
Bring Hope to a Family Battling Illness and Repairs
I have considered giving this a try for years now because life has not been easy for our family. I am hoping this helps in some way. I am trying to raise some money for my parents, but they do not know we are trying this.
Ever since my mother was diagnosed with stage IV cervical cancer almost 15 years ago, times have been tough, but my parents have always been either too proud to ask for help or have honestly thought they could take on everything. My dad was the only income for a household of 5 kids and a dying wife for years. He is still the only income and, while the kids are grown and the cancer is "gone," my mom is still chronically ill. She is in the hospital multiple times a year with infections causing my dad to miss a lot of work, she is on multiple medications, has home health come weekly, etc. The house my family has spent the last almost 20 years in is basically falling apart and in need of desperate repair. My husband and I have made some attempts at fixing up small things in there, but we also have a house that was not what it seemed when we bought it. However, we have the first grandchild that loves her gamgam and pop pop and wants to be with them all the time, so the house is definitely a top priority now that she is more mobile.
All of this to say, my parents could really use some assistance. I wouldn't be doing this if I thought the issues were something my siblings and I could take care of. Between regular bills, endless medical bills, the house, etc., my parents could really use any help they could get. They have done everything they can for us and are such good people, even through everything. Life just hasn't been kind. Thank you so much for anything you are able to do.