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After a harrowing 5 months in Thailand caring for him and taking him in and out of 4 different hospitals, he recovered sufficiently - and was medically cleared for flying - for me to take him to South Africa, where he has family who can care for him during the expected lengthy recovery period. This is necessary for him to regain his memory and for his brain to fully recover from the trauma of the impact and subsequent neuro-surgery. We all heaved a sigh of relief - the worst was behind us and we could get on with our lives. However, on Sunday 29 October, while celebrating my 40th birthday, fate dealt us a cruel blow. Tony had to be rushed back to hospital after a violent fit, to be treated for meningitis (a viral infection of the brain). Normally, this is simply treated with antibiotics. Being an alternative health freak, he would never have agreed to the intravenous drip, but he had little choice, and was in any case completely unable to resist. The drugs were injected. Instead of seeing the expected improvement 8 days later, things were about to get a lot worse. After numerous further tests and examinations, it turned out that the skull fracture was not completely sealed in Thailand - even though the surgeons were totally professional - and a further air leak caused the cranial infection, as well as air pockets in the skull - never a good thing. The neuro-surgery performed in Bangkok, Thailand - in which his skull was sawed open, his brain moved aside and body fat from his leg used to seal the fracture from inside - had to be redone. As you can imagine, a 62-year old brain doesn't take kindly to massive trauma in a high speed head-on collision, followed by two invasive surgical procedures to arguably the most sensitive part of the human body. Not pleasant at all. But let's take a break from the drama just for a moment. There was plenty of good that come out of the accident:
I mention this so that you know that we, as an extended family, are not enslaved by a victim mentally. All sixteen of us - from differing religious backgrounds - believe that every event in life, good or bad, is simply part of a giant jigsaw puzzle making up our life purpose - every event has a definite purpose. For most of us, this has been a huge wake-up call which, while unpleasant, was perhaps sorely needed. However, funds (and facilities) have completely run dry. It's embarrassing to admit, but that's reality. Tony lived a somewhat reclusive lifestyle, and had no medical or even car insurance. Crazy as it sounds, that's the situation. As a family, we all had to bury our hatchets and come to his aid, at a time our father really needed us. But his latest hospitalization has really left us between a rock and a hard place. Time was of the essence, and we went ahead with the expensive neuro-surgery on faith, knowing full-well that none of us could afford the additional hospital bills. Credit cards have already been maxed-out, and excess assets (including my dear sister's house) have been sold to cover the Thailand expenses. These latest unexpected events came like a thief in the night, when we least expected them. And hence the plea for help. We need US$86,500 to settle current hospital bills and a number of legal and property matters in Thailand - a seemingly impossible figure to achieve in a short space of time. But with your small contribution of just $7, and those of many others, this can be done. We are expecting many people to see this note, and this is the power of numbers: just a small donation from a large number of generous folk can help us achieve our goal. And we don't simply want to sponge off you either. Here's how we want to gratefully acknowledge your generous help... My sister and I have spent the last 12-18 months before the accident pouring our heart and soul into writing two separate books, on topics we know will prove immensely valuable to you.
I hope this interests you, because we could certainly use your help. We are desperate, and want to give you every possible reason to help us out. Let's summarize:
Sound reasonable? Excellent - I really appreciate your generosity. To help us out, simply click the link below: http://help.michaelhaupt.com/I-Wanna-Help.htm
This has been a longer-than-expected note, respectfully submitted by someone normally uncomfortable asking for help. I thank you sincerely for reading. More tangible thanks cannot be extended right now, but know that the Universe will recognize your contribution in her divinely inspired time and manner. Thank you so much. With deepest gratitude,
PS. Do you live in South Africa? Click here for details of donating directly into a South African bank account. PPS. Why should you help us with a $7 donation? Because without your help, it will be impossible to raise the required US$86,500 to settle my father's recent additional hospital expenses. To help out, simply click the link below: http://help.michaelhaupt.com/I-Wanna-Help.htm Thank you again for your time. Skeptical? Think this is a scam? Please click here.
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