will send some cash next week to same address, unless you prefer otherwise [MENTION=30711]jllundqu[/MENTION].
 
Anti Federalist said:
Mods, this is the most frequently viewed forum, please give this thread a day or two to generate some views, thanks.

Long term member [MENTION=30711]jllundqu[/MENTION] has gotten bad news on the medical front, his wife has a rare and aggressive form of leukemia that requires immediate and costly treatments that the insurance mafia is already balking at.

http://www.ronpaulforums.com/showthread.php?517966-My-Wife-Has-Leukemia

The family is requesting donations to help with medical bills, here:

https://www.gofundme.com/HelpLindaL...ampaign_title&utm_campaign=donation_receiptv5

Let's see if we can rustle up the old RPF spirit from ten years back, where $25,000 could be raised in a day.

I chipped in $50

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Posted by Kirsten Boone
20 days ago
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Hello Friends and Family-

We have another update on Linda Leigh and her battle against Leukemia. Linda was admitted to the hospital yesterday for her fourth round of chemo which will be immediately followed by the stem cell transplant. She should be in the hospital for about 5 weeks. It will be a difficult month ahead. Julie, Linda’s sister, is the donor for the transplant and will be undergoing surgery to harvest her donor cells next week. April 10th is the actual day of the transplant. The next 100 days are the most critical in her care so please continue to send good thoughts and prayers to the Lundquist family. They are so incredibly grateful for the support and love they have received from all of you. The kids have loved each and every gift sent to them these past 3 months. They wanted to say that they could not do this without everyone’s support and love. They are so appreciative of your continued support.

Jim and Linda were able to spend a wonderful Easter together with the kids before she was admitted to the hospital this past Monday. Please continue to share Linda’s story. Thank you for your support to help Linda Leigh beat cancer AGAIN. Also, please go to the website BeTheMatch.org and sign up for free to be a donor and help save someone’s life! THANK YOU ALL.
 
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