Medical Fund for Barb & Rod
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Today is a new day in our medical journey, one amazing love of over 39 years and 2 colons that are making our lives not the fairy tale life adventure we imagined when we married in 1980.
In 2014 my husband was diagnosed with stage 4 colon cancer, it had spread to his spleen & liver. Today august 2016, after several chemo treatments, surgeries we found out that more cancer was found in his liver. At the same time I was found to have a digestive disorder. While Rod was having radiation on his newest spot of cancer, I was across the street in the ER finding out that I had a abscess in my colon that had ruptured my colon wall. So- I spent over 2 weeks hospitalized with my new condition while he was having his treatments.
Long story made short.
We are experiencing the ultimate double whamy, 2 medical conditions & 2 giant medical expenses. I have been out of work since August 26th & my husband is hanging on at his employment wondering if & when they will let him go due to his loss of work taking care of me & his continued treatments for his cancer.
I have surgery coming up to remove the damaged section of my colon the end of October, more hospital, more medical debt. We have insurance, but it's high deductible, which we have rolled over several times in the past 2 years, and it's a huge struggle to keep up with all the incoming doctor & hospital bills. It feels like there is no end to this cycle! If the spirit moves you - please consider a small donation to help us out or anyone else who is drowning in medical debt & struggling like us.
One amazing love that my husband & share, with hopes that we share many more years together and many more to give back to those also in need.
Cancer needs to be snuffed out & our medical insurance should not bankrupt families, please support local cancer champions !
Rod & I sincerely appreciate your continued support!
God Bless,
Barb
In 2014 my husband was diagnosed with stage 4 colon cancer, it had spread to his spleen & liver. Today august 2016, after several chemo treatments, surgeries we found out that more cancer was found in his liver. At the same time I was found to have a digestive disorder. While Rod was having radiation on his newest spot of cancer, I was across the street in the ER finding out that I had a abscess in my colon that had ruptured my colon wall. So- I spent over 2 weeks hospitalized with my new condition while he was having his treatments.
Long story made short.
We are experiencing the ultimate double whamy, 2 medical conditions & 2 giant medical expenses. I have been out of work since August 26th & my husband is hanging on at his employment wondering if & when they will let him go due to his loss of work taking care of me & his continued treatments for his cancer.
I have surgery coming up to remove the damaged section of my colon the end of October, more hospital, more medical debt. We have insurance, but it's high deductible, which we have rolled over several times in the past 2 years, and it's a huge struggle to keep up with all the incoming doctor & hospital bills. It feels like there is no end to this cycle! If the spirit moves you - please consider a small donation to help us out or anyone else who is drowning in medical debt & struggling like us.
One amazing love that my husband & share, with hopes that we share many more years together and many more to give back to those also in need.
Cancer needs to be snuffed out & our medical insurance should not bankrupt families, please support local cancer champions !
Rod & I sincerely appreciate your continued support!
God Bless,
Barb
Organizer
Barbara Kiel Terpstra
Organizer
Rockford, MI
