Dear Devotees,

Our dear Narada Muni dasa and Vedamata dasi are facing major struggles in their lives at this time. They are both Prabhupada disciples. Narada Muni was initiated in 1969 and became one of the top book distributors in the movement! He traveled with Visnujnana Swami's road show as the Promotion and Booking Agent. He raised considerable funds for the building of New Vrindavan's Palace of Gold and was a long time Director of the Life Membership Program.

Vedamata, his wife, was initiated in 1975. She has been a life-long book distributor and could be seen distributing books at parking lots, airports, events . . . and always with an enthusiastic attitude and smile.

They are both facing serious health challenges. Narada Muni had a triple fusion back surgery. He was sent to rehab to recover and a serious back infection ensued due to neglect.

He had to return to the hospital as the infection caused severe complications. This has completely altered his prognosis. We are all quite concerned about his situation as he has not responded to antibiotics the way we had hoped. It looks like a long road to recovery. Vedamata has been battling cancer for many years which has weakened her considerably.

Please help these exemplary devotees who have served so many. Now it is our turn to serve them. Srila Prabhupada set the example by personally caring for devotees who were ill. Please, your prayers and whatever you can donate is greatly appreciated.

Gratefully, Sukhada Dasi