
Medical fund for Jim Gruver
Donation protected


3 months married and things going well.
While working on December 1st, Jim had a significant stroke. He is the LAST person you would EVER expect this to happen to. He is strong, heathy, happy, the ROCK for everyone else.
It has been a month of hell for Jim and Cheryl. Life lioned to Hershey Med, multiple MRI's, CT's, Medications,and hospital expenses. On top of that, Jim had significant brain swelling causing a crainiectomy to be necessary......meaning part of his skull was cut out to allow room for swelling. His skull will remain in a bone bank until they can reinstall (maybe a year).
The past month has been filled with one step forward and two back. Luckily the speech and memory centers of the brain have not been affected.......however the left side od his body has. This means intense therapy to relearn daily activities we don't give two thoughts about.
Neither Jim or Cheryl have been able to work, sleep, or function normally for the past month.
It hardly seems right that God or the universe would hand such a horrific blow to two of the most loving people i know.
I am sure there is a lesson or plan and we must remember all things work together for good.
Jim and Cheryl are not only stuck in a health nightmare, but also financially. Going forward, Jim will be labeled as a "pre-existing " condition.......complicating things even more.
If you know Jim and Cheryl......you have been blessed at some point by their kindness.
Jim is currently in a rehab facility and because of the way our system is.....can only stay there so long with no insurance. Leaving the rehab facility will mean special condition for his care.
There are ramps to build and railings to install. He has a helmet he will wear to protect his head until his skull can be reattached......but can not work.
I am asking you to help me give back.
Please dig deep into your heart and help where you can and however you can. NOTHING is unreasonable or unappreciated.
They are going to need a village to navigate and survive this.
Thanks in advance.
Organizer and beneficiary
Jackie Messinger
Organizer
Hanover, PA
Cheryl Gruver
Beneficiary