Michelle Sawicki Posted June 5, 2009 Report Share Posted June 5, 2009 Hi everyone,I just wanted to update those of you who remember our volunteer Amy, who ran the t-shirt sales for quite some time. She is now in assisted living and the decision has been made that she will have to remain there indefinitely. Amy is having a hard time with this naturally, as she has a young son and husband at home. Please keep Amy in your thoughts and prayers. Those of you who wish to send her a card or note can do so at:Amy Van Der KampPO Box 214Prarie City, Iowa 50228Thank you,Michelle Sawicki Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mjan Posted June 5, 2009 Report Share Posted June 5, 2009 OH my... is she on the computer?Do you have permission to say why she is in Asst living?Thanks for publishing her address.. I'll drop her a noteWhat a GOOD friend you are MichelleJan Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rachel Posted June 5, 2009 Report Share Posted June 5, 2009 Thanks for the update, Michelle. Amy is in my thoughts and prayers. I put a card in the mail for her today.Jan, Amy is able to get on the computer, although not all that often. She has dysautonomia due to chronic lyme disease, and things have gotten really tough for her. You can search through some of her old posts to see what she is dealing with. Here is one of her recent updates: http://dinet.ipbhost.com/index.php?showtop...638&hl=lymeRachel Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
juliegee Posted June 5, 2009 Report Share Posted June 5, 2009 Thanks for the info. That makes me very sad. What a heartbreaking decision for she and her family. I will keep her in my prayers. Things CAN turn around. I've seen it in my own family Thank you for letting us know.Julie Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Michelle Sawicki Posted October 13, 2009 Author Report Share Posted October 13, 2009 Hi guys,For those of you who know Amy Van Der Kamp, I just wanted to let you know that she is not doing well at all these days. Michelle Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MomtoGiuliana Posted October 13, 2009 Report Share Posted October 13, 2009 So very sorry to hear that. I was hoping it would be good news. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
potsgirl Posted October 13, 2009 Report Share Posted October 13, 2009 That is certainly disheartening news. Let us know if she can be reached via Facebook or email. Also, being an Iowa, the town's name is actually "Prairie City". Thanks for the update,Jana Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Maxine Posted October 13, 2009 Report Share Posted October 13, 2009 I'm sorry, this is so heartbreaking, and it makes me sad that she can't be more functional due to her dysautonomia.It seems medical research on this is still behind, and I hope the medical profession will step it up a bit on the research to help her and a lot of the folks who's lives are so devastated by this.Amy and her family will certainly be in my thoughts and prayers for things to turn for the better.Big Hug to you Amy.Maxine :0) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MightyMouse Posted October 13, 2009 Report Share Posted October 13, 2009 Amy is definitely on facebook. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sophia3 Posted October 13, 2009 Report Share Posted October 13, 2009 Sorry to hear she is so OI challenged and doing poorly. how sad for her and her family. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MightyMouse Posted October 13, 2009 Report Share Posted October 13, 2009 She's not been shy about saying why she's in an assisted living facility--the Lyme infection really compromised her body in many ways. She's had a multitude of complicated health problems and has shifted back and forth from the facility to the hospital ICU, and back again many times. If you befriend her on facebook, there are posts by her updating when she can.I should have known something was wrong b/c her facebook activity dropped off last week.Nina Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
EarthMother Posted October 14, 2009 Report Share Posted October 14, 2009 Sending light her way .... and a facebook invite.Thanks for the update. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
persephone Posted October 14, 2009 Report Share Posted October 14, 2009 Yo Amy, big hugs to ya when you read this! I am thinking of you and wishing you well. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
taylortotmom Posted October 15, 2009 Report Share Posted October 15, 2009 I'm so sorry to hear this- Amy, you continue to be in my prayers every day. Much love,Carmen Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rachel Posted October 16, 2009 Report Share Posted October 16, 2009 I'm really sorry things are so bad for Amy right now. Thanks for letting us know, Michelle.You are in my thoughts and prayers, Amy.Rachel Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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