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John Poston Medical Expenses

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John Poston is a husband, father, and breadwinner of his large family.  He is a Radiology tech/team leader at Erlanger Medical Center. While on family vacation in Florida last week he suffered a very unexpected and devastating stoke which has affected the left side of his body, and now caused other complications. With  John and his wife Venetta in Florida,  was their adult daughter, son-in-law, and grand baby, their 4 minor children, and Venetta's disabled brother that they also care for. Venetta and the children had to be out of the condo on Tuesday and basically had no where to go. She ended up sending the children back with her adult daughter and son-n-law, while she stayed behind to assist with John's care. The hospital would not allow her to spend the night with him, so she stayed in the waiting room from 8p to 8a, then stayed with John during the day. They have finally gotten approval to bring him back to the ICU in Chattanooga, and they will be flown back today.
John and Venetta have big hearts of love, and have always given to others. They have adopted 4 foster children, are caring for another child, are basically raising their 1 year old granddaughter, and Venetta's disabled  brother also lives with them. They would never ask for help, but would be the first in line if others needed assistance. John is the primary breadwinner, but Venetta works cleaning churches, and homes, to help make extra money for the family.  Staying at a hospital and eating meals etc, is very expensive, not to mention the medical bills they are going to have. At this point it is unknown how long John will be in ICU and then rehab, and thus unable to provide for his family. Also Venetta will not be able to continue her side jobs as she will be at the hospital with John and caring for their family.
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Your prayers are needed above all, but financial assistance is also really needed, so that John can have some financial peace while he fights to regain his health. Not only will he be out of work, but Venetta will have transportation costs, meals, and  most likely childcare expenses as she works with him toward a full recovery.
You never know from day to day when your whole life will turn upside down. Things that seemed important mean nothing when your loved ones life is on the line.  Venetta is barely holding on with the stress of worry about her husbands survival, and what's going on at home with her children. They both have complete trust and faith in God's care and plan for their lives, but are still overwhelmed as anyone would be. Please keep them both in your prayers daily.  Please give as you are able and feel impressed by the Lord. We would like to get enough to help them through this transition period and take away at least a little of the stress. Thank you so much for your assistance and prayers!!
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    Judy Thomas Sherrill
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    Jasper, TN
    Venetta Poston
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