Volunteer Caretakers

There will be regular days and evenings when Jim will need "stand-by" caretakers. His mother and father are the primary caretakers right now; they will, of course, need to be relieved several nights a week as well as time on the weekend. I am currently working with Jim's mother to come up with a schedule of routine "relief" for her. Those who would like to volunteer for this caretaker role will assist Jim with very basic things he might need, like making sure water glass is full and within reach, making sure he's got meals, holding his hand, letting him sleep, greeting visitors, etc. At this moment, since I don't have anything on the Care Calendar, email me directly at kewetzel@gmail.com if you are interested in even brief periods of caretaking. I want to give his mother an idea of how many people are willing.

It would mean so much to the family to have evening respite and rest!

Homecoming

Yesterday medical equipment was delivered to Jim's condo, making it possible for him to leave Christopher House and return home! Austin Hospice will still be in charge of his care. They will send a hospice nurse to check on him about once or twice a week, and a nurse's aid will visit several other times per week. Jim's parents are also living in the condo to care for him. Since visits will occur in the home, it is important that both Jim and his parents know who is coming. For this reason, as well as the fact that several out of town friends are soon arriving in Austin, the Care Calendar visits are suspended for about a week.

The love in the extended "Ingman Family" is amazing!

Donating to Jim and his family

There has been an outpouring of requests for ways to donate to aid Jim and his family and it is heartwarming to say the least.

As the previous post states a bank account has been set up so if you would like to send a check please make it payable to:
Jim Ingman Donation Fun

and send it to:
2602 Carnarvon Lane
Austin, TX 78704

 A paypal account has also been set up so you can donate online.

Donating right from your PayPal account balance or your checking account will send the money without any fees. You can log into your PayPal account and send money to: JimsHappyHourCrew@gmail.com

If you would like to donate with a credit card please click the donate button below to use PayPal to make your donation.

Thank you so much to everyone for all your love, kindness, support and prayers.

This is not a 401c charity and your donation is not tax deductible.

Fundraising Kickoff

Thank you, thank you, thank you, THANK YOU to those of you who have donated through either Morgan Goldbarth or me. Last night our "pass the hat" at the play raised over $400! Tonight will be another showing of "No Body to Murder" where we will continue efforts. We now have a bank account open in which to deposit any cash and check donations. Stay tuned for a way to donate directly through this blog with PayPal. So many of you around the country are eager to help and we are finding ways you can.

Acupuncture

This morning Jim had his initial consultation and first treatment. He will tentatively have treatments 2 times per week as they are helpful.

Tuna Visits

Care Calendar Update

Please check the Care Calendar (carecalendar.org) for more specific visitation windows as well as childcare/meal needs for other family members. Much gratitude to all.

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