Beat My Brain Tumor!

My husband I took the kids to see their pediatrician last week. I was just thinking about that appointment and how amazing the office is. I wanted to write an update to share a few things about them. Not only can we completely trust our children with them, but they really treat us like family. When we went to the office, we were given a huge bouquet of beautiful flowers! Then, we were given a handful of checks and some cash to help us with some of our medical bills. We couldn't believe it! What a kind and generous thing to do. The donations weren't just from the people at the office, but they were also from some of the families that go to the office. There are some really great people out there. Thank you Pointe Pediatrics and Pointe Pediatrics families! We were really touched by your kindness.

-Christine Yeskey

It doesn't seem to matter what kind of insurance you have, the medical bills just keep piling up. My husband and I were just having a conversation this morning about how we're going to pay for some medical bills that just popped up. It's hard enough being out of work, recovering from a paralysis, and taking care of a family. The added stress of worrying about medical bills and the results of tests that are approaching shortly is almost too much. It was at that moment that I heard my email alert go off. A donation had been made through this fundraising site that my soon-to-be sister-in-law set up for us. I looked at the email, which indicated that the donation was made by a group of students at Wayne State University. I worked with many of these students when I supervised as part of my PhD program. They're a wonderful group of bright and well-rounded students. In fact, I think they're really the best and brightest out there. My husband and I were so overwhelmed to hear that they had made such a generous donation. I'm supposed to be helping them! Their kindness just amazed us. With their help, my husband and I will be able to pay some medical bills and we'll also be able to take care of the co-pays for some upcoming tests that I have. My next MRI is scheduled for next Monday morning. The thought of doing that test and getting the results makes me feel sick. Please keep my family in your thoughts and prayers. Every three months we'll go through getting MRIs and then the results. After that, we'll go through that every six months and then every year for the rest of my life. The kindness of others has really changed things for us in so many ways. Thank you!

-Christine Yeskey

My family and I feel blessed and encouraged by all of the support that we have received and are continuing to receive. All of the messages we've received have given us strength during this difficult time. With all of the generous donations we've received, we've been able to pay for some of our medical bills and other expenses as I've been off of work. An old friend of ours is doing a bowling fundraiser on March 3 to help us even more. This means so much to us! There's still a long road ahead of us, but with all of this support we know we'll beat this.

-Christine Yeskey