Elissa Has Packed Her Bag.......For Maui

gshase · 12-27-2017, 09:22 PM

We wanted a vacation and with Elissa's Health and being put on Hospice it was not possible. Her Doctors visit today with X-rays, Blood work, Lung function test and several more test showed good improvement. No need for Hospice and no longer having a 30-60 day curfew. The same team wants to see her in February.
We were afforded a great opportunity to take her to Maui, Hawaii. Yes her Doctors signed her off to go. I had to purchase an oxygen concentrator that would support her on the flight 4-6 LPM of oxygen......$3400+400 for an extra battery. A great guy had one on craigs list, and it had not been used, he delivered it to our house for $600. It was made in May of 2017 and his grand mother died before she ever used it. Honestly this unknown guy and I both cried on our front porch. It came with 2 $400 batteries. He said he wanted a picture of Elissa so he could show his Family. Not all CL adds are rip offs. My wife was able to get all of us moved to business class. January 2nd Elissa will be in Maui. What a change from 30 days ago. Thanks for all of you support. G.S.& Elissa......Happy Holidays.....This was an easy one to write. Houston when we get back.

kevin930t · 12-27-2017, 09:43 PM

I have been following from a far your ups and downs.Just amazing not much more u can say.Everday is a gift.

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speeder · speeder's Garage

That's just fantastic!

And fwiw, (knock on wood), I've had good luck buying and selling on CL. Met lots of nice, no-nonsense people. No bad experiences I can think of. If I sell something and the buyer has a problem w it, I'll usually take it back and refund, even if I didn't really have to. I think that's built some good karma or goodwill, whatever you want to call it.

Your karma is good and it's not some hippy-dippy bs, IMO. Whatever you are putting out in the world comes back. It's physics. Sort of.

tevake · 12-27-2017, 10:27 PM

What a great and unexpected way for y'all to to start the new year off.
Truly hoping this trend continues for Elissa and your family.
Loving this good news!

Cheers Richard

pwd72s · 12-27-2017, 10:36 PM

Hooray! May it be a good time..one to remember & cherish.

WPOZZZ · 12-27-2017, 10:48 PM

That sounds like good news! Hao'uli Makahiki Hou!

Porsche-O-Phile · Porsche-O-Phile's Garage

As long as the altitude won’t be an issue, she / you should definitely do the Haleakala sunrise. Book your passes now! They go quickly. Summit is +/- 10,000’ so not a whole lot different than typical passenger jet cabin pressure altitude (usually 8,000’) so I’d bring the O2 machine and confirm with the docs first.

Other things I’d recommend are Lahaina (fun town with lots to do / see), head up to Honolua Bay (there’s a great lookout over it that’s absolutely beautiful), a sunset or two from Launiopoko Beach and a jaunt across the north side to Kahului / Paia on Honopiilani Highway (route 30), unless it’s blocked still. There might still be some amazing swell coming in near Peahi / Jaws so you can go watch the truly crazy (and skilled!) surfers hitting that too! Flatbread Pizza in Paia is great for dinner.

I love Maui - hope to get over there again in a few weeks! Enjoy and feel free to send a PM if you want some other info. / suggestions. I hope you all have a truly wonderful experience! Life is meant to be LIVED and she will feel so utterly alive there! Best to you all! So glad to hear she’s getting to do this!

Some pics for inspiration from when I took a few days and went over there myself a few weeks ago - I’d love to end up there at some point perhaps!:

(Haleakala - you can easily see Mauna Kea and Mauna Loa on the big island if it’s clear)

(Elevation could be an issue for her so please check! Also it gets STOOPID cold up there so dress warmly!)

(Some ok swell near Hookipa Park east of Paia - a fun place to chill out and relax)

(Honolua Bay overlook, the bay itself is great for snorkeling and diving if that’s a possibility. Even if not it’s a beautiful place!)

(Downtown Lahaina - fun place to just walk around, shop, whatever... there are some interesting historical sites to check out as well...)

(A “typical” morning looking west towards Molokai - in background - and Lanai. On a clear day you can see all the way back to Oahu!)

Please let us all know how the trip goes. I hope she absolutely loves it and I’m so glad to hear she’s doing better! Best aloha and vibes sent your way! E Komo Mai!

rwest · rwest's Garage

The updates just keep getting better and better, have a great trip.

DanielDudley · 12-28-2017, 01:26 AM

Watch the sugary treat intake, and have a great trip. Our thoughts will be with you.

rfuerst911sc · 12-28-2017, 02:42 AM

Best Christmas present EVER ! Hoping the news/updates stay the course and keep improving .

widgeon13 · 12-28-2017, 03:37 AM

Great news, enjoy the vacation! Best in the New Year!

sc_rufctr · 12-28-2017, 04:45 AM

Wonderful news Gary. All the best!

flatbutt · 12-28-2017, 04:46 AM

Fantastic news! I hope that she has TOO much fun!

recycled sixtie · recycled sixtie's Garage

Well done Elissa and family.

bkreigsr · 12-28-2017, 05:27 AM

Hao'uli Makahiki Hou!

ditti that.

She's an inspiration to all her thread followers. - and here I am complaining about some arthritis problems.

Elissa puts us all to shame.

Thanks for the update.

+1 on good CL vendors.

Bill K