Aid Joel's Journey to Communication and Healing

Hi everyone !I’m a single mother of four , & Joel’s sole provider. I found courage to finally be open about our current story.

Not just for possibly financial assistant, but to also spread faith & share hope. A reminder to not give up. Just seven days ago I was struggling financially, going back-and-forth wondering if I should put more on my plate? by throwing Joel a small surprise gathering for his birthday . Yes he’s very deserving of one. Yes, he should be celebrating like every other 15-year-old from his culture. But no I technically can’t afford it , not with summers Teco bill , Rent,School supplies, and clothes necessities around the corner., So I decided to plan for a surprise taco Tuesday gathering. With shame

Knowing , Joel would understand that something is better than nothing & still be a very grateful humble son. Then suddenly All my stressful worries remarkably

turned into a devastating tragedy for any mother. Joel is experiencing a great deal of brain dysfunction ,such as Functional neurological disorder symptoms.He got admitted on Thursday. Signs like potential focal seizures appeared , not able to communicate, confusion ,withdrawn from normal activities, pacing back-and-forth , no expressions ,delayed one worded responses , unable to complete task on his own, & failed to write a simple sentence on paper, much less complete a sentence verbally. He’s completed all major testing. we are still searching for answers.no findings on his MRI & EEG. In the mix of staying strong in front of Joel! I was starting to feel in shock myself, overwhelmed ,stressed trying to understand how does my honors A& B ambition, fun baby boy end up so incapable. I started Tiptoeing around Hope . building anger questioning why does Joel have to go through something like this.Its not fair to him! talking to God I know you’re great and I know you’re good. What’s going on ?please guide me ?please help me! I wanted to keep this matter private to avoid stressing anybody that loves us. I found strength to message my religious friends .I asked for them to please pray for Joel Sunday morning.I couldn’t keep it in anymore. The Neuro Doc referred another doctor. Sunday afternoon she wanted to try a medication that could possibly let him

Verbally communicate & possibly

lean towards a severe

mood disorder .2 hours after taking the medication I finally see my son again hope flowing through my body mind & soul., the fifth hour of taking this medication. I get a wave of emotions, watching him fade away again .but still thanking god because he knows I needed that!! such a beautiful Sunday !!we’re still praying & searching for answers looking for cures & a solution. I don’t want to discredit those who donated a week worth of pay so I can stay by Joel’s side ❤️thank you so much! words can’t express how thankful I am !!! .,

.My goal here is to get one months ahead inbills ,to deviate financial stress,and purchase any necessities Joel may need going forward, & possibly apply for a unpaid leave of absence in order to give Joel the attention he needy until he becomes better. Everyone who knows me ,knows I work hard ,make a honest living, calling out is never an option .They also know keeping my kids safe &away from anyone or anything that doesn’t serve them peace is my number one priority! Thanks for reading.Anything is a blessing. And always remember love and faith can conquer this world. with Joel‘s birthday coming up I’m sure he will be very grateful as well! Jesus take the wheel!!