Hello my name is Tonia, My sister Sarah has had a string of hospital stays in the past few weeks. She was unfortunately diagnosed with congestive heart failure, She is the single parent to my nephew Michael who is 12. and Brandon who is 26 This diagnoses means right now between doctors visits and hospital stays she has missed a lot of work as well as her doctor has said moving forward Working will put too much strain on her body and cause more damage.

She was just released from the hospital this morning after being in there for almost 4 days as her lungs just keep filling with fluid and so does most of her body. She has a few big bills coming up including vehicle registration as well as trying to supply food for her and my nephew on zero income. She has applied for assistance but i know many of you know its a hurry up and wait game! She usually this time of year goes back to a job at a local pet store but her body will not allow her to sling around 40 to 60 lb bags of animal food. and a job where she sits all day will also allow fluid to build as will walking all over the place . It is a very Hard thing to deal with and still try to be the best parent she can be to my nephew.