My name is Heather, and I'm writing this in hopes that you can help out a dear friend of mine. Her name is Tisha, and she's in a state of extreme distress. She's also that friend who will bend over backwards for those she loves, but HATES to ask for help. So, I'm taking over, because I'm not going to let her lose everything.

Tish has had a number of EXTREME health issues in the past year, some of which include:

* 2 perforated stomach ulcers that went septic

* This meant 3 days in ICU, which lead to pancreatitis, which meant 2 total weeks in hospital, due to messed up medication

* She's also had epilepsy for many years now, which has led to a number of grand mal seizures, which led to severe concussion (hitting her head when she seized)

* Short term memory loss

* She's recently lost over 50lbs w/o trying

* Major depression & anxiety (understandable, right?!)

* Dr. found infection in blood work, but before they could figure out what it was/is...

SHE WAS LAID OFF FROM HER JOB (and thus has no heath care!) because she had not been there long enough for the legal job security. She had to be out of the office so much because of all of the health issues, and eventually her greatest fears came true and her work stopped having her back.

She does not have the money to pay her rent in a few weeks (July 1), or to make her car payment, because unemployment is taking too long to kick in. She has 2 adorable dogs, and I can tell you without a shadow of a doubt that she's more worried about being able to take care of them than herself. Med-Cal is also very slow, so as of right now, Tish is in the most stressful circumstances I can even begin to imagine. Please help me show her that she has the love and support that she deserves, as someone who has helped me out in very tough times. I love her so much - she's a beautiful, loving, selfless, compassionate animal lover.

If you're not able to contribute financially right now, we completely understand (and please know that any amount helps - $5 is 5 fewer dollars that she needs to not lose her apartment in a few weeks). Please find some time to pray for my friend, send good energy in her direction so she can finally turn her life around and get on her feet.

Thank you from the bottom of my heart.

Heather L. Jones