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Our dear beloved Tim was diagnosed with idiopathic Stage C Cardiomyopathy (congestive
heart failure) in the fall of 2017 during a routine annual visit. Until then, Tim was
asymptomatic of his unknown disease process, which left his physician astonished.
In consequence of the untimely and unfortunate news, Tim made the brave decision to
undergo a surgical procedure for ICD (implantable cardioverter defibrillator) placement in
January of 2018. Tim felt confident with this decision after praying with his family and
making a special prayer request with Pastor James McIver of Without Limits Christian
Center in New Bern NC.
Pastor McIlver stated " It's best to have and not need it, rather need it and not have it"
Tim continued to live life as usual, which consisted of working in ministry, carpentry, and
always lending a helping hand to those in need.
In March of 2023, Tim went into cardiac arrest while working, and fortunately, his ICD
delivered multiple shocks, and his life was spared by the grace of God. Just two days later,
Tim had a stroke, and our Heavenly Father spared his life yet again. Tim walked away with
no cognitive deficits or paralysis! Hallelujah!
In total Tim has had five additional cardiac arrests and shocks.
As a result, Tim was forced to retire.
Now, eight years after his diagnosis, Tim is unfortunately in the final stage of his disease
process. Tim was admitted to Duke University Hospital in Durham, NC on July 18. Since
then, Tim has undergone a second surgery for an artificial heart pump, which requires him
to be hospitalized until a suitable organ donor is available.
As a future transplant recipient, the cost for Tim’s care is expected to be astronomical, on
average heart transplants can cost up to 1.6 million dollars.
Tim will need financial assistance to relocate to the Durham, NC area for the next 2 years
which is mandatory. Relocating will allow Tim to be in close proximity with his transplant
team, as he needs daily and weekly visits/ testing. In addition, there will also be an
expensive medication regime to minimize/eliminate any potential rejection complications.
Tim will be required to stay on this medication regimen for the remainder of his life.
We continue to remain prayerful and trusting that God will see Tim through yet again.
The transplant physicians at Duke University Hospital have been heaven-sent, and Tim
feels safe in their care.
As we wait for the next step in this process, we would greatly appreciate any donations that
will go towards medical bills, medications, living accommodations, and rehabilitation care
for Tim's healing journey ahead.