Family Needs Help
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Almost 3 years ago my husband Harry, and myself moved into our rent to own home, with my stepson Aaron. Newly Weds ,who found out we were expecting as we signed the contract. Paying $800 month, which is great for this area, we didn't have any concerns about completing the purchase within 3 years, or affording that monthly payment. What we didn't know is that my husband's back would prevent him from working again. In the next coming months he began to become unable to do his job, or any job. He tried everything, from chiropractic, to laparoscopic
non-invasive surgery. Unfortunately it ended in a major surgery, a 4 level back fusion, with nerve pain, lack of function and mobility. All in the midst of the birth of our daughter, who is now 2. Harry has applied for disability and we have about a 16 month wait for it to go before a judge.
In the meantime, I became pregnant again (am now 7 months) with our son, Andrew. I began to feel terrible this past October, started to have muscle weakness in my arms and legs, which while still progressing has already limited my mobility and motor function greatly. My left hand and arm barely work now, I have trouble walking, numbness in my right hand, legs and feet. I also have a lot of nerve pain, and exhaustion and many other issues. This has been scary, crippling, and heartbreaking for me, and my family. My occupation was as a hairstylist, which I had to quit in February due to my inability to work any longer. Despite our limitations we try to still get out when we can to do things with our kids, though most of it involves sitting. I have been diagnosed with polyneuropathy, also Sjogren's Syndrome (which is an autoimmune disease), that has RA factors.
Then as of late we have found out that Harry most likely has fibromyalgia as well as his other health issues. This came to light after some testing at the doctor's last week. This condition carries with it widespread nerve pain, muscle fatigue, weakness, and other limitations. Despite all of this Harry and I pastor a small church, but unfortunately it cannot afford us any compensation. We trust God through all of this and believe that he will work even these hardships for our good, because we love him and are called according to his purpose. We have prayed and felt led to reach out to our community. Harry receives some money through private disability insurance, but it isn't enough, and will be ending soon. We have until this August to purchase our home, but without income we could never get a loan (his payment is too small and not permenant, so cannot be used for a mortgage or new rental). Without income we would also have great difficulty finding a new home to live in. It is our desire to stay in this home for our children's sake, and because I don't know if we could find another decent home in this price range.
Donating to our cause in any amount would help us to get closer to reaching our goal of owning this home, and would be greatly appreciated. Harry and I have worked hard all our lives, since our preteens, and it is not easy and very humbling to ask for help. We owe it to our 3 kids to do anything we can to save our home, and we hope our community will feel led to help our family. If we cannot reach our full goal to purchase this home, the money will be used, to help us have a place to live. Prayers are appreciated, also please share this with others.
non-invasive surgery. Unfortunately it ended in a major surgery, a 4 level back fusion, with nerve pain, lack of function and mobility. All in the midst of the birth of our daughter, who is now 2. Harry has applied for disability and we have about a 16 month wait for it to go before a judge.
In the meantime, I became pregnant again (am now 7 months) with our son, Andrew. I began to feel terrible this past October, started to have muscle weakness in my arms and legs, which while still progressing has already limited my mobility and motor function greatly. My left hand and arm barely work now, I have trouble walking, numbness in my right hand, legs and feet. I also have a lot of nerve pain, and exhaustion and many other issues. This has been scary, crippling, and heartbreaking for me, and my family. My occupation was as a hairstylist, which I had to quit in February due to my inability to work any longer. Despite our limitations we try to still get out when we can to do things with our kids, though most of it involves sitting. I have been diagnosed with polyneuropathy, also Sjogren's Syndrome (which is an autoimmune disease), that has RA factors.
Then as of late we have found out that Harry most likely has fibromyalgia as well as his other health issues. This came to light after some testing at the doctor's last week. This condition carries with it widespread nerve pain, muscle fatigue, weakness, and other limitations. Despite all of this Harry and I pastor a small church, but unfortunately it cannot afford us any compensation. We trust God through all of this and believe that he will work even these hardships for our good, because we love him and are called according to his purpose. We have prayed and felt led to reach out to our community. Harry receives some money through private disability insurance, but it isn't enough, and will be ending soon. We have until this August to purchase our home, but without income we could never get a loan (his payment is too small and not permenant, so cannot be used for a mortgage or new rental). Without income we would also have great difficulty finding a new home to live in. It is our desire to stay in this home for our children's sake, and because I don't know if we could find another decent home in this price range.
Donating to our cause in any amount would help us to get closer to reaching our goal of owning this home, and would be greatly appreciated. Harry and I have worked hard all our lives, since our preteens, and it is not easy and very humbling to ask for help. We owe it to our 3 kids to do anything we can to save our home, and we hope our community will feel led to help our family. If we cannot reach our full goal to purchase this home, the money will be used, to help us have a place to live. Prayers are appreciated, also please share this with others.
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Funston, NC
