New Liver New Life

My parents do everything on their own. They help others. They take care of those around them. They are there when someone needs them. When you ask what they need, they say they are okay. They say they are fine. My parents don't know how to ask for help and accept it. Well, things have changed. And my dad hasn't been okay for the last 3 years. But even so, he had continued to work and provide for our family. My mom will probably feel overwhelmed by this. But I have no other choice than to do this. At this point, I / we are asking for help. My dad was diagnosed with genetic liver disease 3 years ago. He has been the sole household provider ever since I can remember. Waking up every day at 3am and coming home past 6pm... over 15 hour days.. and over four thousand dollars a month he paid on his own for bills. But he loved working... His doctor told him he had to stop working a few months ago - with no choice. His disease had caught up with him. He desperately needed a liver transplant. The strongest man I have ever known-- when I was little I would tell my friends he was bigger and stronger than superman, I really believed he was. I don't think I have ever witnessed anyone being so sick other than my daughter Izabella, whose story I've shared endlessly. Why these things keep happening to our family I don't know, but we need your help. My dad received his life-saving transplant July 12th, at just the right time. When the doctors opened him up and saw his liver they said the scans didn't show how sick he really was, they said he probably only had a few days left and that he is a miracle. He is still recovering; we don't know if/when he will be able to work. My mom picked up shifts and was working 19 hour days, 5 days a week, with her patients. One of her patients passed away yesterday and now my mom will take a massive pay cut. All I can do is TRY to alleviate some of the financial burden my parents are going through by hopefully raising some money to help them. I wish I could do more. If I could get a paying position to help them I would, but with all of Bella's appointments and therapies, it isn't financially possible for our family- a decision we made years ago. I hope you will take some time in your day to read this and/or share this message of hope. We have seen miracles work out for the best before. Let's see God move another mountain. Be His hands. Be His heart. Be His love. Be anything but quiet. We love you and thank you for being part of our journey. Share ,share, share. And if you can, donate. As I always say, every penny counts. Please pray for my dad and my mom. Thank you.  Sidenote: I have made the goal $20,000 which seems like a lot at first, but would alleviate some of the burden for just 5 months. This money would be spent on hospital stays, medicines not covered by insurance, household bills, food, and other related expenses.