Making ends meet
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On Easter Monday Patrick got the news that he had male breast cancer and that a mastectomy would be needed. He came to tell me at my job. At that time I was about to tell a story to 30 preschoolers. I was called out of the classroom. And from that moment on both of our lives changed.
I became the major breadwinner, the reader of medical forms, the giver of medicine and the biggest supporter of all.
He became a cancer patient. Surgery, a port and chemo. His side effects are brutal: depression, nausea, headaches and the unability to work. He is a plasterer. And he's counting the days until he can get back on his stilts and make a ceiling smooth.
Because i am now the major breadwinner, we are struggling. Each visit to the doctors has a co-payment. We are juggling bills and paying for meds. I'm seeking counseling- and that too, will have a co-payment.
I feel really uncomfortable asking for help. But we both feel that we truly need it. The support that we have been receiving has been exceptional, so I hate to ask for more. Any little bit will help. We thank you.
As Patrick says, our Faith, Family and Friends have sustained us.
Thank you ,
Ann and Patrick xxx
I became the major breadwinner, the reader of medical forms, the giver of medicine and the biggest supporter of all.
He became a cancer patient. Surgery, a port and chemo. His side effects are brutal: depression, nausea, headaches and the unability to work. He is a plasterer. And he's counting the days until he can get back on his stilts and make a ceiling smooth.
Because i am now the major breadwinner, we are struggling. Each visit to the doctors has a co-payment. We are juggling bills and paying for meds. I'm seeking counseling- and that too, will have a co-payment.
I feel really uncomfortable asking for help. But we both feel that we truly need it. The support that we have been receiving has been exceptional, so I hate to ask for more. Any little bit will help. We thank you.
As Patrick says, our Faith, Family and Friends have sustained us.
Thank you ,
Ann and Patrick xxx
Organizer
Ann M Lacey
Organizer
Medford, MA