Sean Perry and Family

Sean left home on Tuesday afternoon to go to work for the day and then help a friend with some snow shoveling.  He did not return home that evening or the following morning.  We began searching frantically and filed a missing person’s report.  Unbeknownst to us, Sean had already been found and transported to Shock Trauma in Baltimore sometime Wednesday afternoon.  He has suffered a gun-shot wound and as a result has a traumatic brain injury.  He remains in shock trauma.  While he has made some neurological progress like wiggling toes, giving thumbs up, trying to open his eyes, etc. it is still touch and go and we have not yet been given a prognosis for his future.  Sean will continue to undergo a series of cognitive and physical evaluations to better determine his progress.  Right now it’s a waiting game.  The next few days/weeks are sure to be a series of a few steps forward and a few steps back off and on as his body tries to figure out what’s going on.  We have all been googling and reading success stories of other people with similar injuries and it is those miracles that are giving us hope!  What we do know is that no matter the outcome, it will be a very long hard road ahead with therapy, rehab and recovery.  We are all hoping and praying for a miracle, but most of us are grappling with the realization that while he may physically be the Sean we all know and love as a husband, son, father, brother or friend; it’s quite likely that his future (and the future of his family) will be drastically changed forever. Sean has always had a love for life be it spending time with his wife and children, golf, poker, snowboarding or playing pool.  His love and ambition is endless!  Sean and Docia are high school sweet hearts and have built a beautiful life and family together.  Throughout the trials and tribulations they have always been by one another’s side and managed to overcome whatever obstacles have been thrown their way.  This time no different – Theirs is a relationship that exhibits the true meaning of “in sickness and in health”.  I can’t think of many times when either of them has reached out for help, but now it is time.  We all need to pull together and help them in any way we can.  Their family is loved by so many and each friend/family member brings a special gift to them and their family.  We all need to pitch in and lift them up in helping them get through the tough times ahead.  Sean and Docia have both always worked hard to support their family and provide a comfortable life for their children, Tyler and Bella.  Unfortunately, a few months ago Docia lost her job and has not yet found new employment.  Even before these tragic events, it was a huge strain on their family to go from two incomes to one.  The bills have already been mounting and now resources are sure to be stretched even further.  They are only covered by medical insurance through the end of February.  At that time alternative options will need to be put into place.  Sean is going to need round the clock care for quite some time and it’s a very real possibility that Docia may not be able to re-enter the workforce until Sean is in a more manageable state.  It is also not likely that Sean will be able to work for many months, if ever.  The financial burden of medical bills is just beginning and is sure to be a mountain in no time.  Please keep praying, sending positive vibes and lifting this whole family up!  Please share this GoFundMe page and donate if you can.  No amount is too little.  We love each of you so much and are so grateful to have your support in this tragic time of need. Thank you from the bottom of our hearts.