Prayers and donations needed for TRF vendor

[mpullen]

Cross-posting this from the Gnome family group message base:
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I would like to ask for healing energies for someone that some of you
know.

As you all know, Sandy and I work in the chainmaille shop at TRF. This
past Sunday I had to rush our booth owner, Lord Randolph to Tomball
hospital. He was having severe abdominal pain. They diagnosed him with
diverticulitis and some of his colon had ruptured. They admitted him to
the hospital on antibiotics and I just found out that he will have to
have surgery.
He has been a vendor at TRf for 33 of the 34 years that TRF has been
around.
Also need positive energies for his wife Lady Jane and Lady Jo.
They do not have any insurance and we have set up a fund for him at the
shop. If you can, come by the shop this coming weekend and drop in a
dollar or 2 to help out.
Thanks so much to all my fairemily. You all are the best.

Sleepy

[brigaqueen1]

We also found out this afternoon that Lord Randolph is going home today.  He spoke with Andy and told us that they will have to remove about a foot and a half of colon (yikes) but he might be able to put the surgery off for a little longer, either after TRF or AZ faire.

Being a part of his show like 15 yrs now...he is so like family to me and I keep him and his family in my thoughts daily!!

[Molden]

So sorry to hear this news. I ALWAYS take in his show when I'm at TRF. I'll spread the word among friends to drop some coins for the cause.

Namaste

[knarlyknot]

So sorry to hear this, I'll do what I can to spread the word.  Perhaps RESCU could help with the medical costs?

[tigerlilly]

Aw geez, poor guy!  I don't actually know him, but I had a brief conversation with him about ten years ago, and I remember it to this day.  He makes an impression.  I'll be sure to drop a little in the fund when I drop by his shop this weekend.

[Lady Mousie]

Wow! I hate to hear he's not doing so well... He's loved by many <3
I'll see what I can scrounge up. We need to make a special donation jar to pass during the fashion show, if at all possible. Wonder if someone needs to talk to King George and get approval, I'm sure he'd say it fine. 

[Element of Air]

I did not post anything about this because I did not have the details and was not sure if the shop wanted it to be posted. I am glad to hear that he is doing better and am well aware of the situation.

My father also had the same situation on a Tuesday Morning about 3 AM. The family woke up and rushed him to the ER. His colon had also ruptured and he needed emergency surgery. They took out about the same amount of colon as well and he had a colostomy bag for 8 months. He can no longer eat corn or nuts.

Thank you for posting this information and he always has been and always will be in my thoughts. Randolph is very close in my heart. I was worried that it had ruptured and I hope that he can have everything taken care of soon.

Mpullen would you be able to keep me posted on the happenings?

[Ladyfair]

Prayers and good wishes to LR.... if he needs help..... someone print out the RESCU forms for him

http://www.rescufoundation.org/

[LadyJessica]

It's seems to be going around...just so you know Zaubon has it to, but I don't think his colon has ruptured..  That's three in one week.  I will keep all three in my prayers.

[Queen Bonnie]

 Ravic from the book shop also needs our prayers! Heart attack last Sunday.  Stay healthy- friends at TRF. Hugs!

[PurpleDragon]

Ravic from the book shop also needs our prayers! Heart attack last Sunday.  Stay healthy- friends at TRF. Hugs!

You are correct that Ravic needs our thoughts, however he did NOT have heart attack.  His heart rate was elevated as was his blood sugar (both to severely high levels), he was released from Tomball Hospital late on Monday night. 

There is someone looking into RESCU for Lord Randolph, and as it says there will be a collection taken at the booth for any who wish to donate to his medical expenses. 

[Lady Kitara]

how horrible for all of them. I will definitely keep them in my prayers. I'm a licensed health insurance agent. They need to talk to me about insurance, hopefully they'll now be more aware of just how important it is to have it.

[PurpleDragon]

how horrible for all of them. I will definitely keep them in my prayers. I'm a licensed health insurance agent. They need to talk to me about insurance, hopefully they'll now be more aware of just how important it is to have it.

Actually, that is what the RESCU foundation is all about.  It is a way for performers and vendors that make their livings on the faire circuit to have insurance for such medical emergencies. 

[KeeperoftheBar]

Ravic from the book shop also needs our prayers! Heart attack last Sunday.  Stay healthy- friends at TRF. Hugs!

You are correct that Ravic needs our thoughts, however he did NOT have heart attack.  His heart rate was elevated as was his blood sugar (both to severely high levels), he was released from Tomball Hospital late on Monday night. 

Thank you for the update PurpleDragon.  I had just gotten the same word from Ravic (through friends) and came to let people know when I discover you are a step ahead of me. 

"Hey People.  Lets be careful out there."

[Lady Kitara]

how horrible for all of them. I will definitely keep them in my prayers. I'm a licensed health insurance agent. They need to talk to me about insurance, hopefully they'll now be more aware of just how important it is to have it.

Actually, that is what the RESCU foundation is all about.  It is a way for performers and vendors that make their livings on the faire circuit to have insurance for such medical emergencies. 

That's good to know! I haven't heard of them before. Here's some other helpful links for them as well that I can assist them with if Rescu doesn't handle all their needs. http://optumhealthallies.com/ and http://www.healthadvocate.com/