Help a Parent Overcome Leukemia's Challenges

On September 27th, 2024 my life changed forever. While in the emergency room for what I thought was a stomach virus, I was diagnosed with chronic myeloid leukemia. I was told at that moment I was getting admitted to another hospital for cancer care. On October 3rd, while still admitted, I got even more devastating news. The doctors told me that my cancer had mutated. I was now being diagnosed with the more aggressive form of leukemia, acute lymphoblastic leukemia. At this point the doctors told me I had 2 years to live, without a bone marrow transplant. I was frantic. I didn't know what to expect or even think. What about my kids? My first and only thought was my children. At this point I didn't know if I would even make it home. I started chemotherapy right away. Luckily I got to a point that I could go home with multiple weekly visits to the doctor for follow-up. By November the search was on for a bone marrow donor. I was told that once a donor was found, the transplant process would take roughly 100 days. I had a couple of months to try to prepare for this process. Everything moved so fast. Here I am today post transplant, and honestly the financial burden is taking its toll. I was moved into a temporary apartment for isolation, and follow-up care. I'm still in Dallas, trying to maintain 2 households. Not being able to be at home is costly. My out of pocket expenses for my transplant medication is more than I expected. Frankly, insurance doesn't cover all of the costs. My husband had just retired from the military when I got diagnosed. Now on a fixed income, and with me not being able to work anymore, the financial burden has really started to show. I come to you all humbly today to ask for some help. This process is going to last for the next 2 to 5 years. I don't know what lies ahead, but I have faith that I'll make it home to my children. I appreciate everyone who reads this. I appreciate all the prayers and moral support. At this point anything will help. Thank you for letting me share my story. God bless everyone.