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Friends, Family and Supporters,
We are truly making the best of a challenging situation. Once the initial shock of the speed of decline, and test results with supporting evidence passed, we now are all about quality of life, pain management, and comfort in the remaining time we have together.
There are no words I can write or sugarcoat my emotions as we both are going through this transition together. It’s very complicated with numerous issues. Our days are blurred as if we are in some kind of time warp, very strange for sure.
Fortunately, we have tremendous support from you, for which we are forever humbled, and also from our neighbors here in Mexico. Seems the taco telegraph is very much aware of our plight and strangers are coming up to me on the street offering aid in any way they can. This helps me get through the hours when my emotions are uncontrollable.
Our landlord and his wife went through this years ago, and he has been very understanding, although the rent still needs to be paid. Ha, ha.
Besides our normal weekly maid, we now have a helper that comes six days a week, two hours in the morning doing light cleaning, breakfast prep and most importantly, assisting Akaisha with her basic needs as well as checking weight changes, blood pressure and massaging her legs to prevent blood clotting.
I am doing my best cooking healthy, tasty gourmet meals which helps to ground me and she is still my biggest fan.
Please be certain that we read all of your beautiful notes, which sustains us emotionally, as well as laughing, joking and sipping fine tequila.
This has been one hell of a ride and we are not done YET!
All of our love,
Billy and Akaisha
Hello Akaisha and Billy, We've only chatted briefly via email once, but the impact you've had on my life has been great. I've been following your newsletter for years and have read your book. Combined they've provided me with the courage to forge a different, exciting life path. My husband and I have for years dreamed of a life of slow travel and adventure. We've achieved Financial Independence and are making plans to leave corporate life behind, hopefully by the time we're 40. Reaching the FI number isn't what's hard, it's taking the risk, going the less travelled life route. Seeing you two live such a beautiful life together, full of wonder and depth, makes what feels "unknown" to me feel more known, it gives me strength. You two are incredibly inspiring and reinforce that our dream can be a reality. Akaisha, you're so strong after all that's been happening to you. With Billy as your best friend and life partner, you both have faced every challenge that has come your way with optimism. You have done so much for others, been role models to help people live their best lives. I hope that you feel so proud of yourselves, of all you've accomplished. I send you light, love, and energy to keep going - your story has many more chapters yet to come. Jessica
Dear Akaisha and Billy - I am sorry to hear of your medical issues, Akaisha, and want to send you my sincerest best wishes and deep gratitude for all the work you do to keep us informed about your journeys and retirement advice. Many, Many Thanks. Richard Ackerman (Great White North)
I applaud your decision to be treated here. In every case I know of, when presented with a choice, gringos believe they have had superior care here in Mexico. Paul
Hi Akaisha, David and I just returned from a long trip. David told me your email. I don’t check my emails often because of all the junk I receive. Anyway, I’m so sorry to read you haven’t been feeling well. I do so admire your positive attitude and strength. You are a true fighter. And because of who you are and because you are surrounded by so much love, you will come out a winner. I will be praying for you Akaisha and for your doctors to get you healthy again. Sending you love and prayers of healing. Sonia and David
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