Topic: (UPDATED: 4/15/15) I made a Go Fund Me page for my Mom.
(UPDATE: 4/15/15) Mom's birthday is next week (the 21st). She'll be 59. The tumors in her midsection have grown to the point of causing physical pain. It's difficult for her to have a full night's sleep. She says it's like being pregnant, in the sense that her physical appearance and demeanor have changed to represent that.
She's hoping to visit her Doctor in a few days, to see what else can be done. She wants to get a second opinion regarding potential surgery. She does not accept the notion of giving up and throwing painkillers at the problem. Thanks to your generous support, we made it through two terrible snow and ice storms this past winter.
Typically, Mom is able to keep her doctor's appointments through MITS (Mobility-Impaired Transportation Service). Unfortunately, they are suddenly refusing service, claiming her address does not fall within their range of coverage, despite hard, physical evidence to the contrary (especially considering her address has not changed for the two years she's been using MITS).
It's a frustrating issue in which even the doctor has gotten involved, on my Mother's behalf. For now, we must reach out to donors to help facilitate different avenues of transportation, to ensure she gets the help she needs. Please show your support however you're able, either by donation, sharing the link to this page or both. Any and all gestures are greatly appreciated.
-John
(UPDATE: 3/5/15) Many folks who don't live in Texas, hold the misconception that Texans don't experience the true Winter season. The photo included with this update should put those notions to rest. While it's true that storms like this are rare, they do happen. Before things got this bad, my Mom went out to go grocery shopping. She got to the bottom of the ramp (pictured) but she slipped on an unseen patch of ice and fell on her back. Being the stubborn, tough cookie that she is, Mom still went to the store.
This ordeal, along with the harsh weather kept us housebound for roughly a week. We couldn't wait any longer, so we had ourselves a very slow trek to the store. Everything worked out well enough, except I cut up my hands scraping ice and snow from the car's windshield. We're both mended by now, though it appears this lousy weather has decided to stretch into March, for a week at least.
Mom wants me to make it known to her supporters that she does not accept the six month time clock she's been estimated by the Doctors. She intends to attack the future with gusto and high spirits. You folks are a huge part of that. As we begin a new month, your continued support is once again needed and greatly appreciated. Please donate, share the link to this page or both.
Thanks again.
-John
(UPDATED: 2/8/15) My Mom's latest treatment apparently did nothing. They would have to perform major surgery in order to remove the current crop of growths, which wouldn't be worth much, anyway. It seems the cancer cells are regenerating at a fast rate, so no more chemotherapy. The Doctors say, based on statistics, Mom has 6 months left to live. They're going to start Hospice soon, which means they'll be bringing me all her medications, instead of her having to drive out and pick them up. She wants to give me Power of Attorney.
It's a new month, which means I'm asking for support, again. Please help in any way you can, either by donating or sharing the link or both.
Thank you.
-John
It's been at least six months since I last posted in the forums. I'm sorry for my absence. Teague has given me permission to share with you all the Go Fund Me page I made for my Mother, who many of you may know is dying of Cancer. At present, we are categorized as being below the poverty line. I'm hoping that with your support, whether through donation or simply sharing the page with those who are more fortunate, we can get out of our current situation and into better living conditions, where my Mother can spend her remaining time more comfortably.
Thank you.
http://www.gofundme.com/jti3w0
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