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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
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