Misty and Family Fund
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You can read more about Misty's story below:
Misty’s story: a plea for a Mom
There is nothing like a mothers’ love; protective, uplifting, comforting, and nurturing. When disease strikes, taking from that mother her abilities to raise her children, it is heartbreaking. My sister-in-law Misty, a wonderful young mother, has Stiff-Person Syndrome (SPS). SPS is a rare neurological disorder with features of an autoimmune disease, in which there is no cure. It has progressed greatly over the past few months in debilitating ways, most likely from contracting Covid-19 last summer. Misty is now wheel chair bound and in extreme pain every day. Her husband had to quit his job as it is now a full time job to care for her and their five children. Help is needed and time is of the essence. I beseech any individual who may be able to help, whether with prayers, monetary, or through your own experience with similar, please help.
A sweet and gregarious young lady, a devoted and brilliant young man: Misty and Ellery. They met in a whirlwind of love, devoted to each other, they brought forth five beautiful children, traversing love, the hardships of life, and seeking the beauty in the every day. Life was good, could be better, you always know you are working for the future, and the two, now the seven, strived for the fullest of love filled lives. But you can never know when life will come at you, dealing you one trial and tribulation after another, full bore.
Diagnosed with SPS and already suffering from other diseases (listed at end), Misty forged through the anguish of a body shutting down, collapsing under the weight of the unknown taking her life essence in exchange for pain and debilitation. She fought on, taking care of her love in life, her husband and children. She never thought twice about giving, helping others, being the kind and caring person we like to believe we are capable of being. Doing for others is a gift, we would like to help her continue with her life of beauty and inspiration.
Misty and Ellery need us, help they do not wish to ask for, so I am. I am a Mom and I honor her beloved motherhood, her loving relationships with her husband, family, and friends. We need more of this in this world, not just now but always.
I’ve studied the ever increasing list of disease that racks her poor human frame over the years, and it seems hopeless. Fear grips your insides, empathy pours out from your soul, you want to make it better, now. One asks God how can this be? I want to understand, but you know inside that we are all in a precarious position these days, with faith the only thing holding us together.
Misty and Ellery need to sustain their children and themselves, and we have an opportunity to help. This plea is from my heart to yours, we can do this, we can help give them time, hope, and some relief from the huge emotional stress. Prayers are essential, the monetary gift is a necessity.
I see Gods grace in the innocent face of a child, their love and laughter healing to the soul, and these beautiful children need our help. I implore anyone who can reach out, please do.
With love and respect, hopes and prayers -
Natalie DePaul
List of diagnosed diseases: Stiff-Person Syndrome, Rheumatoid Arthritis, Hypothyroidism, Bilateral Sacroilitis , intense migraines, peripheral edema, pulmonary embolism, incontinence, gatroesophogeal reflux disease, I B S, chronic sciatica, anxiety disorder with panic attacks, pyoderma gangrenosum, complete dental elimination, trinomial neuralgia. This all includes: constant Introvenus treatments, surgery, and now a wheel chair.
https://youtu.be/zpPjva7N58E
You can read more about Misty's story below:
Misty’s story: a plea for a Mom
There is nothing like a mothers’ love; protective, uplifting, comforting, and nurturing. When disease strikes, taking from that mother her abilities to raise her children, it is heartbreaking. My sister-in-law Misty, a wonderful young mother, has Stiff-Person Syndrome (SPS). SPS is a rare neurological disorder with features of an autoimmune disease, in which there is no cure. It has progressed greatly over the past few months in debilitating ways, most likely from contracting Covid-19 last summer. Misty is now wheel chair bound and in extreme pain every day. Her husband had to quit his job as it is now a full time job to care for her and their five children. Help is needed and time is of the essence. I beseech any individual who may be able to help, whether with prayers, monetary, or through your own experience with similar, please help.
A sweet and gregarious young lady, a devoted and brilliant young man: Misty and Ellery. They met in a whirlwind of love, devoted to each other, they brought forth five beautiful children, traversing love, the hardships of life, and seeking the beauty in the every day. Life was good, could be better, you always know you are working for the future, and the two, now the seven, strived for the fullest of love filled lives. But you can never know when life will come at you, dealing you one trial and tribulation after another, full bore.
Diagnosed with SPS and already suffering from other diseases (listed at end), Misty forged through the anguish of a body shutting down, collapsing under the weight of the unknown taking her life essence in exchange for pain and debilitation. She fought on, taking care of her love in life, her husband and children. She never thought twice about giving, helping others, being the kind and caring person we like to believe we are capable of being. Doing for others is a gift, we would like to help her continue with her life of beauty and inspiration.
Misty and Ellery need us, help they do not wish to ask for, so I am. I am a Mom and I honor her beloved motherhood, her loving relationships with her husband, family, and friends. We need more of this in this world, not just now but always.
I’ve studied the ever increasing list of disease that racks her poor human frame over the years, and it seems hopeless. Fear grips your insides, empathy pours out from your soul, you want to make it better, now. One asks God how can this be? I want to understand, but you know inside that we are all in a precarious position these days, with faith the only thing holding us together.
Misty and Ellery need to sustain their children and themselves, and we have an opportunity to help. This plea is from my heart to yours, we can do this, we can help give them time, hope, and some relief from the huge emotional stress. Prayers are essential, the monetary gift is a necessity.
I see Gods grace in the innocent face of a child, their love and laughter healing to the soul, and these beautiful children need our help. I implore anyone who can reach out, please do.
With love and respect, hopes and prayers -
Natalie DePaul
List of diagnosed diseases: Stiff-Person Syndrome, Rheumatoid Arthritis, Hypothyroidism, Bilateral Sacroilitis , intense migraines, peripheral edema, pulmonary embolism, incontinence, gatroesophogeal reflux disease, I B S, chronic sciatica, anxiety disorder with panic attacks, pyoderma gangrenosum, complete dental elimination, trinomial neuralgia. This all includes: constant Introvenus treatments, surgery, and now a wheel chair.
https://youtu.be/zpPjva7N58E Organizer and beneficiary
Natalie DePaul
Organizer
Van Meter, IA
Misty DePaul
Beneficiary
