A husband, father and friend..EVERYONE should know

I have known Brad and his wife, Laura, for 32 years. He is the hardest working, most loyal, compassionate, giving and dedicated individual I have ever met.  Brad and Laura have 2 sons, Justin ( a sophomore in college) and Jacob ( a senior in high school ).

Brad enjoyed a healthy lifestyle, which included a combination of a daily workout and a nutritional diet however on October 22, 2019 the family dynamic drastically changed. Brad suffered a massive brain stem stroke which left him with a condition known as "Lock-in" Syndrome.  "Locked-in" Syndrome is complete paralysis of all voluntary muscles except for the ones that control the movement of the eyes.  Brad is off the ventilator and has a trach and feeding tube.  He is conscious, awake and alert but does not have the abilities to speak or move.  His cognitive function is intact and he is working hard in therapy at improving his functionality.  Brad was flown to the neuro ICU at a level 1 hospital and remained there until November 20th, 2019.  He know resides at a skilled nursing and rehabilitation center,

Brad was employed as a Chief Financial Officer and was the family's sole provider.  Laura was in a car accident in 2004 which caused severe injuries to her neck and spine leaving her unable to work.  Brad received his last paycheck in mid November of 2019. In addition to the family's everyday expenses, Brad needs  ongoing medical care, specialist's and treatment.  This sudden and complete medical emergency has left his family in dire need of help.

In addition to prayer's or well wishes, please consider a pledge of financial support.  Contributions will go towards paying medical bills and ongoing medical expenses and for normal living expenses for Laura and the boys.

Tomorrow as we know it, is not promised.

Thank You,

Pattie