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Allyson Meche Caregiving Support

It has been seven long, tough, devastating years for Keno and Allyson Meche (along with their son Aaron). Many of us (their friends and acquaintances, along with their immediate and extended family) have watched from afar as Allyson has shared Keno's medical journey and her caregiving journey. It is horrible in terms of the loss in every area of their lives, especially financially.

Today, I call it ENOUGH.

I've wanted to do something life-changing in the way of tangible help for Allyson for over a year. Yes, I've helped her here and there in small ways (as some of you have), but after learning of her devastating financial loss yesterday (June 7, 2018) with the forced sale of her business property - I reached a point where I knew that WE MUST rise up to do something. Let's join together to SHOW our love in tangible financial help for their valid life needs! Will you join me in this effort?

Here's Why: Allyson has been the sole caregiver for her husband for SEVEN years. He suffered a debilitating stroke about 7 years ago and has not been able to work since that time. Not only did they lose Keno's six-figure salary and benefits; they also lost Allyson's thriving 25-year business income and assets. As their journey has continued, the medical costs have soared. They've lost Long-Term care income recently as Keno turned 65 years old. The financial losses and medical costs have just steadily increased.

Truly, it's a heartbreaking story of quality of life and financial loss, but here's the deal: right now, Allyson is needing the financial support of everyone who loves her and has wanted to do something to help her.

Keno and Allyson did everything correctly in planning for life needs and retirement. She has steadily and carefully used their financial assets to care for Keno because they do not qualify for any government assistance. They HAD assets. Those assets have been depleted during this caregiving journey, and she is getting ready to BE FORCED TO sell the last asset, their home, to continue providing care for Keno.

Their HOME is what remains to liquidate in order to continue surviving as the family caregiver. 

We can make a difference. The $25,000 goal will not sustain them in every way forever. But it will make a way for about 8-12 months for Allyson to NOT be forced to sell their home. In that time, possibly other answers will come to the light for her.

Please consider donating in any amount, as you can and as you feel led in your heart. No donation amount is too small or insignificant.

Above all, please pray for Allyson to have the strength she needs each day to continue in family caregiving. Please pray for renewed hope and joy in her journey. Please ask God for a real solution for Allyson and other family caregivers. Family caregivers need a real answer to this spinning family caregiving dilemma that she (and untold others) find themselves in every day for years.

If you'd like more details regarding their current situation and financial status, please read her Caregiving to Living Facebook post here: https://www.facebook.com/permalink.php?story_fbid=2102416333326808&id=1594484810786632

If you'd prefer to donate to a non-profit organization (so that you can receive a tax deductible donation statement), please feel free to go to CountlessJoys.com  This is the non-profit organization I founded in 2015 to Touch the Lives of Others with Joy. 100% of the donations received (less the small Merchant Services fee) will be gifted to Allyson for this family crisis need. In the Donation box, there is a place to "Add a Comment". Please make a note there to designate your donation to Allyson Meche.

Thank you for taking a moment to consider this tangible helping effort for Allyson and Keno. Blessings to you, Devaney Rae Jones
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  • Devaney Jones
    • $300 
    • 6 yrs
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Devaney Jones
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Lake Charles, LA

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