Ground control to Major Tom - a cry for assistance
EDIT: As of today's post, I am getting home! Thank you all, bless you all, for your generosity to help me in this situation. Words do not suffice how grateful I am to you all. I will never forget your kindnesses. *HUGS*
This is the situation. I am battling a number of chronic illnesses, including Crohn's disease with related arthritis, and recently the combination of arthritis, tendinitis, carpal tunnel syndrome, nerve damage, and a neurological issue in both arms and hands has rendered me incapable of using my hands/arms correctly. I am also battling migraines, neurological issues, and having general mobility issues. The general upshot of this is that I am disabled to the point of being unable to continue my studies for my MSc.
The little hitch is that I am currently studying in the USA, but am a German citizen. I have to get back to Germany in order to get back onto socialised medicine, as my medical insurance in the States is linked to being a student and will run out when I declare my non-attendance.
The big problem is that every penny I have has gone to paying my medical bills. The only reason why I've had groceries to eat, these last two years, is by the grace of friends' generosity. All my student loan monies (and my debt is great) have gone to medical bills. I am unable to get more student loans, as the US government is transitioning to a new system for September 2010 (thanks, Obama) and has frozen new loans until then. I talked to Financial Aid on Thursday, and they were very apologetic, but nothing can be done.
I need $600 to get home. Any little bit you can give will be appreciated and treasured. I promise to pay the debt forward; if I am in a situation to assist anyone in the future, I will. If you cannot assist monetarily, I still love and appreciate and treasure you, just for not dismissing me. Thank you all for standing by me and helping me remember that I am a person of value. You all have my permission to boost the signal far and wide.
My paypal is nbelitz@gmail.com. That email can also be used to contact me if you feel the need to for any reason. Comments can be left below, as well. I am disabling the usual requirements to comment, so anyone can comment, even without an LJ account.
All my love,
mathsie
This is the situation. I am battling a number of chronic illnesses, including Crohn's disease with related arthritis, and recently the combination of arthritis, tendinitis, carpal tunnel syndrome, nerve damage, and a neurological issue in both arms and hands has rendered me incapable of using my hands/arms correctly. I am also battling migraines, neurological issues, and having general mobility issues. The general upshot of this is that I am disabled to the point of being unable to continue my studies for my MSc.
The little hitch is that I am currently studying in the USA, but am a German citizen. I have to get back to Germany in order to get back onto socialised medicine, as my medical insurance in the States is linked to being a student and will run out when I declare my non-attendance.
The big problem is that every penny I have has gone to paying my medical bills. The only reason why I've had groceries to eat, these last two years, is by the grace of friends' generosity. All my student loan monies (and my debt is great) have gone to medical bills. I am unable to get more student loans, as the US government is transitioning to a new system for September 2010 (thanks, Obama) and has frozen new loans until then. I talked to Financial Aid on Thursday, and they were very apologetic, but nothing can be done.
I need $600 to get home. Any little bit you can give will be appreciated and treasured. I promise to pay the debt forward; if I am in a situation to assist anyone in the future, I will. If you cannot assist monetarily, I still love and appreciate and treasure you, just for not dismissing me. Thank you all for standing by me and helping me remember that I am a person of value. You all have my permission to boost the signal far and wide.
My paypal is nbelitz@gmail.com. That email can also be used to contact me if you feel the need to for any reason. Comments can be left below, as well. I am disabling the usual requirements to comment, so anyone can comment, even without an LJ account.
All my love,
mathsie