Just wanted to share the news with you all, after all the help you have given us.
Happened to see by chance a gofundme page for a man that lives about a mile away from me. I have seen him around town and said hello to him a few times, but not for a while. This is why. https://www.gofundme.com/help-to-buy-medical-equipment
Just spoke to him on the phone, his situation and everything him and his family are going through is scarily similar to our situation.
I explained to him unfortunately I am not in a position to financially help, but I can help them. I forwarded my blog address to him so he could see I do understand. Lyanda’s wheelchair, walking frames, bath seats and other items are all being given to him by me so he can have a better quality of life.
Also, he has alienated himself, much the same as Lyanda did, from the outside world. I have made it perfectly clear that some mornings I will pop down to see them. Have already discussed taking him for coffee so his wife can have a break and also for his self confidence building.
Like we agreed, until someone experiences these life changing circumstances they cannot fully understand or offer any words of wisdom. I understand too well from each of their points of view what they are all going through. He said all he wants, apart from needing the equipment, is some emotional support and a friend he didn’t need to constantly explain himself too. So hopefully this new found possible friendship will benefit us both.
That is all. Finally, my turn to be able to help, hopefully in a major way.