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It is going on 3 weeks since I got the call that no one ever wants to get. Never wanting to bother or burden anyone else; my sister Kristen finally reached out because her heart was breaking in ways that some people understand and others do not. It was that day that she and her husband Charlie received the devastating news. Cancer. Just the word itself puts a fear in all of us. Charlie was simply going about life with some back pain but then it got to point that the pain was excruciating. They went for an MRI and many tests later it was confirmed.
As an older sister you want to protect your siblings from everything and anything. You want to take their pain and hurt on yourself; shield them from all the bad in this world. Yet in reality we all know this is not possible. While I am limited in what I can do, I will do absolutely everything humanly possible I can to help them in this fight.
Right now, it seems like blow after blow. The financial strain and complications are crippling their family. Bills are already coming in for what insurance has denied. Almost every day since they found out, there has been an appointment or test. Living in Jim Thorpe, there is unfortunately no place closer than the Lehigh Valley for all of these medical appointments. With treatment starting this week, another blow was a few days ago when their car broke down with no possibility of repair. Their road blocks currently feel endless, yet not hopeless. This is why I am reaching out to all of you. Pride has its place, but sometimes people need community help. Although it’s difficult to ask, sometimes that’s all you have to do… just reach out to your friends and family for assistance.
Charlie and Kristen have weathered some major storms and they are two very proud people so like many of us it is tough to ask for help. My sister has had to cut her work hours drastically to focus on Charlie and their kids (aged 9-15) they have at home. They are also first time grandparents to their son Charlie’s 3 month old. So, it is with a heavy but hopeful heart that I am reaching out for help. I have started a GoFundMe page in hopes of alleviating some of the financial burden and stress that this has brought on. Any contribution is appreciated beyond words. I also know the power of prayers and ask that you please pray for their family in this must difficult of times.
As an older sister you want to protect your siblings from everything and anything. You want to take their pain and hurt on yourself; shield them from all the bad in this world. Yet in reality we all know this is not possible. While I am limited in what I can do, I will do absolutely everything humanly possible I can to help them in this fight.
Right now, it seems like blow after blow. The financial strain and complications are crippling their family. Bills are already coming in for what insurance has denied. Almost every day since they found out, there has been an appointment or test. Living in Jim Thorpe, there is unfortunately no place closer than the Lehigh Valley for all of these medical appointments. With treatment starting this week, another blow was a few days ago when their car broke down with no possibility of repair. Their road blocks currently feel endless, yet not hopeless. This is why I am reaching out to all of you. Pride has its place, but sometimes people need community help. Although it’s difficult to ask, sometimes that’s all you have to do… just reach out to your friends and family for assistance.
Charlie and Kristen have weathered some major storms and they are two very proud people so like many of us it is tough to ask for help. My sister has had to cut her work hours drastically to focus on Charlie and their kids (aged 9-15) they have at home. They are also first time grandparents to their son Charlie’s 3 month old. So, it is with a heavy but hopeful heart that I am reaching out for help. I have started a GoFundMe page in hopes of alleviating some of the financial burden and stress that this has brought on. Any contribution is appreciated beyond words. I also know the power of prayers and ask that you please pray for their family in this must difficult of times.