racheltracks' quilt
Our friend racheltracks has been through a lot in her life, as anyone who had read her memoir can tell you. But she has a bright, indomitable spirit who always finds something cheery to say.
That's why, when she told me today that she's not doing very well, I grew very concerned. My offer to put up this diary was gratefully accepted by racheltracks.
racheltracks' quilt, detail
As you may recall, we made a community quilt for racheltracks because she had not bounced back well from knee surgery. Since then:
She's developed a serious problem with her aortic valve. It's leaking. The situation requires surgery but she's not in any condition for this.
Her kidneys are also struggling -- this is a large part of her current health problem and something that is preventing the heart surgery. Her kidney function is far too low.
And her remaining teeth are infected and need to be removed. But she doesn't have the money for this ($1600). I'm going to overstep here and give her PayPal address in case anyone wants to help racheltracks with this (go to PayPal and send to racheltracks AT aol DOT com). Infections of the mouth are so bad for the heart...
Racheltracks daughter, son-in-law, and two adopted grandchildren are all devoted to her -- and it is easy to see why. She is kindness and sunshine personified.
Please hold her in your heart and pray/meditate for her good health. Your blessing is so appreciated.
Namaste.