Life on the Mason Dixon Line » Friends

Whatcha doin’ this weekend?

Susan — Fri, 18 Nov 2011 22:42:38 +0000

Yeah? Sounds neat. Me?

Up at 4:30am, 20 mile run.

[praying to get a nap. Paul is praying too.]

Then four 4th grade girls are coming to our house for a slumber party. Crafts are planned, snacks are bought, Paul is making the cake, movies are chosen (to be picked up tomorrow).

Not sure who is more excited, me or Anna!

Jake (1999-2010)

Susan — Sat, 18 Sep 2010 09:05:19 +0000

Enjoying a favorite past time--riding in the car--on the 4th of July this year. He was diagnosed w lymphoma the next day.

Yesterday we buried my man’s best friend. It was so quiet when I fed Maggie and Katie this morning–no Jake to bark his hungry head off. Paul wondered when he was going to stop looking for him in every room. Never. My mom said it best: it will leave a hole in your heart the shape of your pet. And Jake was a big big dog, with an even bigger personality.

The boys after another of Jake's past times--swimming. This was also July of this year, at a local lake one morning before work. Probably after a 3rd past time--Jake tricking us into thinking he was coming out of the water when it was time to go. It always took a few tries to get him back on the leash.

Need your help please!!

Susan — Thu, 07 May 2009 06:00:13 +0000

I received an email from my friend Shirley today. I cannot begin to describe the size of Shirley’s heart. She is incredibly selfless and genuine, not to mention the best hugger I know! I have never heard her ask anyone for help, but now she has so I know it is dire. Her father has Parkinson’s and needs surgery, but insurance will not cover it. I am asking you to help her by either making a donation or sending this to your network. Please know I don’t make this frivolously and would not ask you if it did not mean a lot to me! Here is her message:

Fifteen years ago, my father (papi), San Limbara, was diagnosed with Parkinson’s disease (PD). He was 45 years old. He lives in Jakarta, Indonesia, where medical insurance is uncommon and no insurance company will insure him due to his illness. It has been painful to witness a great parent whom I love so much decline from being a vibrant, smart, witty, active and independent person to someone who can barely walk and requires 24-hour care. The disease has interfered with his speech so much that simple conversations are difficult and sometimes not possible. It crushed me to see him cry because he was not able to dance with my sister during her wedding.

Medicines can only slow the progression of this disease. Once all appropriate medications have been tried unsuccessfully, brain surgery is the last resort of treatment. This is the case with my father. He is a candidate for the Deep Brain Stimulator (DBS) treatment surgery and has a tentative surgery date of May 28, 2009. The surgery will cost $67,300 of which $47,000 is being provided by family members. Due to lack of medical insurance, all of my dad’s surgery cost is an out of pocket expense. In order for the surgery to happen, payment must be submitted in full to Tan Tock Seng Hospital in Singapore by May 21, 2009.

Donations may be made online through http://site.fundsforpapi.org or writing a check payable to Funds for Papi and mailing it to: Shirley Landry; 1308 Davenport Ct.; Kernersville, NC 27284