Signal Boost:

[kestrels_nest]

I intended to do this yesterday, but "the world was too much with me."

I don't know Liz, (denelian) though I've read bits and pieces of her lj. I've seen some of her work, and those who say she's incredibly creative do not exaggerate. Her writing shows a clever, warm, witty young woman. And right now, it shows a young woman who is absolutely terrified

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[ladyqkat]

I am already boosting the signal for someone who is trying to raise enough money to bury their adult son who died from under-treated diabetes, but I have a question to ask of many people who are doing signal boosting - why doesn't Doctors Without Borders offer aid to those in the USofA who are in as much need of medical assistance as those in other countries? According to their principals - to people whose survival is threatened by violence, neglect, or catastrophe, primarily due to armed conflict, epidemics, malnutrition, exclusion from health care, or natural disasters. MSF provides independent, impartial assistance to those most in need. MSF reserves the right to speak out to bring attention to neglected crises, to challenge inadequacies or abuse of the aid system, and to advocate for improved medical treatments and protocols. - the USofA qualifies

[kestrels_nest]

Not so much inappropriate as....preaching to the choir, perhaps?

From what I've seen of them, Doctors Without Borders doesn't work on an individual basis. They go where there are huge numbers of people in need of medical attention - war zones, disaster zones, places where famine is rampant, that sort of thing. I don't recall if they actually put in an appearance after Katrina, but it wouldn't have surprised me if they did. Mostly, in this country, we don't have entire geographical regions falling through the fault lines; we have individuals. Much harder to locate, and much harder to coordinate care for.

As for me, I do what I can, one person at a time. It's the only way I can stay sane.

[anonymous]

THIS.

Already found the "donate" button and made use.

"Babylon 5 was the last of the Babylon stations. There would never be another.

"It changed the future. And it changed us.

"It taught us that we have to create the future, or others will create it for us. It showed us that we have to care for one another, because if we don't, who will? And that true strength sometimes comes from the most unlikely places.

"Mostly though, I think it gave us hope that there can always be new beginnings, even for people like us."

[kestrels_nest]

Thank you.

[denelian]

have i mentioned that your name is just perfect?

me being weird aside - thank you. most especially for the kind words - the hardest thing, right now, is not being *able* to go to school. i love school! i wish i could go FOREVER!

have you read the comm? there is enough for insurance and most of what i need for March meds. which is...
no. i can't think of a good enough word. ebulent? ecstatic?
relieving.

thank you, again. *hugs* [if they're ok?]

[kestrels_nest]

have i mentioned that your name is just perfect?

Thank you. If I am Kestrel, then my blog should be my nest, right? :)

You'll find a way to get back to school.

I had indeed read that there was enough, and I am very, very glad of it. But insurance and March meds, while very important, are only what's most immediate. There will be April and May meds, and there are such minor matters as food and rent and utilities. So let this keep going, because it is not good for you to come to such a panic point again. Every chronic pain syndrome I know of (family knowledge) is exacerbated by stress. You have helped people when you could - perhaps this is *your* karma coming back to you. ^_^

And I think the word you were looking for is "overwhelmed".

Hugs are always good. I'm a wandering hug, when I get the chance. Hugs right back! And you're welcome. As I said, I'm "paying forward" here myself.

[denelian]

oh - you made me cry. yeah, "overwhelmed".

i'm 33, and i have to say - this is only the second time i have even ever asked for help. the first time, it was of one person, for one thing, and i paid interest paying him back [my insistance.] i really wasn't expecting a lot of help - i forget that i'm a person too, if that makes sense.

[you're right about the stress issue, too - stress can *also* trigger porphyrin attacks; i've had 7 since Yule/Xmas/Giftmas. before that, it had been almost a full year since i had one... thankfully, i've had it long enough i know what to do *immediately* and rarely need to go get Hep...]

na da - nest is home :)