I'm reaching out today with a very humbled heart to ask for a little help for my mom and our family during a time we never expected to face.
My mom recently experienced an unexpected medical emergency that resulted in major surgery and a 20-day hospital stay. Everything happened so quickly, and unfortunately, at the time of her emergency, she did not have health insurance. We've been trying to navigate the insurance process, figure out what options are available, and prepare for the medical expenses that are still to come.
My mom has now been home for about a week and has a long road to recovery ahead of her. She's expected to need several months to heal and regain her independence. She is recovering with a colostomy and still needs assistance with everyday activities such as showering, getting dressed, and changing her medical bag.
Because she didn't have insurance, we weren't able to get home health nursing arranged through the hospital. We're currently working with a charity they connected us with to help obtain some of the medical supplies she needs.
Right now, I'm her primary caretaker. I've had to miss work from my first job to take her to appointments and help with her daily care. We also live out of state from the rest of our family, so having extra family here to help isn't an option.
Before all of this happened, my mom and I shared our household expenses. Now, with her unable to work while recovering, I've suddenly taken on the full responsibility of our rent, utilities, groceries, gas, and everyday necessities, along with her medications and recovery supplies.
Our household expenses alone are approximately $4,300 a month, and that's before the hospital bills arrive. We also have our family dogs to care for and additional unexpected expenses that come with recovery.
I'm setting a goal of $9,000 to help provide some breathing room during these next few months. Donations will go toward household necessities, medical expenses, medications, colostomy and surgery supplies, transportation to appointments, and helping us stay on our feet while my mom focuses on healing.
I know times are hard for so many people, and I completely understand that not everyone is in a position to give. Even sharing this fundraiser, sending prayers, or simply keeping my mom in your thoughts means more than you know.
Asking for help isn't something that comes easily to me, but right now I'm doing everything I can to take care of my mom and make sure she has what she needs.
Our biggest hope is to get her healthy, comfortable, and back to feeling like herself again.
From the bottom of our hearts, thank you for any kindness, support, prayers, and generosity shown to our family. We appreciate every single bit of it. ❤️
