Ona midsummer update

Just a brief note to let you know that Ona is recovering well and we spent the midsummer night together in Stockholm. The midsummer festivities really is something typically Swedish, as we celebrate the brightest night of the year. Well, I can assure you that this night was really bright although the rain was pouring down. But I and Ona were together again and she is getting stronger all the time and is now able to walk without any troubles. Who could ask for more?

Thank you so much also to our dear friends who have made a contribution to Ona's care and way back to life. These warmhearted people have recently made a donation to help covering her hospital bills:

Lars Bygdén, Sävar, Sweden
Sandra Niininen, Sweden
Göran Lindemark, Stockholm, Sweden
Ulrika, Norrköping, Sweden
Jenny Lingström, Sweden
Thomas Eriksson, Sweden
Sotaro Sakamoto, Japan

Up till now $647.77 has been donated through PayPal (after deduction of PayPal fees) plus SEK 50.
SEK 2 220 ($280.82) has come in to our Swedish plus giro account.
SEK 700 ($65.47) has arrived by letter.

This makes $994.06 or SEK 7 858. In addition I have sold off vinyl records for SEK 3 647 ($461.33) which means that the funds for Ona's hospital bills are now up to $1 455.39 (SEK 11 505.30). We are almost half way already and there is still ten days to go before the hospital bill has to be paid. All of a sudden it's starting to feel like a realistic goal.

Thank you so much to you all and best wishes from Ona and me. By the way, if you would like to leave a comment please feel free to do so.

Ona home again and recovering

Now finally it seems that the insurance company and the animals hospital have settled the payent and when I today arrived at the hospital to pick up Ona I was asked for $3 500 in cash before they would let her go. Fortunately, after some talk with the veterinarian, Ona was released although I did not have that amount with me and an invoice will be sent of the outstanding amount with ten days to pay. If any of you know of any music enthusiasts and record collectors, please send them to my site http://www.rock.x.se/ where I am selling off all records at half price (50% discount) to help pay the hospital bills.

On the positive side Ona seems to be recovering very fast and today when we went out for a walk after returning to Stockholm she seemed so much stronger and could walk better than she ever has after the operation. So there is definitely hope.

Take care all our friends and have a great weekend.

Update: Ona is recovering and the bill will be presented tomorrow Thursday

My friends,

If you only knew the gratitude and appreciation that I feel for your kindness (and I think Ona feels the same). What at first seemed like a futile idea has actually started taking off and all of a sudden we are regaining hope. I am selling off what personal property I can as fast as possible and tomorrow, Thursday June 11, I will visit the hospital at 13.50/1.50 PM local Swedish time/CET to receive the final bill as Ona is examined. So there is still hope. That is 7.50 AM local time in Ohio where many of our friends seem to be living. Our sincere thanks to you who have made donations for saving Ona sofar:

Tina Larsson, Sweden
Bob Opper, Lakewood, OH, USA
David Elswick, Ravenna, OH, USA
Marion Sue Lane, Stow, OH, USA
(Sue's little Samojed friend Sammy had a hip replacement operation in January which cost $5 000 plus. Hope Sammy is well by now and give him a big hug from Ona and me, Sue!)
Tore Larsson, Falköping, Sweden
Betsy Hagan, Tallmadge, OH, USA
Karin Engström, Malmö, Sweden (at present in China)
Seve Ungermark, Stockholm, Sweden
Lena Petterson, Sweden

Sofar $152.56 has been donated through PayPal (after deduction of PayPal fees) plus SEK 50.
SEK 1 100 ($144.02) has come in to the Swedish plus giro account.
SEK 500 ($65.47) arrived in a letter.

This totals $368.59or SEK 2 818. We are on our way!

A small step for mankind - but a giant step for Ona and me

When you are going to walk a thousand miles, the old Chinese saying goes, the most difficult part is taking the first step. Well, now the first step has been taken. Thank you so much, Tina Larsson of Sweden for your kind contribution. All of a sudden our hope is returning. Ona sends her love to you. If any visitor feel like you would like to support Ona's care please use the "donate" button to the right to give a small contribution. Every single dollar will help.