Help Ken's Hope For Recovery
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As most of you know, my mom & I have been battling the rollercoaster of emotions that has come with taking care of my Dad, and assisting him with his rapid health decline.
My dad was diagnosed with congestive heart failure not too long ago, in which is now in conjunction with severe diabetes, early stages of Alzheimers, an amputation (due to MRSA) along with many other illnesses.
This has been an ongoing, UPHILL battle that I have always been skeptical would actually turn around...I was right.
My dad's congestive heart failure and condition has gotten severely worse, so much to the point that his heart is beating 120 beats per minute. Doctors are doing everything they can to help his heart slow down, but unfortunately his heart is overcompensating and eventually will give out. And if that wasn't enough, the rhythm of his heart beat isn't consistent with his initial heartbeat, so they have to "restart" my dad's heart in hopes that they can get it back to the initial rhythm it's suppose to be.
This Friday, February 7th, my Dad is going to have to get his heart "recharged" which basically means that they have to stop his heart, and then jumpstart it again. The chances of his heart stopping completely are slim to none, but the condition my dad is in, I am having a hard time believing that.
If there is any contribution you can spare financially, I would humbly and greatly appreciate it. Because of my dad's health and multiple doctors appointments along with not being able to stand/walk/breath regularly, he has missed alot of work and my mom and I have been trying to pull his weight, but it is getting extremely difficult.
I am currently working 6 days a week, trying my best on a now 1 income family... but I am more than willing to do work for any of you who may need it on my day(s) off. Cleaning, makeup, babysitting...whatever you need. I am trying to make what I can so that it lessons the anxiety and shame my dad has acquired, because he feels he can no longer "provide". He has SO MUCH PRIDE (every man) and needs help, but will never ask for it. He is scared but wont admitt it. He is embarrassed by his health, and needs encouragement. We all do.
I am trying my hardest to uphold my dad's dignity, and dignify this gofundme without it sounding like a handout or sap story...but it is sad.
When you watch someone you love die, and you can't do anything about it...it is sad.
Any help would be the biggest contribution, and immensely appreciated.
Thank you
My dad was diagnosed with congestive heart failure not too long ago, in which is now in conjunction with severe diabetes, early stages of Alzheimers, an amputation (due to MRSA) along with many other illnesses.
This has been an ongoing, UPHILL battle that I have always been skeptical would actually turn around...I was right.
My dad's congestive heart failure and condition has gotten severely worse, so much to the point that his heart is beating 120 beats per minute. Doctors are doing everything they can to help his heart slow down, but unfortunately his heart is overcompensating and eventually will give out. And if that wasn't enough, the rhythm of his heart beat isn't consistent with his initial heartbeat, so they have to "restart" my dad's heart in hopes that they can get it back to the initial rhythm it's suppose to be.
This Friday, February 7th, my Dad is going to have to get his heart "recharged" which basically means that they have to stop his heart, and then jumpstart it again. The chances of his heart stopping completely are slim to none, but the condition my dad is in, I am having a hard time believing that.
If there is any contribution you can spare financially, I would humbly and greatly appreciate it. Because of my dad's health and multiple doctors appointments along with not being able to stand/walk/breath regularly, he has missed alot of work and my mom and I have been trying to pull his weight, but it is getting extremely difficult.
I am currently working 6 days a week, trying my best on a now 1 income family... but I am more than willing to do work for any of you who may need it on my day(s) off. Cleaning, makeup, babysitting...whatever you need. I am trying to make what I can so that it lessons the anxiety and shame my dad has acquired, because he feels he can no longer "provide". He has SO MUCH PRIDE (every man) and needs help, but will never ask for it. He is scared but wont admitt it. He is embarrassed by his health, and needs encouragement. We all do.
I am trying my hardest to uphold my dad's dignity, and dignify this gofundme without it sounding like a handout or sap story...but it is sad.
When you watch someone you love die, and you can't do anything about it...it is sad.
Any help would be the biggest contribution, and immensely appreciated.
Thank you
Organizer
Geneva Smith
Organizer
Seattle, WA
