Evelyn's Medical Journey:

Our beloved Evelyn has been through an unimaginable ordeal, and it's far from over. What began in late January 2025 as a routine run to the hospital turned out to be a very serious painful bowel obstruction.

Evelyn's initial hospitalization led to extensive surgery – a laparotomy, hernia repairs, and even a re-sectioning of her small bowel. Any one of those procedures is a major undertaking, but the combination has put an immense strain on her body.

Instead of the hoped-for recovery, Evelyn's body has been besieged by a relentless abdominal wound infection. Imagine the agony of that – constant pain, the fear of complications, and the sheer exhaustion of fighting such a stubborn illness.

The infection has been so severe that Evelyn has required repeated hospitalizations, continuous IV antibiotics, and even a PEG tube inserted for feeding because her body couldn't process food normally. Think of how disruptive and dehumanizing that must feel, the constant medical interventions, the inability to enjoy a simple meal.

And now, the medical team is preparing Evelyn for yet another procedure next week, her fourth one in as many months, a clear sign that her body is still in crisis. The toll this takes, not just on her body but on her spirit, is hard to fathom.

Beyond the immediate crisis, Evelyn is also battling ongoing health conditions – the onset of diabetes, hypothyroidism, and chronic anemia. Each of these requires its own careful management, and they only complicate her ability to heal from these surgeries and infection.

Evelyn's strength and resilience are truly remarkable. But the reality is that she is facing a long and arduous journey. The medical bills are mounting, the uncertainty is overwhelming, and the emotional and physical strain is immense. We need your support – not just your sympathy, but tangible help to ease the burden and allow Evelyn to focus on the fight for her health.