Hi my name is Kevin and I live in Bel-Air Maryland. This is really a last resort I know Everyone has trials in their life and over 57 years I've been through many like most people. I've always been proud of myself in overcoming them and taking care of family. For 57 years. I have never known what it's like to have a mom or dad or brother or sisters or anyone to rely on but me. I always said when I have a family I would make sure I gave them everything they needed and provide for them. Nothing ever stood in the way of that but this week. I got hit with the double whammy that I really can't overcome and although my family is grown, I still have my 2 best friends who if you know me know they are my best friends Who have been beside me through all of this for over 9 years; Buster and Kaluha. Despite losing part of my foot and without a job for a period of time due to my amputation, I managed to provide for them because they were always beside me. This. Week however not only was I diagnosed with septic. In my blood system and facing another amputation, my boss at my job where I have worked for 3 years, and have excelled, fired me on Monday because I have been sick for the last 5 days . I know I will bounce back but I know after the surgery I will need at least a month before I can walk and be productive i am worried for my ability to take care of my best friends during that time. Any help is beyond appreciated as are prayers

UPDATE: Surgery did not go well. DR. Von Stueben said 3-5 mo th before walking. I am applying for disability, but its a 8 week minimum turn around. Any help and prayers would be appreciated.

UPDATE: 1st thank you to everybody for your contribution and your prayers mentally It's made it much easier. Tomorrow. I have another surgery this time they to have to remove some bone praying that this is the last one thanks again for your prayers.

UPDATE:

DAY 10 offered.some good news with no pain in base of foot and doctors noting no new swelling. Just so losing track of days in this room. Miss my dogs so much

UPDATE: Day 13 was the best day. Got to sleep in my bed and pet my dogs. Lots of challenges ahead. Seven weeks without walking will be tough, but one day at a time Get healthy, find a job, and be greatful for so many friends and great

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Well I enjoyed 4 days at the house. Then blood clots decided to do their thing so I'm looking at surgery this morning. Just getting warn out mentally, but i want to offer my sincerest thank you for the prayers and everyones help that i pray will give me an opportunity to get on my feet and start a new career. God bless everyone and thank you

UPDATE: Well another day another challenge my surgery went well 2 weeks ago but then I ended up back in the hospital and now they're testing me for leukemia because. My white cell counts are really low. They say God doesn't put more on your shoulders than you can handle and I believe that. Thanks again for all the well wishes one hour at a time is how 'm approaching this. Just wanna go home? Find a job and get on with my life and go out with my dogs seems simple enough

UPDATE: First thank you to eveyone who has sent positive messages and helped out in this difficult time. Now on to a battle with lymphoma. Each day is about being better than the next

UPDATE: First I want to thank everybody for all of your support. I finally know what part of the issue is and I won't say it's easy to deal with. But I'm gonna tackle that head on. If the blood infection and the amputation weren't tough enough. Now they say I'll be dealing with A type of lymphoma. I could use a lot of sports analogies right now, but in the words of the Vanderbilt Commodores anchor

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