In Need of a Little Help...

Hi, my name is Kelly and I have had a hard time deciding whether to do this or not. This is not easy for me. But, sometimes you just have to throw it out there to see where it goes. So here goes nothing....

Most of you already know that I had a heart attack on February 19th. That heart attack led to open-heart surgery on the 24th. I had what is called a "Cabbage Procedure". CABG stands for Cardiovascular Artery Bypass Graft. CABG is a surgical procedure used to treat Coronary Heart Disease. My surgery was a double bypass where they took two veins from a different part of my body and used them to re-route the blood around narrowed or clogged major arteries to improve blood flow and oxygen to my heart. My sternum was split, so now I have a nice zipper (scar) on my chest plus 4 holes for the chest tubes.

Needless to say, my recovery is going to be a bit lengthy. I guess life was going to find a way to slow me down eventually. I won't be able to work for a few months. Everyone that knows me knows that I don't let anything keep me down. Life has knocked me down so many times but I will always get back up. I try my best to stay positive and just keep on going no matter how bad it gets. Like my mother, I am a warrior! I will get through this, just like everything else. I've already survived a brain bleed/brain injury, two silent strokes and so much more. I just added the heart attack and open-heart surgery...lol

I am very blessed to have friends that care and who have been keeping an eye on me through all of this as recovery can be a bit debilitating and extremely painful. I'm not sure where I would be without their love and support. They have helped me through some of the toughest times in my life just in the past few years.

I've already been struggling while waiting for a decision from Social Security on my disability case. It has been 3 years now. I realize that I cannot get through all of this on my own financially. The bills don't stop coming in when you have a medical emergency. Honestly, I really didn't want to ask anyone for help because I have always been a bit stubborn and independent. Fearing judgment and criticism, it has taken me a while to work up the courage to type this up and actually ask for help. Putting my pride aside, I am simply asking my friends and family for a little help to get me through this. Every little bit helps and is greatly appreciated.

Thank you, so much, to all of you that have sent hugs, prayers, and well wishes.

It truly means the world to me. And thank you, for understanding.

With love to all,

Kelly Marquis