Help Karen support Steve.

UPDATE: Steve has been riding the cusp of hypertensive crisis for four days. They FINALLY got his BP down to 155/84 from 237/115 after 36 hours. But six hours later, we are back to 170/107. Not a lot that can be done until his BP stabilizes. He's slept 23 of the last 24 hours. He's consumed an 8oz smoothie over the past 36 hours.

No real improvement. No new news. No answers.

As many of you know, my husband Steve has been ill for awhile. We have found out he is in Stage 5 kidney failure and he is currently in the hospital. Things don't look good, especially considering the other health issues he has.

I used all of my PTO seeing my son Ian, who knows nothing about any of this at Steve's insistence. Steve wants Ian focused on school and the Army, not on his dad's health. I don't know how long I can go without telling him. But...I'm going to have to take time off of work, how much I don't know. He's dying and does not want to put me through financial ruin to stay alive, even though we have health insurance. I'm applying for FMLA, which will provide some pay. If we can get Steve stable, I'll go back to work immediately.

I need help. Because of taking time off this week, I won't make my rent. Every single bit of money I had has gone to meds and copays over the past week. I'm broke, and quite honestly, I don't have the energy or head space to freak out about rent and bills. I can't get behind. And I know so many people are hurting right now, in so many ways. So even if you can't donate, which, I get. I can't donate to anyone... I'll take a prayer or a hug or a smile if you see me.

I feel stupid. I don't like to ask for help. It is what it is. Thank you for reading and praying.