Help Lithuanian Kids in their Battle with Cancer

                                                                             Silvija

When spring spreads its first flowers and the mood of rebirth is all around, with Silvija, under the auspices of the Mothers' Union, we embark on another sensitive journey to Swiss doctors, full of hope and unexpected challenges.
Each such trip has its own story: waiting, anxiety, small stops and a great desire to reach the place as soon as possible, where there is a great hope that this time the check-up will go smoothly and the results will be good.
We share a letter from Silvija's mother:
"After the most beautiful spring holiday, Easter, we set off for Switzerland. This time the country welcomed spring weather, and the first spring flowers were eye-catching. When going to the clinic, we always have to face one challenge or another. This time we had to worry about whether we would be able to reach the clinic on time. After landing at Geneva Airport, we reached Lausanne by train, but this time due to an incident, train traffic was stopped, so we had to get a little nervous. After waiting for several hours at the train station, we managed to get to Lausanne late Wednesday evening. Early Thursday morning we went to the clinic. Silvija was waited for at the clinic by familiar and well-mannered staff members. After the check-up, we met a doctor with good knowledge. The condition of both eyes is stable. The next visit will be in a few months. After waking up after anesthesia, Silvija cried non-stop. Side effects appeared, she had to wait until her memory of her surroundings returned.
This path is not comfortable, this path is the one You love. Not only comfortable things create life. We are extremely grateful to everyone for the opportunity to receive treatment, support in prayer , care, faith. Thank you for being with us!"
"Mothers' Union" is grateful to everyone who contributes to the support and that with your help we can help Silvija and her parents go to Switzerland, where children's eye cancer is treated. We wish little Silvija good health and fabulously beautiful spring days decorated with the first flowers, and to her parents - patience in this difficult stage of life.

                                                                                GUSTUKAS 

Gusto's mother Ugne shares news from Gusto's forty-third eye check-up visit in Switzerland:
"This time, the whole trip and visit was spiced with life. The journey from leaving home to entering the accommodation in Lausanne, Switzerland took longer than we thought. Instead of the usual 12-14 hours, it lasted until 21:00. At night, while driving to the airport, the phone rang - we received a warning that due to a security risk, the flight that was supposed to take place in the morning was unfortunately canceled. Upon arrival at Vilnius Airport, we had to wait almost 8 hours until the situation stabilized due to weather balloons, which caused disruptions to the operation of Vilnius Airport, and the airline found alternative connecting flights so that we could reach our destination as quickly as possible. The situation that had developed and the information flashing on the airport's display board about the constantly canceled flights sowed simmering anxiety and at the same time developed patience, but fortunately, we were not late for the visit to the Jules-Gonin Eye Hospital.
The results of Gusto's eye examination are encouraging - no new tumor foci were detected, no therapeutic procedures were applied. Recovery from anesthesia was not smooth, he suffered from strong side effects, but opioid analgesics and the professional care of doctors helped to control the situation.
During the next visit, an eye examination without anesthesia is planned, in order to avoid as little negative health effects as possible from anesthesia and medications. We all have our own "breaking" points in our experiences. Perhaps Gusto's body has reached this point (because this is already the 51st anesthesia in his life). Over time, it becomes increasingly difficult to avoid side effects of anesthesia.
We thank all of YOU for the help we have received, the opportunity to continue to move purposefully towards our goal. We wish that the gusts of autumn wind blow away unnecessary thoughts, that the breathing silence of autumn and the flow of colorful autumn images give peace and serenity, and that thoughts and body go in the same direction.