I've finally booked our flights to Thailand, I really struggled with committing to an airline. I've spent a lot of time researching airlines trying to find an airline willing to donate an upgrade from coach, unfortunately I didn't have any success. I'm so worried about Jerry flying coach for 20 hours. Jerry has only been on a plane once since he broke his neck, it was a 6 hour flight to Georgia that resulted with Jerry in intensive care with a pulmonary embolism. Jerry is 6'3" tall, his head sat above the head
rest his knees hit the seat in front of him, there was no way for me to move or
massage his legs to help his circulation, there was no room for it, as a result
he got a PE. I feel the safest place for Jerry would be first class, where he
could put his legs up and recline and I would have plenty of space to massage
his legs to help with circulation. Here in lies the problem the difference in
cost between coach and first class for two people is $21,954, not affordable. I decided I can no longer wait, as prices for coach fares are going up everyday. I had to book the coach seats now and work on finding a way to upgrade later. With our seats costing almost $5,000 I certainly hope they have a decent meal for a 20 hour flight, lol.
After spending much time on the phone with the airline I learned of a few organizations that work with the airline where people have donated their flier miles to these charities. If I could get one of these charities to donate 120,000 flier miles that would be enough to upgrade both of us to first class round trip. The other thought was to do a miles drive to see if we could get miles donated, from friends, family and the community. If any of you have an extra 120,000 flier miles laying around feel free to drop me a line. :)
Katie
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I am a stem cell specialist that has performed thousands of autologous stem cell treatments here in the United States. I have a physician colleague in Grand Junction, CO that is treating patients with their own autologous adipose stem cells. I would like to just talk and see if I can help on assisting you with helping ease the cost and bringing to Jerry the best treatment for his condition world wide. I have consulted with stem cell clinics in Thailand and elsewhere and understand that it is sometimes difficult on where to go and what treatments that will give him the greatest chance for success. You can check me out on my website at www.jboschconsulting.com. I look forward to speaking with you. Thank you.
Jim
You truely are an angel! To the family please think positive dont think of what you dont want to happen, just think about what you do want to happen. Positive thoughts bring positive things. If you have not watched "the Secret" you should. Its on Netflix
My prayers are with you, our whole household will be at the speggetti feast. Stay positive.
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