Goal:
USD $30,000
Raised:
USD $15,949
Campaign funds will be received by Diane Byrnes
I am writing on behalf of our friend Diana, and while you may not have heard from her much in recent years, if you are receiving this message I am sure she has had a meaningful connection with you at some point along your journey. This is something we have in common. And for any of you who may have found your way here without knowing Diana personally, I welcome you to read further.
Five years ago the symptoms of progressive Stenosis in Diana’s lumbar spine began increasing and impacting her mobility. The chronic pain worsened during the pandemic from time homebound and supporting many through a period of significant crisis. Then, two years ago, she fell in her yard and fractured her upper femur. A second fall a year later created small fractures in her spine, slowing her mobility and recovery significantly. Sadly, a third fall in October of this year resulted in a broken right shoulder severely limiting her ability to care for herself. After all of these unfortunate injuries, Diana’s shoulder has now healed to the point she has been deemed healthy enough to undergo the much needed Stenosis surgery in January.
This period of Diana’s life has been trying to say the least. With her mobility now severely limited, she has been navigating constant discomfort, pain and a myriad of complications. As Diana says, “Spirit seems to be taken me out of the game for a while. This process has been a humbling initiation into relating to my body in older age. I am basically learning how to walk again, and take care of myself in new ways.”
Diana’s medical expenses and in-home care needs over these past few years have taken a toll on her meager savings. Now facing another surgery and requiring extended in-home care for the foreseeable future, I have offered to start this fundraiser to welcome donations and well wishes toward her recovery expenses. Diana has lived a fiercely independent life, and the circumstances of these past few years have been extremely challenging and humbling. Diana now requires assistance to handle basic needs to be able to live independently and may need to move into a more assisted living situation in the near future. Both costs are more than her savings can bear.
I want each of you to know that Diana has been missing making contact with you - her tribe. She has really, truly been honored to be in the presence of each of you over the years. She is eager to heal, move forward and to start another chapter. Diana wants to continue to offer her transformational work again in the future, and offer it in ways which can be enjoyable and balancing for her body as well as her spirit. As Diana is being remodeled, remade, reborn… your support means the world to her. She will be coming back and looking forward to connecting with you again. Thank you for supporting Diana through this journey of recovery and reinvention.
We're in this together,
Maggie, on behalf of Diana
Big love! xo!
You’re always in my thoughts. Continued healing! I hope to see you again one day.
Sending love and support.
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Brian and I love you so much, Diana. we talk about you often. You've been pivotal on my life path. we are loving you, cheering for you, sending you so many well wishes and blessings. can't wait until the time is right to see you again - will be thinking of you. xoxox
Hope the healing is swift! Love you!
Sending you love and healing, Diana.
Diana, sending you lots of love. Wish I could send more.
Healing blessings to you Diana!
Been thinking of you. Wishing you easeful and swift recovery
Get well Diane
Get, well, heal up, be strong, Dana Byrnes! Much love is flowing through and to you as you face these physical challenges! Blessings to you and your beloveds!
Thank yopu for helping me through a particularly dark time in my life. I had no idea how wonderful life would be once I got around the corner! I wish the same for you!
Sending much love to you, Diana!
Sending you lots of love and healing energy, Diana!
February 15th, 2025
Hi all, it's me, Diana,
I wanted to give another update on my recovery:
Firstly, thank you all so much for your generous donations and prayers. I truly have felt your loving offerings and it has lifted my spirits and given me a lot of motivation and hope for the future.
I am just about four weeks post-surgery. It went well and I'm gradually getting stronger. I have two more weeks until I begin physical therapy.
I will be continuing to have paid professional help as I, essentially, learn to walk again. So, any donations and prayers are much appreciated.
Love you all <3
January 27th, 2025
Hello friends of Diana! This is her son Dylan writing with an update.
Diana says “It’s been so heart opening to receive such an outpouring of love and appreciation. I am very grateful. The assistance I've received from this group has made my ability to heal at home possible. You've all contributed a great deal to my life and I appreciate everyone of you.”
Diana had back surgery this past Monday the 20th and is home recovering. It’s been a long week for her...but thankfully she is gradually improving each day. She has required nearly round-the-clock support this past week and this will need to continue until she is strong enough to get around on her own which is difficult to determine at this point.
I want to thank all of you who have donated to this campaign to assist my mother through this healing process. The money raised here will go directly to her in-home care expenses and keep her healing at home. This support is invaluable and much appreciated!
Thank you also to those who have offered meals, visits and help to Diana during this time. And a special thank you to Maggie for starting this fundraiser and staying with Diana the first night home from the hospital.
Thank you all for being part of Diana’s community. As she often says “we are all in this together.”
With Love and Appreciation, Dylan and Diana
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