Brother, Can You Spare a Sawbuck?

Happy February, all! Here's an update on Wayne's progress.

As of last week, he has started his treatments, and, while they don't make him terribly sick, they sap his energy. He's taking a lot of naps these days, and therefore his ability to work is terribly hampered. It was already suffering because of the economy and weather, and it has now worsened. It is time, dear friends, to step up and help Wayne.

Wayne needs about $400 to meet his bills (electricity, gas, phone, car expenses) and incidental medical needs. I am hoping that you can spare even a small amount each month to contribute to his fund, which I monitor and distribute, and together we can keep him safe and sane while he's going through this. His rent is covered, at least for the duration of his treatments, he gets food and medical assistance through the state, and he has friends on the ground to keep an eye on him.

As for the treatments, his reaction to the first one was not as bad as expected, and he's been told that he can expect that to be the worst of all. That's good news. The bad news is that he has 24 more to go before he's through, taking him to the August timeframe to complete the treatments. Then, he still has to maintain an alcohol-free lifestyle, to which he is resigned but not happy about.

Overall, his attitude is good, he's dedicated to completing this process, and we can have our crazy Wayne back soon. Thanks in advance for your help and care, and stay tuned!

xoxox
seran

Happy New Year, Y'all

The holidays are behind us, spring is looming (although you may not be able to tell from this week's weather headlines), and life continues to spin, spin, spin. I trust you all had peaceful and relaxing time with family and good friends.

It's January, and Wayne will head to the doctor on January 21 to find out his course of treatment. He pulled through the holidays without falling off the wagon, and is in good shape to begin his road back to health. Unfortunately, he's suffering through a bad time with leg pain (pinched nerve, perhaps?) that is limiting his ability to work. That and the slow period during the holidays has kept Wayne off the rolls of the employed.

He is, however, in good spirits, and hopes to stay that way. He's been very helpful around the house in New Orleans, being my eyes and ears for the myriad contractors in and out of the place as we get it into shape for some vacation rentals. (Stay tuned for more on that! Don't forget, April is festival season, October is Voodoo Fest, and in 2013 the Superbowl will find itself at the Superdome!)

I'll keep you updated on his progress after January 21. In the meantime, the PayPal button is open for business, if you are able to spare something for Wayne.

Happy new year to everyone, and thank you for your past and ongoing support for our pal, the cantankerous Wayne.

Best regards!
seran