At 02:28 PM 11/25/2014, Doris wrote:
>At 11:23 AM 11/25/2014, Doris wrote:
>>Dear Family and Friends,
>>
>>As this year draws to a close, we are facing a bunch of changes 
>>that are all related to changes in health and our living situation.
>>
>>In January this year, I  was diagnosed with type 2  diabetes. then 
>>at the beginning of February, the sodium level in my blood dropped 
>>so low that I ended up in hospital for three weeks, the first time 
>>ever since I was born. I was lucky in that the hospital I was 
>>admitted to had an organic food store on the grounds and an Italian 
>>Catholic lady doctor working there took mercy on Chris and me and 
>>arranged for him to stay with me so that he could help with my care 
>>and food arrangements.
>>
>>I went home just before my birthday  Early that year I requested 
>>legal assistance to help with attending official appointments that 
>>I could not attend myself.  Chris did the same as he has been 
>>struggling with depression that got in his way.
>>
>>Since July I am receiving homecare in that I get someone to come 
>>and help with household chores, shopping and cleaning which has 
>>been a great help.
>>
>>We also no longer face eviction as this has been a concern as some 
>>of you know.
>>
>>we are still hoping and praying for one of the blind accessible 
>>apartments as this would make socializing and getting exercise so 
>>much easier. Our application for the 2 -bedrom apartment was turned 
>>down because it was too expensive. the one-bedroom apartments are 
>>rarer because they normally go to singles  and there are lots of those.
>>
>>An ongoing health and prayer concern is the edema I have in my legs 
>>plus an fluid oozing spot on my right leg. I am hoping for a 
>>prescription for compression stockings to help the edema. Continued 
>>prayers would be much appreciated.
>>
>>My mother died in september this year. . It is never easy to lose 
>>one's mother but I am thankful that she died peacefully in her 
>>sleep without prior illness to be found by her friend and neighbor 
>>the next day.
>>
>>It is a little disconcerting to have both parents gone, especially 
>>since I never had contact to my extended family.  My half-brother 
>>got in contact as my mom was to be buried alongside my dad in 
>>Munich. I was unable to attend the funeral. It remains to be seen 
>>whether my brother will keep in touch.
>>
>>Since Chris's father's sudden and unexpected death from brain 
>>cancer last year, Chris's mom is the only one remaining  of our 
>>parents. We pray that Chris's mom will be around to enjoy a long 
>>and healthy life.
>>
>>We wish  you all a joyful Christmas and happy and blessed New Year.
>>
>>Doris and Chris in Germany