Help Kiyoko's Finances Post Hospitalization for Pneumonia

Greetings and Blessings my wonderful community of friends, family and acquaintances (some of whom I have yet to meet!), Kiyoko Soaring-Eagle here. As you may or may not know, I was hospitalized for 13 days with severe pneumonia so progressed my doctor told me that "I could have died".

My extreme condition required emergency surgery and the insertion of draining tubes into my lungs---where I had contracted a salmonella infection. Unfortunately, while hospitalized, I picked up a staph infection and anemia. However, I feel that this last infection was a kind of blessing as it kept me from being transferred to a secondary, rehab facility--I did not have the energy or strength to adjust to a new environment. So I remained at Cottage Hospital where I was able to use my energy to heal before returning home.

After I was released, it took me several weeks to get back on my feet enough to be able to gradually resume my work as a massage therapist. Though my insurance covered some of my expenses, I have not been able to recoup the amount of income I lost or pay for non-cove red medical expenses. These costs are about to $17,000. I am adding $3,000 to my goal though as I have been doing without needed alternative health care of late (acupuncture and network chiropractic). Having these uninsured service will help me complete my recovery faster.

I'm grateful for all the lessons that came with this journey and the one's I'm still learning, like giving up a bit of my fierce independence and pride some so I can ask for your help..

And the experience deepened my appreciation for and commitment to being here to play a part in making this world a better place.

I am honored that you have taken the time to read about my situation and am so grateful for any donations that your heart guides you to offer on my behalf. Blessings to you always, all ways!