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Donna Lynn Bennett: A devoted Christian, a single mother of 3, a veteran, a beautiful woman in a battle against high-risk Leukemia.
Donna's life of 48 years and counting has been an eventful one, to say the least. Not in the way anyone would want, per say. From 10-14 hour days, 6 days a week at a speech and hearing clinic, to teaching Sunday school at her church, to raising 2 daughters and a son on her own, she has always been one of the strongest, most hard-working women anyone could ever know. She has always pressed on, never stopping, never taking a break to sit down or rest; no matter what. She never took any time for herself. Any money she ever earned went toward her children's needs and never her own. She would find a way to pay for anything they needed for anything at all in her small salary.
All through the summer of 2015, she didn't feel well. She had been sick before, but something was really wrong this time. She thought it was because of an infected, abscessed tooth she had suffered with recently in that time. She pressed on; however, by mid-September her physical condition had become unbearable with shortness of breath, dizziness, lack of energy, no appetite, etc. She finally caved in and went to the emergency room, worried about the bill she would receive.The doctors didn't explain much; just asked an endless amount of questions. In a short amount of time, she was told she was being transported to Methodist in downtown Houston where they diagnosed her with acute Leukemia. She could only think of her children, not herself. How she would be able to be there for them and support them. How she would be able to keep them from feeling distraught.
That's exactly how they felt when they found out.
Emily, 17: A college student at the local community college, had no clue what she could do. She hated herself for not being able to help in any way but staying at the hospital with her sick mother.
Katy, 9: She was heartbroken. Her mom is her best friend in the world. She lived for the times that her mom would come home from a long day at work and spend time with her. It was left up to Emily, her older brother Nathan (22), and his wife Hannah (21), to try to make things okay for her.
The second day Donna was at the hospital, they took a bone marrow sample, as they usually do with cancer patients. It was discussed that she may need a bone-marrow transplant in the near future. A couple of weeks passed without any new information. The first round of chemo was done and things were left up in the air.
On October 7th, the doctors finally came in with the bone marrow results. They updated the title of her sickness from acute to high-risk. This meant she would, without a doubt, need the transplant. She will also need insurance to cover the bone marrow transplant.
With all of the medical bills, house hold expenses (rent, water, electricity, groceries, etc.), traveling expenses for her children to travel back and forth from home to the hospital, parking, and food expenses adding up, it has become overwhelming and extremely expensive to live.
We are asking to receive donations to raise money for the cost of insurance, medical bills, household expenses, traveling cost, groceries, and parking. We will appreciate any donation given, no matter the amount.
God has blessed us tremendously with an amazing team of doctors and nurses. Thank you for showing your love and care toward Donna and the family. Each of us thank you for your continuous prayers. Keep praying!
Psalms 89: 1-2
1) I will sing of the mercies of the LORD for ever: with my mouth will I make known thy faithfulness to all generations.
2) For I have said, Mercy shall be built up for ever: thy faithfulness shalt thou establish in the very heavens.
Nehemiah 8:10
"...for the joy of the Lord is my strength."
Donna's life of 48 years and counting has been an eventful one, to say the least. Not in the way anyone would want, per say. From 10-14 hour days, 6 days a week at a speech and hearing clinic, to teaching Sunday school at her church, to raising 2 daughters and a son on her own, she has always been one of the strongest, most hard-working women anyone could ever know. She has always pressed on, never stopping, never taking a break to sit down or rest; no matter what. She never took any time for herself. Any money she ever earned went toward her children's needs and never her own. She would find a way to pay for anything they needed for anything at all in her small salary.
All through the summer of 2015, she didn't feel well. She had been sick before, but something was really wrong this time. She thought it was because of an infected, abscessed tooth she had suffered with recently in that time. She pressed on; however, by mid-September her physical condition had become unbearable with shortness of breath, dizziness, lack of energy, no appetite, etc. She finally caved in and went to the emergency room, worried about the bill she would receive.The doctors didn't explain much; just asked an endless amount of questions. In a short amount of time, she was told she was being transported to Methodist in downtown Houston where they diagnosed her with acute Leukemia. She could only think of her children, not herself. How she would be able to be there for them and support them. How she would be able to keep them from feeling distraught.
That's exactly how they felt when they found out.
Emily, 17: A college student at the local community college, had no clue what she could do. She hated herself for not being able to help in any way but staying at the hospital with her sick mother.
Katy, 9: She was heartbroken. Her mom is her best friend in the world. She lived for the times that her mom would come home from a long day at work and spend time with her. It was left up to Emily, her older brother Nathan (22), and his wife Hannah (21), to try to make things okay for her.
The second day Donna was at the hospital, they took a bone marrow sample, as they usually do with cancer patients. It was discussed that she may need a bone-marrow transplant in the near future. A couple of weeks passed without any new information. The first round of chemo was done and things were left up in the air.
On October 7th, the doctors finally came in with the bone marrow results. They updated the title of her sickness from acute to high-risk. This meant she would, without a doubt, need the transplant. She will also need insurance to cover the bone marrow transplant.
With all of the medical bills, house hold expenses (rent, water, electricity, groceries, etc.), traveling expenses for her children to travel back and forth from home to the hospital, parking, and food expenses adding up, it has become overwhelming and extremely expensive to live.
We are asking to receive donations to raise money for the cost of insurance, medical bills, household expenses, traveling cost, groceries, and parking. We will appreciate any donation given, no matter the amount.
God has blessed us tremendously with an amazing team of doctors and nurses. Thank you for showing your love and care toward Donna and the family. Each of us thank you for your continuous prayers. Keep praying!
Psalms 89: 1-2
1) I will sing of the mercies of the LORD for ever: with my mouth will I make known thy faithfulness to all generations.
2) For I have said, Mercy shall be built up for ever: thy faithfulness shalt thou establish in the very heavens.
Nehemiah 8:10
"...for the joy of the Lord is my strength."