Jose Gonzalez’s Stroke Recovery Journey & Support His Family

On March 26th my big brother Jose Gonzalez suffered a life changing and threatening experience at the young age of 34 . He had a stroke leaving half his body completely paralyzed . He was air flighted to Boise where he was told he’d need emergency surgery due to brain bleed , as we all know God is good and fortunately they were able to stabilize him where he was cleared of the surgery . He’s been in Boise for almost a week unable to move or hardly eat due to his current condition but has made some improvements to where he got approved to be discharged back to Twin Falls St. Luke’s closer to home where he will be till a bed opens up and he once again gets transferred to a rehabilitation center for further assistance where they will work with him extensively to regain mobility on his left side . My brother is the sole provider and father to 6 children his oldest being 14 and youngest being just a year old so you can imagine the great stress he is under . He called his boss first thing in the morning while his speech was still not at his greatest explaining why he didn’t show up and he would be back as soon as he could not fully knowing the severity of his condition because that’s just the type of man he is , doesn’t miss a days work knowing the responsibility he upholds for his family . His and our many focus is to get him better and as some may know he has a long road to recovery where he won’t be back to work for the next several months leaving his wife who is a stay at home mother forced to now juggle around getting to work , taking care of the kids, maintain their family while also caring for my brother . My brother is a hard worker and has always been so strong and independent but like he’s said “even the strong ones fall” but to see him in such a crippling condition has brought us to humbly accept and ask for help during such a valuable time in our life’s . We thank you for taking the time to read his story and ask for great Prayer and support . Thank you and God bless !