
Revert diagnosed with Chronic Myloid Leukemia
Assalamualaikum. My name is Rolison Carter and I'm a revert to Islam as of 6 months ago who has struggled with more than most men should. 2 years ago my grandfather, my father, then my wife passed away within two months. Grandfather to old age. Father due to Cancer and only having found out about it 5 months prior. Finally my wife due to a car incident. I suffered for months being angry, having my family forge my father's signature on a will and being in such a state was unaware or just didn't care about money after all that I had lost. Once I came out of it and realized that I had literally lost everything it was too late. I moved to Dallas in July to try and start a new life. Somewhere I have never been and figured anywhere was better than where I was from and the constant reminders of all I lost. I struggled to say the least with faith and after looking into staying Christian, or declaring a number of other faiths instead such as Jewish, Mormon, Catholic, and even Jehovah Witness. Allah thankfully guided me while on the bus to a homeless shelter and my life was changed and found family and friends who would uplift me and after taking my shahada truly are uninterested in my past or whom I used to be and the struggles before even 2 years ago. I found a job and was doing well for a few months then was admitted into ICU while traveling for work with double pneumonia and another illness. That was around 2 months ago. Once arriving back in Texas I found myself back in the same situation I was a few short months prior. Rather than being angry or placing blame I look at is as a test. When I got everything I needed and wanted I started to neglect prayers and my Quran. I realize now that Allah was doing what must be done in order to put me back on the straight path. I also realized that rather than just attending prayers and masjid that I just immerse myself and actually prove my worth and sincerity to all my brothers and sisters who welcomed me after my shahada and most of in the name of Allah for putting these wonderful individuals in my path. So I have done exactly that and inshallah will continue to for a long time. I spend time with Al Ansar when needed and attended a fundraiser recently and volunteered during Ramadan at Islamic Association Of North Texas with security and maintenance work. I help whenever asked and will continue to do so regardless of this. Unfortunately a few nights ago after Isha prayer I started experiencing a pain in my left side. It became so bad I ran into the bathroom at masjid so not to cause a scene and cried. After I realized it wouldn't go away I texted a brother who I consider a friend who works at the masjid and within moments he was there calling an ambulance. I made my way to the office and immediately was surrounded by staff attempting to comfort and help me. For that I'm eternally grateful. However, when arriving at hospital it got worse. After a painful bone marrow biopsy out of my spine in my lower back it was official. I was diagnosed with Chronic Myloid Leukemia. While it's treatable it's unfortunately incurable. Even worse is I'm unable to afford the medication. While awaiting government grants and VA assistance to help I can't even afford to see my oncologist because that appointment alone is over 500.00. I'm asking for help for medication, Doctor visits, and to have basic needs met throughout this process. Inshallah soon I will get assistance but unfortunately as everyone knows the government works at its own pace. If nothing else please keep me in your duas and thoughts. I've always hoped to be able to do such great things that my name would live on as someone now that Allah changed as an example of what a man, a father, and Muslim should be. With your help I may be able to extend my life long enough I can achieve that goal. Assalamualaikum and thank you for taking the time if nothing else to read my story and my Allah bless you and reward you.
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