Update Dec 6th

To obtain a second opinion Deborah had requested Jimm's medical records. For some perverse reason it took one week and three days for a denial to be issued. They told her that Jimm's signature was needed, and Deborah countered with a Medical Power of Attorney. So again we're back to a two week waiting period for the records.. but now Deborah has a more powerful legal standing in making medical decisions for Jimm. Guardianship documents and an Advance Medical Directive were also drawn up.. and there are now assurances that Jimm will be eligible for Social Security Disability. All of these legal documents and procedures are the work of Westminster's Catastrophic Health Planners and founder Lou Yeager. Lou had major medical problems of his own years ago, and ever since has specialized in assisting people like the Revelles who are in need of advice and guidance because of a loved one's catastrophic illness.

Lou and his organization was found by Kathy Cornell, Lee Ziemski and Erle Meinecke during their search for financial assistance. That search also yielded the Community Foundation of Carroll County, which enabled the Jimm Revelle Fund charity to be established. Good people do good work.

There are no significant changes in Jimm's condition today. He is still fairly exhausted, but resting comfortably.